Smart Industry solution for energy performance

Smart Industry, or Industry 4.0, refers to the integration of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and connected systems into industrial processes. This approach transforms traditional methods of production, manufacturing, and logistics by making them smarter, more flexible, and more responsive. By becoming Smart Industries, companies can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize their processes for sustainable growth.

A Smart Industry solution makes it possible to centralize and automate the control of energy consumption through the use of IoT sensors connected to a management platform. Using technologies such as LoRa and LoRaWAN, these sensors detect and collect real-time data on the energy use of each machine or piece of equipment. This makes it possible to identify waste, prioritize corrective actions, and optimize systems to significantly reduce energy costs.

Smart Industry improves the productivity and performance of industrial sites thanks to several key innovations:

• Optimization of production processes: Industrial automation helps improve the efficiency of operations.
• Predictive diagnostics and maintenance: IoT sensors detect anomalies before they become critical failures.
• Operator comfort: Intelligent systems adjust the working environment to maximize comfort and safety.
• Continuous improvement: AI continuously analyzes data to propose optimizations of industrial processes.

These advantages allow companies to maintain a high production rate while ensuring consistent quality.

Smart Industry helps companies comply with standards and regulations. This is the case in particular with the BACS decree which concerns tertiary buildings, or the obtaining of the ISO 50001 standard. These standards require rigorous energy management and continuous improvement in energy performance. Thanks to the integration of IoT sensors and industrial automation, Smart Industry solutions enable accurate and continuous monitoring of energy consumption. The data collected is centralized on an IoT platform, making it easier to implement corrective actions and optimize processes to achieve the goals set by these standards.

In compliance with ISO 50001, Smart Industry makes it possible to:

• Monitor and analyze energy consumption in real time.
• Implement action plans to reduce the energy footprint.
• Document and report improvements in accordance with regulatory requirements.

For the BACS decree, the connected systems of a Smart Industry allow the automation of controls and the optimization of equipment to ensure that the building complies with the imposed energy thresholds.

Reducing operating costs is one of the main benefits of Smart Industrie. As a result, return on investment is generally rapid and significant. By optimizing management of energy resources, reducing downtime through predictive maintenance, and improving productivity, companies can achieve significant savings. Connected systems also enable better inventory and logistics management, avoiding the extra costs associated with inefficiencies. Complementing IOT sensors, production process automation solutions can reduce labor costs and improve overall profitability.

Predictive maintenance is a pillar of the Smart Industry. By using IoT sensors and AI algorithms, it is possible to continuously monitor the status of machines and equipment. These systems detect the warning signs of failures, allowing intervention to be taken before a failure occurs. This reduces maintenance costs, minimizes production interruptions, and extends equipment life. Predictive maintenance not only improves the reliability of operations, but it also contributes to the safety of the industrial site.

In a Smart Industry, IoT sensors play a crucial role in collecting real-time data on various aspects of the industrial process. These sensors, often based on LoRa and LoRaWAN technologies, transmit the information to the EwattchCloud platform. This platform centralizes data, analyzes it, and provides actionable insights to optimize production, maintenance, and energy management. The connectivity between the IoT sensors and the platform enables integrated and intelligent management of the entire industrial system.

Security and surveillance are major concerns in industrial environments. Smart Industry reinforces these aspects with connected systems that offer real-time monitoring. The sensors detect anomalies, dangerous conditions, or impending failures, allowing for quick reactions to avoid accidents. In addition, these systems help reduce operational risks by ensuring strict regulatory compliance and ensuring the safety of workers and infrastructure.

A Smart Industry solution can integrate a wide range of industrial equipment. To collect and analyze data in real-time, IoT sensors can be deployed, for example, on:

• Production machines,
• Packaging and packaging lines
• HVAC systems,
• Surveillance devices,
• Logistics equipment
• Measuring and quality control instruments
• IT and network infrastructures

The possibilities are in fact endless and rapidly evolving. This flexibility allows a traditional industrial site to be gradually transformed into a connected and intelligent environment, ready to meet the challenges of the connected industry. Ewattch's experts specialize in creating innovative and tailor-made solutions, adapted to the performance of each industry.