Introduction to Manufacturing IoT and it’s Practical Applications

Provide manufacturers with the practical applications, potential benefits, and costs (and grant funding) linked to MIoT

Are you constantly hearing about Smart Manufacturing and how the Internet of Things can aid manufacturing businesses to increase their effectiveness, whilst this introductory workshop should help your business to gather data to address issues like predictive maintenance and energy monitoring.

The Internet of Things devices used in manufacturing include smart sensors, edge devices, industrial robots, and RFID tags. These devices are used to monitor and collect data from production lines, detect potential problems in the supply chain, and coordinate automation processes across plants.

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the practical applications, potential benefits, and costs (and grant funding) in using such technology within your business.

HEY Made Smarter has teamed up with DataFlowIQ to provide this workshop opportunity. This fully funded workshop seeks to attract representatives from Hull & East Yorkshire business community to explore MIoT tools– its application and cost / funding.

The target audience will be owners and senior project staff with manufacturing businesses (only) to explore:

Introduction to IoT: Unlocking Smart Manufacturing

Discover how the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming manufacturing. This session breaks down the fundamentals of IoT, from smart sensors to data-driven decision-making, and explores real-world applications that improve efficiency and reduce waste. Whether you’re new to IoT or considering adoption, this workshop will provide a clear, practical introduction to its impact on modern production.

Boosting Productivity with IoT and MES Solutions

Discover how IoT and MES technologies can revolutionise productivity and reduce waste in manufacturing. In this workshop, learn practical approaches to collecting data from both manual and automated tasks using smart sensors and connected systems. We’ll showcase real-world applications from ilke Homes and Creagh Concrete, along with the powerful capabilities of OpsIQ. Walk away with actionable insights to enhance your operations and drive efficiency on your shop floor.

Agenda

9:00am: Welcome and Introduction from Les Selby: HEY Made Smarter

9:15am to 10:45am Introduction provided by Craig Douglas, MD @ DataFlowIQ www.dataflowiq.com will cover:

• What is Fundamentals of MIoT: Understanding the core concepts, terminology, and capabilities of the Industrial Internet of Things and its role in Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing.
• Introduce to the Connectivity Solutions Exploring various MIoT connectivity options, including communication protocols and platforms for integrating industrial equipment and processes.
• Explain how different applications of sensors and data management tools: how data is collected, managed, and visualized to support smart manufacturing, and the benefits of applications like predictive maintenance / energy monitoring
• Highlighting how MIoT be practically applied within the manufacturing sector in the key four sectors – general manufacturing / food drink / caravan & motor homes / electronic manufacturing
• Explain the benefits and barriers (regulatory landscape) in using MIoT tools
• What could be the potential cost to the business

10:45am to 11:00am Refreshments

11:00am to 11:30am Funding Opportunities: Funding streams which could assist delegates in implementing projects plans for data management.

11:30am to 12:00 Questions to speaker / Networking

Please note that non-manufacturers business representatives will be asked to withdraw their interests in attending.

Date
14 October 2025, 8.30am – 12.00pm

Location

Aura Innovation Centre, Meadow Road, Hessle, HU13 0GD

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