2015
HD ENV® - a new pioneering method for vibration monitoring, DuoTech® - an accelerometer combining vibration and shock pulse measurement, Intellinova® Parallel MB - yet another version of our Intellinova system, and last but not least, a new version of the Condmaster® Ruby software were all introduced on the global market this summer.
In the beginning of 2015, we presented a new version of our popular Electronic Stethoscope and an Ex version of our Intellinova Compact online system - Intellinova Compact Ex.
2014
SPM releases cutting-edge portable instruments Leonova Diamond®IS and Leonova Emerald®IS for extreme EX zones. IECEx and ATEX certified, providing sophisticated condition monitoring capabilities for potentially explosive industrial environments, including zones 0, 1 and 2.
2013
SPM launches Leonova Emerald®, a data collector in the Leonova line of portable instruments and sibling to Leonova Diamond®.
2012
SPM launches Leonova Diamond®, a portable instrument for condition measurement in rough industrial surroundings. Also, Condmaster®Ruby, a new version of the software used with our portable instruments and online systems, is released.
2010
SPM launches the revolutionary SPM®HD measuring technique. This digital refinement of the original Shock Pulse Method is applicable on all types of applications and is particularly well suited for low speed machinery. Condmaster®Nova 2010 was also released, offering many new features. Among them is the Colored Spectrum Overview, a brand new way of presenting historical spectrums and viewing trends and patterns graphically.
2009
The portable instrument VibChecker hits markets worldwide. Like the popular BearingChecker, this new measuring device is an entry-level instrument for condition monitoring. VibChecker delivers reliable and accurate vibration information in just a few seconds.
2008
SPM introduces Intellinova®, an online system for condition monitoring. The system uses well-proven methods and modern technology to ensure highest possible accessibility on critical machinery.
2005
Leonova™ Infinity, BearingChecker and SLD transducer are released.
2004
LineLazer, the shaft alignment kit for Leonova™ is introduced.
2002
Another breakthrough in condition monitoring techniques: SPM Spectrum enables the first true and calibrated shock spectrum analysis. Evaluated bearing condition measurement is combined with easy pattern recognition to verify the shock pulse source.
1997
EVAM is introduced, confirming the steady efforts of SPM to develop simpler and more efficient evaluation methods.
1990
Shock pulse measurements and vibration measurements were combined in a first step towards comprehensive condition monitoring. At the same time, SPM developed life cycle analyses for an overall assessment of the economic consequences of condition monitoring.
1984
After intensive work, we were able to incorporate, in the deepest sense of the word, the lubricating condition of the bearing into the SPM®Method. The second half of the 1980s saw a virtually revolutionary development of the software. Our world and that of our customers became computerized.
1980
SPM has installed millions of measurement points, and has sold 40 000 units of the portable 43A measuring instrument - a true classic.
1970
The SPM company was formed. After only a couple of years, we developed the first rules for evaluating the measurement signals that Søhoel succeeded in isolating. Even today, we are devoting major resources to developing these rules, both in the laboratory environment and on the industrial scene.
1969
Eivind Søhoel, the inventor, patented the shock pulse method which identifies the weak shock pulses from rolling element bearings.
1965
The history of SPM began in the 1960s. At that time, condition monitoring consisted of putting an ear to a wooden rod or screwdriver and listening to the sound of the machine. If something could be heard, it was usually already too late. A.P. Møller, the Danish ship owner, found out from bitter experience that the cargo pumps of his tankers were breaking down far too often without forewarning. An inventor and an enterprising financier decided to do something about it.