A first-of-its-kind approach to managing drainage on the Melbourne tram network and a kinetic energy harvesting system for industrial sensors are among the finalists in the Asset Management category of the 2024 Australian IoT Awards.
The awards are the official awards program of IoT Alliance Australia, Australia’s peak industry body for Internet of Things (IoT), and IoT Hub.
The entries provide a snapshot of how IoT is being used to advance productivity, security and sustainability across Australian industry and government, from water and energy to manufacturing and government services.
Winners of 13 IoT Awards categories will be announced over networking drinks and canapes at the culmination of the 2024 IoT Impact conference on June 13 at UTS in Sydney.
In its fifth year, the IoT Impact conference and exhibition will explore, debate and uncover how Australia organisations can achieve sustainability goals, achieve trust and implement IoT technologies to create a data smart Australia. Get tickets to the IoT Impact Conference here.
The Asset Management Award finalists:
Kallipr & Keolis Downer Yarra Trams' IoT monitoring solution for tram network resilience
A collaboration between Kallipr & Keolis Downer Yarra Trams, this project aimed to improve the way Melbourne's tram network deals with the challenges posed by sand and debris blockages in over 600 switch point pits.
The solution features Captis Pulse Lite data loggers and Kallipr Pit Monitoring Kits for real-time drainage monitoring.
It incorporates a multi-tiered alert system based on data modelling at the network edge and can trigger predictive workflows to help workers mitigate overflow risks and service disruptions during rainfall.
On Vol’s VolPower product for powering IoT devices
VolPower is designed to addresses the challenge of powering stand-alone sensors, IoT devices and controllers on moving equipment, especially in hard to access or remote locations.
The product captures kinetic energy from movement to enable IoT sensors to be powered by their environment without the need for batteries or solar panels.
This can be used for continuous monitoring of critical equipment, such as inside of wind turbines, with potential cost savings relating to equipment damage and a reduction in battery disposal.
Senquip, Macquarrie Corporation and MCM Auto Electrics’ WA remote drill rig monitoring solution
The third finalist in the Asset Management category, this solution was a response to the challenge of monitoring drill rigs in remote locations.
The solution was designed to enable preventative maintenance, optimise asset utilisation and support environmental reporting.
The solution uses Senquip’s Australian-made telemetry devices, programmed by Melbourne-based Macquarrie Corporation, with plug and play kits for each rig created by Perth-based MCM Auto Electrics.
This application demonstrates how a scripting language allows an off-the-shelf IoT device to interface with a highly unusual machine and unique combination of sensors to generate meaningful data for the customer – such as real-time insights into fuel burn, carbon emissions, and drilling efficiency.
Thank you to all entrants
If your entry isn’t a finalist, that does not mean the judges thought it was without merit. Separating the nominations was not always straightforward. Thank you for giving the judges the opportunity to learn more about your achievements.
A special thank you to the award judges who brought valuable knowledge in key domains to the judging process.
We also thank IoT Skills Australia for making the 2024 IoT Awards possible though their sponsorship.
The IoT Impact conference will be held in Sydney on 13 June, 2024, at the Great Hall, UTS. Purchase tickets to IoT Impact 2024.
