Finding the Next “IIoT Wave” this Summer
Grant Gerke | June 24, 2016
Are smaller IIoT applications the “next wave” for end users? This month’s IIoT column discusses this issue and a nifty product introduction from ABB that adds a sensing device to provide condition monitoring data to the cloud. In that same column, I reference my podcast interview with Ralph Rio, at ARC Advisory Group on all things Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
The June column also includes how advanced machine design can provide vital monitoring data on the floor for operation and maintenance teams.
Here’s an excerpt with Erl Campbell from Aventics, a pneumatics-based solution supplier:
“Most end users in the U.S. are focusing on reliability and the need for data acquisition, so that they can more predictably maintain their equipment,” says Erl Campbell, product manager, at Aventics. “That’s one area of focus with our valves.”
“By actually monitoring the spool position, the machine can track exactly how each valve performed during a motion cycle: where that valve started, whether it fully shifted or only partially shifted, and its final position. This data helps machine builders and end-user operators isolate and correct issues that may affect overall packaging quality and integrity,” the white paper says.
To read the entire IIoT column visit here or listen to Ralph Rio’ s podcast on “Which Industries are Ripe IIoT Applications.”
>> Also visit our IIoT page on at www.maintenancetechnology.com/iot and read about data analytics, maintenance applications and industry trends.
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