Digital Services

IRIS®assist

IRIS®assist supports the technician on the vehicle - online and offline. This solution enables users to work interactively with technical publications and to manage and perform the following maintenance tasks:

• Interactive working with technical publications with intelligent HTML viewer (S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Documentation (IETD) Viewer, including the spare parts catalog)
• Interactive working with spare parts catalogs
• Manage and carry out maintenance tasks
• Inspection of the technician's work record
• Guided execution of inspections and repairs with the help of digital checklists
• Reporting on the status of the vehicle
• Photo and video documentation
• Entering field data and uploading usage data
• Updating building condition monitoring (BZÜ)

IRIS®assist ensures seamless data transfer between the technician and the fleet manager/duty manager working in IRIS®fleet.

In addition, IRIS®assist minimizes errors and standardizes the quality of repairs through intuitive and user-oriented digitalization of repair processes, including automatic data transfer.

IRIS®diagnostic

IRIS®diagnostic offers advanced solutions for fault localization and rectification in technical systems.

The combination of the external testing system, the integration of third-party maintenance and diagnostics software including license management, a multi-simulation box for generating vehicle-specific signals and operating states and the integration of technical documentation form the basis for efficient troubleshooting and rectification.

IRIS®diagnostic is operated on end devices in an IT security-hardened environment, which ensures secure data transfer. Real-time transmission enables reliable and fast communication between the various systems in the IRIS®suite.

The integrated knowledge database supports fault localization through guided test paths and fault trees.

In addition, the maintenance computer provides comprehensive insights into the vehicle system.

The display of the Interactive Electronic Technical Documentation (IETD) supports the user in troubleshooting and functional testing.

With our IRIS Data Analytics tools, the user is ideally equipped for all challenges and can work effectively and efficiently.

Rheinmetall's additive manufacturing in service brings flexibility and speed to the provision of spare parts. It is used for the production of prototypes, production support and small series.

A core application in contract manufacturing is the field of "obsolescence elimination". Here, required spare parts that are either no longer available or whose delivery time would take too long in conventional production are manufactured. In this case, Rheinmetall either uses the production technologies available internally or works together with partner companies. There is no restriction to a particular manufacturing technology, but rather the most suitable manufacturing process is selected based on the respective application - from polymer to metal to ceramic.

In addition to contract manufacturing, Rheinmetall offers comprehensive support along the entire process chain. This includes engineering support, in which component inquiries are evaluated technically and economically. Furthermore, components can be prepared for additive manufacturing (Design for Additive).

Rheinmetall also carries out continuous technology scouting, investigates new applications and participates in selected research projects. In doing so, Rheinmetall always pursues the goal of further developing the technology in a customer-oriented and user-oriented manner.

IRIS®print

IRIS®print is a multifunctional software solution that digitally maps the entire additive manufacturing process. From component evaluation, component and printer management to process monitoring, documentation and component tracking during operation. IRIS®print can be used online and offline.

Various data is required for the additive production of a component, which is clearly and securely stored in IRIS®print. This includes the component profile, which contains specific information and print files. In addition, the Rheinmetall FDM printers can be directly controlled and monitored via IRIS®print. IRIS®print is also integrated into the Rheinmetall Mobile Smart Factory as a digital process companion.

The integrated stock management option also makes it possible to link the materials and tools required for production to each component . This optimizes the production process and reduces errors in work preparation.

With the combined use of IRIS®print and IRIS®fleet, access to Rheinmetall-certified components is also possible via "pay-per-print". Here, a retrieved component is automatically assigned a serial number, which can be used to track the component at any time. Maintenance intervals can now also be linked to the component. Other functions of the combined use include license management for the Mobile Smart Factory (MSF) component and a purchasing function for consumables, wear and spare parts for the systems integrated in the MSF.

MSF – Mobile Smart Factory

The Mobile Smart Factory® (MSF) was developed as a new logistics solution for the mobile production of spare parts to repair battle damage. The MSF produces spare parts made of polymer and metal quickly and can be used anywhere. The entire production process was integrated into two 20-ft containers - from data preparation to the ready-to-install component. 

The MSF consists of the surgical unit and the production unit. The operating unit is equipped with an air-conditioned workshop, an office workstation, a material store and polymer printers, among other things. The production unit is equipped with a Metrom PM700, a 6-axis hybrid machine. This machine combines additive manufacturing with WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) technology and CNC milling production. In addition, milled components and repair welding work can also be carried out.

Using WAAM technology, metal components with a maximum size of Ø 500 mm x 450 mm can be produced in the MSF. The current focus here is on selected stainless steels due to the application. Polymer components with a maximum size of 300 mm x 200 mm x 270 mm can be manufactured in the Micro Factory. The FDM technology used enables a very wide range of materials to be used, including PLA, TPU and PETG (some with micro-carbon fibers).

The MSF can also be equipped with other production technologies at the customer's request.

Polymer

The Rheinmetall FDM printer is a modular system and is currently available in two configurations. In addition to different build volumes, there is also a version with two print heads for manufacturing parts from multiple materials

• Dimensions [mm]: 300 x 300 x 600 or 300 x 200 x 270
• Modular design enables system adaptations (e.g. nozzle diameter, sensors, etc.)
• Integrated into the IRIS printing platform
• Wide range of materials that can be used, including PLA, PA6, TPU and PETG