White Label Your Solution

Headless Deployment & Architecture

APM Studio runs purely server-side (or on embedded hardware) to handle:

• Data Ingestion (via HART, Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, etc.)
• Real-Time Processing (deterministic and AI-based models)
• Analytics & Risk Management (Bowtie Models, fault management, digital twins)

By operating in “headless mode,” APM Studio never needs to show its own UI to end users. Instead, you can:

• Pull Data & Insights via a fully documented REST API (Swagger) or other data interfaces like OPC UA, MQTT, etc.
• Trigger Workflows & Alerts in your own branded application or device firmware
• Scale Deployment using Docker or Kubernetes for larger or distributed environments

White Labeling Advantages

1. Custom Branding
   Your customers see your logo, colors, and design—while APM Studio runs invisibly underneath.
2. Faster Time to Market
   Skip building an analytics engine from scratch. Leverage APM Studio’s proven architecture to deliver new solutions within weeks or months, not years.
3. Advanced Analytics
   Integrate state models, Bowtie cause-consequence analyses, machine learning (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn), and condition monitoring features—all under your own brand.
4. Reduced Complexity
   Eliminate the need to manage multiple third-party tools. APM Studio’s uniform interface for data handling, ML, and event processing simplifies your overall tech stack.

Use Case: FOCUS-ON

Background
FOCUS-ON is a joint venture by SAMSON and KROHNE, two established leaders in control valves, flow measurement, and instrumentation. Their goal: create a unique smart valve solution that integrates diagnostic and operating knowledge into a single, easy-to-use product—while unlocking new business models.

Challenge

• Combine robust flow and valve control hardware with real-time predictive and diagnostic analytics.
• Leverage domain engineers’ expertise to add specialized operating and diagnostic knowledge—without building a complete analytics platform from scratch.
• Ensure the product is user-friendly, industry-ready, and accessible from common handheld devices.

Solution with APM Studio

1. Embedded Analytics
   UReason’s APM Studio runs on the FOCUS-1 device, processing internal data (temperature, flow, pressure) and applying fault management and Bowtie Models in real-time.
2. Digital Twin & “MAYA” Approach
   A digital twin of the FOCUS-1 device in APM Studio continuously compares modelled values with actual sensor readings, allowing the device to compensate for missing or faulty sensor data and maintain safe operation (“Most Advanced Yet Acceptable”).
3. Advanced Controls & Communications
   – 4-20mA HART input/output for direct integration into standard industrial loops
   – Configurable control functions (valve position, flow control, upstream/downstream pressure)
   – Local intelligence reduces reliance on complex DCS systems
4. Headless, White-Labeled Operation
   All APM Studio functionality is delivered under the FOCUS-ON brand. The end user interacts only with FOCUS-ON’s device interface and dashboards—APM Studio remains invisible.

Results

• Accelerated Development
  FOCUS-ON introduced a novel, ML-driven valve solution without building a separate analytics engine from scratch.
• New Business Models
  Collected diagnostic and performance data enable added services—such as predictive maintenance programs—that generate ongoing revenue streams.
• Continuous Monitoring
  The digital twin and integrated sensors let FOCUS-1 operate even with partial sensor failure, ensuring reliability and operational safety.
• Reduced Total Cost
  By leveraging APM Studio’s existing Bowtie logic, FMEA transformations, and robust ML libraries, FOCUS-ON avoided major R&D costs for an in-house analytics engine.

Implementation Details

• Docker & Kubernetes
  Deploy multiple APM Studio instances to handle spikes in device data or expand to new sites.
• Flexible ML Libraries
  Python, JavaScript, and upcoming GraalVM support in APM Studio ensure that new models (Neural Networks, Bayesian methods, etc.) can be easily added.
• Reporting & Notification
  Automatic alerts, PDF reports, and direct integration with messaging systems (like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Email etc.) ensure domain engineers and operators stay informed.

By running APM Studio headless, you can create or enhance products with sophisticated, real-time analytics—all under your own brand. Whether you’re building a smart valve (like FOCUS-ON) or transforming an existing product line, APM Studio’s architecture, processing and machine learning, digital twin capabilities, and extensive data connectivity accelerate innovation and reduce risk.

If you’d like to explore headless deployment or see additional industry examples, contact us or check out our other case studies.