Industrial IoT is a network of devices, machinery and sensors connected to each other and to the Internet, with the purpose of collecting data and analyzing it for continuous process improvement. Industrial IoT Solutions include smart sensors, machines, tools, software platforms, cloud servers and applications.
Almost every industrial sector has a tremendous opportunity to not only monitor, but also automate complex industrial processes, and ready itself for Industry 4.0. For long time industries have had sensors and systems to track progress, but IoT takes a step further and provides solutions to every industrial automation pain area.
“Also known as Industry 4.0 or Industrial IoT, smart manufacturing enables manufacturers to maximize the yield from existing production capabilities and develop the next generation of production capabilities necessary to compete in a digital economy.” (Source: IDC)
There is immense potential for Industrial IoT solutions, in smart manufacturing. You cannot increase production beyond certain limits, so how can you increase your profits? Production cannot be boosted, due to inadequate demands. Hence, the backend process can be made efficient, by analysing the precise details about your production process. IIoT helps in gathering this data.
Industrial IoT solutions for smart manufacturing involve deployment of sensors at every stage of the manufacturing floor for specific applications. These sensor networks continuously send data to the IoT gateway, which receive and transmit the data to the cloud application server for processing and analysis. Sophisticated application programs handle large amount of data within a secure network and make it accessible using Smartphone applications.
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a rapidly increasing sector that accounts for most of the share of IoT spending globally. Let us understand what the IoT applications in manufacturing and industrial processes are:
Process Automation
Accuracy of process stages can be improved to a greater level using IoT enabled machine automation. Automation of machines and tools enables companies to operate in an efficient way with sophisticated software tools to monitor and make improvements for next process iterations.
IoT connects major components such as machines, tools, and sensors to a network, for easier management and access. Industrial IoT solutions enable remote management and overview of process flow, monitor down time, status of inventory, shipment, schedule maintenance and stop/pause a particular process for further analysis.
The IoT sensors placed inside manufacturing equipment triggers alerts based on condition-based maintenance. Whenever an equipment deviates from its prescribed parameters, IoT sensors trigger an alert. This enables conservation of energy, reduction in costs, elimination of machine downtime, preventive maintenance and increased operational efficiency.
IoT in manufacturing enables monitoring of an entire production line, right from the refining process to the packaging of final products. It facilitates better management of the industry’s operational cost and eliminates wastes and unnecessary work.
IoT-based asset tracking enables effective and efficient asset management, which improves the organization’s operational efficiency.
IoT systems enable tracking the inventory globally on a line-item level. This provides a far-reaching and cross-channel visibility into inventories which helps managers in getting realistic estimates of the available material, the work in progress and the estimated arrival time of new materials.
Package management using IoT technology is convenient and efficient for manufacturing units. Smart sensors monitor each stage of packing and give real time updates.
Smart sensor technology is a perfect fit to handle the complex logistics operations and manage goods efficiently.
IoT can offer better solutions for power management in industries. Specific sensors can detect environment and trigger to turn on/off control of lights, air conditioners, humidity controls, liquid flow and others, for efficient power management.
IIoT in the manufacturing sector is changing the industry standards with its data-driven techniques. EnergyBots facilitates the manufacturing industry with its wide range of IIoT products and solutions. We help industries adapt to an IoT ecosystem for process improvements, better management, cost effectiveness and sustainability. Connect now to unleash the benefits of IoT for your industry.
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