n8n Workflow Automation Solutions for Production Line Monitoring

n8n monitors IoT sensor data for production issues and notifies maintenance via Slack instantly.

• n8n installed.
• IoT platform (e.g., AWS IoT) with API access.
• Slack workspace with API token.

 

Prepare n8n Environment

• Navigate to http://localhost:5678 and log in.
• Click “Workflows,” then “+ New,” and name it (e.g., “Production Alerts”). Click “+” to start.

Trigger Node: Webhook

Node: Webhook

Settings:

• Path: iot-alert
• Webhook URL: https://<n8n-host>/webhook/iot-alert

Output: Sensor data (e.g., {{ $json.body.status }}).

Notify Node: Slack

Node: Slack

Settings:

• Credentials: Slack API token
• Channel: #maintenance
• Text: Alert: Machine {{ $node["Webhook"].json.body.machine_id }} down - {{ $node["Webhook"].json.body.status }}

Output: Message posted.

• Flow: Webhook (trigger) → Slack (notify).
• Execution: ~10 seconds.

• Cuts downtime response by ~90%.
• Ensures rapid issue resolution.
• Boosts production uptime.

 

• Webhook Fail: Check IoT platform integration.
• Slack Issues: Verify token permissions.

Ready to transform your business with our technology solutions? Contact Us  today to Leverage Our AI/ML Expertise.