Empower Your Product / Assets with IoT-Powered Remote Monitoring Solutions

In the industrial and infrastructure sectors manufacturers (OEMs) often encounter challenges in assessing the performance of their assets/machines which are deployed at client locations. This situation often results in an increased frequency of maintenance calls and service requests.

One significant hurdle arises from the diverse nature of industrial environments where OEM assets are deployed. Each industry presents unique conditions, including varying operating parameters, environmental factors, and usage patterns, making it challenging to predict asset performance accurately.

For any OEM, it is paramount to continuously monitor and enhance product performance to achieve optimal outcomes for their clients. However, achieving this goal is significantly obstructed by limited visibility into the real-world conditions and usage patterns of assets deployed. Without comprehensive insights into how assets perform in different environments, OEMs find it difficult to refine their designs and functionalities to meet evolving customer needs and industry standards.

Possible Scenarios:

Variability in industrial environments poses a challenge to accurately gauge asset efficiency and performance of assets or machines supplied.
Obtaining feedback from geographically dispersed end-users proves to be a formidable task, yet a critical requirement for driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Limited visibility into the operational conditions of assets deployed at client sites hinders OEMs' efforts to anticipate maintenance needs and provide timely support.

How can the implementation of Industry 4.0 Solutions prove helpful to Manufacturers?

Manufacturers can remotely monitor and control asset performance from anywhere, using connected devices and cloud-based platforms. This capability enables manufacturers to oversee operations in real-time, respond quickly to emerging issues, and make data-driven decisions, regardless of geographic location.
Real-Time Monitoring of assets can help provide immediate insights into operational status, usage patterns, and potential issues. This allows for proactive maintenance and timely interventions to prevent downtime and maximize asset uptime.
By leveraging data analytics and ML algorithms, Industry 4.0 solutions enable predictive maintenance These technologies can help OEMs anticipate when equipment is likely to fail or will require maintenance based on performance data, enabling manufacturers to schedule maintenance activities.
Industry 4.0 solutions can facilitate enhanced connectivity and interoperability across manufacturing systems, supply chain networks, and even with customers / other stakeholders. This connectivity enables seamless data sharing and collaboration, fostering greater visibility and transparency throughout the value chain.

Solutions from IIoTNext:

The IIoTNext MicrEdge acts as a versatile Industrial Gateway designed to efficiently extract real-time data from individual assets. Not only does it capture and consolidate crucial information but it also facilitates seamless transmission of the data to the IIoTNext Platform for streamlined visualization and monitoring.

Equipped with On-board IOs, the IIoTNext MicrEdge utilizes LTE/Wireless connectivity for internet access. It also incorporates SIM cards for GSM connectivity and additionally supports Modbus RTU and CAN Bus over RS485, providing versatile connectivity options.

The IIoTNext Platform serves as the central hub for processing, analyzing, and presenting real-time data collected from the Industrial Edge Gateway. This integration not only offers OEMs a comprehensive overview of their distributed asset parameters but also enables the identification of anomalies and trend variations.

Other Features of the IIoTNext Platform include:

Role-based access control: Manufacturers can benefit from multiple user accounts with role-based access control. This feature guarantees data security and confidentiality, granting access only to authorized personnel.
Data Historian: Accessing historical data provides manufacturers with valuable insights for in-depth analysis and trend identification. This valuable insight can enable stakeholders to make informed decisions, improve processes, and enhance asset performance over time.
Geo-mapping: OEMs can utilize the interactive Geo map to analyze asset performance across various geographical locations. This powerful tool can help entities identify spatial trends and optimize operations accordingly.
Real-time Alerts & Notifications: Get real-time alerts and notifications for critical events such as equipment failures and safety breaches.

Added Advantages:

The IIoTNext MicrEdge boasts a sleek design, facilitating effortless installation on DIN rails within Data Acquisition Panels or Existing Panels with minimal to no panel modification required. Its ability to communicate over various technologies on a single board positions it as a unique Industrial Edge device within the industry.

The IIoTNext Platform is a versatile software solution deployable on either cloud or on-premise infrastructure, offering flexibility to meet diverse customer requirements. Manufacturers can capitalize on the IIoTNext Platform to establish a recurring service business model, providing separate customer interfaces for each client to monitor and optimize asset performance.

Manufacturers can also stay ahead in the competition by embracing smart IoT technologies for their assets. With the ability to remotely monitor, analyze and enhance assets products, OEMs can lead the market with innovation and excellence.