IoT with its advanced sensor and technology is building a new and smart era. This statement is also true for the manufacturing industry.IoT has become the key component of global industrial transformation.
Lets now discuss the applications and advantages of IoT in the manufacturing domain.
1.Quality control
In a quality control process, the manufacturer produces an item, the quality of the product is checked by their quality control unit and then they catch and rectify the flaws present in the product.
IoT makes this process easier and proactive by using thermal and video sensors. Sensors collect the data of the product in the different stages of the product cycle and the product is tested at each manufacturing step. Monitoring of the manufacturing equipment helps quality control units to compare the divergence of calibration from the standard settings. IoT monitors both, product as well as equipment which gives manufacturer and consumer an assurance about the quality of the product and its source.
- More safety in operations
IoT and big data analytics together optimize the safety of workers, equipment and operations in the manufacturing plant. These technologies are used to track the KPIs like workers' absence, vehicle mishaps, machinery damage or any other damages which can hinder the normal activities.
3.Smart Metering
Smart meters are the new innovation introduced by IoT which monitors the consumption of water, electric power and other fuel. IoT sensors help the organizations to manage and use the fuels effectively.
4.Inventory Management
IoT has made inventory management an efficient and seamless process. Every item gets RFID ( radio frequency identification) tag and has unique identification numbers (UID) comprising information encoded digitally about the item.
IoT Energy Applications
IoT has derived operational efficiency in many industries and energy management is one of them. IoT applications related to energy management have not only gained attention from the business and consumers but also from the government. Not only with the electric power supply chain but the IoT energy management system has given a new and innovative smarter grid. The IoT energy management system has improved security, enhanced security and promised unrivalled savings.
Application of IoT technology energy managements:
1.Reduce expenses - IoT applications are efficient, less time consuming and economic. The monetary and efficiency benefits are the reason why companies and governments are exploring the limits of IoT.
2.Carbon emission minimization - Urbanization has increased pollution and if pollution remains uncontrolled then it can prove to be hazardous. Companies are looking for solutions using IoT technologies to decrease their carbon footprint and optimize the use of resources. Companies are looking forward to analyzing the environmental impact using IoT technologies and working on solutions to become environment friendly.
- Reliability - IoT systems provide insights and analytics to ensure systems reliability. IoT not only helps in efficient consumption of the energy but also helps in preventing the system from getting overloaded or exhausted.
4.Commercial energy - Small businesses waste more energy which impacts the business in a major way. IoT with its advanced system depth of analysis and control maintains a low cost and efficient managing and monitoring system.
5.Residential energy- Consumers always try to find new ways to control and reduce the consumption of energy to help them. IoT offers sophisticated models and methods to not only optimize the uses inside the house but also to a device level.
