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The Future is connected: A journey into the world of Industrial IOT

• 2024-05-15

Can you imagine how much the life of a manager becomes easy when a machine automatically tells it requires maintenance before going to breakdown or an inventory which alerts operator about stock shortage of a crucial item.

Industrial Internet of Things or simply IIoT is turning this industrial eutopia into reality by connecting all the machines at plant with the pinch of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at the stakeholder’s desk.

With the cutting-edge competition and never-ending demands of consumer, manufacturing plants have become gigantic, distributed and a perfect place which requires continuous monitoring and improvements.

Industrial IOT plays a pivotal role in tracking the process and keeping unwanted breakdowns at bay. Using Industrial IOT we can gather data from plant equipment’s for analysis to find insights and pinpoint area of improvement. Industrial IOT enables manager to monitor and exchange real time production data which helps to mitigate production related problems on time.

In this introductory blog we will explore what is Industrial IOT, its advantages, applications of IIoT, upcoming technologies in the field and IIoT solutions we can offer.
 

WHAT IS INDUSTRIAL IOT?

Industrial Internet of Things or IIOT refers to a network of connected devices in the industry. Notable characteristics of IIoT device is that they transfer data without human – human or human – computer interaction
 

 

Connected devices communicate via gateways which are physical devices that filter and transmit it to other devices and software’s

HOW IIoT WORKS?

An efficient IIoT networks does the two main work inter-connect individual devices with each other and with the central system and seamlessly store, manage and analyze data transmitted from the network devices.

All these things become possible by the following technologies used in an IIoT network

IIoT SENSORS

IIoT sensors are present on the equipment to capture device parameters such as operating temperature, speed, vibration, energy consumed along with tracking ambient conditions such as temperature, pressure, humidity, etc. in which device is working.

All of this information can be processed internally to provide real-time actions or it can be transmitted to central system for advanced analysis.

CONNECTIVITY

Transaction of large amount of data is the heart of any IIoT network. All the network device generates huge amount of data which needs to be transmitted internally or to the central system.

To do this strong Wi-Fi network with sufficiently large bandwidth is used which transmit tons of data with low latency and power consumption.

 

SECURED CLOUD STORAGE AND COMPUTING

Cloud Storage simply means storing data on the internet with the advancement of cloud storage and computing flexibility and usability of IIoT has greatly increased.

IIOT networks can get large storage and processing power based on the demand. This enables device within network to capture and transmit larger and more complex data sets like never before.

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING

Real time data processing and conditional actions are the two important features of IIoT network. Manually processing of large network data requires huge time and man-power instead Artificial Intelligence is utilized to process tons of data automatically at the blink of the eye.

Moreover, Machine Learning algorithms help analyze network data with other attributes to make more detailed analysis and gain insights like never before which helps organization to save resources and get a upper hand from rest of the competitor.

CYBER SECURITY

Most important feature of IIoT i.e. connectivity via internet brings a risk of unwanted trespasser in the network which other wise is tightly secured with firewalls and protection protocols.
Fortunately, security protocols are becoming more IIoT friendly day by day with advancement in field, keeping data of IIoT network and of organization in safe hands.

IIoT V/S IoT

Industrial Internet of Things is a subset of Internet of Things with the major distinction that IIoT solutions are dedicated for solving industrial problems only.

On the other hand, Internet of things can be used anywhere to make life more comfortable. From the point of level of complexity IOT solutions might include few devices to make your life better by tracking your sleep cycle, making coffee automatically when you wake in the morning or turning on the house air conditioner when you return home during hot summer afternoon by tracking your cellphone’s GPS coordinates.

Whereas Industrial IOT are much complex in terms of implementation and working with the sole intention to capture data from several devices located in the harsh environment such as from oil ridge in the middle of Indian ocean or from reactor of nuclear power plant.

So Industrial IOT is a necessity for industry in order to ensure safety of equipment and working staff while IOT is a luxury that will make your life little easy little better
 

THE EVOLUTION OF INDUSTRY 4.0

Industry 4.0 also known as the fourth industrial revolution is the current stage of digital transformation in manufacturing.

It aims to improve productivity efficiency and flexibility through the integration of digital technologies into manufacturing and industrial process
These technologies include:

•    Industrial Internet of Things
•    Cloud Connectivity
•    AI
•    Big Data
•    Robotics
•    Automation
•    Virtual Reality (VR)

Industrial IOT plays a pivotal role in successfully implementing vision of Industry 4.0 by leading to a higher productivity and improved quality. Replacing manual inspection with AI- powered real time visual insights reduces manufacturing errors and saves valuable resource and time.

By using Machine Learning algorithms predictive maintenance becomes more accurate and reliable which reduces the chances of unwanted breakdown of machine and thus reduces downtime.

ADVANTAGES OF IIoT

Here is a list of advantages IIOT can bring to an organization

1.    IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
•    IIoT allows manufactures to find area which can be improved, automate the entire process which can boost productivity and improve overall productivity.

