New Orleans, USA, May 23, 2023 — Austria-based eologix sensor technology gmbh, a portfolio company of Nabtesco Technology Ventures, has merged with Australia-based Ping Services to form EOLOGIX-PING. The merger is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of wind power generation worldwide.
Both with global reputations for innovation and service delivery, eologix and Ping have joined forces as EOLOGIX-PING through this strategic merger, with the aim of becoming the leading provider of continuous wind turbine blade health monitoring solutions in the wind energy industry.
The combined technology of the eologix on-blade sensor system and Ping’s continuous acoustic monitoring system will optimise maintenance, decrease repair costs and increase power generation by delivering a complete blade monitoring solution.
“By combining our strengths, we will create a unique integrated system that provides a comprehensive, real-time picture of blade health and operation.”
“A more complete picture of blade health means operators can recognise and respond to issues as soon as they emerge.”
Thomas Schlegl, CEO of eologix
The eologix sensor sits directly on the outer surface of the blade and provides ice detection, temperature measurement and continuous pitch angle monitoring amongst other vibration-based measurements.
Ping’s monitor is mounted on the base of the wind turbine and detects changes in blade health and operation by measuring acoustic signals. It can also monitor lightning events by detecting changes in the magnetic field associated with lightning, and detect ice build-up based on blade sound. Additionally, a monitor has been developed to sit inside the blade to listen for structural damage.
Using the integrated system, data from both monitors will be sent to one receiver and viewed by the operator on a single dashboard. In addition to detecting blade faults and assessing blade health, the system will support further applications, including monitoring and reporting throughout the entire life cycle of the wind turbine blade.
“Working together, the two systems will create a holistic assessment of blade health and operation, which has never before been provided by one company.”
Thomas Schlegl, CEO of eologix
“The eologix on-blade sensor system working with Ping’s continuous acoustic monitoring system will mean blade health is being measured by ‘feel’ on the blade, and by ‘hearing’, away from the blade. So, wind farm operators can now have hands, ears, and eyes on the condition of their blades.”
“This means that damage is detected sooner, enabling operators to make decisions that reduce maintenance costs and optimise operation around icing events. The result is more uptime, less downtime and more power generation.”
Matthew Stead, CEO of Ping
“Data from the integrated monitoring systems allows each operator to design the system to suit their needs, making it easier to meet safety, regulatory and insurance requirements.”
“The combined systems can be tailored to meet the individual requirements of every operator, depending on the location, size, make and model of their fleet.”
“And we’ll provide the most cost-effective solution to meet their needs.”
Thomas Schlegl, CEO of eologix
The synergies between eologix and Ping create an ideal opportunity for the companies to grow together.
“The technology we’ve developed, our products, our business ethos and our company culture all provide a significant foundation from which to expand together and reach our collective ambitions.”
Matthew Stead, CEO of Ping
“We’re very excited to become the leading wind turbine blade monitoring provider in the world.”
Thomas Schlegl, CEO of eologix
Ping will retain operations in Australia while eologix will remain in Austria, with both companies servicing the global market.
Update
EOLOGIX-PING introduced a unified brand identity in 2024, bringing the merged business together under one name and visual identity. Its current portfolio combines ON-BLADE and ON-TOWER technologies for ice detection, blade damage monitoring and lightning detection, with monitoring data accessible through a common dashboard.
By the end of 2024, the company had also installed more than 500 next-generation wireless ON-BLADE sensors for detecting ice on blade surfaces in cold-climate regions and exposed alpine locations with extreme weather conditions. This next generation features improved durability and power management, together with enhanced software analytics.
About EOLOGIX-PING
EOLOGIX-PING was formed in 2023 through the merger of Austria’s eologix sensor technology and Australia’s Ping Services. The merger brought together complementary expertise in wireless sensors mounted directly on turbine blades and acoustic monitoring, enabling a more comprehensive approach to continuous blade health monitoring. With operations in Austria and Australia, EOLOGIX-PING provides retrofittable solutions for detecting icing, blade damage and lightning events. By bringing these capabilities together with a common monitoring dashboard, the company helps wind farm operators identify problems earlier, prioritise maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime and improve energy production. The company provides customers with a broader range of monitoring technologies and expertise from a single source.
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About eologix
eologix sensor technology is an Austrian company providing comprehensive insights into rotor blade conditions during operation. It has helped reduce production losses and extend the lifetime of wind turbine components. Its autonomous sensors are installed along the blade surface up to the tip, directly measuring operational conditions including ice formation, surface temperature, pitch angles and vibration.
About PING Services
Ping Services is an Australian company specialising in acoustic monitoring of wind turbine blades. Its continuous sound measurements enable early damage detection and have supported optimised maintenance and operation. The easily retrofitted system operates remotely from the blades with autonomous power and communications. Its technology can also detect ice build-up, lightning events and structural damage within the blade.
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