Another tool that Fraunhofer IML and Deutsche Telekom have developed as part of the IoT Lab is the 'IoT Service Button'. The wireless, battery-powered solution makes data transmission completely independent of existing network infrastructures. The NarrowBand IoT wireless technology is designed to offer advantages: The low power consumption enables long battery runtimes for many thousands of clicks. The deep building penetration should also ensure reliable data transmission, even from factory halls or basements. A display provides direct feedback on the success of the button press.
Würth Industrie Service has already developed a prototype of an IoT service button for C-parts management. For example, the button optimizes the reordering process for C-parts such as screws, nuts and washers.