WISER Systems, a developer of ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless location and tracking systems, recently began offering a direct, plug-in replacement system for industrial AeroScout solutions. AeroScout has designated its industrial real-time location systems (RTLS) as end-of-life (EOL), discontinuing support and updates for these solutions. WISER’s replacement solution offers scalable real-time location for industrial settings, reporting location and positioning histories with high levels of accuracy, to deliver real-time visibility for manufacturers, warehousing organizations, energy companies, and similar organizations.
To prove out the solution, WISER conducted a trial implementation with a world-leader in heavy equipment manufacturing. This organization previously used AeroScout Industrial RTLS as part of a customized work-in-progress tracking system that monitored the manufacturing progress of their equipment. Equipment being manufactured would move from one zone to another as elements were added to it. Having AeroScout tags attached to the equipment allowed the manufacturer to trigger parts deliveries and other events based on when the equipment reached each stage of the process.
This manufacturer replaced its AeroScout hardware with components of WISER’s UWB Locator system. WISER also created a small script to ensure that the WISER Locator’s data output mirrored the methods the manufacturer required. This enabled the manufacturer to use the WISER Locator as a direct, plug-in replacement at a minimal cost. It also paired with the manufacturer’s barcode system and preserved existing work processes, further simplifying the replacement.
