IoT, Mobile, and API’s

vationagri-

who we are

2010 – 201456% growth in apple volume packed89% growth in cherry volume packed

grower base = 180countries exported to = 37

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cherriessweet

grapeswinerefined

the challenge• fruit volume increased• grower base increased• data analysis became more

critical– difficult growing seasons led to

smaller margins– real-time information required to

make quick decisions

the solution• single point of control• streamline data collection• mechanical operation

solution development• real-time data• flexible and intuitive UI• easily expandable / modular• mobile

version 1: apple line• data collection from three scales• automated bin creation and ticket

printing• arduino button to trigger timer API• data integration with ERP

an Ard-a-what?Arduino is an open-source microcontroller capable of acting as a webclient or web server.

why use that?• allows for physical sensors/buttons

• inexpensive

• expandable/modular

• extensive documentation

how easy is it?Arduino accesses web-page

Web-page triggers API

Note: This system resides on an internal, secure network.

This API is a WCF serviceusing basic HTTP binding

the GUI

version 2: cherry lines• triggers machinery to start and stop• automation and visual queues• automated bin creation and ticket printing• live production dashboard• data integrates with ERP

system overview

the same easy coding

next steps• integrate with additional systems

– sizing machines– box fillers

electronicsizing

& sorting

datafield

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