Learn how IIoT is changing the way vehicles are being manufactured and how this automotive industry is way ahead with the IIoT.

1. How Automotive Industry is
One Step Ahead with IIoT
The internet of things is not a new concept anymore. What
began as asking the weather for the day has quickly evolved
into asking digital assistants to perform a string of connected
tasks. These connected tasks called routines set off one action
after the other. For example, once you turn off your alarm, the
next action is set into motion to open your curtains, play your
morning playlist, and turn on your coffee maker. This happens
because of the Internet of things.
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2. The Internet is in everyday things: smart blinds, smart plugs,
and your digital assistant’s integration with music services.
According to Gartner, there will be around ​20 billion
“connected things” by 2020.
Similarly, Industrial IoT Solutions streamline the operations
carried out in the factories by connecting all the machines
with the internet.
They take the daily taxing, time-consuming, repetitive tasks
and automates them. The automation saves a lot of time,
resources and reduces the risk of human error.
Let’s explore the internet functions in the automotive
industry.
Reasons why IIoT is required in the Automotive Industry:
● The automotive industry is one that uses heavy
machinery to make heavy machinery. Humans are prone
to making errors, but machines, when programmed right,
have much lesser odds of making mistakes.
● In the automobile industry, making a mistake even in a
single unit can cost someone their life. So a lot of
responsibility goes into making vehicles.
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3. ● The requirement of vehicles, however, goes up year after
year. In 2019, the automobile industry expects to sell
about​ ​79 million units worldwide​.
How IIoT is improving the Automobile Manufacturing
Process:
Vehicle manufacturing generally happens in two parts,
manufacturing of parts and then the assembly of the vehicle.
And both the processes need to be precise. An error of a
centimeter would render a part useless.
But then the industrial internet of things is not called the
fourth wave of the industrial revolution for no reason.
Bird’s Eye View: IIoT solutions show a bird’s eye view of
everything. Once equipped in your business, it can also predict
the long-term issues your products may face. An intelligent
tool can calculate the longevity of the vehicle making
hardware that you are using.
IIot solutions will also take care of efficiency. With the help of
the right sensors on machines, you can build robotic arms that
can carefully carry parts of vehicles from point A to B or
assemble the vehicles.
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4. Software Updates: ​Industrial IoT solutions help you cut down
on errors this way. Machines enabled with IIoT can also work
round the clock and can be upgraded by software updates.
Predictive Asset Tracking: IIoT also gives the ability to check
up on the health of the machines itself. Generally, in an
automobile manufacturing factory, production stops every
month to conduct maintenance. With predictive asset
tracking, the machine will be able to alert the support staff
whenever it requires maintenance. This means production
doesn’t need to stop until it is actually necessary. It means that
the sales target is easier to achieve and the industry can fulfill
customer demand effectively.
Similarly, you can configure asset tracking into the vehicles
themselves. A vehicle that alerts the user about services, or
feature breakdowns, could potentially avoid road accidents
and help keep people safe.
Industrial IoT solutions are a boon to large factories. They can
help make a safer and efficient work environment. Of course,
in an industry like the automobile, it also helps move things
along faster, just constantly churning out profits.
25% of the automobile industry has already implemented IoT
solutions and are going to increase their R&D budget to 27% in
lieu of the 19% that they spend today. This industry is leading
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5. the IIoT implementation among other ones that also use heavy
machinery.
In the end…
I would like to emphasize the importance of the fact that
technology moves forward every day. Adding IIoT to your
machines prepares them for a future of innovation, and gives
you the benefits before the rest of the industry joins the club.
It secures your business from falling behind.
If you are looking to integrate your machinery with IIoT,
Biztech can help you by providing IIoT solutions. Contact us
here​ for further inquiries.
P.S. Stay tuned to know how IIoT is enhancing the driving
experience.
This Blog Post is Originally Posted here:
https://www.biztechcs.com/blog/how-automotive-industry
-one-step-ahead-iiot/
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