SSG Insight demonstrated some of the capabilities of its Agility CMMS through a series of showcases utilising IOT devices. Interactive presentations highlighted the ability to consume data from multiple sources and feed this into Agility through the newly developed API layer, AgilityConnect. These sources ranged from a simple external button configured to raise a new work order on a single click, through to external sensors sending continuous readings into the system where condition monitoring thresholds controlled the generation of newly created jobs. The demonstration helped clients to visualise how these solutions could be integrated into their businesses today, to maximise efficiencies and begin the Industry 4.0 journey.
SSG Insight was supported on the day by its partners Antifriction Components and Invisible Systems. Antifriction specialises in bearings and lubricants; helping customers increase the lifespan of equipment by implementing lubrication strategies. Invisible Systems manufactures sensors for monitoring energy, conditions and fixed assets, plus Wireless RF transmitters and control tools. Agility utilises information from both partners to automate processes and make decisions to reduce downtime and costs.
SSG Insight’s CEO Jon Moody says: “By working together with the AMRC we hope to deliver game-changing results for our customers and inspire them to embrace innovation. This partnership brings us one step closer to achieving our vision to be the global leader in innovative smart workplace management solutions.
“We hope this event has shown our customers what is possible and that you don’t need a state-of-the-art factory to reap the benefits of emerging technology,” he continues. “By utilising data-driven insights and optimising or retrofitting existing equipment, customers can still embrace technology to maximise efficiencies and reduce costs. These key events form part of our new customer-centric strategy and we hope this will be the first of many.”
Jonathan Bray, the AMRC’s deputy head of digital, adds: “The AMRC is here to support companies of all sizes, including SMEs and start-ups, to realise their potential. We want to take the risk out of innovation for business, whether this is talking to companies about disruptive digital technologies or developing a demonstrator that prevents disrupting business lines.”
