Turning Location Tracking into Actionable Intelligence

Bluetooth technology continues to stand out in modern wireless communication for its low power consumption, adaptability, and versatility across industries—from indoor navigation to smart manufacturing and industrial IoT.

At the core of location intelligence are two complementary techniques:

• Bluetooth RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator): Enables broad proximity detection.
• Bluetooth AoA (Angle of Arrival): Provides precise, direction-based positioning.

When combined with Sentrax’s Hybrid RTLS hardware and the INDUTRAX Application Environment (IAE), these techniques evolved beyond simple positioning tools. They transform into intelligent workflow enablers that optimize operations across manufacturing, logistics, and enterprise environments. 

Sentrax Hybrid RTLS: Precision Meets Scale

Sentrax delivers a hybrid RTLS solution that merges RSSI and AoA into one powerful system:

• RSSI & AoA gateways: Provide both cost-effective building-wide coverage and sub-meter accuracy with multi-antenna arrays.
• BLE RSSI & AoA tags: RSSI-based for wide coverage + AoA-based for pinpoint precision. Temperature, motion, and environmental sensing for advanced monitoring.

This hybrid design enables organizations to deploy precision where it’s critical while using broad detection where sufficient, supporting rapid rollout, scalable proofs of concept, and seamless integration into existing infrastructure.

Integration options include:

• REST APIs: Structured access to real-time and historical location/sensor data, device details, online/offline status, and infrastructure information.
  • Solix Positioning Engine via Connectors: Acts as a bridge for direct integration of Sentrax hardware into platforms like INDUTRAX, delivering real-time position information with simple, fast setup.
  • Solix Notification Service: Automates alerts and event-driven communication, including Geofence Alerts, Motion Detection, SOS, and Device Tampering
  • Sensor Data service: Provides environmental alerts such as temperature, humidity, and air pressure changes.
  • Sentrax Device Manager: Streamlines single beacon configuration and bulk device management; integrates seamlessly with Solix for unified login and synchronized data.
• iFrame Embedding: Seamless UI integration into your existing systems.
• On-Premises Deployment: For organizations needing complete data ownership and compliance with strict security standards.
• Cloud-Based: For faster scaling, simplified management, and seamless updates across multiple sites.
   

INDUTRAX Modular, Real-Time, Future-Ready

The INDUTRAX is a modular software platform built to enhance intelligence and agility on the shop floor. By processing real-time location and sensor data, it delivers greater transparency, efficiency, and automation across production lines and supply chains. 

Why SENTRAX + INDUTRAX Creates Smart, Scalable RTLS

Together, Sentrax hybrid RTLS and Indutrax IAE form a complete ecosystem that fuses advanced location tracking with intelligent workflow automation.

Use Case Scenarios

Manufacturing & Smart Production

• Sentrax AoA tags provide precise tracking of tools, operators, and products on the shop floor.
• INDUTRAX IAE visualizes workflows, links tracking data with order-related events (e.g., ProductTracker), and automates ERP entries for seamless process integration.
• Solix notifications deliver real-time alerts to operators when deviations or exceptions occur, enabling quick response and reducing downtime.
   

Warehouse & Logistics

• RSSI zones provide full warehouse coverage, while AoA-enabled areas deliver high accuracy at critical points such as pick stations.
• INDUTRAX ASSETTRACKER and DIGITALPICKER utilize this data to streamline picking and routing, while generating real-time alerts to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Proven Results Within Weeks:

By combining Sentrax Hybrid RTLS with the INDUTRAX and the software platform IAE, organizations achieve rapid and tangible improvements in daily operations:

• Up to 80% reduction in search times for assets, tools, and people.
• Faster incident response through automated alerts (e.g., geofence breaches, SOS, motion anomalies).
• 20–30% fewer unnecessary movements of assets and staff, improving workflow efficiency.
• Increased safety & compliance, with precise visibility of personnel in high-security or restricted areas.
• 30–40% lower operational costs in tracking and monitoring processes through automation and real-time data. 

Conclusion

Bluetooth RSSI and AoA are each powerful in their own right, but when combined with Sentrax hybrid RTLS hardware, the Solix positioning engine, and the software platform IAE, they become transformative.

This joint ecosystem turns raw location signals into actionable intelligence—powering automation, integration, and continuous optimization. By bridging hardware precision, middleware flexibility, and real-time rule-based workflows, businesses gain a future-proof foundation for the smart factory and beyond.