HARDWARIO Chester
HARDWARIO is at the forefront of digital innovation, dedicated to improving life on Earth through advanced IoT technologies. Its CHESTER platform, known for its modular design, is built to deliver reliable performance in the harshest environments, ensuring that industries across the globe can count on consistent, actionable data.
GrainLink, on the other hand, is focused on solving one of the biggest challenges in agriculture: protecting stored crops. By providing real-time monitoring of silo conditions, GrainLink helps farmers and storage operators safeguard their harvests by tracking critical metrics like temperature, humidity, and grain levels—no matter where they are. This combination of monitoring, efficiency, and loss prevention is changing the way crops are stored and managed.
GrainLink and HARDWARIO joined forces to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: keeping stored grain safe. Using IoT technology, they bring visibility and control to silo environments—anytime, anywhere.
CHESTER units monitor temperature, humidity, and grain level in real time. With automated ventilation and low-power connectivity, the system reduces spoilage risks while running for years on batteries—even in extreme conditions.
Storing grain in silos is fraught with risk. Without precise control over environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, crops can deteriorate rapidly due to mold and moisture. According to GrainLink, there have been instances where entire silos had to be emptied and discarded because of crop degradation. Such losses can have a devastating financial impact.
To tackle these challenges, GrainLink turned to HARDWARIO’s CHESTER platform. Each CHESTER unit integrates seamlessly with 1-Wire sensors that continuously monitor temperature, humidity, and grain volume. This real-time data not only offers immediate insights into silo conditions but also automates key processes like ventilation control to ensure the environment remains optimal for crop preservation.
This comprehensive system enables farmers and storage operators to have full visibility and control over silo conditions, reducing risks and preventing losses before they happen. By embracing IoT-powered solutions, GrainLink is providing a smarter, more efficient way to manage grain storage.
Amir Fuhrmann, CTO of Axilera, shared his perspective on CHESTER’s field performance:
“CHESTER has proven itself in Canada’s most extreme conditions. Whether it’s -40°C or +40°C, exposed to scorching heat or blanketed in ice, the device continues to operate without fail.”
Such reliability is critical in agricultural environments, where crops are stored for long periods. Any failure could result in catastrophic losses, making CHESTER’s resilience a game-changer for the industry.
Together, HARDWARIO and GrainLink are setting a new standard in grain storage management. Through IoT-driven automation and monitoring, farmers and operators now have a way to manage and protect their harvests efficiently and confidently, without the constant need for manual checks.
In the video below, hear from HARDWARIO CEO Pavel Hübner and GrainLink CTO Amir Fuhrmann as they share the journey of bringing IoT solutions from Central Europe to North America—and how this reliable technology is securing harvests around the world.
Watch the full interview to learn more about how IoT is changing grain storage and ensuring harvests are protected regardless of the climate.
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