Smart Factory: Exciting Success in Industrial IoT.
Our valued client in the manufacturing sector possesses a state-of-the-art factory equipped with IoT-capable machines. They envisioned a seamless solution: an application accessible via an industrial-grade tablet to showcase real-time data from their machines and production rates. Given the paramount importance of confidentiality, the entire system was designed to operate on-premise, with data exclusively stored on a secure local server.
Tech toolbox
FrontEnd
Flutter
BackEnd
.NET Core
PostgreSQL
Docker
Platform
Android Industrial tablets
iPad
Feature
Genius ERP integration
Seamless Device Addition
01
The Challenge
Important requirements needed to be respected
Security: Ensuring data security through on-premise infrastructure with no external access.
Multiple IoT Protocols: Integrating data seamlessly from various protocols and machines.
Real-time Data Updates: Maintaining the application's responsiveness to live data updates.
ERP Integration: Streamlining tasks through direct integration with the client's ERP system.
Networking: Managing distinct subnets to access multiple IoT devices within their secure network configuration.
Scalability: Enabling an intuitive and accessible process for adding new connected IoT devices through the application.
02
The Solution
DigitalStation leveraged a .Net backend to aggregate data from diverse factory floor devices and store it in a secure Postgresql database within the client's network. End-to-end encryption ensured the confidentiality of critical transfers between devices.
For a streamlined cross-platform application, the team employed the Flutter framework, utilizing WebSocket connections for real-time data updates. Integration with the client's ERP system not only facilitated alarm settings for crucial events but also automated previously manual workloads, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
03
The Results
The implemented solution brought substantial advantages for the factory, providing continuous access to real-time operational data. This enabled prompt identification of bottlenecks and, coupled with ERP integration capabilities, led to the optimization of maintenance processes.
Furthermore, the system's predictive features allowed the anticipation of potential resource shortages, fostering a more efficient and proactive operational approach. The result was a well-informed and streamlined operational environment, significantly enhancing overall productivity and resource management within the factory.
11%
Production increase
3
Malfunctioning devices detected
30
Weekly man hours reduced
DigitalStation's commitment to understanding our project before diving in was instrumental. Their committed endeavor to understand the intricacies and specific requirements allowed a solid foundation for a customized solution. It's this proactive understanding that allowed us to easily integrate their work into our processes.
