Today's mobile devices are powerful computers that everyone carries at all times. At AI Connects Engineering, we leverage this ubiquity by developing custom Android and iOS applications that bring industrial monitoring and control directly to your smartphone or tablet.
From factory floor monitoring to retail vending operations, our software solutions transform how businesses collect, analyse, and act on real-time data.
Real-World Digitalisation: Vending Machine Operations
Consider the traditional vending machine business — operators would manually check each machine, note stock levels on paper, and guess when to restock. This approach is inefficient, prone to errors, and leaves money on the table through stockouts and unnecessary trips.
📱 Case Study: Smart Vending Management
Our mobile solutions digitise vending operations by connecting machines to a central management system accessible from any smartphone:
- Real-time inventory tracking — Know exactly what's in stock across all machines
- Sales analytics — Track which products sell best at which locations
- Predictive restocking — Get alerts before machines run empty
- Route optimisation — Plan efficient restocking routes based on actual needs
- Cashless payment integration — Support modern payment methods and track transactions
This same approach applies to any distributed asset — from industrial equipment to agricultural sensors.
Why Mobile Industrial Apps?
Modern smartphones come equipped with features that make them ideal platforms for industrial applications. Our software development team creates customised solutions that leverage these built-in capabilities to meet specific user requirements.
📱 Smart Processing
Process algorithms for machine learning and data conditioning to generate actionable insights in real-time.
📶 WiFi & Bluetooth
Connect to hotspots in AP/STA mode for IoT device connectivity and seamless data synchronisation.
💾 Local & Cloud Storage
Engage databases for track-and-trace applications with offline capability and cloud backup.
📷 Camera Integration
Facial recognition, 1D/2D barcode scanning, light metering, and industrial vision applications.
📍 GPS Location
Location recognition for asset tracking, field service management, and geofencing alerts.
🏷️ RFID & NFC
Read RFID tags for traceability, inventory management, and access control systems.
Our Core Values in Software Development
Digitisation
Convert manual processes into collectable digital information for analysis and optimisation.
Mobilisation
Handy user interfaces on Android/iOS devices that work anywhere, anytime.
Augmentation
Human-AI partnership for enhanced decision making and predictive insights.
Network Connectivity Expertise
Our outstanding contribution in digitisation includes comprehensive network connectivity solutions that bridge legacy systems with modern mobile interfaces:
- Serial protocols: RS232, RS485 for connecting industrial equipment
- Industrial protocols: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP for PLCs and controllers
- Wireless: Bluetooth, WiFi, and TCP/IP for flexible connectivity
- Cloud integration: RESTful APIs for enterprise system integration
Seamless Integration
Our solutions enable data exchange between existing legacy systems and new mobile interfaces, bringing modern analytics to your established infrastructure without costly equipment replacement.
Applications Across Industries
Our mobile industrial solutions serve diverse sectors:
- Retail & Vending: Remote machine monitoring, inventory tracking, sales analytics
- Manufacturing: Production line monitoring, quality control, equipment maintenance
- Agriculture: Environmental monitoring, irrigation control, crop management
- Logistics: Asset tracking, route optimisation, delivery confirmation
- Facilities: Building management, access control, energy monitoring
Need a Custom Mobile Solution?
Let us develop a mobile application tailored to your industrial requirements.
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