# Smart Bolts by Strainlabs

> Strainlabs smart bolts measure preload every 10 minutes and alert you months before failure. Continuous bolt monitoring for industrial operations.

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## Pages

- [Smart Bolts with Built-in Sensors](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/home.md): Strainlabs smart bolts measure preload every 10 minutes and alert you months before failure. Continuous bolt monitoring for industrial operations. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/
- [About us](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/about.md): Strainlabs offers smart bolts with built-in sensors, paired with a system that enables real-time monitoring and alerts, to prevent unexpected production stops. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/about
- [Automotive](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/automotive.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/automotive
- [Boliden at the forefront of digitalization](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/boliden-at-the-forefront-of-digitalization.md): Boliden has a long tradition of pioneering digitalization and testing new technologies to modernize and automate work within the mining industry. By actively investing in predictive maintenance, the company aims to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize safety in its mines. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/boliden-at-the-forefront-of-digitalization
- [Bolt Preload App](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-app.md): Read bolt preload, temperature and proof load directly on your phone with the Strainlabs App. No gateway, no installation and no internet connection required. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-app
- [Business Case](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/business-case.md): Why loss of preload costs money and how preload monitoring will help you get the most from your assets and let your maintenance teams work smarter. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/business-case
- [CAF explores real-world loads with Strainlabs](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/caf-explores-real-world-loads-with-strainlabs.md): THE SITUATION BEFORE From simulation to measurement Calculations and simulations are an essential part of rail vehicle development. However, to fully understand how a component is loaded, it is sometimes necessary to measure what actually happens in operation. CAF wanted to gain a better understandi. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/caf-explores-real-world-loads-with-strainlabs
- [Contact](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/contact.md): Let's talk! Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/contact
- [Cooperation: Railway Metrics and Dynamics](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/cooperation-railway-metrics-and-dynamics.md): Recently the two Swedish companies Railway Metrics and Dynamics and Strainlabs have entered into a cooperation agreement that strengthens the possibilities of predicting arising faults in trains. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/cooperation-railway-metrics-and-dynamics
- [Customer cases](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-cases.md): Our success stories. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-cases
- [Development Reference Airport Sweden](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/development-reference-airport-sweden.md): Strainlabs System solves costly and time consuming regular inspection due to risk of bolt loosening. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/development-reference-airport-sweden
- [Downloads](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/downloads.md): Learn more. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/downloads
- [Energy](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/energy.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/energy
- [Growth Hub SynerLeap Powered by ABB](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/growth-hub-synerleap-powered-by-abb.md): SynerLeap is ABBs initiative for innovation transfer across industries through collaboration between established large companies and creative startups & scaleups. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/growth-hub-synerleap-powered-by-abb
- [IndTech](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/indtech.md): Discover how IndTech combines IT, OT, IoT sensors and data analytics to modernize industrial operations and maintenance. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/indtech
- [Industries](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries
- [Infrastructure](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/infrastructure.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/infrastructure
- [IoT & Sensor Technology](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/iot-sensor-technology.md): Learn how IoT sensor technology helps industrial teams collect data, improve safety and monitor critical bolted joints remotely. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/iot-sensor-technology
- [Machine building](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/machine-building.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/machine-building
- [Maintenance Glossary](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/maintenance-glossary.md): All Key Terms in Maintenance & Reliability Explained. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/maintenance-glossary
- [Manufacturing](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/manufacturing.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/manufacturing
- [Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/maintenance-glossary/mean-time-to-repair-mttr.md): Why loss of preload costs money and how preload monitoring will help you get the most from your assets and let your maintenance teams work smarter. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/maintenance-glossary/mean-time-to-repair-mttr
- [Mining](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/mining.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/mining
- [Mooring monitoring of solar platforms](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/mooring-monitoring-of-solar-platforms.md): Seaflex is a pioneering company in marine mooring solutions, increasingly focusing on the expanding sector of floating solar platforms. Seaflex has partnered with Strainlabs to ensure the long-term stability of floating installations with efficient setups for remote monitoring. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/mooring-monitoring-of-solar-platforms
