IIoT - Industrial Internet of Things
IIoT - The key component for Industry 4.0
At MaibornWolff, we develop customized IIoT solutions for the automotive, production, manufacturing and mechanical engineering industries. With our solutions, you can control and monitor your production processes in real time and diagnose and maintain your systems remotely.
So rely on 9 years of experience and more than 60 successful projects and increase your efficiency, effectiveness and productivity with the help of Industrial IoT consulting from MaibornWolff.
Individuality
There is no standard method for implementing IIoT projects. We respond to your individual framework conditions and needs in order to develop the best solution for you.
Security
We ensure that your data is secure. We identify and fix real and potential security vulnerabilities to protect your information from cyberattacks.
Integration
We integrate your IIoT project seamlessly into existing infrastructures. We pay attention to compatibility, interoperability and scalability to ensure smooth communication.
ROI
A pure IIoT solution alone is not enough. We develop a clear strategy and promote collaboration between all stakeholders to create sustainable added value for your company.
Why MaibornWolff?
At MaibornWolff, we take a holistic view of industrial IoT solutions: from the machine to the IT infrastructure to machine learning platforms in the cloud. Our team consists of experts in each of these areas. They work together in an agile and iterative way to get the most out of your vision. We work in a use case-oriented manner and help you to technically design your IIoT solution based on specific features.
We support the development of your own development team with qualified employees, resources and tools. We strengthen your internal expertise through the continuous transfer of knowledge and approaches developed during our collaboration. In this way, we help you to increase your competitiveness and grow in the long term.
30% more efficiency
The new solutions and technical applications can significantly increase labor productivity. Improvements of up to 30 percent have been recorded.
50% more machine availability
By using IIoT technologies, we can significantly reduce machine downtimes by up to 30 to 50 percent.
85% more precision
By implementing advanced analysis tools, we can significantly improve the accuracy of forecasts such as demand and production requirements in production planning.
What is IIoT?
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the infrastructure behind the development stage of Industry 4.0. It is about industrial applications of the Internet of Things (IoT), which focuses on the use of networked sensors, instruments and other devices with industrial applications, such as manufacturing and energy management.
Successful companies are using the Industrial IoT across the entire value chain to reap the benefits company-wide - from product design, manufacturing and service to customer loyalty.
A small selection of our customers
We chose MaibornWolff because they focus on the users. On people.
Our references & projects
A reference is worth more than 1,000 words. Fortunately, we have dozens of them. Click through a selection of our most exciting projects and see for yourself!
-
MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control unitsLearn moreDigitalization increases cyber risks - especially for MAN's new CM4 control unit. Our experts use the 4×6 methodology and ThreatSea to identify threats at an early stage and develop targeted protective measures. Find out how MAN uses intelligent risk analysis to strengthen the security of its vehicles.
Learn more7 monthsProject duration
Over 20 workshopsThreat analyses
Over 500Potential risks evaluated
Our range of services in connection with Industrial IoT
With our individual IIoT solutions, companies can optimize the maintenance and services of their devices and make them smarter, e.g. through IoT platforms, remote access or remote updates. This enables them to increase the quality, productivity and effectiveness of their processes. Benefit from the following services associated with our Industrial IoT solutions:
Industrial IoT platforms
In order to network systems or machines, you need an IIoT platform that enables efficient connection and management. We offer solutions ranging from small SaaS to customized platforms for large use cases.
These are your advantages:
- Tailor-made: All our solutions are perfectly tailored to your requirements. This gives you greater efficiency and easy integration into your system landscape.
- Scalable : The solution scales with your company. This means that the platform can be adapted or further developed at any time - exactly when you need it.
- Cost control: You control the costs. We look at the various cloud services together and advise you on the right services for your requirements.
- Data sovereignty: You decide what happens to your data. With a customized solution, you have full control over which data ends up in the cloud and how.
We use our expertise to develop a platform that is precisely tailored to your needs.
Digital Twin
A "digital twin" is the image of a real asset or product in virtual space. By integrating data over the entire life cycle, including live data synchronization between reality and the digital image, you always have a complete picture of your transport routes, systems and products.
