
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.

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!
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MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control unitsLearn more
Digitalization 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.
MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control unitsLearn more7 monthsProject duration
Over 20 workshopsThreat analyses
Over 500Potential risks evaluated
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Siemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planningRead more
Siemens is looking to the future with the AI Demand Prediction Platform. Thanks to machine learning and AutoML, precise demand forecasts can be created for over 100 products and production can be better planned. Launched as a proof of concept, the platform quickly developed into a system that can be used productively. The self-service web application will soon be used in other plants.
Siemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planningRead moreProject durationSince February 2022
Proof of conceptin a few weeks
Time series predictionfor 100 different products
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TÜV NORD GPT: Development of AI assistanceRead more
Find relevant information faster by chatting with documents? It's possible! The TÜV NORD GROUP uses GPT technology in the secure Microsoft Azure Cloud. With the aim of optimizing knowledge management and efficiency. The system enables new usage options within the testing group and is operated securely. Find out more about the innovative AI assistance system now.
TÜV NORD GPT: Development of AI assistanceRead moreProject durationsince September 2023
33.000GPT applications in the first month
ChatGPT Model 4in the European Microsoft Azure Cloud
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Schöck components: Improvement of the requirements processRead more
Together with MaibornWolff, the construction industry specialist optimized the requirements management of its Scalix design software. Thanks to the digital design approach, the technical requirements were re-specified and the software was further developed in a user-centered manner. The aim is to continuously increase user satisfaction and integrate internal and external interests. Read more about the methodology and results now!
Schöck components: Improvement of the requirements processRead moreProject durationsince 2022
Team size2-3 Digital Designer:inside
In 2024Scalix replaces old software -
VW: Digitization of key production figures with the iProcess appRead more
Less paper, more efficiency: Volkswagen replaces analog processes with the iProcess app. Cloud-native technologies and digital design enable intuitive recording and analysis of key production figures. This increases transparency and overall equipment effectiveness and paves the way for predictive maintenance at the automotive group.
VW: Digitization of key production figures with the iProcess appRead moreProject durationSince January 2021
Team size5 to 10 persons
Fast app developmentthanks to Digital Design
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DER Touristik: Become a digital travel companion in 7 monthsRead more
Travel information, bookings, support - all in one app. With Flutter, MaibornWolff developed a cross-platform solution for DER Touristik. In just seven months, a stable app was created for iOS and Android that supports multiple brands, languages and countries. This is how customer proximity travels.
DER Touristik: Become a digital travel companion in 7 monthsRead more7 monthsFrom Kickoff to Go Live
iOS and AndroidDigital travel companion
Whitelabelling solutionUncomplicated integration of additional brands, languages and countries
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Mixed reality: driving a real car in a virtual worldRead more
Virtual racing in a real car? MaibornWolff made it possible for the BMW M. Within three months, we used Unreal Engine 4 to develop a prototype that processes vehicle signals with high performance and creates an immersive driving experience without motion sickness. The cockpit remains real, the surroundings become the racetrack.
Mixed reality: driving a real car in a virtual worldRead more<3 monthsFrom the vision to the prototype
3D applicationsin real time
TeamUnreal development, XR technology, game design, smart devices, 3D content
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KUKA: Web interface for a new Human Machine InterfaceRead more
Rethinking robotics: KUKA is working with us to develop iiQKA.OS - an operating system with an intuitive web HMI. Using web technologies and scrum methods, we enable flexible customization and simple control. Open collaboration makes robotics more accessible than ever before.
KUKA: Web interface for a new Human Machine InterfaceRead moreGoalReplacing the current control software
iiQKA.OSFast and intuitive development
> 11,000 hoursProject work
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STIHL: Control iMOW robotic mower via appRead more
Robot mower redefined: The iMOW from STIHL makes lawn care smarter. Our software expertise combined with STIHL's hardware know-how ensures intuitive app control. The result? A networked device that makes gardening easier - simple, efficient, innovative.
