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Top 8 Applications of Industrial IoT Devices

The document discusses the top 8 applications of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices. It describes how companies like ABB, Airbus, Amazon, Boeing, Bosch, Caterpillar, Fanuc, and Gehring have implemented IIoT technologies like sensors, analytics and cloud computing to improve processes like predictive maintenance, quality control, efficiency and productivity. IIoT allows real-time monitoring of equipment and processes to optimize performance, reduce downtime and costs.

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Top 8 Applications of Industrial IoT Devices

The document discusses the top 8 applications of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices. It describes how companies like ABB, Airbus, Amazon, Boeing, Bosch, Caterpillar, Fanuc, and Gehring have implemented IIoT technologies like sensors, analytics and cloud computing to improve processes like predictive maintenance, quality control, efficiency and productivity. IIoT allows real-time monitoring of equipment and processes to optimize performance, reduce downtime and costs.

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Top 8 Applications of Industrial IoT Devices


Industrial IoT refers to the integration of intelligent sensors & actuators into industrial
and manufacturing processes. It is also commonly called the industrial
internet/Industry 4.0. IIoT has utilized real-time analytics and the power of advanced
machines to leverage the data generated by traditional “dumb machines” in industrial
settings for many years. IIoT is based on the idea that intelligent applications are not
only capable of capturing & analyzing data in real-time more efficiently than humans,
but they also excel in communicating vital information(data) that can be leveraged to
make faster and more accurate business decisions.

IIoT is built on the concept that connected sensors & actuators can enhance industrial
processes by capturing and analyzing real-time data. This allows companies to
quickly detect inefficiencies and issues, ultimately saving time and money and
improving business intelligence. Manufacturing is a sector that stands to benefit
significantly from IIoT, with potential applications in quality control, sustainable &
environmentally-friendly practices, supply chain efficiency, and overall supply chain
traceability. IIoT plays a vital role in various industrial processes, including PdM,
improved field service, asset tracking, and energy management.

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Top 8 Applications of Industrial IoT Devices

1. ABB

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ABB, a leading company in power & robotics, has adopted predictive maintenance
using sensors to monitor the maintenance needs of its robots across five continents &
trigger repairs before parts break. The company has also developed collaborative
robotics, such as the YuMi model, which accepts input through Ethernet & industrial
protocols such as Profibus & DeviceNet. These efforts demonstrate ABB’s embrace
of IoT and its potential for enhancing industrial processes.

2. Airbus

Airbus has launched a digital manufacturing initiative known as the Factory of the
Future to streamline operations and boost production capacity for commercial jetliners.
With millions of components & tens of thousands of assembly steps, assembling a
jetliner is a highly complex process where mistakes can have serious consequences.
By using advanced digital technologies, Airbus is aiming to optimize its
manufacturing processes and enhance its capabilities to meet the growing demands of
the aviation industry. Airbus has implemented a digital manufacturing program called
Factory of the Future to improve efficiency and increase production capacity in the
assembly of commercial jetliners. This initiative integrates sensors into shop floor
tools and machines and provides workers with wearable technology, including
industrial smart glasses, to enhance workplace safety and reduce errors. The use of
wearables in the cabin-seat marking procedure has led to a 500% increase in
productivity while almost eliminating errors.

3. Amazon

Although not commonly referred to as an Industrial Internet of Things company, the


online retail giant is undoubtedly a pioneer in warehousing & logistics, as highlighted
by MIT Technology Review.

Amazon is exploring the boundaries of automation & collaboration between humans


and machines. Although the company’s proposal to employ drones for deliveries has
garnered significant media coverage, it also relies on Wi-Fi-linked Kiva robots to
operate its fulfillment warehouses in large numbers. Amazon purchased the Kiva
technology for 775 million dollars in 2012 with the fundamental concept that it’s
more efficient for robots to locate product shelves and transport them to employees
rather than having workers manually search for products on the shelves. According to
Dave Clark, a senior vice president at Amazon, the robots assisted the company in
reducing its operating budgets by 20 percent in 2014

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4. Boeing

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William Boeing, a trailblazer in aviation, once humorously remarked that one should
not dismiss any innovative idea with the lime, “It can’t be able to done.” The
multinational aviation corporation established in his name still adheres to this
principle. The company is currently striving to achieve its long-term objective of
making its service offerings more significant than its products and becoming the best
information provider in the aviation industry. Boeing has already achieved
noteworthy progress in revolutionizing its business. Through its subsidiary, Tapestry
Solutions, the company has vigorously implemented IoT( Internet of Things)
technology to enhance efficiency across its factories & supply chains. Additionally,
the company is gradually augmenting the number of connected sensors integrated into
its aircraft

5. Bosch

Bosch initiated the Industrial Internet Consortium’s initial trial, the Track & Trace
program, in 2015. The program’s primary motivation is to minimize the time workers
spend searching for tools. Bosch incorporated sensors into its tools, beginning with
the cordless nut runner, to monitor them. As tracking technology advances and
improves accuracy, Bosch intends to employ the system to direct assembly
operations.

6. Caterpillar

Caterpillar, a heavy machinery manufacturer, has been a trailblazer in IoT initiatives


for a long time. The company, now frequently referred to as “Cat,” has recently
showcased the outcomes of its investments in IoT technology. For instance, it utilizes
IoT and augmented reality (AR) apps to give machine operators a quick overview of

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fuel levels and the need to replace air filters. The company can guide you on replacing
an expired filter through an AR app. Additionally, their marine intelligence division is
recognized for its innovative approach. In a recent article, Forbes detailed how the
company leveraged sensor-driven analytics to reduce costs associated with boats &
shipping vessels significantly.

7. Fanuc

Fanuc, a robotics manufacturer, is committed to minimizing operational interruptions


in industrial settings. By leveraging sensors integrated into its robots and harnessing
cloud-based analytics, companies can anticipate potential failures of components, like
robotic systems/ process equipment, before they occur. Fanuc has taken a more
proactive approach to predictive maintenance than most companies. Although
predictive maintenance is not new, Fanuc has embraced it with greater intensity. As a
result of their efforts, General Motors recognized the ZDT system with the Supplier of
the Year Award last year.

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8. Gehring

Gehring Technologies, a company that produces metal honing machines and has been
in business for 91 years, quickly adopted IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)
technology. Currently, the company provides its customers with real-time data on the
operation of Gehring’s machines before they make a purchase. Gehring achieves this
through the implementation of digital technology, which enables the transmission of
real-time data from the new machine to a client, ensuring that it satisfies the
customer’s demands for accuracy and effectiveness. The company also utilizes
cloud-based real-time monitoring to enhance its manufacturing productivity by
observing its interconnected manufacturing systems, visualizing data, and analyzing
machine tool data in the cloud. This approach helps Gehring minimize downtime and
improve operational efficiency.

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