Güntner's aicore™: A New Era of Data-Driven Cooling Control Solutions
Güntner, a renowned global leader in refrigeration and heat exchange technology, has unveiled its latest innovation: aicore™, a future-proof product range of data-driven controllers and solutions. This launch reflects Güntner's unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation, excellence, and sustainability. The aicore™ range represents a transformative journey aimed at providing customers with a more advanced and comprehensive heat exchange solution.
The new product suite embraces a versatile, data-driven approach, prioritizing energy efficiency, system reliability, and comprehensive analysis and monitoring. The name, pronounced “i-core”, masterfully blends the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the concept of ‘core’, reflecting the central nervous system or ‘core’ of these products.
With the introduction of aicore™, Güntner is rebranding its existing products – GMMnext, GHMnext, and GSC next – to align with this new era of advanced cooling technology. This rebranding symbolizes the culmination of extensive research, development, and strategic planning, marking a pivotal step towards the future of cooling solutions.
The Heart of aicore™: A Data-Driven Approach to Optimization
Güntner's Chief Digital Officer and Head of IoT Controls Solutions, Joerg Koecher, emphasizes the core values behind this transformative product launch. “This product evolution embodies the essence of our brand promise: Always a solution ahead,” Koecher explains. “Our aicore™ solutions signify a robust and forward-thinking product strategy, integrating all Güntner products to provide our customers with a holistic and enhanced experience.”
The true power of aicore™ lies in its data-driven approach, leveraging advanced data processing techniques to optimize performance. Zachary Wernlund, Güntner’s Smart Solutions Manager, highlights the critical role data plays in aicore™'s success. “It's not just about visualizing and collecting data – the real value comes from leveraging that data,” Wernlund emphasizes. “By integrating advanced data processing techniques into our control systems and applying predictive maintenance algorithms, we can utilize data from all our units around the world to drive significant improvements.”
The aicore™ Range: A Trio of Advanced Cooling Control Solutions
The aicore™ range boasts a trio of innovative controllers designed to cater to diverse cooling needs:
aicore™ Air
Formerly known as GMMnext, aicore™ Air represents the future of controllers for Güntner, with its core functionality focused on providing cooling to the water/glycol or refrigerant medium. This is achieved through the synchronized ramping of Electronically Commutated (EC) fans. Combining advanced precision cooling features with proactive maintenance capabilities, aicore™ Air ensures precise and reliable energy-efficient control, maintaining the desired outlet temperature or inlet pressure for coolers and condensers.
aicore™ Hydro
Previously known as GHMnext, aicore™ Hydro serves as a replacement solution for existing equipment that already utilizes the GHMpad. It incorporates Güntner’s hydroBLU technology, encompassing freeze protection, hygienic drain, and automatic cleaning features to maintain optimal operation.
aicore™ Fusion
The aicore™ Fusion represents the ultimate solution, integrating the high-efficiency energy management of aicore™ Air with Güntner's proprietary exact water algorithm. This algorithm is designed for optimal and minimized water usage, tailored to customers' specific applications. The fusion of these two flagship control algorithms delivers a comprehensive energy and water resource solution, focusing on maximizing energy and water savings throughout the product lifecycle.
The aicore™ Cloud: A 360-Degree View of Your Cooling System
Completing the aicore™ ecosystem is the aicore™ cloud, Güntner's advanced IoT and analytics platform. This platform offers a 360-degree view of operation and conditions, providing real-time insights for optimization and reliability. The aicore™ cloud analyzes data across a wide range of applications, facilitating flexible monitoring and system optimization. Its user-friendly interface delivers a comprehensive overview of equipment health and operation, allowing seamless integration of external data for sharing information with other systems.
aicore™: A Future-Proof Solution for a Sustainable Tomorrow
The aicore™ range embodies a commitment to a sustainable future. The aicore™ controllers provide greater precision and efficiency than ever before, directly contributing to Güntner’s 2030 sustainability pledges: reducing water intensity by 30 per cent, energy by 10 per cent, and carbon intensity by 40 per cent across their manufacturing facilities by 2030.
Joerg Koecher underscores the significance of aicore™ in addressing the growing need for efficient solutions. “Through continuous data collection and analytics combined with the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning, aicore TM optimizes resource consumption, reduces maintenance efforts and lowers operating costs,” Koecher emphasizes. “In light of the growing challenges posed by a shortage of qualified skilled workers, aicore TM offers a future-proof solution to meet these ongoing needs. These capabilities will be crucial for the overall success of our customers, contractors and end-users.”
The launch of aicore™ marks a significant milestone for Güntner, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and its vision for a more sustainable future. The company's dedication to providing customers with cutting-edge cooling technology solutions will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry.