- [Nynas AB x Strainlabs](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/nynas-ab-x-strainlabs.md): THE SITUATION BEFORE A pump nobody wanted to visit Nynas is one of those industrial companies that refuses to wait for something to fail. Instead, they choose to stay ahead, using technology that provides control before problems arise. At Nynas’ production facility in Nynäshamn, this air pump operat. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/nynas-ab-x-strainlabs
- [Our Solution](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution.md): Our Solution. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution
- [Part of Service Offering](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/part-of-service-offering.md): Application and industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/part-of-service-offering
- [Partners](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/partners.md): Local expertise. Global reach. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/partners
- [Pilot installation on the Öresund Bridge](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-stories/https-strainlabs-com-pilot-installation-on-the-oresund-bridge.md): Strainlabs is monitoring particle magnets installed on the railway track of the Öresund Bridge in a first pilot application. Øresundsbro Konsortiet is actively working with data-driven predictive maintenance on the well-known bridge and is now evaluating Strainlabs. With increased automation of main. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-stories/https-strainlabs-com-pilot-installation-on-the-oresund-bridge
- [Pilot installation on the Öresund Bridge](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/pilot-installation-on-the-oresund-bridge.md): Strainlabs is monitoring particle magnets installed on the railway track of the Öresund Bridge in a first pilot application. Øresundsbro Konsortiet is actively working with data-driven predictive maintenance on the well-known bridge and is now evaluating Strainlabs. With increased automation of main. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/pilot-installation-on-the-oresund-bridge
- [Preload monitoring by Strainlabs](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring.md): Learn how preload monitoring helps industrial teams detect loose bolts, reduce manual inspections and prevent costly downtime. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring
- [Privacy policy](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/privacy-policy.md): Last updated: 2021-08-25. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/privacy-policy
- [Process industry](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/process-industry.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/process-industry
- [Railway](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/railway.md): Industries. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/industries/railway
- [Request a demo](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/request-a-demo.md): Want to know more? Request a demo. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/request-a-demo
- [Strainlabs analytics](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-analytics.md): Strainlabs Analytics turns raw preload measurements into trends, alerts and actionable insight. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-analytics
- [Strainlabs and RMD Strengthen Collaboration](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/strainlabs-and-rmd-strengthen-collaboration.md): In 2024, Strainlabs entered a technology partnership with Railway Metrics and Dynamics (RMD). The goal: to combine Strainlabs sensor technology with RMD’s real-time monitoring platform to create smarter maintenance solutions for the railway industry. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/strainlabs-and-rmd-strengthen-collaboration
- [Strainlabs bolts](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-bolts.md): Smart bolts with built-in sensors that monitor preload every 10 minutes, helping you detect changes before failure or downtime. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-bolts
- [Strainlabs Bolts installation at amusement park](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/strainlabs-bolts-installation-at-amusement-park.md): Strainlabs Bolt installed on the track of Nyckelpigan rollercoaster at Gröna Lund Amusement park. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/strainlabs-bolts-installation-at-amusement-park
- [Strainlabs partnering with Vossloh](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/strainlabs-partnering-with-vossloh.md): Strainlabs is one of the innovative technologies on a new integration platform developed by Vossloh. The ambition is to transform the railway industry, drive digitization, and bring together data-driven solutions related to railway infrastructure through ‘Vossloh connect’. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/customer-case/strainlabs-partnering-with-vossloh
- [Strainlabs routers](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-routers.md): Strainlabs Routers collect data from smart bolts and send it to Analytics, enabling remote monitoring, alerts and full visibility. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-routers
- [Strainlabs system](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-system.md): Explore the complete Strainlabs IoT system for remote preload monitoring, combining smart bolts, routers, analytics and alerts. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/our-solution/strainlabs-system
- [Sustainability](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/sustainability.md): Preload monitoring. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/sustainability
- [Torque vs Preload](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/torque-vs-preload.md): Preload Monitoring. Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/preload-monitoring/torque-vs-preload

## News

- [News](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news.md): Web page: https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news

### News

- [A faster way to verify bolt preload – Introducing the Strainlabs App](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/a-faster-way-to-verify-bolt-preload-introducing-the-strainlabs-app.md): News, 2026-04-21. In installation and maintenance work, decisions need to be made quickly.One of the most basic questions is also one of the most important:
- [Strainlabs and RMD Strengthen Collaboration](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/strainlabs-and-rmd-strengthen-collaboration.md): News, 2025-09-03. In 2024, Strainlabs entered a technology partnership with Railway Metrics and Dynamics (RMD). The goal: to combine Strainlabs sensor technology with RMD’s
- [See what’s happening inside every bolt](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/see-whats-happening-inside-every-bolt.md): News, 2025-06-16. Strainlabs system turns invisible risks into visible insights and takes control of your bolted joint health.