Some topics that benefit directly from digital twins are
- Simplified control: control of intelligent systems via "Desired State" instead of procedure call..: The digital twin defines the target state and the system carries out the necessary steps autonomously.
- Transparent monitoring: Enable dashboards in your production plants that offer precise localization and comprehensive problem visualization through the integration of geo and CAD data.
- Holistic tracking: Track your products from conception through design and production to delivery to your customers.
- Realistic simulation: Carry out simulations for complex systems and compare simulation results and real performance in real time.
Remote Access
For example, when it comes to establishing a secure and direct connection to networked products, devices, machines and production systems via the Internet, for example to maintain them remotely, this is known as remote access.
We offer comprehensive solutions that carefully consider the following challenges:
- Security: Implement end-to-end encryption with secure credential exchange to prevent unauthorized access and secure data transmission.
- Flexibility: Enable scheduled access, delegation of access to 3rd party service providers and integration of existing accounts.
- Efficiency : Ensure latency and throughput of encrypted connections for smooth communication.
- Operating costs: Provision, monitoring and maintenance of the remote access infrastructure.
- Compatibility: Support for various client systems to enable wide-ranging accessibility.
Remote update
Remote update refers to the remote updating of software or firmware on a device. A new version, update or patch is transferred to the relevant device and installed via a network or wireless connection. You no longer need to be on site to update the devices, saving time and effort.
However, the following challenges should be taken into account:
- Secure management: signatures and artifacts must be managed securely to ensure a smooth transition from development to production to deployment.
- Effective campaign management: Rollouts and campaigns must be planned and implemented effectively.
- Reliable installation: It must be ensured that only complete and suitable versions are installed.
- Integration: Provision of interfaces to operating or service processes with the required rights and functions.
We have designed and implemented remote update solutions at various levels of maturity, from small MVPs (minimal viable products) to systems for global vehicle fleets. As a result, we are familiar with the key issues, problems and pitfalls in the environment and can develop individual solutions or integrate existing services.
Customized intelligent SCM solutions
Our customers benefit from more than just customized automation solutions for various processes in the logistics and transport industry.
With our IIoT solutions you can:
- Improve the planning of SCM-relevant processes and avoid bottlenecks.
- optimize the use of intelligent transport routes and meet delivery deadlines.
- speed up and monitor the flow of materials and goods.
- Increase delivery speed and improve customer satisfaction.
- better control storage and transportation conditions such as temperature, humidity, vibration and other factors.
Thanks to the increased transparency and optimized processes, you can achieve time and quality benefits as well as improve cooperation between producers and retailers.
Smart Factory
We offer customized IIoT solutions to transform traditional factories into smart factories. This improves production quality, boosts productivity, increases employee safety and reduces costs.
You benefit from the following advantages:
- Efficiency: optimize equipment utilization and identify bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.
- Minimize downtimes: Early fault detection and predictive maintenance.
- Digitization: Increase efficiency by digitizing paper- and xls-based processes and automated data transfer to ERP systems.
- Reduce energy costs: Reduce energy costs and optimize energy use in production and warehousing.
- Data basis: Creation of a standardized and scalable IIoT platform.
We support you regardless of your industry, cloud strategy or expertise.
What challenges can be overcome with the Industrial IoT?
With Industrial IoT platforms, companies can gain real-time insights, integrate, monitor and analyze industrial data and use it as a basis for decision-making to improve operational processes. This enables them to boost performance, increase sales potential, reduce costs and achieve other benefits:
-
Shortage of skilled workers in industry
Let's start with a challenge we are all familiar with: the shortage of skilled workers. It's an issue that affects many industries and, accordingly, Germany is also struggling particularly hard with a shortage of skilled workers in industrial production.
And this is where IIoT comes into play: a higher degree of automation through ML-supported production processes and an increase in efficiency in maintenance, for example through the digitalization of error analyses, are key success factors that can counteract the shortage of skilled workers. -
Quick start through pilot projects
IIoT also helps you get started with the digital transformation more quickly. Test different use cases and adapt them iteratively to achieve optimal results. All with the help of IIoT. -
The challenges of scaling
One of the biggest hurdles with PoCs is scalability. Many projects fail because not all stakeholders are involved and important security aspects are ignored. Our solution? A comprehensive IIoT assessment! This will help you to consider the full range of requirements and future-proof your projects.
