KUCHING: With the successful implementation of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus for IMetal (M) Sdn Bhd, it marked a milestone towards the fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0).
Swinburne Sarawak said it embarked on a research and development exercise to develop a robust system, addressing challenges in integrating legacy production equipment with IIoT technology in IMetal’s daily production.
“Led by Dr. Hudyjaya Siswoyo Jo and Patrick Then, the collaborative effort aimed to streamline IMetal’s production processes thus enhancing production efficiency, and ease intelligent business decision-making.
“Through this partnership, Swinburne contributes its expertise in Automation and Industrial IoT (Internet of Things), resulting in the development and deployment of customized software and hardware systems,” the university said on Wednesday.
The university added that the deployment involves minimal modifications to IMetal’s existing machines, minimising implementation costs and avoiding disruption to current production processes.
“This collaboration exemplifies Swinburne’s commitment to advancing research and innovation for the benefit of industries”.
Swinburne Sarawak said the successful integration of IIoT solutions at IMetal aligns with the broader industry trend towards IR 4.0, promising higher productivity, intelligent decision-making, and enhanced flexibility.
“The key benefits of the system include eliminating manual data entry due to the system automates data collection; real-time data for informed decision-making, and seamless integration with ERP, thus optimising workflow efficiency,” the university said.
IMetal is a company focusing on roll forming of metal roofing, ceiling, wall cladding, and louvres, envisions becoming the leading supplier of metal roofing and facades in Sarawak.
