For a safe and healthy working environment
Smart workwear can help increase the safety, health and productivity of employees. Numerous application scenarios are possible and can vary based on the industry and the use case. For example, embedded sensors can provide an indication of the employee's workload and warn the staff at an early stage. In addition, adding heat increases comfort and minimizes negative health effects such as hypothermia. Furthermore, the ambient air as well as the concentration of harmful gases can be measured with embedded sensors. An intelligent alarm management system can be used to warn employees in case of danger with LEDs integrated into the clothing and navigate them out of danger zones.
By connecting the devices and data flow, employees' productivity can be significantly increased by having all the necessary information immediately available. Thus, the employee can make decisions without delay.
Functions of smart workwear
Thermoregulation
Alarm management
Smart lighting systems
Interconnectivity of workplaces
Measurement of vital and physiological data
Measurement of fatigue states
Example - an interconnected industrial workplace
Productivity enhancement with smart systems
The connected industrial workplace refers to the integration of various technologies and systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment. It involves the use and integration of sensors, artificial intelligence and integration know-how to create a more efficient, environmental friendly, safe and productive workplace.
With connected industrial workplaces, machines and portable systems can communicate with each other and share information in real time to optimize performance and reduce downtime. This enables an optimized production process, which ultimately translates into cost savings and increased profitability.
In addition, downtime can be reduced through preventative measures such as accidents or staff absenteeism with the help of smart clothing. For example, a smart jacket can regulate body temperature to keep workers comfortable and focused on their tasks. Similarly, smart gloves could be equipped with sensors to detect hand movements, provide feedback to workers, and allow for more precise control during tasks that require fine motor skills.
What are your challenges in manufacturing?
Example - illumination technology in the working environment
Security through visibility
Built-in illumination technology improves worker's visibility and safety in dimly lit or hazardous environments such as night streets, tunnels or warehouses. The illuminated clothing is equipped with integrated lighting elements and can be activated manually or autonomously by integrated sensors.
In combination with sensors, the lighting can regulate autonomously in the dark and flash or change color in the event of danger, such as the presence of dangerous gases. This can be used to create a conspicuous alarm management for the safety of employees.
In addition to safety, smart lighting clothing for industry can also improve workers' productivity and comfort. For example, the illuminating clothing could provide focused lighting at the workplace or illuminate the workspace around the wearer.
Why choosing Vulpés
Access to technology
Fast time to market
From the idea to implementation
Cost efficient
Experienced team
Quality
Project examples
Improving health and safety at the industrial workplace
In our commitment to prioritizing the well-being of employees, we started the project together with Incoretex (Germany) under the umbrella of EU Shop4CF [https://www.shop4cf.eu/] aimed at preventing health issues and fostering a secure and thriving work environment. This initiative is driven by the understanding that a safe workplace not only protects the team’s physical health but also contributes to their overall job satisfaction and productivity.