Simply put, the Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of connected devices that now use the Internet to connect and communicate with other devices, networks, and the cloud. These devices can include adapters, sensors, thermostats, activity tracking devices, heart monitors, and more. The broad prospects of the Internet of Things include connected medical care, connected cars, smart buildings, smart cities, transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) focuses primarily on manufacturing, although the term is widely used in other fields as well. Industrial IoT solutions allow manufacturers to install sensors in various parts of the manufacturing process to continuously report on productivity and provide updates on maintenance and other analytical data. Industrial IoT can be defined as “machine-to-machine communications with data analytics that enable smart industrial operations to achieve improved and intelligent connectivity, increased operational efficiency, cost savings, time savings, and enhanced safety.”
Here are some application examples in Industrial IoT:
Machine failure: Before the advent of IoT, management had to determine if a machine was malfunctioning or not working properly by looking at the output or walking around. With Industrial IoT sensors, they have immediate access to this information, allowing them to quickly solve problems and increase productivity.
Proactive maintenance: With Industrial IoT, information can be communicated to servers before maintenance is due or abnormal, making it easier for companies to proactively upgrade or maintain equipment to avoid failures.
Tool Tracking: Finding tools can be a waste of time. Introducing the concept of sensors on tools to allow fast tracking of tools, thus saving a lot of time.
Mining: In the mining process, conveyor belts and equipment are critical for transporting rock and materials kilometers away for processing. If a conveyor belt fails, serious damage can result. By installing sensors throughout the conveyor belt and associated equipment, workers can monitor remotely and take quick action to resolve any issues that may arise.
Oil and Gas: Industrial IoT has been playing an important role in improving efficiency in the oil and gas sector. By installing sensors on wells and drilling platforms, remote workers can easily monitor operations. They also receive alerts of any outages.
The industrial IoT market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 20% over the next few years, which will make it a $1 trillion market. Regardless of the size of your business, the benefits of operational efficiency, cost savings, increased productivity and customer service are clearly too big to ignore. For any company in the industrial sector, adopting Industrial IoT is not only a need for growth but will also become a necessity for survival.
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