Many companies get stuck after an initial proof of concept because the solutions do not scale. Often only specific challenges are considered and the long-term vision, including all requirements and framework conditions (e.g. security requirements), is neglected. At MaibornWolff, we are happy to help you successfully implement your long-term vision.
Industrial IoT: We support you with this
MaibornWolff offers innovative solutions - and has done so in over 60 IIoT projects since 2015, so no matter what phase your project is in, we can support you. And this is what we do:
Orientation workshop
Our orientation workshop is ideal for companies that are at the beginning of their digitalization journey and do not yet have a clear idea of how to get started.
Goal: We offer you orientation on the way to the Smart Factory and plan the next steps to your IIoT solution together.
Results:
- Definition of the product vision and scope of your project
- Identification of use cases that bring rapid added value
- Plan for the next steps towards implementation
Benefits for you:
- Clear orientation & structured planning: Support in defining the first steps in the digitalization journey.
- Rapid added value: Identification of use cases that deliver benefits in 1-2 days.
- Expert knowledge: Access to expertise and experience in IIoT and digitalization.
IIoT Solution Assessment
Our IIoT Solution Assessment is perfect for companies that already have ideas and requirements for use cases, but want to flesh them out further or make their current solutions more scalable and secure.
Goal: To quickly start implementing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with a scalable architecture that is sustainable in the long term.
Results:
- Coordinated vision and roadmap
- Prioritization of functions and requirements
- A target architecture and technology stack that meets your requirements in terms of cost-effectiveness, scalability and security
- Detailed planning of the next steps for implementation
Benefits for you:
- Risk minimization: Ensuring technical feasibility and scalability, avoiding the PoC purgatory
- Stakeholder involvement: Greater acceptance and cooperation through early involvement of all stakeholders
- Efficiency: minimizing the risk of failure, shortening time-to-market, saving costs, personnel and time
- Immediate start: possibility to start implementing the MVP immediately
Implementation of a customized IIoT solution
This offer is aimed at companies that want to implement a specific IIoT solution for their production.
We help you to build a simple, fast but marketable version (MVP) of an IIoT platform in three phases that contains the most important functions and offers users added value.
Goal: Development and implementation of your IIoT solution in three phases.
- Agile requirements engineering
Together we define an MVP scope based on a clear product idea and define the goal of your project, including ROI calculation. - Creation of the proof of concept (PoC) We check the technical feasibility, define the appropriate technology stack and implement a PoC.
- Development of the minimum viable product (MVP)
Based on the PoC, we develop the first version of the product (MVP), which goes live and takes over operation in order to collect initial user feedback. Once the MVP is completed, you receive a marketable solution that can be continuously improved based on user feedback.
Results:
- Implementation and commissioning of a use case in a pilot plant
- Investment security through ROI calculation and agile approach
- Efficient and resource-saving implementation
Advantages for you:
- Efficiency: Faster presentation of results and lower resource consumption
- User feedback: Faster understanding of challenges and user needs through early user feedback and continuous adjustments
- Risk minimization: Minimization of wrong decisions and bad investments through regular testing
- Foundation for scalability: Creating a basis for the development of a scalable, secure and powerful IIoT platform that can serve different use cases
FAQs: Frequently asked questions about IIoT
What is IIoT and why is it important for industrial companies?
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enables the networking and communication of machines, systems, products and processes in industrial companies. It plays a crucial role as it enables companies to collect, analyze and use data to increase efficiency, effectiveness and productivity, optimize maintenance, improve quality, reduce costs and develop new business models.
What are the drivers of IIoT in production?
The main drivers for IIoT in production are reducing costs, improving quality, optimizing products, protecting the environment, improving working conditions and meeting compliance requirements.
What are the first steps after making contact?
After making initial contact, we conduct a pre-qualifying meeting to clarify your needs and the scope of the project. We then decide together on the appropriate format and the next steps.
To what extent am I involved in the collaboration as a customer?
You need sufficient budget and some time resources for coordination and synchronization. We work closely with you to achieve the best results.