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IoT vs. IIoT: What are the differences?
In the age of Industry 4.0, terms like "IoT" and "IIoT" keep coming up. But how do these terms actually differ - or is it ultimately the same thing after all? Find out in the following article whether there are any differences, and if so, what they are.
IoT is the abbreviation for Internet of Things or Internet of Things. It encompasses the interactions between people and smart devices found primarily in the home and in consumer electronics. In contrast, the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT or Industrial Internet of Things) is located in production and manufacturing . In Germany, the term Industrie 4.0 is also commonly used.
IoT - Internet of Things
Numerous modern devices can be integrated into the Internet of Things. These include heaters and light switches, cars and garage doors, and various household appliances that can be controlled and operated from anywhere as part of smart home. Some devices can also warn the user, for example, if the temperature in the house or apartment changes noticeably. Before you get home, you can turn on the heating or lights from the road. All this is made possible by connecting smart devices to the Internet. When you issue commands, the data is automatically collected and forwarded in a targeted manner. The Internet or Things or Internet of Things permeates the world as a whole. The focus will be on the relationships between people and smart objects.
IIoT - Industrial Internet of Things
The Industrial Internet of Things is responsible for monitoring and controlling functions in production and manufacturing . The control does not have to be on-site, but can also be done remotely. There are several IIoT platforms that can be of outstanding importance to manufacturing companies today and in the future. Detailed data can be obtained, further processed and analyzed in real time. The transparency of an entire supply chain can be ensured. For this purpose, vehicles, containers, crates or pallets are equipped with automatic identification chains. Furthermore, a GPS-enabled connection can be established via the IIoT which can display current positions and track routes at any time.
Different tasks
Different tasks
For both the Internet of Things and the Industrial Internet of Things it is elementary that networkable devices are available. While the IoT aims to increase user comfort through smart home applications and through smart consumer electronics, the IIoT involves high-value devices that can be used to enhance the manufacturing and production process. Various systems such as supply chain monitoring management ensure that greater transparency can be created throughout the process. In addition, productivity can be specifically increased in many companies through various IIoT applications. By using various IIoT platforms, a reduction in costs and an improvement in cost efficiency in production can be achieved. In some industries, other goals are also being pursued. One example is the manufacturing plastics industry, where energy savings are to be achieved with the help of IIoT applications.
Different applications
Many differences between the Internet of Things and the Industrial Internet of Things relate to detailed application issues. Within the Industrial Internet of Things sensitive sensors are used in production which work very precisely and are able to capture production and machine data in real time at any time and subsequently process them further. Valuable insights regarding the production process can be gained from the results. Faults and possible defects can be detected at an early stage. This is the basis for being able to take countermeasures in good time. In addition, targeted decisions for the future of the company can be made on the basis of the data obtained.
Different data volumes
The Internet of Things and the Industrial Internet of Things differ in terms of their data volumes and complexity. Basically, in the context of Industrial Internet of Things a much higher amount of data is required. In production huge amounts of data have to be collected and processed. In contrast, the private data volumes required for the Internet of Things are rather manageable and therefore significantly smaller.
For the Industrial Internet of Things it is of central importance that the devices used in production and in manufacturing function perfectly at all times, even under the most difficult conditions.
