There are numerous possibilities for locating and identifying assets within warehouse inventory. The startup iiot will present noteworthy Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)-based alternatives at the Logistics & Automation trade fair (January 22nd/23rd).
A survey conducted as part of the Swiss Manufacturing Survey 2024 by the University of St.Gallen, explains IoT/Industry 4.0 consultant Christoph Röthlisberger, an industrial engineer with a degree from ETH Zurich and nearly 20 years of experience in IT/software projects, has impressively demonstrated that the potential for SMEs in this field, particularly in the areas of smart factory/logistics and process automation, remains very high. He believes that the high complexity and cost of traditional RFID solutions are a major contributing factor. Modern Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) concepts, on the other hand, could offer an alternative.
For smaller production volumes in SMEs, RFID often doesn't pay for itself quickly enough. Bluetooth Low Energy, however, can be extremely effective in this environment: both the hardware and its installation are significantly cheaper. Localization accuracy can be selected as needed, and battery consumption is minimal.
Röthlisberger can point to the successful implementation of integrated IoT solutions and digitized Industry 4.0 processes and services in over 30 customer projects across industry, trade, logistics, and railways. He first encountered RFID at Swisscom in 2009. Since then, he has been captivated by IoT solutions for connecting physical objects with IT systems. Since 2018, he has been supporting industrial companies in the successful implementation of digitized Industry 4.0 processes and services.
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As a GS1 and Industry 4.0 expert, he has been contributing his many years of implementation experience to the introduction of the new GS1 Digital Link standard since 2021. As a lecturer at the ABB Technical School, he imparts practical expertise and know-how on Industry 4.0 and supply chain digitalization.
At Logistics&Automation: Stand M 40
