Gazer3D PAAS: Pioneering Predictive & Adaptive Asset Systems in Partnership with TRD Ireland

Introduction

In the fast‑evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, manufacturers are under constant pressure to maximise uptime, meet stringent quality targets, and maintain profitability while adhering to rigorous safety and sustainability standards. Gazer3D PAAS – the Predictive & Adaptive Asset System – answers this challenge head‑on. Developed by InventyEdge and architected in collaboration with TRD Ireland, PAAS marries cutting‑edge digital‑twin technology with AI‑driven predictive maintenance and a Unified Namespace (UNS) data backbone. The result is an end‑to‑end platform that turns raw shop‑floor signals into actionable intelligence, enabling real‑time decision‑making and continuous process optimisation.

The Vision Behind PAAS

Traditional preventive maintenance relies on fixed schedules that often fail to catch early‑stage degradation or unexpected process variations. PAAS was conceived to predict failures before they occur and adapt dynamically as conditions change. Working closely with TRD Ireland’s research team within the Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng) programme at the University of Limerick (UL), InventyEdge has built an architecture that:

1. Collects high‑frequency machine, process and environmental data via UNS‑compliant MQTT brokers.
2. Contextualises these streams in high‑fidelity digital twins created and managed by the Gazer3D platform.
3. Analyses patterns using AI/ML models to predict downtime, quality drifts and energy anomalies.
4. Visualises insights through AR/VR overlays, 3D dashboards and mobile‑first HMI extensions.
5. Orchestrates prescriptive work orders and adaptive control actions that are fed back to maintenance teams and automation layers.

This closed‑loop workflow reduces mean time‑to‑detect (MTTD) and mean time‑to‑repair (MTTR) while driving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) upwards.

Technology Pillars

1. Unified Namespace (UNS)

PAAS treats the UNS as the single source of truth – a real‑time, publish/subscribe fabric that harmonises PLC tags, sensor outputs, MES events and ERP transactions under a common topic hierarchy. This eliminates point‑to‑point integration debt and allows new analytics modules to subscribe instantly to any contextualised data stream.

2. Digital Twins in Gazer3D

• Asset‑level twins model individual machines down to component granularity, including kinematics, thermals and wear coefficients.
• Process twins link multiple assets into a virtual production line, providing system‑wide KPIs and bottleneck analysis.
• Environmental twins blend HVAC, utility and building‑management data to evaluate energy efficiency and sustainability metrics.

3. AI‑Driven Predictive Maintenance

Leveraging Python‑based pipelines and AutoML frameworks, PAAS continuously retrains models on the latest operational data. Algorithms include:

• Time‑series anomaly detection
• Remaining Useful Life (RUL) regression
• Classification of failure modes using vibration and acoustic signatures
• Prescriptive optimisation (e.g., adaptive speed adjustments)

4. Immersive Visualisation (AR/VR)

Technicians can inspect a live 3D twin through smart glasses or tablets and receive overlaid alerts, part replacement instructions and performance deltas – all synchronised with the UNS. This shortens troubleshooting cycles and supports remote‑expert workflows.

Stakeholder Ecosystem

Stakeholder	Role & Contribution
InventyEdge – Gazer3D Team	Product ownership, software development, deployment and ongoing support.
TRD Ireland	Concept originator, requirement gathering, system architecture and industrial research through UL’s PDEng programme.
University of Limerick (UL)	Test‑rig infrastructure, academic supervision, validation of predictive models, and knowledge dissemination.
Manufacturing & Process‑Industry Partners	Provide real‑world use‑case data, pilot lines for validation, and domain feedback for continuous improvement.

Note: While the initial proof‑of‑concept is evaluated on UL’s hybrid lens‑manufacturing line, PAAS is designed to be sector‑agnostic and already targets pharma, med‑tech, food & beverage, construction, oil & gas and other asset‑intensive domains.

Measurable Benefits

• Downtime Reduction: Early pilots show up to 45 % fewer unplanned stoppages through timely anomaly alerts.
• OEE Improvement: Dynamic scheduling and RUL‑based part replacement raise OEE by 8–12 % in the first quarter of deployment.
• Inventory Optimisation: Predictive insights cut spare‑part overstock by 20 %, freeing working capital.
• Energy Efficiency: Process‑twin analytics highlight utility wastage, trimming energy costs by 5–7 %.
• Regulatory Compliance: Automatic traceability and audit trails simplify ISO 9001, FDA CFR 21 Part 11 and GxP reporting.

Cross‑Industry Use‑Case Highlights

1. Pharmaceutical Blister‑Pack Line – real‑time tablet‑count verification and heat‑seal integrity monitoring.
2. Med‑Tech Injection‑Moulding Cell – cycle‑time drift detection and cavity‑pressure analytics for zero‑defect moulding.
3. Food & Beverage Bottling – predictive CIP scheduling based on microbial sensors, reducing water usage.
4. Construction Precast Yard – digital‑twin‑driven crane utilisation and curing‑temperature optimisation.
5. Oil & Gas Compressor Station – vibration‑based RUL prediction and virtual‑reality walk‑downs for hazardous areas.

Roadmap & Next Steps

• Scalable SaaS Offerings: Multi‑tenant cloud deployments with edge‑gateway options for low‑latency control.
• Marketplace Extensions: API toolkit and partner SDK for third‑party algorithm contributors.
• Skills Academy: Joint training modules offered by UL, TRD Ireland and InventyEdge to upskill maintenance and data teams.
• Global Expansion: Collaboration with regional integrators and funding institutions to replicate success across EMEA, APAC and the Americas.

Conclusion

The Gazer3D PAAS project exemplifies what is possible when academic insight, industrial expertise and forward‑thinking funding align behind a single vision. By fusing a robust Unified Namespace with AI‑powered digital twins and immersive visualisation, PAAS is redefining predictive maintenance and paving the way for the next generation of adaptive manufacturing systems.

Stay tuned to gazer3d.com for product updates, case‑study releases and opportunities to participate in upcoming pilots.

Relevant Keywords

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Project Contributors

The Gazer3D PAAS initiative is the result of multidisciplinary collaboration. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of everyone who has participated in the research, architecture, development, and validation phases:

• Renjithkumar Surendran Pillai – PDENG Researcher, University of Limerick
• Patrick Denny – Academic Supervisor, University of Limerick
• Eoin O’Connell – Academic Advisor, University of Limerick
• Muhammed Shanoob – CEO & Product Lead, InventyEdge
• Jinsha Fahmi A.K. – Research Collaborator, Bharath University
• Mohamed Shefeeque – CTO, InventyEdge
• Anagha P – CBO, InventyEdge
• Ujwal Cholakkal – COO, InventyEdge