A Brief Analysis of the Future Development Trends of Industrial Internet of Things

A Brief Analysis of the Future Development Trends of Industrial Internet of Things

The industrial Internet of Things is something we have heard a lot about, but how many people truly understand it? The Internet of Things refers to the interconnected network of objects. The industrial Internet of Things, in simpler terms, is the application of the Internet of Things in the industrial sector. It is an industrial operating system that connects people, machines, materials, methods, and environment in the production site. Ultimately, it helps enterprises make decisions more quickly and effectively, thereby significantly improving manufacturing efficiency, achieving cost reduction for the enterprise, enhancing quality, and realizing new business models.

For a long time, the foundation of China's Internet of Things technology has been relatively weak. Currently, China lags behind developed countries such as the United States, Europe, and Japan in common technologies of the Internet of Things, including sensor technology, AI artificial intelligence technology, computer system design technology, and communication network technology. It is unable to provide strong support for China's industrial transformation. And the industrial Internet of Things might be the only industry in the industrial field where no foreign automation giants have occupied the market at the initial stage.

Current applications of industrial Internet of Things:

An intelligent factory is a typical term of "Industry 4.0" and "Intelligent Manufacturing". By leveraging machine learning algorithms and integrating with the IIoT network to obtain real-time and historical data from sensors and other relevant sources, it can predict various aspects of the machines, thereby ensuring their efficient operation and reducing maintenance costs. It enhances the controllability of the production process, improves high-precision motion control, reduces manual intervention on the production line, and optimizes scheduling plans. The essence is the integration of humans and machines.

2. Logistics and Supply Chain

The Industrial Internet of Things creates highly connected supply chain "assets" by using networked devices, thereby enhancing the end-to-end visibility of goods and providing access to real-time supply chain information. Information can be retrieved from a range of sensors, including GPS, temperature, and humidity, etc. By connecting factories with suppliers, all parties related to the supply chain can track interdependencies, material flow, and manufacturing cycle times. These data will help manufacturers predict problems, reduce inventory and capital requirements.