Revolutionizing Industrial Comfort: Big Ass Fans and Lexmark Introduce CommandSense
In a groundbreaking partnership, Big Ass Fans and Lexmark have joined forces to introduce the cutting-edge CommandSense system, a revolutionary comfort ecosystem designed to enhance the working conditions of frontline industrial and manufacturing workers. Powered by Internet of Things (IoT) technology, CommandSense aims to combat heat stress, improve worker safety, and reduce energy costs in industrial facilities.
For over two decades, Big Ass Fans has been at the forefront of industrial comfort solutions, providing relief in challenging environments. In response to the increasing temperatures recorded in recent years, CommandSense offers a comprehensive solution for managing heat stress and meeting evolving state safety requirements, all while prioritizing cost-efficiency and sustainability.
Ken Walma, President, and CEO of Big Ass Fans expressed his enthusiasm for CommandSense, stating, “Our mission at Big Ass Fans is to deliver uncompromised comfort. CommandSense represents a new chapter in this mission, bringing automated comfort solutions to frontline workers and elevating the standard of worker safety.”
Powered by Lexmark and Microsoft technology, CommandSense combines Lexmark’s advanced capabilities with Big Ass Fans’ expertise. By monitoring various facility conditions like occupancy, humidity, and temperature, CommandSense autonomously adjusts fans, heaters, and ventilation systems for optimal comfort control.
Demetrios Karathanasis, IoT Portfolio Director at Lexmark, highlighted the impact of this innovation, saying, “We are thrilled to support Big Ass Fans in this evolution towards providing unparalleled comfort solutions through CommandSense.”
Customized for each facility, CommandSense offers tailored comfort control for small to medium-sized manufacturing operations with potential scalability for larger facilities. Through a blend of edge computing, IoT platforms, environmental sensors, and advanced technology, CommandSense delivers integrated comfort solutions like never before. Apart from improving cooling efficiency, CommandSense also:
- Enhances employee morale and productivity by reducing heat stress by up to 60% and boosting productivity by up to 50% when used in conjunction with Big Ass fans and heaters.
- Provides real-time monitoring and automatic alerts for system malfunctions.
- Consumes four times less energy than traditional HVAC systems, resulting in potential savings of up to $1 million over five years.
CommandSense is set to launch in April 2025. To learn more about this cutting-edge system, visit bigassfans.com/commandsense.
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