SROD ROBOTICS empowers steel energy plants and helps efficiently recycle wastewater-
SROD ROBOTICS empowers steel energy plants and helps efficiently recycle wastewater
2025-05-30
SROD ROBOTICS has introduced its advanced pipe inspection robot to Guangxi Iron and Steel Energy General Plant to address pipeline operation and maintenance challenges. The robot, equipped with a 360° high-definition camera, laser ranging modules, a portable control terminal, a high-brightness lighting source, and a six-wheel drive system, can navigate narrow, humid, and confined pipelines. It transmits real-time images and data, accurately locates cracks and fault points, and generates professional inspection reports.
Since its deployment, the robot has transformed the plant's maintenance mode, eliminating the need for personnel to enter wells. This has improved inspection efficiency, enhanced safety, and ensured stable operation of the drainage network. Compared to the previous maintenance approach requiring large-scale pipeline excavation, the robot has led to a year-on-year increase of 580,000 cubic meters in wastewater recovery, saving approximately 850,000 yuan in water purchase costs. Additionally, reducing excavation has decreased operational costs and environmental pollution.
Looking ahead, the Energy General Plant plans to expand the robot's operational scope to include desalted water pipeline lining corrosion detection and pipeline weld quality inspection. With SROD ROBOTICS's support, the plant aims to further enhance operational efficiency, reduce labor intensity, ensure safe operations, and contribute to cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and green development.
Trenchless Rehab Equipment Industry: New Trends and Developments-
Trenchless Rehab Equipment Industry: New Trends and Developments
2025-05-23
The trenchless rehabilitation equipment industry in 2025 is marked by strong growth, driven by global needs for sustainable infrastructure maintenance and upgrades to aging underground utilities. Key technological advancements include UV curing for glass-fiber liners, sensor-equipped robotic systems, and laser-based pipe profiling, enabling faster, more precise repairs and a shift from reactive (“fire-brigade”) to proactive, data-driven maintenance with regular inspections. Regional markets show disparities: North America, led by the U.S., remains the largest due to aging pipelines and early technology adoption, while Asia-Pacific—particularly Japan, China, and Australia—grows fastest, fueled by infrastructure investments to reduce water loss and improve quality. Industry players increasingly prioritize strategic, asset-value preservation approaches over mere repairs, with rising mergers and acquisitions reflecting investor confidence in the sector’s long-term sustainability. Challenges include the need for wider adoption of high-resolution inspections, stricter quality control for rehabilitation methods, and enhanced personnel training to keep pace with technological changes. Overall, the industry is positioned for sustained growth through innovation and a global shift toward proactive, efficient, and sustainable utility management.
