Industrials Off-highway Vehicle Engineering Services

OFF-HIGHWAY MACHINES

Tractors, bulldozers, pavers, cranes and other heavy-duty vehicles are the backbone of the mining, construction, and agriculture industries around the world. These necessary and expensive pieces of equipment must be used to their most effective and efficient potential.

With developments in connectivity technologies and IoT, which enable data collection in remote areas, it is possible to decrease equipment downtime while improving the efficiency of these machines. IoT-powered solutions offer a host of benefits, including predictive maintenance to prevent equipment failure, increase asset reliability, improve asset health, and reduce downtime. They also allow the manufactures to explore new revenue models such as Asset-as-a-Service.

TRENDS IN THE OFF-HIGHWAY MACHINES INDUSTRY:

Simple & Intuitive HMI
Sensor & Vision Enablement
Interaction from Mobile Device

Cloud Enablement
Remote Control
Autonomous Operations

Asset Performance Monitoring
Predictive Maintenance
Cost-Effective Operation

DO YOU WANT TO:

Enable multi-connectivity?
Develop next-gen Intuitive HMI to process data from multiple sensors and cameras?
Get real-time usage insights to support tracking and product innovation?
Help your customers to move from reactive to predictive maintenance?
Reduce field maintenance cost with remote digital diagnostics?
Create new Digital revenue streams with Product-as-a-Service?

Sasken has partnered with customers across the globe and worked across the value chain from developing Telematics units and HMIs to Platform Engineering. Among other benefits, this has helped our customers shift from reactive maintenance to proactive maintenance and reduce downtime.

OUR CAPABILITIES:

Hardware Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- PCB Layout Design
- Hardware Testing
Embedded Engineering
- BSP, Driver & Protocol Development
- Platform Migration & Customized Bootloader
- System Component Selection
- Sustenance
Smart & Connected Industrial HMI
- Intuitive UI and Robust Design
- Platform Optimization
- UX/UI Design
- Mobile Application Development
Connectivity Enablement
- Protocol Stack Development & Porting
- Multiple Hardware Platforms
- RF Design Capability
- Short to Long Range Communication
Telematics Solutions
- Platform Software
- Modem Integration
- TSP Middleware Integration
- Edge Analytics
- Telematics Testing

Machine Vision
- Sensing & Control Feature development
- Sensor/Platform Integration
- Feature Analysis & Extraction
- Modelling through Machine Learning
- Inferencing Engine
ADAS
- On-board Intelligence Applications
- Connected Intelligence & Fusion Applications
- Automated Vehicle Control Applications
IIoT Enablement
- Consolidation, Migration, Applications Development and Deployment on Cloud
- Real-time Dashboarding
- Remote Monitoring
Platform Engineering Services
- Platform and Network Support
- Automation Continuous Operation and Support
- DevOps Assessment and Pipeline
- On-Premise and On-Cloud enabling technologies
- End-to-End Analytics

WHY SASKEN

Deep expertise in embedded engineering and communications in heterogeneous environments with a diverse mix of legacy and new protocols
Telematics-based reference architecture leveraging Sasken’s legacy expertise in Semiconductor and Connectivity
Expertise in hardware and multi-operating system enabling end-to-end ownership-based development of the HMI sub-system
Flexible engagement and delivery models

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are off-highway vehicle engineering services?

Off-highway vehicle engineering services involve the design, development, and digital optimization of heavy-duty machinery used in non-road environments. These services cover the entire product lifecycle - from hardware and embedded software engineering to advanced connectivity solutions, ensuring equipment like tractors and cranes operates efficiently in rugged mining, construction, or agricultural settings.

How does IoT technology improve off-highway machine performance?

IoT technology improves off-highway machine performance by enabling real-time data collection for predictive maintenance and remote monitoring. This connectivity helps operators decrease equipment downtime and improve asset health. By using these digital solutions, manufacturers can also transition to new revenue models like Asset-as-a-Service, optimizing the total cost of operation.

What hardware engineering capabilities does Sasken provide for industrial machines?

Sasken provides comprehensive hardware engineering including mechanical design, electronics engineering, and PCB layout development for industrial machines. Their expertise extends to hardware testing and component selection to ensure durability in harsh environments. This approach allows for end-to-end ownership of complex sub-systems, such as integrated human-machine interfaces and telematics units.

What is the role of telematics in heavy-duty vehicles?

Telematics in heavy-duty vehicles serves as the communication hub for tracking, edge analytics, and remote digital diagnostics. These systems integrate modem software and platform middleware to facilitate data exchange between the machine and the cloud. This enables fleet managers to monitor usage patterns and shift from reactive to proactive maintenance schedules.

What features define a modern industrial human-machine interface (HMI)?

A modern industrial HMI features intuitive UI/UX design and multi-connectivity options for seamless operator interaction. Key trends include:

Mobile application developement
Sensor and vision enablement
Platform optimization

These interfaces process data from multiple cameras and sensors, providing real-time insights that improve safety and operational efficiency.

How is machine vision used in off-highway vehicle development?

Machine vision is used in off-highway vehicles to enable autonomous operations through sensor integration and feature extraction. These systems utilize machine learning models and inferencing engines to support Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). By implementing vision-based sensing and control, manufacturers can offer automated vehicle control applications that enhance job-site safety.

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