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Business Overview

Our client is a full-line agronomic manufacturer from the US, delivering farmers and agricultural corporations with equipment and software for managing field operations. The client faced an urgent need for digitalization of agricultural solutions and providing customers with remote control and monitoring of locations and storages to remain competitive in the modern environment. To address these challenges, they turned to NIX for our vast experience and knowledge of digital transformation, Internet of Things (IoT), and specifications of the agricultural sector.

Project Scope

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Application for inventory management

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Application for hazard monitoring

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Application for grain temperature monitoring

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Web portal for air quality system (AQS)

Challenge

The client had an extensive scope consisting of four applications to develop and strict budget and time limitations. Other challenges that required a special approach included a specific agricultural environment, a huge amount of data processing, and outdated legacy software.

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Solution

Across the project, we needed to build three applications from scratch within a single ecosystem and deeply refactor the outdated desktop software. To efficiently develop these completely custom solutions and enhance the client’s market positions, our team utilized a comprehensive suite of technologies, including the .NET platform for its reliability and supportability and the C++ language.

Inventory Management Application

The initial product we developed is a core solution for optimizing inventory management across the agricultural bulk storage supply chain. It serves a broad user base, including grain elevator operators, commercial bulk solid and liquid inventory managers, suppliers, and vendors. The application optimizes inventory tracking and provides remote access to real-time data from continuous radar readings. A built-in, customer-configurable system allows the app to be tailored to specific operational requirements. Furthermore, the solution integrates various sensors with an intelligent calculation algorithm to streamline grain quality control processes.

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The Application Features

  • Precise Measurement: High-accuracy radar technology ensures reliable, real-time readings of grain levels and pile structures, providing detailed insights into exact inventory height and volume.
  • Improved Safety: Eliminating the necessity for manual measurements by climbing on top of bins, the application enhances personnel safety.
  • Flexibility and Accessibility: Users benefit from continuous updates and access to inventory data via both a mobile application and a web-based portal.
  • Cost-efficiency: By automating and simplifying the inventory management workflow, the application saves time and resources.
  • Scalability: The platform is designed to manage multiple storage locations simultaneously.
  • Automation: The app automates the configuration and management of level alerts across all connected storage units, minimizing the potential for human error in monitoring.
  • Accelerated Insights: The application facilitates rapid access to both historical reports and live inventory data, enabling timely decision making.

Hazard Monitoring Application

The next application is a sophisticated hazard monitoring system designed specifically for grain facilities. To build this application we utilized a foundation of advanced programmable logic controller (PLC) technologies and a smart monitor, featuring an integrated touch screen display that serves as an intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) providing a centralized and interactive control point that elevates the standard for grain facility management systems.

The solution is designed for high scalability and flexibility, supporting adjustments to the diverse PLC frameworks. Its core capabilities include continuous monitoring and diagnostic health checks, integration of an unlimited number of sensors, comprehensive remote troubleshooting, and real-time sensor data tracking. Customizable alarm systems ensure timely and proactive management.

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The Application Features

  • Timely Updates: The app provides mobile monitoring and real-time notifications.
  • Visible Alarm System: Visual and audible alarm indicators improve the alerting process.
  • Profound Analysis: Historical alarm logging helps to conduct a comprehensive system analysis.
  • Various Connectivity: The app offers wired and wireless connection options.
  • Seamless User Experience: Intuitive HMI touchscreen interface streamlines user experience.

Grain Temperature Monitoring Application

The third application in the ecosystem provides comprehensive grain temperature monitoring solutions for agricultural facilities. This application is designed to acquire data from numerous temperature sensors and reliably transmit it to designated devices. Recognizing the technical challenges and complexity associated with high-density temperature monitoring points, we optimized the app through the integration of measurement and the switching of sensor inputs via an independent switch architecture. This allows the app to measure accurately and sequence signals from all sources, simplifying the data flow and enhancing overall speed and efficiency.

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The Application Features

  • Multi-point Monitoring: Supports monitoring data from many sensors through its intelligent switching system.
  • Dependable Wireless Connectivity: Leverages reliable wireless technology for data transfer.
  • Extended Communication Range: Offers an impressive wireless communication range of up to 10 miles.
  • Immediate Alarm Visibility: Features at-a-glance alarms for quick identification of critical temperature excursions.
  • System Interoperability: Compatible with standard PLC and Modbus protocols for easy integration into existing automation systems.

Air Quality System Web Application

Another project mission was to completely refactor the 35-year-old legacy desktop software and deliver a modern, advanced solution capable of addressing current technical and operational needs. To successfully execute the ambitious task of refactoring such an outdated disk-operated system (DOS) with a very specific codebase, we initiated the discovery phase by reverse-engineering this existing source code. 

This allowed us to formalize functional requirements and define an optimized user flow. As a result, we delivered the client a modern, intuitive web application, functioning as a powerful calculation engine, enabling the client’s internal sales team to rapidly determine optimal aeration solutions and generate detailed equipment suggestions and budgets.

Outcome

The suite of agricultural applications we delivered increased calculations and sales proposals by up to 60%. Satisfied with our dedicated and reliable development, the client decided to continue our partnership. We’ll continue to enhance the existing applications, perform necessary library updates, and actively develop entirely new applications to further support their strategic objectives.

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Team:

Team:

11 specialists ( 2 iOS Developers, Android Developer, 2 .NET developers, C++ developer, QA engineer, BA, Designer, Mark-Up, PM )
Tech stack:

Tech stack:

C++, .NET

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