hIOTron

Based in India, the company behind hIOTron designs and implements Internet of Things products and systems. Its flagship platform, FactoryMetrics, pairs plug and play sensors with AI driven analysis and a workflow layer that needs no coding to give manufacturers real time visibility from the machine to the customer. The platform tracks overall equipment effectiveness, part counts, machine utilisation, sensor data, machine health, tool life and planned and unplanned downtime.

A traceability project for an automotive export line

The company describes work for a Tier 1 automotive supplier that had to meet a major carmaker's audit requirements on a new high volume export line. Before the project, traceability depended on paper records, machine controller data and manual quality logs held in separate places, so audit preparation took several days. The answer was a QR and DPM scanner based traceability system that gives each component a unique identity and records events at every station against it.

Interlocks and real time visibility on the line

According to the company, each stage is interlocked so that a part marked as not conforming, or one that has skipped a step in the correct sequence, cannot move forward. Operators, supervisors and managers can see the status and history of each part, and the system monitors OEE. The result is a digital audit trail that can be reviewed without relying on manual records.

Transformer and tank monitoring

Two pre-built systems serve specialist markets. A distribution transformer monitoring system is designed for transformer manufacturers and system integrators, giving the people responsible for the equipment decision support based on field data. A remote tank monitoring system lets distributors of bulk lubricants, gases and other fluids follow tank levels and inventory, which helps them plan routes for their drivers.

From proof of concept to production

The company describes an end to end development process covering hardware and software design, rapid prototyping and deployment. It offers a modular proof of concept kit, functional prototypes for alpha testing, and further customisation of circuit boards, enclosures, dashboards and mobile apps. Production support covers hardware design, validation, soldering, testing, quality planning and protection of intellectual property within the manufacturing supply chain.

Platforms, apps and dashboards

The firm states that it designs, builds, supports and licenses IoT platforms, and sells connected consumer and industrial products. Its scope includes embedded hardware and software, white label IoT platforms, Android and iOS applications, web dashboards and data analytics. It says its customers include manufacturers, machine makers and automotive suppliers in India, along with partners that want to connect products they already sell.

hIOTron is the trading name of Hiotron India Pvt. Ltd., an Indian technology company that designs and implements Internet of Things products. It builds hardware and software, and sells packaged IoT systems that partners can rebrand or extend.

Products and services

• FactoryMetrics: a machine monitoring and manufacturing intelligence platform combining IoT hardware, analytics and a no-code workflow layer.
• Transformer monitoring: a remote monitoring system for distribution transformers, made for transformer manufacturers and system integrators.
• Tank monitoring: a remote system for tracking tank levels and inventory, so distributors can plan delivery routes.
• IoT product development: hardware and software design, prototypes, proof-of-concept kits and support for moving to production.

Who it serves

Customers include manufacturers, machine makers, automotive suppliers and original equipment makers in India, and partners who want to turn existing products into connected ones.

Key facts

• Based in: India
• Case studies: automotive and machine tool companies