Indoor/outdoor Hybrid RTLS saves time and money
A leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries spent many hours searching for raw materials and work-in-progress goods which caused disruption and inefficiencies on their main production line. Stand-stills in the production process due to “lost” items led to costly delays. The company had previously tested other asset tracking and location technologies without success and with too high costs.
WiTTRA’s unique Sub-GHz 6LoWPAN mesh network is now used in the site to manage materials storage and handling. One single network covering both indoors and outdoors in combination with a cable-free installation process means ease of deployment and low costs.
Client benefits include:
- Full visibility of goods (also when covered in snow) drives efficiency and avoids disruptions.
- Increased sustainability from savings in fuel from forklifts not having to drive around looking for goods.
- Return on Investment in less than 18 months.
- 6LoWPAN mesh-based network based on open standards ensures a future proof solution for additional industrial sensor and asset monitoring needs.
- Low site disruption during installation is made possible with a cable-free network.
The responsible manager at the client’s site says: “WiTTRA’s solution allowed us to cover both indoor and outdoor environments with a single deployment, the ease and flexibility of their system fully met our requirements.”
The client now plans to establish WiTTRA’s network in other sites worldwide and to add new applications in the current site, such as collecting data for monitoring heat, humidity and energy consumption.