Elements for IoT

Elements for IoT is a platform developed by CONTACT Software that focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and implementing digital services for smart products. According to the vendor, this solution caters to companies of all sizes, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations. It is commonly used by professionals and industries in manufacturing and production, industrial automation, engineering and design, maintenance and repair, and IoT solution providers.

Key Features

Digital twin as a key component: According to the vendor, Elements for IoT provides a digital twin of industrial assets, integrating various data sources to serve as a virtual representation of physical objects. It offers capabilities to display, monitor, and evaluate the history and current state of assets.

Automate the acquisition of knowledge and make specialist departments more effective: CONTACT Elements for IoT enables specialist departments to act independently using a no-/low-code principle, according to the vendor. It allows them to define rules for identifying events and desired software responses without programming or central IT support.

Connectivity by supporting industry standards: CONTACT Elements for IoT supports standard protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, and PPMP, ensuring easy communication with machines and systems, according to the vendor. It enables machines to be integrated as active components in automated business processes.

Global production control in real-time: According to the vendor, CONTACT Elements for IoT provides real-time global production control capabilities. It offers a shopfloor management solution, CPOS (Central Production Operating System), which enhances productivity and enables monitoring and management of production processes across multiple locations.

Ensure and automate end-to-end processes: The vendor states that CONTACT Elements for IoT enables the automation and management of end-to-end processes. It ensures accurate synchronization of manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) processes, improving transparency and reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Process control and standardization in distributed organizations: According to the vendor, CONTACT Elements for IoT supports the standardization of work processes and compliance with quality standards in globally distributed production sites. It allows the definition of standards by the head office, improving transparency, efficiency, and productivity across distributed organizations.