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Smart monitoring technologies stand to help businesses across all industries and sectors boost productivity. By automating routine tasks using Internet of Things (IoT) compatible devices, companies can free up manpower and redeploy workers to other areas where their expertise can be best put to use.
One sector where smart monitoring can really disrupt traditional workflows – in a good way – is in the field of logistics. The compact build of smart monitoring solutions enables them to be installed in previously hard-to-see or hard-to-monitor locations, giving you greater visibility over neglected vantage points on your factory floor.
AI video analytics can help monitor and even correct errors made during routine tasks along the factory line. A variety of functions including quality control, sorting, and inspection can be undertaken by smart monitoring devices which then automatically identify, sort, and flag out oversights or mistakes. This helps companies to minimise errors which could quickly snowball into costly disputes, and automation also allows workers to spend less time on mundane tasks and more time focusing on key business processes.
IoT technology has applications for environment-sensitive tasks, such as maintaining cold chains in shipping of produce or healthcare supplies. The MOBOTIX M73 and MOBOTIX S74 both come with an optional thermal radiometry (TR) module which can detect the slightest change in temperature. At the same time, the devices will send automatic alerts to workers to inform them of the detected change, saving you on time and money while minimising potential safety mishaps.
Smart monitoring technology can improve workplace security through surveillance of physical access points. Smart monitoring cameras are equipped with decentralised EDGE architecture to continue access monitoring and intrusion prevention when the IP network experiences downtime. Optional temperature recognition features also enable you to monitor for overheating, triggering early fire detection alerts to prevent further loss of life or property and resulting costs.
Decentralised EDGE architecture also enables employees to remotely monitor and identify any anomalies present in the workplace – allowing businesses to maximise their overall security coverage even if adopting hybrid or at-home work arrangements. Other safety applications of smart monitoring may include monitoring the implementation of updated health and safety protocols such as new PPE or face mask requirements.
Many companies are increasingly using temperature smart monitoring protocols to help track workers’ health status, but there are other applications of temperature monitoring that can benefit business as well.
Konica Minolta’s FORXAI Temperature Monitoring App (TMA) uses an edge thermal camera to better detect, visualise, and notify the relevant staff in the case of a sudden change in temperature. The TMA can measure temperatures ranging from -40 to 550 Celsius, with real-time data tracking and analysis. A threshold temperature can also be configured according to actual data, allowing for more realistic use-case scenarios tailored to your specific environmental needs.
This allows the TMA to support the automation of key equipment operations by visualising potential temperature spikes that may indicate a malfunction or overload. In this way, the TMA adds value to conventional fire prevention solutions in factory floors and industrial settings and can prevent costly and unnecessary accidents.
Business worldwide can count on IoT and smart monitoring solutions to help increase safety and minimise errors in the workplace, while maximising productivity. Get in touch with Konica Minolta’s product specialists today to find out more about our business solutions.