Business sector M2M

  • MC Technologies is a major supplier of wireless applications and wireless modules in Europe.
  • More than 270,000 wireless modules were sold in 2010.
  • The product portfolio includes embedded wireless software, embedded wireless modules, and application software.
  • In addition, our R&D department can help you to integrate our wireless technology in your own custom turnkey solution.
  • In addition, MC Technologies can provide top quality of 1st and 2nd level support.

Definition

  • M2M – Machine to Machine Communication is the automated exchange of information between technical end devices such as machines, vehicles or containers and a central control centre.

  • M2M applications rationalise business processes by allowing machines and vehicles to communicate with each other via the mobile communication network.

  • M2M applications basically involve two steps:

    1. Data transfer (bi-directional, measuring/
     controlling/regulating, download)

    2. Data evaluation
     and process optimisation

  • The core competency of MC Technologies is data transfer using mobile communication technologies (GSM/GPRS/UMTS).

Objectives

  • Inspections and remote surveillance and maintenance
  • Optimisation of operational procedures
  • Realisation of cost savings
  • Avoidance of downtimes
  • Surveillance of service quality / levels of service
  • Configuration of a strategic competitive advantage
  • Configuration of an automated, standardised early warning system
  • Avoidance of possible error sources during data collection and data evaluation

Key applications

  • Smart Metering
    (remote meter reading within the energy market)
  • Vending
    (remote maintenance/control/telemetry of vending machines)
  • Track & Trace
    (logistics and fleet management, traffic telematic, container tracking)
  • Automation & Control
    (copiers, franking machines, pumps, escalators, etc.)

  • MC Technologies/Inside M2M have developed a universally applicable data transfer solution for M2M applications and can provide expert advice for transferring data via the mobile phone data network.

Advantages

  • Efficiency: With our technology, a single server can maintain and monitor up to 80,000 simultaneous wireless data connections
  • Speed: A status check of tens of thousands of vending machines or printers etc. takes only a few minutes
  • Reduced data volume: Data pre-processing in the intellgent terminal considerably reduces the data payload; data transfer costs are typically <5 €/month per terminal
  • Location independent: The mobile phone data network is available practically everywhere and allows nearly any machine to be monitored. Plug&Play installation without needing cables
  • Return on Invest (ROI): within one business year