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Industries now operate, interact, and use data differently due to the adoption and use of the internet of things (IoT). These improvements have accelerated the digitization of manufacturing, an industry that was previously hesitant to modernize.

Speaking about lightning speed, modern manufacturing operations management needs to be quick in all areas of the business to be competitive.

Manufacturing operations management is the sector where the Internet of Things (IoT) has had the most noticeable impact on transformation. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s slowing of IoT spending growth, IDC anticipates that it will resume double-digit growth rates in 2021, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 11.3% between 2020 and 2024.

However, a firm might not be persuaded to implement IoT so soon even with these optimistic estimates. In this article, we’ll examine particular IoT applications in the manufacturing industry as well as how existing businesses are currently making use of these tools.

The Advantages of IoT-Based Solutions:

The pros of using IoT in manufacturing processes and factories

  1. Process-Level Data Collection and Automation:This can boost productivity and manufacturing yields, which can then be used to boost output and reduce costs, or do both. These Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled PLCs can provide real-time performance data and promptly notify production employees when a defect materializes. Additionally, they enable parameters to be altered remotely, which managers can employ at any time to enhance the assembly line’s ineffective components.
  2. Predictive Maintenance:Predictive maintenance can be implemented in IoT applications to significantly reduce downtime. Each machine’s stability and health may be continuously monitored using AI and smart sensors, and maintenance staff can be informed of any potential repair or maintenance requirements before any severe faults occur. As a result, downtime is decreased and machine lifespan is increased.
  3. Data Security: IoT enables firms to digitize data management to a larger extent, minimizing the need for manual data entry or transmission by human users. IoT systems can transmit reports automatically without the need for error-prone email procedures because it also permits remote monitoring. Overall, the number of human users used as entry points is decreased by this automation.
  4. Occupational Safety:IoT can raise workplace safety by utilizing a variety of cutting-edge technologies. IoT-enabled smart sensors that are widely used in smart factories will offer continuous feedback on the condition of the production floor. If an accident happens, the entire facility can be made aware of potential dangers, allowing machinery to be stopped beforehand and maintenance personnel to be sent out to reduce the risk of worker injury.
  5. Workman personal safety:Workers can also be protected by IoT wearables. For instance, a smart bracelet with integrated sound pressure level sensors could alert the user to loud environments that risk hearing loss. Alternately, workers wearing augmented reality glasses might see dangerous places and mishaps.

The next stage of internet of things (IoT) technology is the industrial internet of things (IIoT). It is distinctive in the way that manufacturing industries have been substantially revolutionized by its application. The IIoT’s capabilities are all that businesses now need to get a competitive edge; the advantages affect everything from maintenance to supplier logistics to employee workflows to product delivery.

 

Kossi Adzo is the editor and author of Startup.info. He is software engineer. Innovation, Businesses and companies are his passion. He filled several patents in IT & Communication technologies. He manages the technical operations at Startup.info.

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