Company Innovation Digital Transformation Enter the digital age with KSB How KSB is utilising the potential of the digital transformation together with its customers. Digitalisation helps KSB to optimise internal processes, improve service and develop innovations that make its customers more competitive in the short and long term. Digitally networked pumps and valves are more efficient From communication to production processes and product development – digitalisation has taken root in every branch of industry and is well underway around the world. With production, sales and service locations in more than 100 countries across five continents, KSB is especially well placed to benefit from the digital transformation. Over the long term, key data such as operating status, maintenance history, or 3D design plans of our pumps and valves will be accessible 24/7 from anywhere on mobile devices throughout their entire product life cycles to accelerate service and support our customers even faster. This helps us to strengthen our leading market position. Digitalisation is therefore not only of considerable benefit to us, it also benefits our customers, by expediting innovations that help to optimise the operation and capacity utilisation of our products. Digitalisation therefore makes our products and services more efficient, more available and more competitive. With our digital solutions, for example, our customers are able to monitor at all times whether their pumps and valves are operating as cost-efficiently as possible and with minimal material wear. With this information, our customers are able to intervene more quickly in the event of deviations from optimal operation, thus reducing costs and maximising the service life of our products. Digital pump monitoring with KSB-Guard Continuous development of digital products and services We develop new digital products and services at our multi-award-winning Business Innovation Lab in Mannheim, Germany. Innovations developed here are often based on a combination of our comprehensive engineering expertise and the possibilities of the new digital technologies. To ensure that we make the most of the potential offered by the digital transformation, both for ourselves and our customers, we continue to invest in areas such as our own cloud solutions, additive manufacturing and the digital infrastructure of our company. Machine learning for innovative solutions For the development of new digital products and services, we rely on machine learning, among other things. This involves IT systems recognising different patterns and their principles in existing data sets. The knowledge gained can be generalised and used to develop new solutions or analyse previously unexplored data. Multiphysics simulations are another product optimisation approach brought about by advances in digitalisation. These simulations permit a holistic examination of products comprising multiple parts and components, and are able to reproduce their real behaviour almost exactly. We are using machine learning to optimise the flow paths in our pumps. Learn more about innovations from KSB Innovation KSB seeks to actively shape the future of fluid transport and is already developing the products for tomorrow today. This is how we manage to continuously improve the performance and efficiency of our existing products while meeting the needs of our customers. Learn more Materials technology from KSB Pumps and valves are subjected to the most extreme stresses: acids, alkalis, extreme temperatures, high pressures and abrasive fluids. There is an optimum material for every application, and these materials are approved – and in some cases developed – by KSB in its DIN-standard accredited materials testing laboratory. Learn more Additive manufacturing Long before other companies started looking into 3D printing, KSB had already conducted an initial technology assessment. This enabled us to begin applying this game-changing technology quickly to generate a competitive advantage in the field of additive manufacturing, including using metals. Learn more Testing engineering at KSB In our Testing Engineering department, we test new products for optimal alignment with customer requirements. Thanks to the wide range of testing options and high level of employee expertise, reliable results are guaranteed. Learn more Digital solutions from KSB Our customers are already reaping the benefits of our digital solutions and gaining a competitive advantage today. Discover our portfolio: KSB Sonolyzer® The KSB Sonolyzer® app for smartphones and tablets determines the efficiency of fixed speed pumps in just 20 seconds. It does this by analysing the noise emitted by the fan of the electric motor and indicating whether energy can be saved by optimising the hydraulic system or the drive. Learn more KSB Guard KSB Guard allows incipient damage to be detected at an early stage. This means that preventive measures can be taken quickly and that unscheduled downtime can be avoided. And the vibration and temperature sensors can be installed in no time at all – even during operation. Learn more MyFlow Technology The foundation of MyFlow Technology for applications with constant volume flow rate is our IE5 synchronous reluctance motor. Using software, the motor speed can also be subsequently adjusted to the desired operating point in the KSB FlowManager app. The mechanical reduction of the impeller diameter is then no longer necessary. Learn more E-business Our practical e-business functions make it as easy as possible for our customers to research, select and order KSB products. We also enable customers to integrate our shop into their ordering processes and provide secure channels for exchanging business documents. Learn more Job Opportunities Media Innovation Social Media Petrochemicals and chemicals Energy General industry Building services Water Mining Centrifugal pump lexicon Supplier Portal © KSB SE & Co. KGaA Data Privacy Disclaimer Company information