MANUFACTURING
A Smart Factories™ IoT Solution Connects Machinery & Workers
A 360-degree view with analytics improves productivity and safety .
Compiled by John Joseph Parker Contributing Editor
Zyter , Inc ., a leading digital health and IoTenablement platform , has introduced Zyter Smart Factories™ , an end-to-end intelligent solution that connects factory floor machinery , workers and building systems using the latest Internet of Things ( IoT ) technology devices on Zyter ’ s digital transformation platform .
Zyter Smart Factories is a component of the Zyter SmartSpaces IoT platform . Trusted by Qualcomm ® to be the foundation of its Smart Cities Accelerator Program , the Zyter SmartSpaces Platform breaks down silos of information by integrating and consolidating data from IoT devices and applications in a seamless interface .
Zyter Smart Factories gives manufacturers a 360-degree view of what is happening across the entire factory floor using a network of connected devices and sensors , including safety equipment worn by workers . IoT sensors send alerts and notifications on worker safety issues , authorization breaches , machinery utilization and asset
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monitoring to the Zyter Smart Factories dashboard . Zyter Smart Factories translates this data to analytics to help manufacturers understand factory productivity and safety metrics , as well as gain insight into other metrics related to factory management , operations and efficiency improvements .
“ Zyter Smart Factories meets the increasing demand from manufacturers for IoT technologies that help make the factory run more efficiently ,” explains Sanjay Govil , founder and CEO of Zyter , Inc . “ With the analytics gained from complete visibility of the factory floor , machinery monitoring and worker tracking , manufacturers can make more informed decisions to make their factories smarter , safer and more productive .”
The key features of Zyter Smart Factories include :
Factory Floor Productivity . Provides a continuous stream of real-time data from IoT devices on machinery , material and workers to enable factory managers to optimally plan production runs as well as monitor and quickly address events and incidents to avoid safety issues or loss of productivity .
Ready for 5G connectivity , Zyter Smart Factories enables manufacturers to upgrade from legacy hard-wired IT and Wi-Fi systems to a private 5G-enabled IT or cellular network that supports multiple IoT devices .
“ With the analytics gained from complete visibility of the factory floor , machinery monitoring and worker tracking , manufacturers can make more informed decisions to make their factories smarter , safer and more productive .” explains Sanjay Govil , founder and CEO of Zyter , Inc .
Worker Safety and Tracking . Detects and alerts whenever workers remove hard hats , safety goggles and other gear and also if workers enter unauthorized areas . Zyter Smart Factories can also send machine malfunction safety alerts to notify supervisors and on-site medical personnel to preempt any potential worker injury .
Asset Tracking and Utilization . Provides real-time data on usage of high-value machinery in terms of running times , usage efficiency , energy consumption and more . Zyter Smart Factories also has asset-tracking capability to quickly locate manufacturing materials or mobile equipment and send alerts if assets are being moved without authorization .
Ready for 5G connectivity , Zyter Smart Factories enables manufacturers of all sizes to easily upgrade from legacy hard-wired IT and Wi-Fi systems to a private 5G-enabled IT or cellular network that supports multiple IoT devices . Zyter partners with Qualcomm and other leading telecom companies to provide manufacturers with access to enhanced connectivity services .
Zyter delivers a wide range of Internet of Things ( IoT ) solutions spanning buildings , stadiums , campuses and even cities . As the foundation for the Qualcomm ® Smart Cities Accelerator Program , the Zyter SmartSpaces platform supports solutions for multiple markets including healthcare , education , logistics ,
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