How IPT-USP Achieved 60% Faster Inventory and 24/7 Asset Monitoring with SmartX HUB
Introduction
Customer Case: IPT-USP — High-Value Asset Management
The Institute for Technological Research (IPT), linked to the Government of the State of São Paulo, is one of Brazil's most important research centers. Founded in 1899, IPT drives technological development for industry, government, and society through advanced laboratories, product certification, applied research, and innovation in engineering and sustainability. Protecting and tracking their high-value research equipment is essential — and SmartX HUB made it possible.
The Challenge
IPT needed a robust solution to track high-value equipment and monitor assets in real time, ensuring security and operational control. The lack of visibility over asset locations created risks of losses, complicated audit processes, and made it difficult to plan equipment utilization effectively. A modern, efficient system was needed to optimize asset management across the institute's facilities.
The Solution
SmartX HUB deployed a multi-technology tracking solution combining RFID and Bluetooth Mesh:
- RFID Tags for automatic identification of every asset.
- Bluetooth Mesh Tags for continuous, real-time location tracking throughout the facilities.
- SmartX HUB Platform as the centralized control dashboard with automatic alerts and notifications.
- Fixed and Mobile Sensors for hands-free monitoring without manual intervention.
Implementation and Results
The implementation of SmartX HUB delivered measurable, transformative results for IPT:
- 60% reduction in inventory time, transforming what was once a days-long process into a quick, automated task.
- 24/7 monitoring with automatic alerts, ensuring immediate notification when assets move unexpectedly.
- Significant decrease in losses and misplacements of high-value research equipment.
- Optimized equipment utilization and better planning for maintenance and procurement.
- Enhanced compliance and traceability for audits and regulatory requirements.
Conclusion
IPT now has total control over its assets, ensuring efficiency and security across its research operations. By combining RFID and Bluetooth Mesh with the SmartX HUB platform, the institute gained the real-time visibility and automated alerts needed to protect valuable equipment and streamline operations. This case proves that even century-old institutions can embrace cutting-edge IoT to modernize their asset management.
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