Why do most integration platforms fall short of expectations?
In industrial environments where downtime costs millions and safety is non-negotiable, simply linking systems is not enough. What truly matters is turning fragmented, raw information into structured intelligence that supports decision-making in real time. When done right, integration platforms can become much more than data pipelines. They provide the context, structure, and visibility that enable teams to focus on what is critical, anticipate risks, and execute with confidence. In this context, before understanding why most integration platforms fall short of expectations, it is important to define what an integration platform is. What is an integration platform? An integration [...]
How is AI applied to corrosion assessments?
What if the smallest corrosion sign on a pipeline went unnoticed during inspections? And what if that small signal triggered a multimillion-dollar shutdown or, worse, a catastrophic accident? For decades, corrosion treatment has relied on slow, manual inspections that stretch across massive assets, often missing the anomalies that matter most. The stakes are brutal: safety risks, unplanned downtime, and escalating maintenance costs. Now, AI is rewriting this story. By combining computer vision, machine learning, and connected data ecosystems, industries are turning corrosion treatment from a reactive task into a predictive process. But how exactly does AI achieve what traditional methods [...]
Beyond Compliance: Integrating Process Safety and Asset Integrity in Offshore Oil & Gas
The evolution of safety in offshore oil and gas operations is closely tied to global advancements in safety culture, legislation, and best practices. A major turning point in offshore safety history was the shift from prescriptive, equipment-focused laws to performance-based and self-regulatory frameworks that emphasize systemic risk management, asset integrity, and human factors. From Frameworks to Function: Why Process Safety Became Central As offshore operations grew in complexity, the limitations of traditional safety models became clear. Regulatory evolution set the stage, but it was the industry's increasing awareness of systemic vulnerabilities that pushed for a deeper, more technical [...]
Com Tecnologia Escalável, Vidya Leva Gestão de Integridade Digital a Novos Mercados
Curitiba, 13 de junho de 2025 Vidya Technology anuncia o lançamento do Digital Asset Integrity Management Suite, trata-se de múltiplas ferramentas que permitem o controle de todo o fluxo de integridade do ativo - desde a detecção até a resolução. Combinando inteligência artificial, Digital Twin e computação espacial, a nova solução oferece uma visão holística e contextualizada do ativo físico, que permite decisões mais rápidas e informadas, enquanto garante a segurança de pessoas e processos, além de reduzir o downtime e o custo das operações. A empresa, originalmente fundada na COPPE/UFRJ, consolidou-se no mercado como referência em soluções de software [...]
Vidya Expands Digital Integrity Management to New Markets with Scalable Technology
Curitiba, June 13th, 2025 Vidya Technology announces the launch of its Digital Asset Integrity Management Suite, a set of integrated tools that enables full control over the integrity lifecycle from detection to resolution. Combining Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, and Spatial Computing, the new solution delivers a contextualized, end-to-end visualization of physical assets, allowing faster and better-informed decisions while enhancing safety, reducing downtime, and cutting operational costs. Originally founded at COPPE/UFRJ, Vidya has become a recognized player in offshore software solutions. Its visual inspection automation technology, which uses computer vision to measure and classify surface corrosion, currently holds 57% of the [...]
Inside the Ora Viewer: Rebuilding Reality with Just a Few Images
Navigating complex environments, whether they are industrial plants, preservation sites, or hard-to-reach cultural landmarks, often involves significant logistical challenges and safety risks. From remote locations and confined spaces to weather exposure or fragile structures, many environments are difficult to access, document, or monitor regularly. In sectors like process industries, infrastructure, construction, tourism, and heritage conservation, obtaining an accurate spatial understanding of these environments typically requires on-site presence, specialized equipment, and significant resource investment. But what if there were another way? What if entire operational or historical spaces could be reconstructed using nothing more than a set of images, enabling remote, [...]
The cost of Ineffective Asset Integrity Management
When a pipe leaks, it’s rarely just a leak. In complex industrial operations, small issues often signal deeper inefficiencies, and when these signals are ignored or mismanaged, the consequences can escalate quickly. From unplanned shutdowns to environmental and reputational damage, the cost of ineffective Asset Integrity Management (AIM) can be staggering. In an industry that depends on reliability and compliance, treating asset integrity as multiple, diffuse tasks rather than a structured, data-driven process is no longer sustainable. Yet, many operators still rely on fragmented systems that hinder decision-making and delay action. But what does it mean to manage asset integrity, [...]
Understanding Shutdowns and Turnarounds: Building Long-Term Resilience in Energy
Production continuity is the gold standard in oil and gas operations, but it’s not always the best path to long-term efficiency, safety, or profitability. At some point in the lifecycle of every industrial asset, stopping becomes necessary. Shutdowns and turnarounds are moments of strategic pause that allow for essential maintenance, inspections, upgrades, and planning for the future. Far from being interruptions, these events are critical for operational excellence. Why Shutdowns Happen Shutdowns are usually driven by the need to preserve asset integrity, meet regulatory requirements, or integrate improvements. Over time, even the most robust equipment wears down, and [...]
Las 3 etapas de la Gestión de Integridad de Activos (AIM) en la Energia
La Gestión de la Integridad de Activos (AIM) es un dominio fundamental para las industrias de procesos a gran escala. Esta se refiere a la disciplina industrial que busca maximizar la eficiencia y confiabilidad de una planta de producción, incluyendo múltiples metodologías, sistemas y profesionales de distintas áreas. Este blog explora cómo los líderes de la industria abordan AIM, proponiendo una estructura paso a paso para implementar un programa sólido. No obstante, antes de comprender el estado actual de AIM, se cuestiona: ¿Cómo este dominio evolucionó hasta convertirse en un área tan compleja y específica? ¿Qué es la Gestión [...]
The 3 Stages of Asset Integrity Management in Energy
Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is a fundamental domain for large-process industries. It refers to the discipline that aims to maximize a production plant’s efficiency and reliability, involving multiple methodologies, systems, and various professionals and activities. This blog dives into how industry leaders approach AIM, encompassing a step-by-step structure to implement a robust program. Nonetheless, before understanding the current state of AIM, how did it evolve to such a complex and specific area? What is Asset Integrity Management? Asset Integrity Management (AIM) is the systematic approach to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial assets throughout their lifecycle. [...]
