SPARK
CONNECTING OLD + NEW MACHINES
The Spark Industrial IoT Gateway is a fully packaged, headless computer designed to seamlessly integrate a wide range of factory systems into the cloud. It connects both new machines with connectivity and older machines without connectivity, enabling real-time data access and offering predictive maintenance advantages for end users.
DESIGNER
Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center
Andy Park
ROLE
Design an Industrial IoT Gateway for mass production using the ARTIK IoT Platform.
ARTIK 710 Module was used for this industrial IoT Product
The design was inspired by the high precision and performance requirements of industrial implementations and architectures.
PERFORM AS IT LOOKS
Given the industrial environment, where heavy machinery and high performance are the norm, the design needed to prioritize functionality without creating distractions.
End users must focus on machine performance and safety signals from colleagues.
The challenge was to create a gateway that seamlessly integrates into its environment, remaining unobtrusive while delivering critical information efficiently.
EFFICIENT AIR FLOW
Most products with heatsinks mounted on walls typically place the heatsink on the backside, which, although aesthetically pleasing, is inefficient for heat dissipation.
A significant effort in industrial design and mechanical engineering was made to position the heatsink at the front, maintaining both functionality and visual appeal.
The design was inspired by automotive grills, a familiar and accepted design element for consumers, allowing the exposed heatsink to integrate seamlessly without compromising the product’s overall look.
NO HASSLE
Many competitive products have disorganized I/O ports, allowing users to insert wires from the sides (left and/or right). This design often causes difficulties when gateways are mounted inside control boxes with other sensor devices, as small gaps and lack of visibility of port labels make it hard for users to connect wires.
In contrast, SPARK's I/O ports are thoughtfully designed with ports pointing up and down for easy visibility.
The layout is organized, with the top reserved for maintenance features and the bottom for connectivity to other machines and devices, allowing users to quickly identify and access the ports.