STIHL: Control iMOW robotic mower via appRead moreProject durationsince August 2020
Robot mowerControl via app
Process optimizationwith the customer
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DEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creationRead more
New IT for a sustainable future: the global auditing group needed to modernize its IT landscape. Co-Creation created a harmonized architecture and the EA Community promotes cross-border exchange for strong IT until 2025 - and beyond.
DEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creationRead moreMost important method:Building an EA community
Created conceptEnterprise Architecture
Cooperationat eye level
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Miele domestic appliances are networked worldwideRead more
How do household appliances become smart? Miele relies on an IoT platform that we played a key role in developing. Container-based architecture ensures stable communication, DevOps for continuous improvement - so that smart appliances can be found in millions of households worldwide.
Miele domestic appliances are networked worldwideRead moreProject durationsince 2016
Success factors:High availability and scalability
IoT platformwith container-based architecture
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MAN: Secure Software Development Life CycleRead more
Trucks are networked - and therefore unfortunately also targets for attack. With SSDLC, MAN relies on security by design and integrates the highest security standards directly into development. Together with 22 teams, we have established security measures that go beyond the legal requirements.
MAN: Secure Software Development Life CycleRead more22 monthsProject duration
UNECE R155successfully integratedMethodsSecurity Champions, DevSecOps, OWASP SAMM
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It's LOS: Building a cloud-based low-code applicationRead more
Democracy meets digitalization: For "Es geht LOS!", we developed a low-code app for candidate management in five weeks. Built on AWS, it enables secure draws and efficient user management - for more citizen participation digitally.
It's LOS: Building a cloud-based low-code applicationRead moreProject durationSince the beginning of 2022
MVPin only 5 weeks
TechnologiesAmplify, AppSync, CodeCommit, IAM, Cognito, DynamoDB, Lambda
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Monitoring alarms in industrial plantsRead more
Safety in industrial plants requires a real-time overview. We developed a live monitoring platform that networks measuring devices and collects data via Azure IoT and Kubernetes. A scalable MVP was created in just three months: alarms appear in under ten seconds thanks to automated data acquisition via smartphone and Bluetooth.
Monitoring alarms in industrial plantsRead more3 yearsProject duration
<3 monthsto the MVP
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Planning systems: Optimizing the capacity utilization of pressing plantsRead more
Maximum capacity utilization, minimum costs: Our customer relies on a central planning system for pressing plants. We have been supporting its further development with .NET Core, GraphQL and PostgreSQL for over ten years. Now the journey is moving to the cloud - for greater scalability, flexibility and efficiency.
Planning systems: Optimizing the capacity utilization of pressing plantsRead more>10 yearsCustomer support
Technological modernizationCloud-ready platformEfficiency through dataSite-specific cost planning -
Global workforce planning systemRead more
How do you achieve globally harmonized workforce planning? With a modern web application based on domain-driven design and hexagonal architecture. Event sourcing ensures transparent traceability, while Azure and Quarkus provide stability and scalability. The result: a flexible, future-proof solution.
Global workforce planning systemRead moreTeam sizeUp to 8 employees
Domain Driven DesignDevelopment approach
Microsoft Azure Cloudallows easy roll-out of new versions
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DER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platformRead more
Different brands, one platform: DER Touristik merges several independent websites. We are supporting the migration to the AWS cloud with digital design, microservices and testing. The focus is on performance, SEO and UX - for a seamless digital travel experience.
DER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platformRead moreStandardized platformMulti-client travel portalQuality assuranceEnd-2-End test automationCloud transformationMigration to AWS cloud -
KUKA: UI/UX design for an app for load data analysis for industrial robotsRead more
How do you reduce support requests? With a smart UX! KUKA and MaibornWolff developed a web-based application for load data analysis. Through "Understand/Build/Learn" we recognized challenges early on and validated solutions for an intuitive user experience.
