Why is the Industry 4.0 potential so great for SMEs? And how can Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) solutions close this gap?

The survey in the Swiss Manufacturing Survey 2024 of the University of St.Gallen clearly shows that the potential for SMEs in the field of Industry 4.0 is still very great.

Particularly in the area of smart factory/logistics and process automation. The high complexity and costs of classic RFID solutions are likely to be a major reason for this.

In conjunction with the smaller volume structures of SMEs, RFID usually does not pay for itself quickly enough. However, modern Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) based solutions are extremely effective in this environment:

– massively cheaper hardware (installation)
– selectable localization accuracy
– minimal battery consumption

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is the basis for effective Industry 4.0 solutions for SMEs, more information at https://iiotpro.ch/ble-losungen/

How comprehensively has your company evaluated the Industry 4.0 potential for process optimization or new digitalized services?