Applications and projects in the research area IoT-Systems

In order to manage the multitude of different interfaces, integrate different island solutions, integrate new application programs, and take into account IT security in systems integration and upgrading to Industry 4.0 capability, OGEMA provides a flexible and secure framework for Edge Computing which can be easily installed in a cloud.

Measurements with our performance monitoring system can be used to determine the consumption values of a plant during the manufacturing process, which optimizes the energy logistics, depresses the threshold, and reduces the energy purchase price.

The energy self-sufficient flow-through system with remote reading makes it possible to generate electrical energy from existing mechanical flow energy with an oval gear meter. With a suitable arrangement of magnets on the gears and fixed coils on the housing of the oval gear meter, sufficient electrical energy can be obtained solely from the rotational movement. Thus, a radio module can be supplied without further batteries and the measured data can be transmitted wirelessly.

The BlueTEG Pipe is a regenerative, maintenance-free and easy-to-install power supply for any wireless sensor in production, ensuring digital networking of sensors in industrial operations. It uses the existing temperature difference to gain electrical energy for e.g. state sensors.

The modular, energy self-sufficient tracking system ENTRAS is ideally suited to meet the challenges of Industry 4.0 and digitization. The wireless sensor network allows unrestricted localization of goods, people and workpieces with an unlimited runtime thanks to Energy Harvesting technology.

The EU Research Infrastructure Program H2020 EnABLES has just launched its Transnational Access (TA) program, which provides free access to the Internet of Things (IoT) equipment, tools and expertise.

EnABLES' vision is to eliminate the need for a battery change by developing Energy Harvesting solutions or finding ways to reduce device power consumption.

The EU's Energy for Smart Objects (EnSO) project provides novel micro-energy sources for European industry. It targets a wide range of innovative electronic objects that will be autonomous, intelligent, networked, secure and trusted. To achieve this goal, the project covers a wide range of unique developments: state-of-the-art microbatteries, various generations of energy harvesting systems, battery and power management electronics, and intelligent integration of these devices to achieve an adequate form factor.

The modular, energy self-sufficient tracking system enables a consistent and energy-efficient localization of goods, containers and people. This involves a combination of satellite-based navigation with localization in wireless sensor networks with energy supply through Energy Harvesting.

The vibration converter from Fraunhofer IIS is characterized by the effective use of the smallest vibrations of 0.1 g and less. At a frequency of 60 Hertz, we can supply sensors with electrical energy and transmit the measured data via Bluetooth Low Energy.

Also in logistics, the technology of power generation from volume flows can be used to ensure the sometimes mandatory remote read-out to control and monitor the measured volume flow, e.g. in pipelines. With a suitable arrangement of magnets on the gears and fixed coils on the housing of the Oval Gear Meter, sufficient electrical energy can be obtained solely from the rotational movement.

The developed energy measuring system of the Fraunhofer IIS is a flexible, space-saving measuring system, which can easily be retrofitted to existing systems. It consists of bus-capable measuring sensors and an evaluation unit, which can be installed in existing distribution cabinets without interrupting ongoing operation.

If you follow current trends in development, you can see how buildings today are increasingly equipped with intelligence to optimize their operation, increase energy efficiency and improve substance conservation. In the private sector, buildings and apartments are turning into smart homes. These offer residents an increase in comfort, more safety and the opportunity to save energy without sacrificing comfort.

The aim of the project microMole is to develop and test a system prototype for the legal recording, retrieval and monitoring of ATS and ATS precursor laboratories in urban areas. The sensor system is installed inside the sewage system and tracks the waste associated with ATS production.

The energy self-sufficient flow-through system with remote reading makes it possible to generate electrical energy from existing mechanical flow energy with an oval gear meter. The remote reading is partly imperative for controlling and monitoring the measured volume flow in many applications, such as pipelines, dispensers, etc. Previously, the energy had to be provided for data processing and transmission from batteries or via cable, which means additional maintenance or installation effort.

The BlueTEG Pipe is a regenerative, maintenance-free and easy-to-install power supply for any wireless sensor in the building, ensuring digital networking of sensors in industrial operations. For example, it uses the existing temperature difference between heating pipes to gain electrical energy for consumption meter sensors.  

Electromobility is an important part of the energy transition since electricity can be used from environmentally friendly, regenerative sources while driving. For an optimal and cost-effective use of electric cars, a communication between different charging stations, the driver and the battery system of the vehicle is necessary.

In a rescue mission, the to-the-second determination of the location of his rescuers can be of the utmost importance for the head of the unit. Besides the location of persons, the monitoring of additional parameters (e.g. heartbeat) is also possible with the tracking system ENTRAS. This allows you to react quickly in an emergency.