Uncovering the Hero behind modern maintenance

(See Brainboxes at Machine Building North, 13 May 2026, on stand 7)

In modern warehouses, automated conveyors rely on numerous sensors communicating with control units and central monitoring systems. One distribution centre initially daisy-chained 4-8 port switches, but this approach became fragmented, fragile, and hard to manage. Network limitations prevented predictive insights into conveyor health and product flow.

The centre resolved this by deploying Brainboxes' Hero 16-Port Ethernet switches on each conveyor line, creating a robust, scalable, and organised network. Higher port counts eliminated daisy-chain complexity, allowed future sensor additions, reduced cable clutter, and withstood harsh conditions. With reliable connectivity, the team now focuses on actionable data for predictive maintenance, improved sorting, routing, and productivity.