Industrial Applications of Raspberry Pi
Raspberry Pi Compute Modules find applications in a wide range of industries and use cases due to their versatility, small form factor, and industrial-grade capabilities.
We've explained some of the most common applications of Raspberry Pi Compute Modules below, however these are just a few examples of the numerous applications where Raspberry Pi technology is employed. Their affordability, ease of use, and extensive community support contribute to their widespread adoption across various industries and projects.
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Why use raspberry Pi in industry?
What are the benefits of using raspberry pi to power your industrial application?
With a wide range of computing products and a network of trusted design partners, Raspberry Pi technology has been deployed in tens of thousands of applications in a variety of industries across the world.
Powerful performance
Raspberry Pi has computing solutions to fit a wide range of applications. From micro-controllers to ARM-based computers, Raspberry Pi brings every last drop of power to bear in your application.
Affordable and sustainable
Raspberry Pi’s low power draw makes for an extremely efficient platform. Good for your overheads, and good for the environment too.
Compliance and support
They’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. Raspberry Pi products are subject to rigorous compliance testing, designed to save you time and money.
Industrial use cases
A few examples of how raspberry Pi can be used in industry - there are plenty more!
Use Case: PLC Replacement or Augmentation
Details: Raspberry Pi can be used to monitor and control machinery using GPIO and industrial-grade HATs (Hardware Attached on Top).
Example: Controlling conveyor belts, robotic arms, or actuators in a manufacturing plant.
Use Case: Display and Content Management
Details: Used to power digital signs in warehouses, factories, or offices.
Example: Real-time display of production metrics or safety alerts.
Use Case: Lightweight Network Sniffers or IDS
Details: Raspberry Pi running tools like Wireshark, Pi-hole, or Zeek.
Example: Monitor internal factory network traffic for anomalies.
Use Case: Data Collection & Edge Processing
Details: Acts as an IoT edge device that collects sensor data, processes it locally, and sends it to the cloud or a central server.
Example: Monitoring temperature, vibration, and humidity in a factory setting.
Use Case: Secure Access to Industrial Sites
Details: Use SSH, VNC, or custom apps for remote operation and diagnostics.
Example: Remote wind or solar farm monitoring.
Use Case: GPS + RFID/Barcode Systems
Details: Track tools, equipment, or containers across large facilities.
Example: Inventory tracking in a warehouse or shipping yard.
Use Case: Sensor Data Analysis
Details: Raspberry Pi with connected vibration, pressure, and temperature sensors can predict when machines will fail.
Example: Early detection of bearing wear in motors.
Use Case: Industrial Compliance and Safety
Details: Continuous air quality, gas, noise, and particulate monitoring.
Example: Monitoring CO2 or methane levels in a mining operation.
Use Case: Workforce Management
Details: Facial recognition or RFID-based employee check-in/out systems.
Example: Tracking shift timings in a factory.
