Laboratório de Confiabilidade – Relab
Av. Professor Mello Moraes, 2231
Butantã, São Paulo – SP, 05508-030
RELAB RESEARCH LINES
At the USP Reliability Laboratory, our main research areas are Predictive Maintenance supported by Artificial Intelligence, Maintenance Management and Reliability-based Design. These areas reflect our dedication to solving critical industry challenges by combining engineering and technological innovation. Whatever the challenge, we seek to create knowledge and generate practical impact in the field of reliability. Learn more about our research areas below.
AI-SUPPORTED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
Predictive maintenance is an essential approach for companies seeking to increase the reliability of their systems and reduce operating costs. Unlike traditional maintenance methods, which can be reactive or based on fixed schedules, predictive maintenance focuses on anticipating failures before they occur. This allows us to avoid unplanned downtime, minimize interruptions to operations, and extend the useful life of equipment, bringing significant benefits to efficiency and productivity.
At the USP Reliability Laboratory, we apply artificial intelligence to transform data collected by sensors and monitoring systems into valuable information. With this approach, we are able to identify complex patterns, detect anomalies, and predict failures with high accuracy. This technological integration not only improves decision-making, but also increases confidence in maintenance processes, enabling interventions at the ideal time and avoiding unnecessary repairs.
The combination of artificial intelligence with predictive strategies represents a fundamental change in the way maintenance is planned and executed. Our work goes beyond simply predicting failures: we seek to develop methodologies and systems that can be adapted to different industries, always with the aim of increasing asset reliability, reducing environmental impacts and improving the sustainability of industrial operations. This innovative vision positions predictive maintenance as a key piece in the advancement of engineering and the digital transformation of maintenance.
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
Maintenance management is a fundamental pillar for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of industrial systems. It involves planning, executing and monitoring maintenance activities, always with the aim of minimizing costs, maximizing equipment availability and avoiding unexpected interruptions. A well-managed system not only prevents failures, but also promotes greater asset durability and optimization of operational resources.
At the USP Reliability Laboratory, we aim to revolutionize the way maintenance is managed. Through the analysis of historical data, it is possible to prioritize actions, identify critical equipment and develop customized strategies for each industrial context. This approach allows decisions to be made in a more agile and informed manner, increasing the efficiency and reliability of production processes.
Our research in maintenance management goes beyond process automation. We seek to create tools and methodologies that integrate technology and human knowledge, offering solutions that can be adapted to different industrial sectors. By promoting more strategic management, we contribute to reducing operating costs, improving system safety and boosting sustainability, aligning maintenance with the demands of the future of engineering.
RELIABILITY-BASED DESIGN
Reliability-based design is an innovative approach that seeks to incorporate reliability as a central element in the development of systems and equipment. It involves analyzing potential failures from the early stages of design, ensuring that products are designed to operate safely, efficiently, and durably throughout their useful life. This methodology is essential for reducing maintenance costs and avoiding critical failures that can compromise the operation of complex systems.
At the USP Reliability Laboratory, we improve the design of industrial systems, helping to identify vulnerable points and optimize projects. Our approach integrates historical data, statistical modeling, and simulations to predict the performance of components and systems under different operating conditions. This allows us to create more robust, safer solutions that are adapted to the specific needs of each industrial sector.
In addition to improving the technical performance of projects, reliability-based design also contributes to sustainability and operational efficiency. At the laboratory, we seek to develop tools and methodologies that not only increase reliability, but also promote resource savings and reduce environmental impact. With this vision, we position reliability as a strategic differentiator in the development of advanced and competitive technologies.