UK manufacturers lose up to 30% of production time to unplanned downtime, costing an average of £180,000 per hour (Smart Factory Alliance report, 2023).
💡 Quick Win: Implement basic IoT monitoring for critical equipment using low-cost sensors and existing networks.
How to get started:
– Identify your most critical machinery with high downtime impact
– Deploy simple, non-invasive sensors to monitor temperature, vibration, or power consumption
– Connect these to your existing Wi-Fi network using standard protocols
– Set up basic thresholds and alerts to maintenance staff mobile devices
– Start collecting baseline data for future predictive maintenance
A West Midlands components manufacturer implemented this approach for under £5,000 and reduced unplanned downtime by 23% in the first quarter, paying for the investment within the first six weeks.
Have you explored simple IoT solutions in your facility? What’s been your experience?
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