Interal’s IoT-CMMS tool: the Future of Maintenance Management

Understanding IoT and Its Industry Impact

The Internet of Things (IoT) is more than a technological trend of firmware development; it represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with devices and data. IoT introduces a new dimension of connectivity, efficiency, and intelligence across various sectors.

At Interal, we are fully committed to unlocking the potential of IoT to foster the achievement of your business goals, streamline management, and spur innovation. Our company has tailored its products to harness the benefits of this new technology, enabling businesses to unlock new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge in the swiftly evolving digital realm, all within the secure framework of your CMMS. By harnessing the power of IoT as part of our CMMS, companies can benefit from real-time insights, an advancement in maintenance management, with safe, customized predictive maintenance capabilities.

What is IoT?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolutionary concept that connects everyday devices to the internet, enabling them to collect and exchange data. This network of devices, ranging from simple sensors to sophisticated industrial machines, opens up a myriad of possibilities for automating operations, enhancing decision-making processes, and creating more efficient workflows. The true power of IoT lies in its ability to bring unprecedented levels of intelligence and control to physical processes, transforming static environments into dynamic, interactive ecosystems.

The Role of IoT in Modern Industries

IoT technology is transforming industries by offering real-time operational insights, predictive maintenance, and remote asset control. It enhances manufacturing with smart automation and production monitoring, improves healthcare through remote patient monitoring and analytics, and boosts efficiency in energy, retail, and transportation by optimizing operations, cutting costs, and improving customer experiences. IoT’s broad influence highlights its key role in driving digital transformation, steering industries towards more connected and efficient operations.

Understanding Internet of Things (IoT) in CMMS

When integrated with CMMS, IoT enables real-time monitoring and communication between assets, equipment and the maintenance management system. This integration enables companies to collect valuable data, gain insights and automate processes for more efficient maintenance operations.

Importance of Predictive Maintenance Strategy

A predictive maintenance strategy is crucial for organizations looking to move from a reactive approach to a proactive one. By leveraging data and technology, such as IoT-enabled CMMS, businesses can optimize maintenance schedules, reduce costs, and extend the lifespan of their assets. This predictive capability allows maintenance teams to take proactive measures, such as scheduling maintenance tasks before a breakdown occurs

Moving from reactive to proactive maintenance allows for the identification of potential equipment failures before they occur, enabling timely and cost-effective measures to mitigate the risks. This not only reduces unplanned downtime but also minimizes the need for emergency repairs, ultimately leading to significant cost savings.

Moreover, a predictive maintenance strategy allows for the optimization of maintenance schedules, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively. By analyzing data from sensors, IoT-enabled CMMS can detect patterns and trends, enabling better decision-making when it comes to maintenance plans.

Interal’s CMMS integrates iOT

Our CMMS software can process the data collected by the devices connected to your company, in order to automate certain actions.

Role of IoT Sensors in our CMMS

IoT sensors play a crucial role in our Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) by enabling real-time monitoring of equipment and facilitating seamless communication and data collection. These sensors are integrated with the CMMS to track usage meters and monitor the condition of equipment. Connected sensors and devices can capture and transmit data on various parameters such as temperature, vibration, energy consumption and more. This continuous stream of information provides maintenance teams with up-to-the-minute insights into the health and performance of assets. When certain predefined thresholds are met, the sensors trigger work requests in the CMMS, prompting maintenance personnel to take action.

Real-time Asset Monitoring

One of the primary advantages of integrating IoT with our CMMS is the ability to monitor assets in real-time. IoT sensors can be strategically placed on various assets, such as machinery, vehicles, and equipment, to continuously monitor their performance and status. These sensors can track factors like temperature, vibration, and usage, providing real-time data that allows organizations to detect issues early, predict maintenance needs, and optimize asset utilization.

Real-time asset monitoring, powered by IoT integrated with our CMMS, offers organizations

• the ability to proactively manage maintenance needs,
• minimize unplanned downtime,
• optimize asset performance for improved operational efficiency and reliability.

Insights into Asset Health

By leveraging IoT sensors, organizations can gain valuable insights into the health of their assets. These sensors collect and analyze data on asset performance, allowing businesses to identify patterns, trends, and potential risks. This continuous stream of information provides maintenance teams with up-to-the-minute insights into the health and performance of assets.

This real-time data enables proactive decision-making, leading to improved asset management, reduced downtime, and enhanced operational efficiency. Interal’s CMMS enables your company to make data-driven decisions and prioritize tasks based on actual equipment usage and condition. By taking preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance actions based on real-time data, organizations can maximize asset uptime, extend asset lifespan, and ultimately reduce maintenance costs.

It improves operational efficiency by streamlining maintenance processes and resource allocation. Additionally, it increases equipment reliability, as potential problems are identified and addressed before they escalate. Ultimately, predictive maintenance, powered by IoT-enabled CMMS, not only reduces costs but also enhances overall operational effectiveness and asset longevity. This proactive approach to maintenance ensures that resources are utilized efficiently, maximizing the value and performance of critical equipment.

Some concrete applications of our IoT-CMMS

Predict Equipment Failures

The integration of CMMS with IoT technologies enables the prediction of equipment failures by leveraging real-time data and historical maintenance records. Through the use of sensors and connected devices, IoT technologies gather real-time data on equipment performance, allowing our CMMS to analyze this data alongside historical maintenance records to identify patterns and potential issues. By predicting failures before they occur, maintenance teams can proactively address maintenance needs, reducing downtime and optimizing maintenance budgets.

Real-time data from IoT-enabled sensors can be used to predict equipment failures, offering numerous benefits such as:

• reduced downtime;
• optimized maintenance schedules;
• optimized maintenance budgets (substantial reductions in costly breakdowns achieved through predictive maintenance);
• increased asset reliability;
• extended lifespan of assets.

Streamlined Work Order Management

IoT integration with our CMMS streamlines work order management by automating various tasks and enhancing communication between maintenance personnel and assets. For example, when an IoT connected sensor detects a potential issue, it can automatically generate a work order in Interal’s CMMS system. Your maintenance technicians will receive instant notifications, allowing them to address the issue promptly.

Optimize Inventory Control and Supply Chain

IoT integration with our CMMS allows supply chain optimization and inventory management. Associated sensors can screen inventory levels with real-time data, consequently activating recharging orders when stock comes to a predefined edge, guaranteeing that basic save parts and supplies are continuously accessible, minimizing downtime and avoiding delays in maintenance activities. By leveraging IoT data in our CMMS, your company can reduce inventory carrying costs, eliminate stockouts and improve your inventory management efficiency.

Enhanced Safety and Compliance

To improve safety and compliance in maintenance operations, IoT integration with CMMS is essential. For instance, connected sensors can track the state of the environment, detect leaks or dangerous situations. Businesses may avoid accidents, guarantee compliance with maintenance protocols and regulations, and make a safer work environment for maintenance personnel by regularly checking these metrics.