IoT and AIoT development that connects devices to decisions
Fexcon brings hardware, embedded software, mobile applications and cloud platforms together. Turn field measurements into information people can monitor, understand and act on.
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- 01Visibility into field activity
- 02Connected device and app experiences
- 03Traceable operational records
01 / THE OPPORTUNITY
Design the whole connected system
An Internet of Things project is not complete when a sensor sends a reading. The measurement must reach the correct device record, remain meaningful over time and be presented in a way that supports a decision. Hardware, firmware, connectivity, cloud services and user interfaces need to be considered together.
Fexcon’s connected-systems work spans the physical device and the applications around it. A project might involve monitoring equipment, collecting field measurements or guiding an operator through a process. Begin by defining what needs to be measured, how accurately and how quickly someone needs to respond. Those requirements shape the architecture.
02 / THE SCOPE
Account for the conditions outside the office
Device behaviour depends on its environment. Power availability, connectivity, temperature, enclosure requirements and installation constraints can change the design. A prototype used at a desk does not establish that the same system will perform reliably in the field. Testing needs to reflect the intended operating conditions.
The software should also account for disconnections, duplicate messages, delayed readings and devices with different firmware versions. Decide what happens when a network is unavailable and how information is reconciled once it returns. Device identity, access control and update processes should be addressed alongside the measurement itself.
03 / THE APPROACH
Add intelligence when the data supports it
AIoT combines connected devices with AI analysis. It can be relevant when teams need to identify patterns or unusual behaviour across a stream of measurements. It is not a substitute for reliable sensing or well-defined operating rules. In many projects, a clear threshold, useful dashboard or timely alert is the appropriate first step.
Before introducing a model, assess whether the available data represents normal and exceptional conditions. Agree how predictions will be evaluated and how operators should interpret them. The choice between device-side and cloud processing depends on latency, connectivity, computing limits and how the system will be maintained.
04 / THE NEXT STEP
Plan a prototype that answers the difficult questions
A focused prototype should reduce a specific uncertainty: whether a signal can be measured, whether a device can connect in its intended location or whether an operator can use the workflow comfortably. Test these assumptions before committing to a larger hardware run or a broad deployment.
For an initial conversation with Fexcon, bring the intended use environment, measurement requirements, expected device numbers and any existing equipment or interfaces. Manufacturing, calibration, certification and ongoing device support may affect the scope and should be discussed explicitly. A successful demonstration is a starting point for production planning, not the end of it.
FEXCON IN PRACTICE
PEWeldBank
PEWeldBank connects pressure and temperature sensors with a mobile app and cloud-based fusion management. Fexcon’s project shows how field measurements and operator workflows can form one connected system.
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Common questions
Can Fexcon work across hardware and software?
Fexcon’s IoT offering brings together hardware, firmware, applications and cloud integration. The required device design, connectivity and production responsibilities should be agreed during scoping.
Does every IoT project need AI?
No. Reliable measurements, dashboards and rule-based alerts may solve the problem. AI becomes relevant when there is a defined analytical task and enough representative data to evaluate it.
What if devices lose their internet connection?
That behaviour needs to be designed for the use case. Options include local buffering, an offline app workflow and synchronisation after reconnection, with clear handling of missing or delayed data.