IoT development

The term “Internet of Things” often appears in connection with Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution. The networking of machines, systems and goods now follows the three earlier revolutions based on the steam engine, electrical energy, and computerized production. Entire value chains are being digitalized in order to increase their efficiency. In automated processes, products communicate with devices and automatically trigger the next production step. Machines are able to recognize malfunctions and request maintenance themselves. Production robots and transport vehicles communicate independently with warehouse logistics systems. In addition, completely new services are being created with data acquisition and analysis. Companies can use the Internet of Things to make their offerings more flexible and offer additional services.

The IoT can be used in a variety of ways in production. The following three areas in particular offer the greatest potential:

Networking in production

Networking lets manufacturers gain a comprehensive overview of what is happening in the manufacturing process at any time. Adjustments in real time ensure trouble-free finished products and help to avoid defects. Furthermore, a data management platform facilitates the collection, storage and analysis of data from the production processes, and the use of the knowledge gained from this.

Proactive quality assurance

Fixing a problem that occurs following production is significantly more expensive than avoiding it in the first place. A single data platform makes it possible to react to performance problems in real time and correct any defects before production starts up. Simultaneously, development times can be shortened by up to 50%.

Optimizing supply chains and inventories

A sophisticated system of forecasting and logistics models allows a hub to be used for company data as a real-time delivery network. This enables lead times to be compared with demand signals, stock levels, storage capacities, ERP and MES data, as well as supplier throughput, and thus ensures smooth operation.

Step into the digital world with us. With tailor-made IoT / IIoT solutions, we can help you achieve advantages such as:

• Improved data control
• Higher productivity and efficiency
• Optimized maintenance effort
• Early error detection
• Greater flexibility
  
  

Do you want to continue competing successfully in future, and secure a permanent leading position in the market? If so, Allmetra is the right contact for you. Get in touch with us and let our experience and know-how convince you.