Development of a low-cost device for production reporting

Abstract

Efficiency in production management is essential for the success of industries, leading to the search for innovative solutions. This paper presents an automated production reporting system aimed at optimizing the recording of production activities and minimizing human errors by integrating IoT technologies, offering real-time data, facilitating decision-making, identifying bottlenecks, and tracking the process. The main objective of this study is the creation of a low-cost piece counter designed to improve efficiency in the industrial sector, structured in three parts: literature review, development methodology, and result analysis. This work uses a case study as a methodology to develop a low-cost prototype for automating production reporting in industries. The process begins with defining requirements, including analyzing the current scenario, where existing products are studied, efficiency data is collected, and interviews with industry professionals are conducted to understand the challenges faced. Next comes the choice of technologies, with the selection of affordable components such as a NodeMCU microcontroller, infrared sensor, OLED display, and power circuit. The prototype development was carried out incrementally, focusing on usability and integration with the Blynk Cloud platform for real-time monitoring. Finally, lab and theoretical tests were conducted to evaluate the prototype’s functionality and usability, collecting information for necessary adjustments and ensuring that the system meets the real needs of industries, optimizing processes and improving efficiency.