The fourth industrial revolution – that is what the arrival of the Internet of Things, or IoT for short, has been called. The new technology offers fantastic opportunities for the machine sector, for those who manufacture and service machines, but also for users.
These days, we talk about connected machines, which means that they are equipped with hardware and software that is connected to the internet. Quite often this involves sensors that can send valuable information to the operator or that are directly integrated into the machine’s control system for implementing automatic measures.
The IoT is, essentially, nothing new and as consumers we are used to an increasing number of connected devices, most often in our homes. In industry, development is moving forward at a brisk pace and things are also starting to take off in the machine sector.
HydX’s IoT solutions are built on open platforms that create flexibility. As a customer, you do not need to worry about lock-in effects and HydX can always, by using open platforms, select the best components for creating unique customer solutions. As a customer, you have the choice of buying either a complete solution designed by us or individual components. To make it easier to get started, we have created an affordable starter pack consisting of a modem, SIM card, server and portal. Always included in the purchase are HydX’s skilled developers with long-standing experience in creating IoT solutions.
IoT solutions offer a host of data that can be used for various purposes. Offering service and repairs based on an actual number of operating hours or error messages is a classic application, but connected machines also enable remote support and troubleshooting, which can prevent expensive downtime and service visits. Data can also be used for developing next generation machines or for creating a deeper understanding of how machines are used. The number of applications is growing on a daily basis.
Since January 2024, Mobile Integrator has been part of HydX and we can now offer unique turnkey solutions in hydraulics and electronics, among other things. Read more about our IoT offering on Mobile Integrator’s website or contact our specialist Jakob today.
Jakob Svensson Sales Engineer Electronics +46-35 260 71 78 jakob.svensson@hydx.se
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