Raphael Heinrich

Connecting "passive elements" using the practical example of an industrial door – why it's worth it

In this episode, the advances in IoT integration in the manufacturing industry are discussed using the example of the fire protection and security gates from Jansen Tore. Raphael Heinrich explains the strategic vision and the practical steps that Jansen Tore has taken to make their products smarter and to offer digital services that go beyond the traditional gate. The networking of “passive” industrial doors, which now act as active elements in the IoT ecosystem, leads to improved service, optimized maintenance processes, and creates new opportunities for data analysis and utilization. Jansen Tore is exemplary of many grandcentrix customers who want to optimize their service processes with the help of IoT technologies while ensuring that their products meet the latest safety standards. The solution developed by grandcentrix, the Modbus Cloud Connect, allows Jansen Tore to effectively network even old and remote doors, thus offering their customers added value that goes far beyond the physical product. At the end of the discussion, Raphael emphasizes the importance of iterative development processes and achieving visible results early on to win customers for innovative IoT projects.