- [Better understanding of bolted joints](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/better-understanding-of-bolted-joints.md): News, 2025-06-04. Modern fastening training is undergoing a transformation. Thanks to experts like Markus Fischer, educational initiatives in Germany are updated to better equip engineers and technicians to master the complexities of bolted joints. By combining theory with practical tests and live demonstrations, the
- [E-TOTAAL highlights Strainlabs at Hannover Messe 2025](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/e-totaal-highlights-strainlabs-at-hannover-messe-2025.md): News, 2025-05-28. We’re proud to have been featured in the Dutch technology publication e-totaal.nl, which reported from Hannover Messe 2025 – one of the world’s largest
- [Infrastructure predictive maintenance](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/infrastructure-predictive-maintenance.md): News, 2025-02-18. Strainlabs System: Driving Digitalization in Infrastructure. With a commitment to digitalization and predictive maintenance, Strainlabs with partners are pioneers in the digital transformation in infrastructure, ensuring safety, efficiency, and longevity. Live installation demoed at Innotrans.
- [Redefining predictive maintenance](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/redefining-predictive-maintenance.md): News, 2025-02-11. At Strainlabs, we're on a mission to revolutionize industrial maintenance. Bolting is critical across industries, yet traditional predictive maintenance often relies on indirect estimates — such as vibration, temperature, or oil analysis. Strainlabs challenges this norm by delivering direct, actiona
- [A giant market for Swedish sensor manufacturer](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/a-giant-market-for-swedish-sensor-manufacturer.md): News, 2025-01-21. Article in ElektronikTidningen, on November 6th, 2024 featuring qoutes from Csaba Madru - Strainlabs, Arne Nissen - Swedish Transport Administration, Pierre-Henri Bougeant & Björn Lundwall - Vossloh.
- [ISO 9001: for quality & customer satisfaction](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/iso-9001-for-quality-customer-satisfaction.md): News, 2024-12-17. In a landscape where precision and reliability are paramount, Strainlabs has reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of excellence. The company, renowned for its robust IoT bolting system, has recently achieved ISO 9001 certification.
- [Enhance Safety and Functionality](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/enhance-safety-and-functionality.md): News, 2024-11-05. This article is a translation of an original piece published by Framtidens bygg (Future of Construction) on August 20th,204. The article explains how an initial investment in smart bolting can enable significant financial savings through increased safety, optimised maintenance, and time savings.
- [Swedish innovation prevents downtime](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/swedish-innovation-prevents-downtime.md): News, 2024-07-09. Article written by Emelie Werme for Sweden's largest magazine focused on maintenance and operational reliability: Underhåll & Driftsäkerhet.
- [Swedish Innovator Strainlabs Selected for Global Initiative in Railway Digitalization](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/https-strainlabs-com-swedish-innovator-strainlabs-selected-for-global-initiative.md): News, 2024-06-12. Stockholm, June 12, 2024: Swedish Strainlabs has qualified for Vossloh connect, a global platform for solutions contributing to the digital transformation of
- [Excellence in harsh environments](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/excellence-in-harsh-environments.md): News, 2024-05-07. Strainlabs entire system is IP67 rated. We have long been at the forefront of developing a predictive maintenance technology applicable to all industries and thrive under harsh conditions.
