What is (IoT)? What are the Benefits of IoT-Enabled Coding Devices?

We have been hearing about the Internet of Things (IoT) for a long time. And now it has become a part of our business. In our cars, our doors, and even in the refrigerator. IoT aims to provide more connectivity and automation to simplify our daily routine. The same is happening in the manufacturing industry. We are currently in Industry 4.0 (the term for the 4th Industrial Revolution). An integral part of this era is Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Benefits of IoT

Optimized ProductionOne of the components of IoT that continues to gain traction in the food production industry is industrial automation. Automation provides a more automated control performance on the production line by reducing the physical intervention of operators. It offers a platform for manufacturers to analyze data at every stage of production. With increased automation and machine-to-machine communication, the lack of interconnection between physical devices in the food production process leads to an increased risk of production errors and unexpected downtime.Access to real-time dataThanks to the cloud system, manufacturers can now access information from anywhere in the world at any time of the day. With information accessible in the cloud, it provides an opportunity for manufacturers to improve their production processes, minimize errors, and proactively overcome potential downtime.Remote RecoveryWhen a machine encounters errors such as temperature fluctuations, nozzle blockage, etc., a notification is immediately sent to an email to resolve the issue. With the advent of the Internet of Things, Engineers can virtually access the machine during these times of faulty system behavior. Instead of requesting a visit, manufacturing companies can allow Engineers to remotely access their systems and troubleshoot the problem. With the current worldwide crisis related to the coronavirus, manufacturing companies can protect their factories and staff from the risk of virus entry, as physical interaction with outside Engineers can be avoided. This is where IoT provides a greater advantage by promoting social distancing.

Abant Makine adopts IIoT for the HX Nitro industrial inkjet printer

Abant Makine had the opportunity to integrate IoT into the machine with the HX Nitro, one of the industrial inkjet printers from the HX printer series. Currently, the printer uses an IP-based application to monitor and design messages. It can be controlled using any Wi-Fi enabled device such as a smartphone, tablet, or computer.Operators can monitor the status of their production lines daily through the HX Manager dashboard, where other important information such as printer status and ink status can also be seen. HX Manager can be accessed via Direct IP or an Access Point.The final stage of Abant Makine's transition to IoT will be the Abant Cloud. However, this feature is disabled by default and will only be activated when the company registers the printer to the Cloud. Once activated on production lines, it will provide the company access to information that can help re-evaluate the production line, improve the quality of the coding experience, and provide automated assistance to prevent unwanted downtime. One of these will be real-time notifications and alerts regarding the system behavior of the printers on the production line. When the printer detects a warning that could lead to potential downtime, Abant Engineers will be able to evaluate the problem remotely and provide remote recovery without the need to be physically present at the factory. Abant Cloud will be launched in the coming months.