Real-time visualization of displacement measurements from a power-free and wiring-free inclinometer on BIM/CIM. Sonas Inc. (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo: CEO Sotarou Ohara, hereinafter referred to as "Sonas") and Cork Inc. (Toshima-ku, Tokyo: Representative Director Masao Tsutsumi, hereinafter referred to as "Cork") have announced that measurement data obtained from Sonas's "Wireless Inclinometer Monitoring System" can now be integrated via API into Cork's BIM/CIM cloud "KOLC+", allowing the inclination amount and direction to be displayed as a 3D graph on a digital twin dashboard.

We are pleased to announce that Sonas Inc. (CEO Sōtarō Ōhara), a venture originating from the University of Tokyo, has exhibited our wireless tilt monitoring system at "Onko Sōshin no Mori NOVARE" by Shimizu Corporation, a major general construction company.

For measuring the displacement of steel sheet piles used in earth retention work at construction sites, we have adopted the Sonas wireless tilt monitoring system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117), which allows for low-cost, continuous automatic measurement, recording, and monitoring, as well as real-time monitoring from a distance at any time.

For the dynamic observation and safety management of the embankment beside the railway tracks, we have adopted the Sonas wireless tilt monitoring system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117), which can be introduced at a low cost using wireless and battery-powered technology, enabling constant remote monitoring and email alerts in case of abnormalities. Please take a look.

A case study on the collaboration between the IoT platform "IoTStation" of Zenec Communication Co., Ltd. and the UNISONet tilt sensor has been published on the case study page of "IoTStation."

In the limestone quarry, you have adopted the Sonas wireless vibration measurement system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117) to remotely monitor the vibrations generated during blasting operations.

Wireless inclinometers are utilized in a wide range of fields such as construction sites in civil engineering and architecture, ground monitoring, and bridge condition monitoring. However, the characteristics and performance can vary significantly depending on the type of wireless communication used. In this blog, we will provide a detailed explanation of the differences in wireless communication seen in wireless inclinometers, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.

In the "Underground Project of the Nihonbashi Section of the Metropolitan Expressway" promoted by the Metropolitan Expressway Company, the wireless and power-free tilt monitoring system from Sonas (NETIS registration number: KT-230117), which can be easily installed, has been adopted by the Metropolitan Expressway Company and the JFE, MMB, Kajima, and Toa JV responsible for this project for the measurement and management of existing bridge piers during the foundation construction of bridge piers within the river.

For the seismic reinforcement work of the underground drainage channel, we have adopted the Sonas wireless tilt monitoring system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117), which can be easily installed with batteries and allows for constant remote monitoring and alerting in case of abnormalities, ensuring the safety management of workers operating inside the drainage channel. For more details, please visit our company website.

For measuring the displacement of parent piles used in earth retention work at construction sites, we have adopted the Sonas wireless tilt monitoring system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117), which allows for continuous automatic measurement, recording, and monitoring, as well as remote real-time monitoring. For more details, please visit our company website.

Due to the repair work on the railway bridge piers, we have adopted the Sonas tilt monitoring system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117) for measuring displacement and safety monitoring of the conventional line bridge piers used for operations. This system can be easily installed without power and wirelessly, allowing for constant remote monitoring and immediate alerts in case of abnormalities. For more details, please visit our company website.

Sonas Inc., a venture company originating from the University of Tokyo (CEO Sōtarō Ōhara), which supports the resolution of on-site challenges with wireless systems, has announced the new Sonas x04 series of wireless vibration meters for structural monitoring. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that we have been selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Innovation Creation Promotion Project (SBIR Phase 3 Fund Project) with the aim of promoting the widespread adoption of monitoring services in the fields of disaster prevention and infrastructure management.

The Sonas x04 series, a new product from Sonas, was featured in today's Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

At the New Technology Creation Exchange 2024 held at Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe, our company representative, Ohara, was interviewed by the organizers. Amid the worsening labor shortage, we introduced a remote monitoring system that utilizes UNISONet for labor-saving and efficiency improvements.

Our CEO, Ohara, spoke at CEATEC2024. We introduced the low-cost productivity improvements in the field using UNISONet.

At the large-scale elevated bridge construction site, we have adopted the Sonas wireless tilt monitoring system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117), which can be easily installed wirelessly for the safety management of many vents and can connect over 100 inclinometers to a single master unit.

For the dynamic observation and safety management of the embankment adjacent to the condominium construction site, we have adopted the Sonas wireless tilt monitoring system (NETIS registration number: KT-230117), which allows for low-cost, continuous automatic measurement and recording, remote monitoring, and immediate alarm activation in case of abnormalities.

