IIoT is a great way for the food and beverage industry to improve maintenance and increase efficiency.

'Even if you haven’t thought much about IIoT-connected PdM, sensor and automation suppliers have been assuming an active role in making sure their devices and equipment can not only provide the sensor or machine data you need for your process, but also data streams for sensor or machine health—which you can apply in a PdM environment. Often, these suppliers provide the device health data for free, or you can take advantage of paid services to continuously monitor machine/device health data to predict when you need to change a wearing part, provide lubrication or do some other maintenance activity before you have a catastrophic failure, shutting down your line or plant.'

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