Industrial and Household Tools in the Age of the Internet of Things
The manufacturer of industrial and household tools has become a pioneer in the field of the Internet of Things, actively implementing innovative technologies in its operations. The company manages 16 key business units, where network technologies are applied across various sectors, ranging from commercial security and manufacturing capabilities to connected tools used at customer sites.
One of the significant achievements of the company has been realized within the framework of the smart factory program in Reynosa, Mexico, where a 24% increase in the production of routers used in woodworking has been achieved.
Network Manufacturing Initiatives
The company showcases outstanding results in the network manufacturing initiative, where radio signals are used for:
- tracking the location of tools,
- monitoring construction progress,
- ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
The DeWalt company’s department is also launching an initiative called "Building the Internet of Things," which involves the use of a multi-connected Wi-Fi network and an Internet of Things platform to monitor workers and equipment directly on job sites. DeWalt has already demonstrated its first connected battery, which is capable of not only monitoring the charge level but also disconnecting power to the tools in the event of attempted theft and their removal from the work area.