In Japan's manufacturing industry, major technological changes are underway, and there is an increasing number of cases where IoT is being used for monitoring and controlling equipment, maintenance, and predicting potential malfunctions among factory and machinery-related businesses. On the other hand, the costs associated with maintaining and connecting IoT technology are a major issue.
With conventional IoT, recurring costs such as monthly communication fees and cloud usage fees were an issue. However, by utilizing the functions of the 1NCE SIM and 1NCE OS, we have been able to reduce communication and cloud usage fees to zero, achieving significant cost reductions. In addition, the IoT edge device (NailEdge) is battery-powered and easy to install, so it can be used easily outdoors or in places without a power supply.
Yukihiro Yui, Director , Cowbell Engineering
Cowbell Engineering Co., Ltd, established in 1974, headquartered in Nagano, is a company that develops, manufactures, and sells hotel card locks, payment terminals, and Azure-based IoT gateways. Among these, IoT solutions are one of Cowbell's main businesses. The IoT edge device (NailEdge) contributes to improving the operational efficiency of equipment and facilities through IoT-based data acquisition and remote operation.
Cowbell’s clients often reported that the price they pay for IoT operating, such as connectivity and cloud services, was too high. Moreover, they expected devices to function in outdoor and remote areas, which implies battery-powered options operating independently.
Cowbell united with 1NCE to overcome the above challenges and enable lower costs and extended IoT software for their NailEdge sensor gateway. With 1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat subscription, Cowbell eliminated recurring monthly communication fees, that used to be a solid financial burden for the provider and the consumers. The flat-rate pricing model implies predictable costs, which means the problem of uncertainty and fluctuating network costs vanished.
On the other hand, 1NCE OS provided several crucial features. The IoT Integrator enabled device-to-device communication without the need for cloud connectivity, reducing reliance on expensive cloud services. The Device Inspector allowed remote monitoring and management of devices, ensuring that even devices in hard-to-reach areas could be controlled and maintained from afar. Additionally, the Energy Saver function optimized data communication, reducing power consumption and extending the battery life of devices operating in off-grid locations.
Through these solutions, Cowbell Engineering was able to reduce communication and cloud costs by 100%. Furthermore, the development time for their IoT gateway devices was shortened by approximately 40%.
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Fahfon Sense by CPS Agri Co.
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Nanolike
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pikkerton
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FP Group
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Infrastructure IoT, Industrial Automation IoT2G, 3G, NB-IoTDACH)
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Druid
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Logistics IoT, Smart Agriculture IoT2G, 3G, 4G, LTE-MChina)
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autosen
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Alertbee
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Smart Agriculture IoT2G, 3GGlobally)
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Schaeffler
Condition Monitoring Doesn't Have to Be ExpensiveSchaeffler has developed the Condition Monitoring System OPTIME (CM) which is part of the OPTIME Ecosystem, intelligently combining condition monitoring and smart lubrication
IoT Automotive, Industrial Automation IoT2G, 3G, 4G, LTE-M, NB-IoTGermany)
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eMitter
Intelligent and toxin-free pest controleMitter is the name of a smart way of pest control by German Futura GmbH. The family-owned business has rethought the use of spring traps in a professional environment.
Smart Agriculture IoT2G, 3G, 4G, NB-IoTDACH)
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Ecomesure
Streamlining air monitoring in urban and rural areasAccording to Berg Insight, there were over 73,000 air quality monitoring devices installed in cities in 2020, and the number is expected to reach 315,000 units by 2025.
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Centri
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IoT Utilities, Consumer Electronics IoT, Logistics IoT, Industrial Automation IoT4G, LTE-M, NB-IoTGlobal)
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Cowbell Engineering
Will continue to take on the challenges of Japan's move towards IoTCowbell Engineering Co., Ltd, established in 1974, headquartered in Nagano, is a company that develops, manufactures, and sells hotel card locks, payment terminals, and Azure-based IoT gateways.
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Saijai Tech
Simplifying software and connectivity in IIoTSaijai Tech Company Ltd., founded on July 31, 2020, and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, specializes in IoT integration integrator and consultancy.
Industrial Automation IoT2G, 3G, 4GThailand)
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BeeAndme
Remote analysis of bee colonies thanks to 1NCE FlexSIM cardsThe Austrian company BeeAndme.com has developed an end-to-end solution that supports beekeepers in their daily work...
Smart Agriculture IoT2G, 3G, NB-IoTDACH)
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Pycom
Cost-Effective IoT IntegrationExplore the collaboration between Pycom and 1NCE to provide transparent and energy-efficient solutions.
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Next Farming
Prepared for the challenges of climate changeWith sophisticated sensors for yield monitoring, FarmFacts GmbH wants to prepare agriculture for the challenges of the future and climate change.
Smart Agriculture IoT2G, 3G, 4G, NB-IoTDACH)
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General Track NaBi
Monitoring without MaintenanceGeneral Mechatronic's General Track NaBi is a tracking beacon that allows monitoring of assets without the need for maintenance over a long period of time.
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xFarm
Helping farmers to focus on what ‘s really importantWith an attractive Freemium-Offer, xFarm is helping Farmers to digitize their business: The 1NCE IoT Lifetime Flat helps xFarm to overcome one of the major obstacles in IoT connectivity. The often-inscrutable pricing jungle.
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IIoT Starter Kit
Kickstarting the Industrial Internet of ThingsThe IIoT Starter Kit from q.beyond AG is based on IO-Link sensor technology and allows machine data to be easily read out and analyzed.
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Siretta Ltd
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