KUKA: UI/UX design for an app for load data analysis for industrial robotsRead moreMethodProduct Experience Design
Customer requestEasier interaction between users and the system
Our goalOptimized load data analysis, fewer support requests, higher satisfaction -
BMW Group: Replacement of a production-critical legacy systemRead more
20-year-old system, new digital future. We gradually migrated production software to a flexible architecture. After two years, central plants were running on the new solution - stable, fail-safe and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
BMW Group: Replacement of a production-critical legacy systemRead moreProject durationMid-2018 to the beginning of 2024
Team size25 employees
Legacy systemreplaced after 20 years
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BMW Group: Virtual reality brings vehicle design to lifeRead more
From the first draft to series production - BMW uses VR to visualize the entire development process. Based on the Unreal Engine, a uniform platform visualizes designs and processes. This saves on hardware prototypes and enables location-independent collaboration. MaibornWolff plays a key role in driving the development and integration of these VR use cases.
BMW Group: Virtual reality brings vehicle design to lifeRead more3.2 yearsProject duration
CooperationLocation-independent and virtual
InfrastructureScalable and expandable thanks to the cloud
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BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehiclesRead more
No visits to the workshop, no stress - thanks to Remote Software Upgrade, BMW vehicles worldwide remain up-to-date "over-the-air". MaibornWolff has been developing and operating the backend for secure updates for over three years. Microservice architectures and DevOps approaches guarantee stability, performance and security.
BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehiclesRead more5 yearsProject duration
Millions of vehiclesreceive new features thanks to "over-the-air" upgrade
IT securityAlways up-to-date thanks to remote software upgrade
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Creditreform: Secure proof of identity on the webRead more
Verifying online identities in a forgery-proof manner while maintaining user-friendliness - CrefoTrust makes it possible. Together, we developed a solution that creates trust with blockchain technology and proofs of concept. Personal and company data remain protected, while verifications run smoothly.
Creditreform: Secure proof of identity on the webRead more5 yearsProject duration
Pilot testsbased on several PoCs
Decentralized identityallows tamper-proof storage of identities and company information
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Bayernwerk: Knowledge management via teamsRead more
Experience must not be lost - Bayernwerk digitizes the knowledge of long-standing employees. MaibornWolff designed an intuitive MS Teams app with a clear UX/UI. Close collaboration, lived Scrum values and user-centered development make the app a success. Promoting exchange, optimizing processes - this is how knowledge transfer works today.
Bayernwerk: Knowledge management via teamsRead more6 monthsProject duration
Target:Identify implicit knowledge
Requirements:a user-centered, intuitive and clear UX/UI design
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Weidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service PlatformRead more
IoT meets agility - Weidmüller and MaibornWolff developed the easyConnect platform for remote access, data visualization and machine learning. After intensive exploration, an MVP was created, accompanied by a cross-functional Scrum team. Making Industrial IoT smarter and more efficient.
Weidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service PlatformRead more12 monthsup to the MVP
8 weeks analysisof professional, technical and organizational factors
Innovative portalfor end-to-end solutions
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SMA: Development of a Web UI for ennexOS platformRead more
Optimizing energy flows, reducing costs - we have been developing the Web UI of the ennexOS platform with SMA Solar Technology since 2016. It digitizes energy management processes for over a million users and combines smart solutions for a sustainable energy future.
SMA: Development of a Web UI for ennexOS platformRead moreProject durationsince 2016
> 1.000Modules and components in ennexOS platform
> 7.000Fuse tests
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digikoo GmbH: Apple Vision Pro for city plannersRead more
Planning cities smarter: Together with TUM, we developed the 3Digipad for Apple Vision Pro. It visualizes complex energy data in 3D and makes scenarios intuitively tangible. Dynamic building data and KPIs support urban planners in making sustainable decisions.
digikoo GmbH: Apple Vision Pro for city plannersRead more4 monthsProject duration
3D map with KPIsDisplay building data dynamicallyEnergy dataImmersive visualization -
digikoo: A data platform for the Azure CloudRead more
Structured geodata, automated quality assurance, seamless provision - we developed a powerful Snowflake data platform on Azure for Digikoo. It makes analysis easier for data scientists and lays the foundation for precise forecasts and new use cases.
digikoo: A data platform for the Azure CloudRead more5 monthsProject duration
Climate changePlan digitally and implement efficiently
Foundation data platformMicrosoft Azure Cloud
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:
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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.