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Revolutionizing Specialty Vehicle Design with IoT: A Case Study
Overview
Revolutionizing Specialty Vehicle Design with IoT: A Case StudyFlex |
Networks & Connectivity - Gateways Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) | |
Automotive Telecommunications | |
Product Research & Development | |
Time Sensitive Networking Vehicle Performance Monitoring | |
Hardware Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The implementation of Flex's Smart Gateway Module and FlexConfig app brought about significant operational improvements for the specialty vehicle manufacturer. The manufacturer was able to cut unnecessary complexity and cost out of its specialty hardware design. The solution provided a high degree of flexibility, optional wireless communications functions, and a greatly decreased time to market. The manufacturer was also able to take ownership of changes, meeting ASIL safety requirements and offering both wired and wireless connections. The system's simplicity and efficiency cannot be ignored, as it revolutionizes the way specialty vehicle manufacturers operate, making the process functional, affordable, and faster. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Reduced time to update vehicle design from 8-18 months to 2-4 weeks | |
Enhanced upgrade cycle for telemetry and communications hardware from several weeks to just days | |
Eliminated the need for new hardware with every change | |