IoT Technology Provides Manufacturing with a Connected Experience
Technology evolves and advances at an exponential rate. Over the last several years, new technology has provided more and more connectivity between devices and applications. Commonly referred to as IoT (Internet of Things) technology, consumers utilize an array of devices, household appliances, and equipment that provide a connected experience. From smartphones to virtual assistants, touchscreen refrigerators to interconnected home management systems, these products have changed the way people interact and connect. Consumer based products are not the only ones moving towards IoT connectivity, the industrial world is also seeing an increased focus on this type of technology to improve productivity and efficiency by streamlining data and analytics.
What is IoT and IIoT Technology?
IoT (Internet of Things) refers to everyday items that have been equipped with sensors that transfer data over a network. Refrigerators, lights, and entire homes have been developed to offer models with IoT technology. Devices equipped with IoT options provide conveniences like remote monitoring, advanced programming, and smart learning which make daily and household tasks a breeze.
IoT technology does not only apply to consumer lives, it can be argued that its use in the industrial sector is even more impressive. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the application of connected technology in industrial machines to collect and analyze data, learn from that data (Machine Learning), perform predictive maintenance, and then share that information with personnel, manufacturers, and even other devices. This type of data collection and analysis gives valuable insight into the facilities, processes, and equipment to ensure that everything from energy usage in a facility to equipment performance for a process is optimized.
The Benefits of IIoT Technology
Predictive maintenance is one of the most important aspects of IIoT. The ability to pinpoint process bottlenecks and potential equipment breakdowns is an invaluable tool. Not only does IIoT allow plant managers and operators to schedule maintenance ahead of time, it also reduces maintenance hours by knowing exactly what the issue is that needs to be serviced. This reduction in unplanned downtime increases productivity which translates to higher profits. Another important benefit of IIoT technology is energy management. Through IIoT monitoring, facilities and equipment can be set to optimize energy efficiency. It is estimated that with the increased efficiency provided by IIoT technology that energy bills can be reduced by up to 20%.
The Future of IIoT
IIoT is no longer an option in today’s market, but a must. More companies are implementing IIoT capabilities every day. It has been predicted that the potential of growth of implementing IIoT may generate $15 trillion of global GDP by 2030 and 81% of global organizations believe adopting IIoT is important for future success. The successful implementation and use of IIoT can make a world of a difference for manufacturers.
How We Use IIoT
Wisconsin Oven offers IIoT capabilities on our industrial ovens with the DataSense Technologies™ Performance Monitoring System. This system monitors components on our industrial ovens for a variety of conditions such as vibration, temperature, current, and pressure. The data is wirelessly transmitted to a cloud platform and can be displayed on a customizable dashboard. If the system detects a warning or alarm condition, alerts can be sent to personnel via text or email. This IIoT connectivity gives plant managers the insight needed to plan for maintenance, improve equipment performance, and maximize productivity. For more information on the DataSense Technologies™ Performance Monitoring Systemfor industrial ovens click here to watch a video on the capabilities and benefits.
Available for new industrial ovens or retrofit, Wisconsin Oven has your IoT needs covered. For more information about industrial ovens from Wisconsin Oven, visit our website or contact us at (262) 642-3938. To stay up to date with company and industry information, visit our company pages on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.