For the measurement of slope displacement and safety monitoring during slope construction, we have adopted the wireless tilt monitoring system from Sonas, which is battery-operated, easy to install, allows for constant remote management, and enables immediate alarm in case of abnormalities (NETIS registration number: KT-230117).

The wireless analog meter inspection automation service was featured in the special section on the latest trends in smart security in the August 2024 issue of "Measurement Technology."

The registration change for the Sonas Slope Monitoring System (KT-230117) has been approved! With this change, in addition to the slope monitoring system, vibration measurement systems equipped with UNISONet, water level monitoring systems, temperature and humidity measurement systems, and leak detection systems will also be eligible for registration under NETIS! For details on each measurement and monitoring system, please visit our "Products and Services" section on Iprosu or the "Solutions" and "Products" pages on our website.

We have been selected as a company chosen for the challenge-driven matching event "STARTUP PITCH #8" by JR East Startup Corporation.

The proposal for indoor positioning technology being developed by Sonas has been adopted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Strategic Information and Communications R&D Promotion Program (SCOPE). Until now, high-precision indoor positioning systems have been costly, raising the barriers for companies to implement them. Sonas aims to overturn the conventional wisdom that "implementation is difficult" and "costs are high" for DX and IoT, and will accelerate this research and development towards realizing an easily implementable and low-cost high-precision indoor positioning solution.

The slope monitoring system provided by Sonas has been officially registered with NETIS (New Technology Information System) operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Sonas's slope monitoring system employs its unique innovative multi-hop technology "UNISONet." By pursuing a wide communication range, ease of installation, and low cost, it offers Sonas's unique benefits. With its registration in NETIS, various applications in different fields are expected, so if you are considering a slope monitoring system, please check it out. - Technology Name: Energy-saving Multi-hop Wireless Slope Monitoring System using UNISONet - NETIS Number: KT-230117

The "sonas x series," a vibration measurement system for structures that has received high praise from many customers over the years, is undergoing a significant model change and refreshing its lineup. 【Lineup List】 1. sonas x04: The standard model, continuing the lineage of the previous x series. 2. sonas x04 Volante: A high-end model that enables high-speed cloud transfer of measurement data. 3. sonas Accela: A more accessible vibration measurement system specialized for single-point measurements. 4. sonas x04 HA Portable: The definitive solution for multi-point micro-vibration measurements. 【Update Points】 1. The sensor terminal housing has been revamped, significantly improving convenience. 2. Introduction of a high-speed collection type using the new IoT wireless LTE-M. 3. Redesign of the short-term drive version and micro-vibration measurement system. Scheduled for release: Summer 2024. *For more details, please see the link below.

We have received the Practicality Special Award in collaboration with East Japan Railway Company at the Railway Electric Technology Award hosted by the Japan Society of Railway Electric Technology. This award is given to individuals and organizations that have contributed to the development of railway electric technology. We will continue to contribute to the advancement of IoT in all fields, including railways.

Sonas has begun a demonstration experiment as the first applicant company in Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.'s "Tokyo Metro ACCELERATOR (Railway Business Challenge Solution Program)." "Tokyo Metro is developing technology for the introduction of condition-based maintenance (CBM) using sensing technologies; however, traditional wired data communication has posed challenges such as construction costs for wiring and securing wiring space. This demonstration experiment will utilize Sonas Corporation's IoT wireless technology 'UNISONet,' which allows for the omission of wiring for data communication, to collect data such as temperature and humidity. This will verify the reduction of construction costs for wiring in subway station premises and the safety and effectiveness of wireless data communication." Quoted from: Tokyo Metro's official website.

An interview with our representative, Ohara, was published in the September 18 issue of Weekly BCN+. You can also view it on the website. (Free membership registration is required.)

In the March 2024 issue of "Railways and Electrical Technology," our company's "Pole Inclination Monitoring System" has been featured. The article highlights the case where a compact, lightweight, and simple Sonas system was adopted for the "Pole Inclination Monitoring System" to ensure the reliability of construction during railway overhead wire replacement work.

On April 10th, the Nikkei Shimbun morning edition featured Sonas's remote inspection service for analog meters. By automating the routine inspections of analog meters with this service, we can reduce inspection costs, prevent errors in recording, and enable more frequent monitoring. This service can be easily and cost-effectively installed without the need for power or network construction, and it is capable of accommodating a large number of units and wide installation areas. We encourage you to consider the introduction of this service.

The tilt monitoring system and wireless vibration measurement system have been re-certified as part of the seven IoT tools by Japan Management Association Consulting (JMAC). For more details on the seven IoT tools, visit: https://go.jmac.co.jp/article/category/kaizen-iot/