Internet of Things
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The term Internet of Things (IoT) describes a network of physical objects (e.g. products, machines or robots) that are equipped with sensors, software and other technologies to communicate and exchange data with other devices and systems via the internet.
The current status
A distinction must be made between the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The IoT concept is consumer-oriented, whereas IIoT is the industrial concept. Business devices and systems are networked with each other within an IIoT network. The basic idea behind this is to achieve more cost-effective, faster, more precise and more efficient results. IIoT has been heavily adapted in recent years. Many industrial companies in Germany in particular have recognized the potential of IIoT and implemented it in various use cases.
IoT represents the networking basis for Industry 4.0 and is therefore also described as an enabler of digital transformation in industry and industry-related sectors.
Technology and use
Technology description
Possible application scenarios
Data can be exchanged, monitored, collected and analyzed thanks to the networking and communication of the systems. This provides important information for controlling business processes and decisions. E.g. analyzing the data can provide information on which production parameters need to be adjusted in order to avoid errors, downtime or delays.
Another application example for IIoT is the monitoring of machine maintenance requirements. Appropriate sensors on the machines allow repairs to be initiated at an early stage before the defect even occurs.
IIoT can also optimize logistics by using sensors to show where there is free storage space or where the right storage space for a specific object is located. In addition, objects in a warehouse can be better localized and located using appropriate sensors. In addition, the reordering of items can be automated by using sensors to measure stock levels and automatically trigger an order as soon as a predefined quantity is reached.
Opportunities for SMEs
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