- Resources
- Blog
- News
Kigen iSIM enables autosen minion IIoT sensor system
Bee Hayes-Thakore Customer success case study
As industrial environments continue their journey toward digital transformation, autosen, a leading provider of connected sensor solutions for industrial IoT and automation, has taken a significant step in modernizing predictive maintenance sensors for manufacturing with its innovative minion IIoT configurable sensor system. Leveraging Kigen’s iSIM technology, autosen‘s modular, compact minion device offers an out-of-the-box solution for remote monitoring for industrial equipment across a wide array of applications. This partnership exemplifies how integrated SIM (iSIM) technology enables streamlined connectivity and secure data handling in even the most challenging environments, empowering industries to elevate their asset management and operational efficiency.
Innovating for predictive maintenance for industrial equipment
The minion, developed by autosen, is designed to support industrial IoT by enabling real-time monitoring of remote and critical systems. Equipped with a vibration sensor, cellular/GPS gateway, and a long-lasting battery, the minion can operate autonomously without needing a dedicated network or power supply. This flexibility allows it to be deployed in various settings, including remote or infrastructure-heavy environments, where battery-powered industrial sensors for remote assets are critical for monitoring systems such as elevators, ski lifts, and other essential equipment.
The demand for predictive maintenance sensors for manufacturing has grown exponentially, driven by the need for efficiency and proactive equipment management.
According to industry reports, the market for industrial vibration sensors is set to grow significantly, with an estimated increase of USD 4.11 billion from 2024 to 2028.
Kigen’s iSIM technology plays a pivotal role in the minion’s capabilities. The iSIM’s compact size and energy efficiency allow the device to maintain connectivity in the most constrained spaces. Additionally, Kigen’s secure iSIM OS ensures secure IoT connectivity for industrial systems, addressing industrial customers’ key concerns regarding data privacy and operational security.
With iSIM, autosen can offer a robust solution that meets the demands of modern industrial systems, helping facilities stay compliant with safety regulations and significantly reducing unexpected equipment downtimes.
autosen’s minion responds to this market need by combining advanced connectivity and modularity, enabling it to address various industrial requirements.
iSIM secure IoT foundations for industrial systems
Notably, the minion’s modular design makes it adaptable to future upgrades and component swaps, an essential feature for businesses looking to stay agile in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. By utilizing Murata Electronics‘ 1SC iSIM module and Sony’s Altair 1250 chipset on LTE Cat-M1 and NB-IoT networks, Kigen’s iSIM technology empowers autosen to streamline component sourcing, development, and mass production processes. This seamless integration accelerates the time-to-market, making it easier for enterprises to adopt this new solution without lengthy lead times.
Kigen iSIM OS and iSIM secure package solutions are built with high-growth markets of Massive IoT, such that enterprises can leverage strong security even at the most constrained size, power, and cost envelopes. Through greater integration of components, longer battery life and tamper-proof protection can allow safeguarding IP and innovation for manufacturers. Kigen’s iSIM OS enables industrial devices of all kinds with the leading global connectivity LPWAN networks.
“Kigen have been a great partner in helping us introduce the extremely innovative minion Sensor device, to address the increasing demand for monitoring industrial and autonomous systems. Kigen’s focus on simplifying how we prototype, source, and mature our product with iSIM technology gave us a significant edge in time to market.”
Philipp Uebachs, Product Manager Wireless Sensors, Autosen
autosen’s success with the minion showcases how Kigen’s iSIM technology catalyzes innovation in industrial IoT. By combining connectivity, energy efficiency, and security, Kigen has helped make the minion a versatile solution for both current and future industrial needs. This technology aligns with the goals of digital transformation buyers seeking connected solutions that can modernize their operations while optimizing costs and security.
Equipment owners, plant managers, and maintenance operatives need timely data on the state of equipment to meet stringent safety regulations across various industries and reduce the likelihood of unexpected downtime and costly repairs. Miniaturized and connected, standards-compliant, and secure sensing solutions built with iSIM technology apply to many varied settings, including the following:
- Manufacturing plants
- Production environments
- Ski resort campus operations and management
- Aerospace and air travel or cargo facility maintenance
- Escalator, travellators, elevator management
- Mining and construction facilities equipment management
- Cruise and port facility maintenance
autosen’s journey started with a discussion exploring how they can incorporate out-of-the-box connectivity into their product roadmap. Yours can too, with Kigen’s experts at hand!
For those interested in exploring this pioneering technology, autosen’s minion will be featured at Electronica. This event provides an excellent opportunity for potential customers, partners, and manufacturers to discuss with the development teams behind this transformative device. Get in touch with Toby Grimshaw to see how secure IoT connectivity for industrial systems and battery-powered industrial sensors for remote assets are shaping the future of industrial automation and predictive maintenance.
About autosen
autosen, a leading provider of connected sensor solutions for industrial IoT and automation, is addressing the challenge plant operators face when integrating IoT into existing production equipment or for facility maintenance. This pioneer in automation and sensing from Essen has been trusted by 20,000 customers since 2011, and is driving a vision of a minimally invasive approach to upgrading brownfield environments to IoT.
