The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things
Executive summary:
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the process of connecting everyday physical
elements to the Internet: from common household objects, to industrial
applications. The current report presents a case study to upgrade a
manufacturing process, taking as an example, the process of made paper. In
the first part, a simple diagram of the process is presented, including the
critical or relevant steps, and identifying the data signal, 2 sensors and 2
actuators. In the second part of the report, the commercially available
devices that could potentially be used for this purpose are defined. The
conclusion is that by applying the concepts seen in class, knowledge and
previous experience, industrial activities can be upgraded, taking processes
to a new level where they are connected to technology.
Internet of Thinks in the industry
Nowadays, in the digital industrialization era, companies have started to
increase their investments in solutions to integrate their processes,
computer systems, workers and products, into a single data collection and
analysis chain. The starting point of a company’s digitalization is the
networks of the devices, also called the Internet of Things (IoT). The main
goal of having a connected company is to build accurate and long-term
observations using analytical methods to create plans, operations,
optimizations and maintenance of solutions getting better, producing
continuous improvement.
How paper is made?: Paper conveyor
Process quality
sensor Actuator:
(Temperature IoT): Electric resistances IoT output data
integrated to a Process quality
To control paper signal: Automatic
heating circuit sensor (Image IoT): To register of product
pulp temperature control paper color quality control

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manufacturing process in a paper P ER
conveyor machine, which is CO
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pulp mixture into rolls of paper. It
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chain. The diagram includes:

 1 IoT input signal + process

control actuator
 1 in-process quality sensor +
process control actuator
 1 in-process quality sensor +
output data signal to Actuator:
IoT input data signal:
external process Servo-Hydraulic valve to Product Specifications
adjust the roll width

Image source: Freepik. “Paper production background with conveyor and manufacture symbols isometric Free Vector” retrieved from
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