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Lite&Fog

The farming modules developed by Lite&Fog offer a range of advantages to Gerindustries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agriculture. These benefits encompass efficient and cost-effective farming, superior quality, and the ability to control the platform remotely.

Industry

Agriculture

Client’s location

Germany

Lite&Fog

Tech Stack

Python
C#
React
Docker
Rasberry OS

Value Delivered

Improved Remote Monitoring and Control

The IoT system’s real-time monitoring and control of the vertical farming units render operations effective and responsive. 

Scalability

The system’s modular design provides easy scalability, allowing for future growth or connections by other devices or modules. 

Data-Driven Decision Making

The comprehensive data collection and visualization capabilities empower stakeholders to make informed decisions based on real-time insights, optimizing farming operations. 

Competitive Advantage

The connected farming module of Lite&Fog deploys advanced IoT features. With better quality and remote control, these features give Lite&Fog an advantage in the connected farming industry.

Internet of Things Transforming Vertical Farming

SmartTek helped Lite&Fog adopt new vertical farming IoT modules with the latest IoT architecture, which is easily controlled and monitored remotely. Together we have reached better efficiency, the ability to grow, and an edge over the competition.

Solution Overview: Building the IoT Architecture

Here we showcase a tailored case study, which describes how Lite&Fog revolutionized the vertical farming market with advanced IIoT solutions, enabling smarter modules and allowed for enhanced management of farming operations.

Enhancing Data Communication

We achieved smooth communication between the different hardware devices using tools like PiXtend and methods involving CAN and Modbus. This made the devices work together without any standstills, which is of prime importance in getting a reliable system.

Automating Responses to Environmental Changes

Node-RED was designed to automatically respond to events, such as increasing temperature or higher humidity. This tool monitors incoming data and will change actions to improve the environmental management of the system when certain rules are reached.

Implementing Real-Time Messaging

In Lite&Fog’s vertical farming case study, we changed old hardware messaging systems to MQTT to provide real-time communication. Using async-mqtt in our design will guarantee efficiency and reliability in data sharing, speeding up the system and its stability. The new idea is very important to vertical farming case studies focused on IoT integration.

Streamlining Data Collection And Analysis

We designed Telegraf to smartly acquire MQTT messages from sensors monitoring temperature, humidity, and light intensity, which are the core parameters of plant growth. This data is saved in InfluxDB, meaning that farmers can conduct historical trend analysis to monitor plant growth conditions over time.

Also, more sophisticated data, such as irrigation schedules or device configurations, is done through PostgreSQL/MongoDB to guarantee the reliable operation of the crucial farming processes.

Enhancing Data Visualization

We included Grafana to give users an obvious dashboard to obtain detailed information about parameters like soil moisture, nutrient levels, and crop environmental conditions. The charting tool allows farmers to follow plant health trends and control growing conditions based on real-time insights to facilitate decision-making at every farming stage.

Guaranteeing Data Storage Reliability

SQLite keeps track of every state of the device and caches messages just in case something is wrong in the system. It can store 500MB so that it keeps things smooth and works very well in every situation, making Lite&Fog’s IoT vertical farming stronger.

Simplifying User Interface for Operations

A React-based web interface combined Grafana dashboards with control options, allowing users to manage devices effortlessly. The user-friendly design ensures smooth interaction with all system features, maximizing operational efficiency.

Client &
product

By implementing LED lighting systems that are customized for specific plant types and utilizing lightweight construction methods, Lite&Fog Farms offers a low-cost farming solution that reduces overhead costs associated with traditional farming methods.

In addition to superior growing conditions, Lite&Fog Farms’ remote control platform enables users to monitor and control the farming environment from anywhere in the world. The modules are easy to assemble and require minimal maintenance due to their mechanical design that prevents dripping or clogging.

Moreover, these farming modules are highly scalable and can be tailored to fit any operation size, from small-scale operations to large industrial production lines. Overall, Lite&Fog Farms’ solution offers a cost-effective and efficient farming solution for a variety of industries.

Vertical farm by Lite&Fog

The intelligent, automated
and high-tech indoor garden:

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Different lighting options based on plant type

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The intelligent nutrient delivery system

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AI-assisted data collection and logging

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Automated temperature and humidity controls

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Automated clean climate and CO2

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AI-controlled plant scanner.

Why Work With Us

Personalized Approach

Whether you are a small startup or a large corporation, we always exercise an individual approach and focus on our customers’ business needs.

Transparent Processes

We value our customers’ trust and always aim for long-term cooperation. That is why we provide any necessary details on the work process at each stage of project development.

Focus on Results

We know how to correctly connect people and processes to achieve the set objectives and focus on the final product quality.

Hear From Our Clients

SmartTek Solutions consistently meets the requirements and delivers high-quality work. They’ve improved the client’s day-to-day operations by customizing effective, time-saving solutions. Despite challenging circumstances, they continue to dedicate a timely, reliable team.

Wojciech Betyna
Wojciech Betyna
Systems & IT Manager, Bluesky Solutions Ltd

They’ve provided great communication and support throughout our R&D process. SmartTek has been communicated well throughout the project. They’re great partners and they continue to support the project.

John Whalan
CEO, Black Ice, LLC

Smart Tek SaS, LLC has provided us with an awesome experience, so far. The responsive team keeps to its timelines and deliverables. They’re eager to serve our needs and the functionality that they build works.

Daniel Langsten
Daniel Langsten
CEO, Wholesale Cabinets

The product impressed users and was delivered in time for the neighborhood launch party. The team overcame last-minute issues to meet the timeline, problem-solving and working late nights. They made use of emerging technology platforms like GET Lab to ensure smooth project management.

Joshua Young
CEO, Reflective Brands

Their team has been accommodating with everything from meeting times to budget needs. They’re genuine AR experts and it’s reflected in how well they were able to push the existing limits of AR technology to develop the app.

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