Over the last three decades or so, internet has truly changed the way people communicate, share ideas and even perform business with others. In a way, we can say that the utilization of internet has truly brought an industrial revolution that we all are part of. Businesses have become more digitized now and in the coming future, with the application of best technological practices, we are definitely going to witness some really smart manufacturing processes.
The impact of Internet
The inception of Internet initially took place for Military Applications in the year 1960 and gradually its potential for non-military uses were discovered. What else, internet started to be applied in common human life as well and needless to mention that since then so many remarkable changes have taken place. The technology has single-handedly destroyed many service jobs namely – travel agents, tax accountants, bank tellers etc. while on the contrary, it has created new opportunities for various jobs in the technology industry as well. Moreover, getting connected with the digital world has truly revolutionized how communication occurs and information is shared.
People now have vast amount of information available at their fingertips and with the advent of smartphones, we now have the access to almost anything at anytime. Well, this has great impacts out there on the business world. From the consumers aspect easy and convenient service can be availed and from the business owner’s’ perspective, keeping detailed data of everything and maintaining interaction in between is possible.
The Internet of Things
Whatever the purpose is that this Internet of Things is used for, whether it is consumer, industrial or for any other application, the sole object is to simply connect devices with each other so that communication becomes more effective and convenient. The idea has been there for more than a decade but it is only now that the technology has flourished enough for common human use. The most advantages of out is being absorbed by the industrial sectors. This has truly revolutionized the manufacturing and delivering process.
Here are some industrial applications of Internet of Things
- Remote sensors: There are many industries that would prefer continuous recording and transmitting information. Such applications are required in wide range of industries such as mining and energy and remote sensors can make an excellent solution to the issue.
- Robotics: Industrial robotics isn’t a new concept but the only fact is that presently the robots have become more efficient and can perform so many tasks. It’s applications in the manufacturing industry, particularly in assembling smaller electronic goods like cell phones are huge. It’s a repeatable work process that can be effectively performed by these robots.
- Additive & Digital manufacturing: Additive manufacturing is known as 3D printing as well and this is simply an extension of the robotics. This is generally performed to print simple spare parts such as nuts and bolts. This may take place at an end user’s location but the fact is that the way robots can perform the task, cannot be better with anyone else.
- Big data: Perhaps this is the most important advantage of Internet of Things! Dealing with large data is the basic need for numerous industries and when establishing connections between devices is possible, managing the data for better manufacturing is possible. Things get truly simplified with Internet of Things.
Having so much of beneficial aspects allows the industries to adapt the technology without even any concern. In the near future, the implementation is certainly going to rise up.