 

2.    COST REDUCTION
•    IIoT can significantly improve the manufacturing process and hence reduce the cost

 

3.    ENHANCED SAFETY
•    IIoT enable workers to operate machines located in hazardous place remotely which increase the safety of working staff.

 

4.    DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS
•    Data captured from IIoT network is analyzed to draw key insights which helps leader to make better data driven decisions

 

5.    ENHANCED PRODUCT QUALITY
•    Insights drawn from IIoT data can help manufacturers to improve the product quality

6.    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
•    IIOT allows manufacturers to capture and analyze data about how customers use their products, enabling manufacturers and product designers to build more customer-centric product

APPLICATIONS OF IIoT

With its ability to monitor and report site conditions in real time. This technology has broad applications across every industry sector.

SUSTAINABLE UTILITIES AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT

In today’s world, large amount of energy is generated and consumed through vast distribution network.

 IIoT enable to track the real time generation and demand and with the help of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms can accurately predict future demands which ensures smart and efficient management.

SMART MANUFACTURING

Data collected from device is combined with 3rd party data to run intensive analysis to understand customer’s preference, market trends, in demand products which can be leveraged by the organizations.

BUILDING MANAGEMENT

When the large buildings are connected with smart IIoT devices it provides valuable data to site in charge to monitor the entire facility from remote location which saves money, increase the lifespan of the structure by detecting leaks at early stages.

EFFICIENT SUPPLY CHAIN

IIoT networks let supply chain managers know things like where their products are which suppliers have them, and how many are in stock.

IIoT devices and machines along with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning provide real time analytics and suggest actions based on the analysis which is crucial for efficient supply chain

INTELLIGIENT LOGISTICS

By fitting logistics vehicle networks with IIoT and tracking devices or apps, supply chain managers can keep a centralized view of every vehicle in their fleet – be it cargo ship or e-bike. 

Real-time data from IoT sensors can also help to amalgamate loads, minimize waste, and speed up deliveries.

 

UPCOMING TECHNOLOGIES

 

IIoT industry is growing day by day thanks to thousands of technocrats worldwide, promising new technology are made into reality on the IIoT  platform. 

 

Some of the grounds – breaking technologies are

Digital Twin Technology

A digital twin is a virtual representation of real-world object or process. It can help to remotely monitor, test, diagnose and optimize asset performance.

It will revolutionize the manufacturing process by providing different ways to reduce cost, minimize the overall downtime, monitor assets, enhance the production line by increasing consistency and reliability.

Secured IIoT with block chain technology

IIoT network being used in majority of big industries it has become an easy target for cyber-attacks. To enhance the security of IIoT network block chain technology which is implemented in crypto currencies is integrated which will make it almost impenetrable.

IIoT Data Analytics

Data is one of the most important assets of organization. Tons of important data is generated which can provide valuable insights about the operation.

With advancement of Artificial Intelligence and integration of new machine Learning Algorithms specially designed to analyze real time data is making distributed production much more efficient, reliable and cost effective. 

BATTERY FREE SENSORS

Battery-free sensors could introduce efficient IoT network designs. With the ability to generate their own power, battery-free sensors could avoid battery replacement and power consumption concerns.

SUCCESS STORIES

TATA TEA PLANTATION
 

 

Multispan offered IIoT to Tata Tea plantation which helped them to monitor device parameter on a single screen which otherwise was distributed over large area.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited

Multispan offered IIoT solutions to IOCL plant for centralized monitoring of different plant processes such as lighting system, drainage system, and borewell system with additional features of remote monitoring of data with alert system for abnormalities and customized reports on clicks.

IIoT SOLUTIONS BY MULTISPAN

We at Multispan make organization more connected and efficient and make them a part of Industry 4.0 by providing IIOT solutions such as

 

ENERGY MONITORING SYSTEM

Providing a single interactive dashboard that tracks all the energy parameters for all the devices connected in the system along with real time data analytics feature.

 

PROCESS MONITORING / CONTROL SYSTEM

Tracking all the stages of the process and monitoring KPI’s through interactive dashboard.
 

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING / CONTROL SYSTEM

Providing an interactive dashboard which tracks temperature and humidity for different applications.

BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Centralized monitoring and controlling of different building parameters such as HVAC, lights, pumps, CCTV, etc.

FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Centralized monitoring and tracking of industrial fluids with advanced analytical features to make the operation more safe, efficient and reliable.

RETAIL STORE SOLUTION

We provide smart solutions to improve inventory management and enhance customer’s overall purchasing experience.

SMART WEIGHING SYSTEM

Smart monitoring and controlling of weighing process through single interactive dashboard.

CUSTOMIZED IIoT SOLUTIONS

Multispan believes that each organization is unique, along with its problems. Therefore, we continuously strive to address industry challenges by offering tailored IIoT solutions to meet specific requirements.