- [Article in Railway Gazette](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/article-in-railway-gazette.md): News, 2024-04-07. International Railway Magazine Railway Gazette interviewed Pierre-Henri Bougeant, Head of Digitalization, Vossloh and Csaba Madru, CEO, Strainlabs on the Partnership for Efficient Rail Maintenance
- [Article in Der Nahverkehr](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/article-in-der-nahverkehr.md): News, 2024-03-14. Strainlabs Partnership for Efficient Rail Maintenance together with Vossloh has been reported on in German magazine Der Nahverkehr targeting experts in transportation and covering current topics related to infrastructure.
- [CE-marked since 2021](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/ce-marked-since-2021.md): News, 2024-03-11. Strainlabs' CE-marked IoT-enabled bolts represent a paradigm shift in industrial bolting technology, revolutionizing the way that maintenance teams monitor and manage bolted connections.
- [Strainlabs: Digitalizing the Swedish Railway](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/strainlabs-digitalizing-the-swedish-railway.md): News, 2024-01-25. Originally featured on Nordic Infracenter's website, this article gives an overview of Strainlabs technology and how collaborations are reshaping the Nordic region's infrastructure. An insightful exploration into the future of infrastructure innovation.
- [Strainlabs partnering with Vossloh](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/strainlabs-partnering-with-vossloh.md): News, 2023-11-09. Strainlabs is one of the innovative technologies on a new integration platform developed by Vossloh. The ambition is to transform the railway industry, drive digitization, and bring together data-driven solutions related to railway infrastructure through 'Vossloh connect'.
- [Our choice of Gateway / Router](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/our-choice-of-gateway-router.md): News, 2023-09-12. 2023 article series (4/6) – the performance of IoT Bolting Systems. Understand how Industrial IoT solutions bring valuable efficiency and reliability gains while considering the technical boundary conditions as bolted joints are digitalized.
- [Expanding range -new sizes M22, M24 and M27](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/expanding-range-new-sizes-m22-m24-and-m27.md): News, 2023-09-05. Following a large market interest in Strainlabs Bolts beyond previous range M10-M20, Strainlabs now introduces three new sizes: M22, M24 and M27. Expanding the Strainlabs Internet of Bolts, also called IoT Bolts, Smart bolts or intelligent bolts, further to enhance connectivity capabilities to an ev
- [Railway Cluster and ERCI](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/railway-cluster-and-erci.md): News, 2023-08-21. We're excited to announce that we have joined the Railway Cluster of Sweden, bringing our groundbreaking wireless and automated preloading monitoring system to the forefront in the sector. We have also been nominated for the ERCI Innovation Awards, recognizing our relevance and potential in the rail
- [Bringing a new embedded / IoT system to market](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/bringing-a-new-embedded-iot-system-to-market.md): News, 2023-02-08. Daniel Reimhult, a consultant working on advanced measurement systems and data analytics, comments on the key success factors and Strainlabs journey so far in delivering a completely new system to market.
- [Join the IndTech Movement – a report from Scanautomatic](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/join-the-indtech-movement-a-report-from-scanautomatic.md): News, 2022-10-26. We exhibited at Scanautomatic last week and had a talk with Catarina Berglund from Automation Region about Sweden’s ambition to become a leading industrial technology nation.
- [Innovation through additive manufacturing](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/innovation-through-additive-manufacturing.md): News, 2022-08-30. Manufacturing Strainlabs preload-sensing Bolts requires a broad knowledge in anything from stress mechanics to electronics and wireless communication. Several modern manufacturing techniques and suppliers contribute to the development and manufacturing process. One supplier we work closely with is D
- [New feature: Real Time mode](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/new-feature-real-time-mode.md): News, 2022-06-20. Strainlabs System has been developed to enable remote and automated inspections of bolted joints over time. However, preload data has additional values and one of them is the ability to get preload values presented in Real Time.
- [The value of bolt preload](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/the-value-of-bolt-preload.md): News, 2022-05-31. Bolt inspections and retightening routines are common and reoccurring across industries. Get an overview on the natural causes why bolt preload changes over time and learn about the main values of digitalization of bolts.
- [IndTech in the Process Industry](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/indtech-in-the-process-industry.md): News, 2022-02-14. We asked Jonas Uller, IT Development Manager at BillerudKorsnäs and a member of the industry Council of PiiA, to give us his take on current trends, challenges, and opportunities with digitalization in the process industry in Sweden.
