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IoT World is getting trendier and fashionable with these Latest trends

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Let your treadmill pass on the data to your wearable hand devices that could be read on your smart phone with visual and analytics. Or how about you casting your mobile to Office projector while all are having their evening snacks and enjoying live cricket?

Let’s see what are the latest trends in IOT.

Welcome to Connected World!

Research experts like Gartner Say 8.4 Billion Connected “Things” Will Be in Use in 2017, Up 31 Percent From 2016. On the other hand, firms like Intel predicts that there would 200 million connected devices by 2020. With such a rapid growth startups and big firms are keen in observing the space. So, here we bring on the latest trends shaping the world of IoT [ Internet of things].

An Increase in Miniscule Products

Products like sensors and cameras may be little in existence, but the power they hold makes them sustainable in the long run. Smart homes, Smart cars, climate control, home security are some of the aspects that need these sensors and devices. In future, we may see them as default items in IoT world, but for now, they are the stepping stone and would create an impact in IoT domain.

Evolution of IoT Squares 

A very peculiar case of IoT is that the Amazon Prime video cannot be cast via Google Chormecast, the user needs to purchase Amazon Firestick if he must enable casting. With such a wide range of hardware and software list, users can’t be loyal to just one firm. Hence the need for gateways that allow software’s, hardware, apps, devices of various vendors to connect, interact and communicate without the need to change it.

These markets would not only help the users but the firms who want to want to automate their legacy equipment. They could just tap into industrial drivers, hubs, data visualization, monitoring and data mapping modules and reap the benefits.

Let the Data Do the Talking

Big Data is not an emerging trend anymore, but a default technology adopted by most of the businesses. However using Big data with IoT cloud could help many firms in making an informed decision. Just for example an insurtech firm could gather the driving behavior and pattern of his customer using sensors and could design a customized policy that suits his needs.

IoT Analytics is an upcoming trend, and many of the start-ups are eager to provide the optimum solution to other businesses.

Integrate IoT with Machine Learning

Machine learning is another emerging trend that experts are confident would change the future. But its benefits could be manifold if it’s integrated with IoT. Mantra’s innovative solution XAVI is the best example here. Just imagine you entering the home after a long tiring day and wished someone could switch on your lights tv and air conditioner. XAVI is a genie that allows you to do so with your voice or through a mobile app. As you get comfortable on your sofa, you could issue a command to list all English movie to be aired in next 15 minutes, and in no time, you could have an exclusive list of it on your tv screen. For more features click here.

It would also help firms in gathering data of individual usage patterns and would assist them in building more cognitive technology.

Security the Major Opportunity

With every new technology first question posed is – Is it safe? While many people believe interconnection could make systems more vulnerable to attacks, the opportunists believe it as a space to explore and come with a more robust solution to keep devices and data protected.

Read this article as well to get more insights on IOT

 

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Smart Manufacturing Dashboards: A Real-Time Guide for Data-Driven Ops

Smart Manufacturing starts with real-time visibility.

Manufacturing companies today generate data by the second through sensors, machines, ERP systems, and MES platforms. But without real-time insights, even the most advanced production lines are essentially flying blind.

Manufacturers are implementing real-time dashboards that serve as control towers for their daily operations, enabling them to shift from reactive to proactive decision-making. These tools are essential to the evolution of Smart Manufacturing, where connected systems, automation, and intelligent analytics come together to drive measurable impact.

Data is available, but what’s missing is timely action.

For many plant leaders and COOs, one challenge persists: operational data is dispersed throughout systems, delayed, or hidden in spreadsheets. And this delay turns into a liability.

Real-time dashboards help uncover critical answers:

  • What caused downtime during last night’s shift?
  • Was there a delay in maintenance response?
  • Did a specific inventory threshold trigger a quality issue?

By converting raw inputs into real-time manufacturing analytics, dashboards make operational intelligence accessible to operators, supervisors, and leadership alike, enabling teams to anticipate problems rather than react to them.

1. Why Static Reports Fall Short

  • Reports often arrive late—after downtime, delays, or defects have occurred.
  • Disconnected data across ERP, MES, and sensors limits cross-functional insights.
  • Static formats lack embedded logic for proactive decision support.

2. What Real-Time Dashboards Enable

Line performance and downtime trends
Track OEE in real time and identify underperforming lines.

Predictive maintenance alerts
Utilize historical and sensor data to identify potential part failures in advance.

Inventory heat maps & reorder thresholds
Anticipate stockouts or overstocks based on dynamic reorder points.

Quality metrics linked to operator actions
Isolate shifts or procedures correlated with spikes in defects or rework.

These insights allow production teams to drive day-to-day operations in line with Smart Manufacturing principles.

3. Dashboards That Drive Action

Role-based dashboards
Dashboards can be configured for machine operators, shift supervisors, and plant managers, each with a tailored view of KPIs.

Embedded alerts and nudges
Real-time prompts, like “Line 4 below efficiency threshold for 15+ minutes,” reduce response times and minimize disruptions.

Cross-functional drill-downs
Teams can identify root causes more quickly because users can move from plant-wide overviews to detailed machine-level data in seconds.

4. What Powers These Dashboards

Data lakehouse integration
Unified access to ERP, MES, IoT sensor, and QA systems—ensuring reliable and timely manufacturing analytics.

ETL pipelines
Real-time data ingestion from high-frequency sources with minimal latency.

Visualization tools
Custom builds using Power BI, or customized solutions designed for frontline usability and operational impact.

Smart Manufacturing in Action: Reducing Market Response Time from 48 Hours to 30 Minutes

Mantra Labs partnered with a North American die-casting manufacturer to unify its operational data into a real-time dashboard. Fragmented data, manual reporting, delayed pricing decisions, and inconsistent data quality hindered operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

Tech Enablement:

  • Centralized Data Hub with real-time access to critical business insights.
  • Automated report generation with data ingestion and processing.
  • Accurate price modeling with real-time visibility into metal price trends, cost impacts, and customer-specific pricing scenarios. 
  • Proactive market analysis with intuitive Power BI dashboards and reports.

Business Outcomes:

  • Faster response to machine alerts
  • Quality incidents traced to specific operator workflows
  • 4X faster access to insights led to improved inventory optimization.

As this case shows, real-time dashboards are not just operational tools—they’re strategic enablers. 

(Learn More: Powering the Future of Metal Manufacturing with Data Engineering)

Key Takeaways: Smart Manufacturing Dashboards at a Glance

AspectWhat You Should Know
1. Why Static Reports Fall ShortDelayed insights after issues occur
Disconnected systems (ERP, MES, sensors)
No real-time alerts or embedded decision logic
2. What Real-Time Dashboards EnableTrack OEE and downtime in real-time
Predictive maintenance using sensor data
Dynamic inventory heat maps
Quality linked to operators
3. Dashboards That Drive ActionRole-based views (operator to CEO)
Embedded alerts like “Line 4 down for 15+ mins”
Drilldowns from plant-level to machine-level
4. What Powers These DashboardsUnified Data Lakehouse (ERP + IoT + MES)
Real-time ETL pipelines
Power BI or custom dashboards built for frontline usability

Conclusion

Smart Manufacturing dashboards aren’t just analytics tools—they’re productivity engines. Dashboards that deliver real-time insight empower frontline teams to make faster, better decisions—whether it’s adjusting production schedules, triggering preventive maintenance, or responding to inventory fluctuations.

Explore how Mantra Labs can help you unlock operations intelligence that’s actually usable.

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