IoT Implementation for Control and Monitoring of Productionto Enhance the Quality of Chain-Link Wire Mesh at UMKMBengkel Hikmah Teknologi, Blang Crum Village, Lhokseumawe City

Abstract

This community service activity was carried out with the aim of assisting the UMKM Bengkel Hikmah Teknologi in Blang Crum Village, Lhokseumawe City, in improving the quality and quantity of chain-link fence (kawat harmonika) production through the implementation of Internet of Things (IoT)-based technology. The main problems faced by the partner include low product precision, relatively slow production processes, and high operational costs due to manual systems. To address these issues, the community service team designed and implemented an IoT-based automatic control system capable of regulating wire length, tension, and alignment with high precision, while also providing real-time production monitoring through a web-based interface. The stages of the activity included partner needs analysis, system design, device installation and integration, operator training, and system performance evaluation. The results showed significant improvements, including product quality consistency reaching up to 90%, production speed increased by 50%, and labor efficiency improved by 50%. In addition to generating economic benefits through profit growth for the partner, this activity also fosters the development of a technology-based creative industry and contributes to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure.