IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024: MVI presents technological innovation “Sensor Coating”
From September 17 to 22, 2024, the IAA Transportation in Hanover opened its doors and provided a platform for the latest developments in transportation. MVI AUTOMOTIVE, which presented its “Sensor Coating” innovation at the “Speaker’s Corner”, was also there.
In a 45-minute session, Dr. Stefan Mittermeier, Head of Business Development, and Marius Krause, Managing Director of MVI AUTOMOTIVE, together with our partners Jan van Well and Marc Melzner from AIVAM, presented the innovative “Sensor Coating” technology. The technology, also known as smart paint, can map the condition of the vehicle surface in real time and thus offers a completely new approach to damage management and the safety monitoring of vehicle fleets.
Sensor Coating – advantages at a glance
The smart paint, which has already been tested in real-life application scenarios in the Netherlands, makes it possible to detect potential damage such as scratches, dents or temperature changes at an early stage using artificial intelligence. While identifying damage was often time-consuming and cost-intensive in the past, the paint with sensor function solves this information deficit and creates transparency. “This allows us to offer various target groups – from vehicle owners and manufacturers to fleet operators and insurers – an attractive solution for burglary prevention or efficient claims processing,” explains Dr. Mittermeier.
IAA Transportation – the perfect stage for product presentations
The IAA recorded an impressive ten percent increase in visitor numbers compared to the last event, with a total of 145,000 participants from all over the world. They came to find out about current trends and challenges in logistics and transportation. The focus was on sustainability and efficiency – key aspects that also formed the basis for the presentation of our smart technology.
Under the title “Sensor Coating”, we explained how this technology could revolutionize current standards in fleet management. The industry’s current best practices are based on wire strips that are attached to the inside of semi-trailers. If these wires are cut, an intrusion can be detected, but the sensors have to be completely replaced afterwards. In contrast, the smart paint can be easily repaired like conventional paint, which represents a cost advantage over the standard solution.
Status quo of freight offenses
According to the TIS* database, a total of 919 freight offenses with a daily loss value of € 707,519 were reported in June 2024. The data was recorded in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, with Germany in first place with 219 incidents, followed by England with 168 and Italy with 157 offenses. Trucks, trailers, vehicles and aircraft were particularly affected. The biggest loss was caused by the theft of luxury watches worth €4,000,000 in Monaco. Thanks to real-time monitoring, the smart paint can detect potential break-in attempts at an early stage and enable preventive intervention.
Conclusion
The presentation was a great success and underlines the immense potential of sensor coating technology to significantly improve efficiency and safety in transportation. We look forward to seeing how sensor coating will shape the future of transportation and are excited to see the next steps in the implementation of this innovative technology. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
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