Industrial automation is key to increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and modernizing industrial plant management. However, many companies still rely on semi-manual methods or fragmented architectures based on multiple microservices, such as Node-RED and PLCs, to implement industrial IoT solutions.
While these traditional methods allow for some integration and control, they present limitations in efficiency, scalability, and maintenance. In contrast, Coppiot offers an integrated all-in-one solution that simplifies industrial automation, reduces complexity, and optimizes production and energy processes.
Challenges of Traditional Methods in Industrial Automation
Manual Processes
In many facilities, data collection and energy monitoring are performed manually, using physical records or spreadsheets. This results in:
Unreliable and delayed data
Slow reaction to anomalous consumption
Higher risk of human error
Limited ability to implement effective industrial automation
Traditional Automation with Microservices
Competitors often use architectures based on microservices and platforms like Node-RED to connect PLCs, sensors, and the cloud. This approach allows for:
Integrating heterogeneous equipment
Creating visual data flows between nodes
Gaining some real-time visibility
But it also has significant disadvantages:
High architectural complexity with multiple microservices and databases
High maintenance and orchestration costs
Need for specialized technical profiles to secure and scale the system
Dispersed critical data, hindering quick decision-making
In other words, while microservices facilitate industrial IoT, they do not always guarantee complete and efficient industrial automation.