- [Five Questions to Niklas Olsson](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/five-questions-to-niklas-olsson.md): News, 2022-02-03. Niklas Olsson is a consultant focused on helping small to medium-sized industrial companies to embark on their digitalization journeys.
- [Strainlabs & IndTech in Sweden Innovation Days](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/indtech-in-sweden-innovation-days.md): News, 2022-01-25. The recordings of all main stage events are available until 4th of February on Sweden Innovation Days website. Below the recording of the IndTech focused
- [Electrification trends and IndTech](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/electrification-trends-and-indtech.md): News, 2021-12-16. We asked Peter Björkholm and Elisabet Österlund with the Swedish Electronics Trade Association about the trends in electronics and how it affects industrial digitalization.
- [Five Questions to Örjan Larsson](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/five-questions-to-orjan-larsson.md): News, 2021-11-30. Örjan Larsson is the main author of the Swedish IndTech Report. He has been involved in founding PiiA, a strategic innovation program and also Blue Institute, an independent research institute.
- [Swedish IndTech report](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/swedish-indtech-report.md): News, 2021-11-25. A survey of the technology, the market, and Sweden’s position within the supply industry for industrial digitalization.
- [Five Questions to Anders Söderman](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/five-questions-to-anders-soderman.md): News, 2021-10-13. The Technical Director at Bumax, a company specialized in specialty stainless steel fasteners, gives his view on industry trends and Strainlabs solution.
- [Press Release: Connected IoT bolts challenge manual inspections](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/iot-bolts-challenge-manual-inspections.md): News, 2021-09-29. Strainlabs offers a digital approach to industrial maintenance and issues warnings before a failure occurs. The solution is entering a scale-up phase and is now CE-marked.
- [First ever CE-marked IoT Bolts](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/first-ever-ce-marked-iot-bolts.md): News, 2021-09-29. Strainlabs Bolts are the first ever smart and connected bolts to achieve CE-marking. An important step in our ambition to equip machine owners with preload data and enable remote condition monitoring that will save valuable time and increase uptime.
- [IndTech tip: PiiA Summit 2021](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/indtech-tip-piia-summit-2021.md): News, 2021-09-22. See the recorded webinar on digitalization, sustainability, and industrial development.
- [Five Questions to ABB’s Digital Lead](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/five-questions-to-abbs-digital-lead.md): News, 2021-09-13. Peter Isberg, Digital Lead at ABB, is working with digitalization of the large industrial sites forming the financial backbone of Sweden’s economy.
- [IndTech tip: Industry Day Conference](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/industry-tip-industry-day-conference.md): News, 2021-09-07. Listen to Automation Region’s conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation. Available online till September 10th.
- [Strainlabs Analytics – part of service offering](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/strainlab-analytics-enables-preload-monitoring-as-a-service.md): News, 2021-08-23. Strainlabs Analytics, the software to visually present data from Strainlabs Bolts, has been updated to enable OEMs and service providers to offer preload monitoring as a service.
- [Development Reference Airport Sweden](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/https-strainlabs-com-development-reference-airport-sweden.md): News, 2021-08-19. Strainlabs System solves costly and time consuming regular inspection due to risk of bolt loosening.
