Overview
Industry 4.0, or Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), enables the dynamic management of complex processes by connecting machines, information and people across all business functions. Connected equipment can provide near real-time information to all interested parties, enabling cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decisions. In a manufacturing environment, for example, connected devices can provide data on the process cycle times, product/material flow, process performance (data from measurements) for capability studies and equipment condition for preventive maintenance.
Bridge the gap to Industrial IoT
While many large organisations are already enjoying the benefits of Industry 4.0, only a small percentage of SMEs have adopted Industry 4.0 practices, or even, have an IoT strategy. Some reasons for their approach include a limited understanding of how IoT will help their business, a lack of relevant expertise within the organisation and an absence of the necessary collaborative culture.
According to a recent study, SMEs need to create a collaborative culture and boost their employees' interdisciplinary thinking in order to successfully map the IoT project objectives and use cases.
IoT Consultancy Process
IoMech’s offering comes in the form of consultancy services covering all implementation stages of the project, including:
- Planning/ requirements gathering
- System design
- Implementation
- Personnel training
- Ongoing platform support
Vendor Agnostic Consultant
IoMech provides vendor-agnostic guidance, planning and implementation support services for the development of Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) / Industry 4.0 infrastructure, including the automation of production and test procedures. By 'vendor agnostic', we mean that we are not tied into one supplier and will recommend the best tools for your specific project.
We also offer EdgeBX®; a range of custom-built devices that can upgrade your legacy equipment into a connected, remotely controlled asset.