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IoT benefits for machine builders: How to unlock new opportunities and revenue streams

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries worldwide, and machine builders are no exception. By incorporating IoT into industrial machines, manufacturers can reduce operational costs, enhance machine reliability, and unlock entirely new income sources.

Jan Kucera

CEO & CPO at Spotflow

Smart warehouse using IoT technology for inventory management

Smart Inventory Management: Enhancing Just-in-Time Manufacturing with IoT

By integrating IoT technology, you can transform your inventory processes, ensuring real-time tracking, automated data collection, and predictive analysis. Discover how IoT can enhance efficiency, precision, and automation in just-in-time manufacturing, illustrated with real-world examples from various industries.

Jan Kucera

CEO & CPO at Spotflow

Business

Spotflow engineers teaching at Charles University in Prague

Spotflow academic activities in 2024

Spotflow engineers with a 4+ year teaching record at leading Czech universities continue to impart their expertise in cloud architecture, data-intensive systems, observability, and IoT to computer science and software engineering students.

Tomas Pajurek

CTO at Spotflow

Business

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Managing large-scale operations in IoT environments

Scaling IoT Monitoring & Observability Solutions

Observability solutions are notoriously expensive when managing large-scale operations, particularly in IoT environments where telemetry data comes from thousands of devices. In this article, we will explore strategies for scaling an observability stack to maintain high performance and detailed insights while minimizing costs.

David Nepozitek

Software Engineer at Spotflow

Tech

Smart connected factory using industrial IoT platform for data collection

Smart Factories: The Convergence of IoT and Industry 4.0

What exactly defines a smart factory? In our latest article, we delve into the core of smart manufacturing, examining how these facilities operate, the role of IoT devices, the extent of automation, and the human element within these environments. Uncover how an ideal smart factory embodies the principles of Industry 4.0 to improve production processes.

Jan Kucera

CEO & CPO at Spotflow

Business

Industrial IoT: Transforming Factory Floors for Smart Manufacturing

In our newest post, you'll learn how to use industrial IoT for transforming your factory floors towards Smart Manufacturing and read about examples of IIoT applications in the real world.

Jan Kucera

CEO & CPO at Spotflow

Business

Modern factory using IoT technology for quality control

IoT and Quality Control: Ensuring Precision and Consistency in Manufacturing

Explore how IoT technology revolutionizes manufacturing by proactively managing quality and increasing accuracy and efficiency. Our article covers the fundamentals, challenges, tools, and benefits of the IoT in quality control.

Jan Kucera

CEO & CPO at Spotflow

Business

A map illustrating the distribution and status of IoT devices across diverse locations.

A Practical Guide to Monitoring & Observability of IoT Devices

Due to the unpredictable environments in which IoT devices frequently operate, it's essential to monitor them closely. Learn how to ensure seamless operation through effective monitoring and observability practices. Discover the key aspects of your IoT devices that require monitoring and the appropriate instruments for this purpose.

David Nepozitek

Software Engineer at Spotflow

Tech

Remote Operations and IoT: Redefining Industrial Control and Monitoring

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolutionizes industry by enabling remote monitoring and management of devices to predict issues and improve efficiency. This article is a must-read for newcomers, as it delves into IoT remote monitoring, its functioning, applications in different sectors, and the primary benefits for industrial environments.

Jan Kucera

CEO & CPO at Spotflow

Business

An example of stationary IoT device: robotic arm on a car assembly line

Security of IoT Devices

The security of IoT devices is complex and has many facets. While there are various types of IoT devices available, there are some fundamental security aspects that every IoT solution designer should bear in mind. To learn more about IoT device security, check out our concise guide.

Tomas Pajurek

CTO at Spotflow

Tech