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### Knowledge

- [How to Measure Bolt Preload](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/how-to-measure-bolt-preload.md): Knowledge, 2026-10-01. Knowing that a bolt has been tightened is not the same as knowing the preload that was achieved—or whether it remains within the intended range during
- [Predictive maintenance: IoT sensors to prevent industrial downtime](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/predictive-maintenance-iot-sensors.md): Knowledge, 2025-12-16. Unplanned equipment failures remain one of industry's most expensive problems. A single unexpected breakdown can lead to production losses that exceed repair
- [How to Reduce Downtime in Manufacturing](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/how-to-reduce-downtime-in-manufacturing.md): Knowledge, 2025-11-05. Modern manufacturing facilities are equipped with sensors, dashboards display real-time data, and predictive algorithms analyze thousands of variables per
- [Planned vs Unplanned Downtime in Manufacturing: A Strategic Guide](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/planned-vs-unplanned-downtime.md): Knowledge, 2025-08-27. Unplanned stops take 3-9 times longer than planned maintenance windows, yet, many manufacturers still treat downtime as an inevitable cost of doing business
- [What is Machine Downtime: Types, Causes & Impact](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/machine-downtime.md): Knowledge, 2025-07-08. Understanding the different types of machine downtime enables systematic classification that drives strategic decision-making. Each category requires specific
- [How to set up Strainlabs in minutes](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/how-to-set-up-strainlabs-in-minutes.md): Knowledge, 2025-05-14. Say Goodbye to guesswork and welcome smart bolt monitoring. Maintaining critical structures has never been easier. Strainlabs eliminates the uncertainty of bolt preload monitoring, giving you insights with a plug-and-play installation. No complex setup, no special tools. From installation to monitor
- [Mooring monitoring of solar platforms](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/mooring-monitoring-of-solar-platforms.md): Knowledge, 2024-10-04. Seaflex is a pioneering company in marine mooring solutions, increasingly focusing on the expanding sector of floating solar platforms. Seaflex has partnered with Strainlabs to ensure the long-term stability of floating installations with efficient setups for remote monitoring.
- [Prevent construction accidents with IoT](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/prevent-construction-accidents-with-iot.md): Knowledge, 2024-10-01. Article published in Byggnadsarbetaren ("the construction worker") exploring how sensor-equipped bolts developed by Strainlabs could have prevented a tragic elevator accident.
- [Bolting insights with Bill Eccles](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/bolting-insights-with-bill-eccles.md): Knowledge, 2024-09-18. In bolt mechanics, Bill Eccles stands out with over 50 years of experience. As the founder of Bolt Science, he's been pivotal in transforming how we approach joint integrity and preload. In this interview, he discusses standards, digitalization, and Strainlabs' impact in the field.
- [The future of bolt tightening](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/the-future-of-bolt-tightening.md): Knowledge, 2024-06-04. Bolted joints and tightening technology have a major impact on safety and efficiency across industrial sector. In this interview, Markus Fischer, a connected expert in bolted joints tightening technology and standardization work, summarizes the ongoing efforts and discussion of modernizing the indus
- [A comprehensive performance review](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/a-comprehensive-performance-review.md): Knowledge, 2024-02-08. Summary of Performance of IoT Bolting Series: As we pioneer the digitalization of bolted joints, we must balance the possibilities of the technologies we use – and the functionalities IoT bolt users find the most valuable. Overview of the six-piece article series.
- [Smart bolt analytics](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/https-strainlabs-com-smart-bolt-analytics.md): Knowledge, 2023-12-12. 2023 article series (6/6) – the performance of IoT Bolting Systems. Understand how they can bring valuable efficiency and reliability gains while considering the technical boundary conditions as bolted joints are digitalized.
- [Tensile Strength in Strainlabs Bolts](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/tensile-strength-in-strainlabs-bolts.md): Knowledge, 2023-10-24. 2023 article series (5/6) – the performance of IoT Bolting Systems. Understand how they can bring valuable efficiency and reliability gains while considering the technical boundary conditions as bolted joints are digitalized.
- [Bolts communicating via radio](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/bolts-communicating-via-radio.md): Knowledge, 2023-07-04. 2023 article series (3/6) – the performance of IoT Bolting Systems. Understand how they can bring valuable efficiency and reliability gains while considering the technical boundary conditions as bolted joints are digitalized.
- [Risks & costs of bolt inspections](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/risks-costs-of-bolt-inspections.md): Knowledge, 2023-06-12. A main advantage of Strainlabs IoT Bolts is to increase safety and security in the workplace as per target 8.8 in Agenda 2030. Although risks are recognized and accounted for with preventative measures and routines, the total cost of such measures are often not accounted for in cost calculations and
- [Optimizing battery performance](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/optimizing-battery-performance.md): Knowledge, 2023-05-09. 2023 article series (2/6) – the performance of IoT Bolting Systems. Understand how they can bring valuable efficiency and reliability gains while considering the technical boundary conditions as bolted joints are digitalized.
