Industrial IoT (IIoT)

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connects sensors, actuators, controllers, and other IIoT devices to each other and the Internet or cloud.

By networking mobile and stationary scattered assets into smart systems, the result is the revolutionary ability to report data continuously from every critical point and deliver coordinated instructions. Intelligent, real-time management grounded in IIoT can optimize processes, lower (operational and maintenance) costs, reduce downtime, and open entirely new avenues of doing business.

Airgain’s IIoT solutions include certified modems as end devices for cellular networks, making it both simple and cost-effective to realize these benefits as more industries rapidly evolve alongside this digital transformation.

IIoT Infographic Showing Devices Connected to Cloud

Discover more about how Industrial IoT can offer revolutionary benefits to any enterprise with diverse assets—supply chain, aviation, ag tech, cold chain monitoring, utilities, drones, video surveillance, oil and gas industry, and more.

What Is Industrial IoT?

IIoT is the Industrial Internet of Things – a concept that involves connecting many devices to big data through cellular or wifi connectivity. Connected devices can be anything from machinery, shipping containers and vehicles-in-transport to really any asset critical to industrial operations. Through an internet connection, real-time data (including status, location, condition, etc.) is passed to businesses, helping them make decisions that improve productivity and profitability.

Additionally, the benefits of having stationary machinery connected to the internet (often to a cloud service) are invaluable. These connections can assist with predictive maintenance determinants, as well as the ability to remotely and seamlessly monitor the operational status of heavy equipment in warehouses and factories.

Connecting moveable objects such as inside a warehouse or anywhere in-transit along the supply chain can allow fleets to easily track their vehicles, monitor their usage, or allow supply chain managers to check the condition and location of their assets at any time.

Key Benefits of IIoT

One of the key benefits of Industrial IoT is the ability to collect and analyze large amounts of data from various sources. This can help to identify patterns and trends that can help to improve overall and supply chain performance. As an example, sensor data can be used to identify patterns in equipment failure, which can be used to predict and prevent future failures. This can help to reduce downtime and increase overall efficiency.

Another benefit of Industrial IoT is the ability to remotely monitor and control industrial processes. This can be done via wireless technology such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or LoRa. Wireless technology allows for real-time data transmission, which can be used to monitor and control industrial processes in real-time – effectually reducing the need for on-site personnel and increase the overall efficiency of the industrial process.

Wireless Connectivity in IIoT

Wireless technology can also be used to connect industrial devices and sensors to the internet, which allows for remote access and control. This can be particularly useful for monitoring and controlling industrial processes that are often located in remote areas or places otherwise difficult to access. For example, wireless technology can be used to remotely monitor and control oil and gas pipelines, wind turbines, and other industrial equipment that is located in areas largely considered “off the grid.”

Wireless technology can also be used to connect industrial devices and sensors to the cloud, which allows for the storage and analysis of large data quantities. This can be particularly useful for monitoring and controlling industrial processes that involve large amounts of data, such as manufacturing plants. The cloud-based data storage and analysis can be used to identify patterns and trends in the data, which can be used to improve the overall performance.

IIoT Applications Summary

Industrial IoT and wireless technology can provide significant benefits to the industrial marketplace. By using connected devices and sensor technology to collect and analyze data, it is possible to improve the overall performance of industrial processes, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency. Wireless technology can also be used to remotely monitor and control industrial processes, connect industrial devices and sensors to the internet, and store and analyze large amounts of data. With the advancement of technology, wireless technology will be increasingly important in the future of industrial marketplace, and it is expected that the use of Industrial IoT will continue to grow in the coming years.

Airgain and IIoT Solutions

Airgain’s IIoT solutions include certified modems as end devices for cellular networks, making it both simple and cost-effective to realize these benefits as more industries rapidly evolve alongside this digital transformation.

Discover more about how Industrial IoT can offer revolutionary benefits to any enterprise with diverse assets—supply chain, aviation, ag tech, cold chain monitoring, utilities, drones, video surveillance, oil and gas industry, and more.

IIoT Antenna Solutions

Antenna+ by Airgain has a wide range of indoor and outdoor antennas designed for M2M and IoT applications, designed to flexibly mount to various surfaces and can connect to any modem. Our M2M antennas provide cost effective and high-performance connectivity for fixed asset applications. Designed to blend in, we provide minimalist and robust form factors and a high level of UV protection ensuring a lifetime of reliable operation. Supporting global connectivity standards, we provide ultra-wide-band MIMO LTE support, unlicensed ISM bands, Wi-Fi, DSRC and GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & Beidou).

IIoT - Tracking Assets In Warehouse

Embedded Modems for IIoT

Airgain’s NimbeLink Embedded Modems are designed, certified, and ready for deployment, significantly reducing cost and time-to-market. Get to market faster and more affordably with our NimbeLink Embedded Modems for IIoT.

NimbeLink Embedded Modems

Cellular Asset Trackers for IIoT

Asset trackers, on the other hand, are devices that can be placed on or embedded in industrial assets, such as vehicles, equipment, and containers, to track their location and other information, such as speed, temperature, humidity, and vibration. These devices can use GPS and other technologies to provide real-time location information, which can be used to track the movement of assets and optimize logistics and supply chain operations.

NimbeLink Asset Trackers

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