Optimization of Industrial Wireless Networks

Searching for weaknesses

Industrial wireless networks are essential for modern production halls. They provide maximum flexibility, enable the integration of mobile applications, and simultaneously reduce repair and maintenance costs. However, metal walls and blockages create a challenging environment where the range and quality of signal transmission quickly come under pressure. This makes every wireless system susceptible to small weaknesses that can disrupt production processes.

This is where we come in: Whether new or existing industrial wireless networks, we support companies in identifying deficiencies in the wireless system, closing gaps, and thereby sustainably optimizing production.

The three pillars of industrial wireless networks

Deterministic latency

 

Production halls are becoming increasingly dynamic and flexible. For mobile elements to be integrated, controlled, and monitored in processes, the wireless system must demonstrate real-time capabilities.

However, we go one step further: By focusing on deterministic communication, we guarantee that all data packets arrive at their destination on time with the appropriate latency.

Absolute efficiency

 

To increase productivity in production halls, data communication must also become more efficient and resource-conserving. Continuous and repeated transmission of information generates unnecessary data waste.

Therefore, we focus on reducing communication overhead by, for example, combining channels, servicing multiple devices with a single transmission, or utilizing unused time slots.

Maximum robustness

 

Interference, failures, and downtimes are nightmares for any factory. Primarily safety and mission-critical applications rely on uninterrupted communication, as every failed data transmission can lead to costly production losses or dangerous safety risks.

Therefore, we ensure that the robustness and reliability of an industrial wireless network are maintained at all times.

Our toolbox

We have assembled a set of technology components, concepts, and processes that we can utilize depending on the specific application case. Thus, we have the right optimization solution ready for every industrial wireless network. Just get in touch with us!

Time-Sensitive Networking

 

 

Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) is a guarantee for deterministic communication: a bundle of standards that synchronize, coordinate, and prioritize data packets.

We develop and utilize TSN methods specifically tailored to the conditions of industrial wireless systems. This ensures that essential data always arrives on time at the location in the production hall where it is needed.

Network coded cooperation

 

 

Where complexity exists, cooperation helps – this also applies to industrial communication. To increase efficiency in the network and optimally utilize limited bandwidths, we rely on network coding concepts that combine data before transmission.

A special feature in our portfolio is network coded cooperation. Here, devices assist each other in information exchange to significantly enhance the reliability of the wireless system. 

IO-Link Wireless

 

 

 

With the globally applicable IO-Link Wireless technology, a highly reliable and deterministic communication standard is available. This is an extension of IO-Link at the physical level and defines wireless communication between sensors and actuators.

We are capable of implementing customer-specific extensions that can optimize data transmission in IO-Link Wireless systems.

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