- [Does torque mean tight?](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/does-torque-mean-tight.md): Knowledge, 2023-04-03. We asked Scott Donnachie, a fastener professional with over 21 years of experience in the industry of fasteners and automotive a chartered mechanical engineer, to summarize his view on why preload / achieved clamp load in a joint need to become more of an active focus in the industry.
- [Accuracy and precision in IoT bolting](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/accuracy-and-precision-in-iot-bolting.md): Knowledge, 2023-03-14. 2023 article series (1/6) - the performance of IoT Bolting Systems. Understand how they can bring valuable efficiency and reliability gains while considering the technical boundary conditions as bolted joints are digitalized.
- [The Performance of our IoT Bolting System](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/the-performance-of-our-iot-bolting-system.md): Knowledge, 2023-01-25. Article series on every aspect of the performance to bring valuable efficiency and reliability gains - and to understand the technical boundary conditions involved as bolted joints are digitalized.
- [Truly smart preload monitoring](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/truly-smart-preload-monitoring.md): Knowledge, 2022-12-05. The clever design of Strainlabs IoT bolts enabling a focus on preload rather than torque through installation and the lifetime of the application.
- [The challenges to ensure a correct installation](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/the-challenges-and-efforts-required-to-ensure-a-correct-installation.md): Knowledge, 2022-11-09. Peter Nyström is a well-known consultant in Sweden helping some of our largest industrial and governmental organizations to verify correct assembly of critical steel structures.
- [IoT turns bolts into assets](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/iot-turns-bolts-into-assets.md): Knowledge, 2022-09-26. Find out what values you can unlock if you stop thinking of bolts as commodities and start seeing the potential of them being IoT enablers.
- [Growth Hub SynerLeap Powered by ABB](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/growth-hub-synerleap-powered-by-abb.md): Knowledge, 2022-05-15. SynerLeap is ABBs initiative for innovation transfer across industries through collaboration between established large companies and creative startups & scaleups.
- [Tensile strength in Internet of Bolts](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/tensile-strength-in-internet-of-bolts.md): Knowledge, 2022-05-11. We asked the Technical Director at Bumax, Anders Söderman, to explain why tensile tests are key when testing bolts quality and function - and further to comment on how Strainlabs Bolts perform in regards of tensile strength.
- [Thermal compensation](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/thermal-compensation.md): Knowledge, 2022-04-04. Strainlabs Embedded Systems Engineer Michael Fransson explains how Strainlabs Bolts cope with providing relevant and correct data in varying temperatures.
- [A new Graduate School on IndTech](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/a-new-graduate-school-on-indtech.md): Knowledge, 2022-03-15. Markus Bohlin at Mälardalen University explains the drivers behind the new initiative and what the close collaboration with Industrial leaders is set to achieve.
- [How to get started with Preload Monitoring?](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/how-to-get-started-with-preload-monitoring.md): Knowledge, 2022-03-02. Tomas Rehn is working with Sales & Business Development at Strainlabs and walks you through how to get started with Strainlabs IoT Bolts.
- [The idea behind Strainlabs](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/the-idea-behind-strainlabs.md): Knowledge, 2022-01-27. CEO Csaba Madru explains why Strainlabs vision is to lead the industrial digitalization of bolted joints.
- [Our system explained in a 1 minute video](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/our-system-explained-in-a-1-minute-video.md): Knowledge, 2021-11-03. Learn what Strainlabs IoT System with sensor-equipped bolts does in this 1 minute video.
- [Laser beam welding for precision](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/laser-beam-welding-for-precision.md): Knowledge, 2021-10-06. Strainlabs and precision welding company Ltech explains the key benefits related to mechanical strengths and precision.
- [Using light to measure preload](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/using-light-to-measure-preload.md): Knowledge, 2021-09-09. Our Johan Hanssen explains the key technology behind Strainlabs invention.
- [Introducing the Internet of Bolts Knowledge Hub](https://strainlabs.clearagency.ai/news/introducing-the-internet-of-bolts-knowledge-hub.md): Knowledge, 2021-08-12. Welcome to a completely new blog – dedicated to IndTech and more specifically bolting and IoT.

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## Company & contact

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