HANGZHOU, China, Sep 5, 2025 – Factory downtime is costly, and minor faults often go unnoticed until they halt production. HIKMICRO is rolling out predictive maintenance (PdM) tools that pair acoustic imagers with thermal cameras to detect gas leaks, electrical faults and mechanical problems early. McKinsey reports predictive maintenance can lower costs by 18–25% and unplanned downtime by 50%, positioning these systems as options for automotive and manufacturing sectors seeking greater reliability and efficiency.
On the factory floor, this combination supports predictive maintenance. It eliminates downtime, lowers energy usage, enhances worker safety, and reduces maintenance costs.
The AI56L acoustic imager reduces energy waste and identifies gas leaks in loud production environments. Gas leak mode locates leaks and filters background noise. Results display in real time on a 4.3-inch LCD touch screen. The device supports single-hand operation and is portable for inspections along production lines.
It supplements the work of the other models (AI56 and AI76) in the HIKMICRO AI Series. Those models can identify corona, floating, surface, and particle discharge on high-voltage systems that may lead to equipment failure. Findings display on screen and can be saved for documentation and reporting.
HIKMICRO’s acoustic tools build on its AI-enabled thermal imagers with SuperScene+, a feature that automates risk detection and streamlines inspections through built-in algorithms. Adaptive scene enhancement improves thermal image accuracy across varied industrial environments, while hotspot exposure highlights overheating cables, connectors and components to support proactive maintenance.
Integrated into HIKMICRO’s M and SP series thermal cameras (M31, M60, SP40, SP40H, SP60, SP60H, running firmware V5.5.96), SuperScene+ enables two-step panel inspections and one-click PCB assessments. With color coded alerts and instant diagnostics, it brings precision to tasks that once demanded time and expertise.
“Operational reliability and efficiency are non-negotiable in today’s fast-paced and ever evolving manufacturing landscape. Undetected faults, such as compressed gas leaks or electrical hotspots, can literally bring a business to its knees,” says Stefan Li, overseas market director of HIKMICRO.
“Automotive production relies on pneumatic systems, compressed air and robotics, where even minor leaks can disrupt production and inflate energy costs, while in power-intensive facility inspection it’s all about identifying temperature measurement targets in specific scenarios and determining if anomalies exist. As a predictive maintenance duo they have no equal, so combining the AI56L for the former and SuperScene+ for the latter has never made more sense or been more timely.”
Stefan Li concludes: “Intuitive and inclusive, they optimize detection like never before and also bridge the gap between complexity and simplicity, turning technologically advanced diagnostics into actionable insights for first time users and seasoned professionals alike.”
Source: HIKMICRO
About HIKMICRO
HIKMICRO, founded in 2016 as a subsidiary of Hikvision, develops thermal imaging products and solutions. Headquartered in Hangzhou, China, the company designs and manufactures thermal cores, modules, handheld cameras, night-vision devices and related systems. Its products are used in outdoor recreation, security, industrial maintenance, firefighting, HVAC and utilities, and are distributed in more than 100 countries. HIKMICRO operates its own design, manufacturing and marketing facilities, with production capacity exceeding 1.5 million units annually. The company reports that more than 15% of its yearly revenue is reinvested into R&D. In 2025, HIKMICRO expanded into the instrumentation market with Coriolis and ultrasonic flow meters to support industrial applications.