Manufacturing
24 Jul 2024 4 min

Published:

Last update 24 JUL 2024

Indoor positioning and tracking based on Wi-Fi for optimizing business processes and enhancing security on a shipbuilding plant

Manufacturing
Navigine - Indoor positioning and tracking based on Wi-Fi for optimizing business processes and enhancing security on a shipbuilding plant
24 Jul 2024 4 min

Published:

Last update 24 JUL 2024

Information about the project

  • A number of objects:170 objects.
  • Tools used:Navigine Tracking, Wi-Fi Access Points

Project Description

The RTLS solution based on Wi-Fi improves the management of production processes, enhances employee safety, and helps to efficiently allocate resources without losses on a shipbuilding plant.

Project Implementation

Wi-Fi access points were installed in the work areas and across the shipbuilding plant to collect data on object movements. Navigine’s software was used to analyze the location and movement data of objects within small designated zones, providing various reports to help managers conduct meaningful actions.

The system operates by determining coordinates using Wi-Fi access points capable of transmitting data. By utilizing RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) and MAC address (Media Access Control), the system accurately calculates the user's current location through a process called multilateration.

Key Advantages of Using Wi-Fi for Tracking

With the increasing demand for improved business performance in various industrial applications, Wi-Fi-based tracking solutions are becoming more relevant. They enable easy monitoring of employee movements and equipment, thereby enhancing workplace safety.

The advantages of the system include:

  • The ability to utilize the existing Wi-Fi infrastructure for object tracking.
  • Low energy consumption (devices only need a few seconds to find access points).
  • Scalability of the platform with minimal manual intervention.
  • Easy user interface with a variety of different reports and other instruments for analytics.
  • No need for expensive maintenance of the infrastructure.

Navigine Tracking
A location-aware platform for Digital Transformation of Enterprises.

The system allows monitoring of zone occupancy and viewing heat maps of foot traffic. Various visualization variants are available for users, ranging from displaying movement routes of specific assets to metrics on visits to particular points of interest. Customized reports have facilitated transparent operational processes at the shipbuilding plant. Additionally, comprehensive analytics of personnel activities or object movement can be accessed through the interface, sent via email, and delivered via push notifications.

Geofencing by Navigine

Monitoring zone occupancy using Navigine Tracking

Results

  • Determining individual risk coefficients for workers.
  • Implementing control over the time spent in hazardous zones and access to them.
  • Preventing incidents and reducing response time.
  • Improving control over periodic operations (equipment checks, downtime monitoring).

This system enabled decision-makers to track equipment locations, monitor employee activities in real-time, optimize routes, and streamline production processes. It also allowed automatic responses to emergencies, tracking of employees entering dangerous zones, and sending alerts or calling security services.

The system reduced the number of injuries caused by moving equipment by 25%. Additionally, the company saved up to $5k per hour by reducing equipment downtime.

This project helped the company enhance production process efficiency, improve working conditions for employees, and increase workplace safety.

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