Real-Time Tank Monitoring for Olthuis Recycling: Laravel-Based Sensor Solution

Olthuis Recycling faced challenges in accurately estimating tank fills and planning trips, leading to inefficiencies and customer dissatisfaction. In collaboration with ICIT, a custom sensor platform was developed using Laravel, MQTT, and NB-IoT to provide real-time tank level data. The sensor measures tank walls without electrical connections, offering reliable, network-agnostic monitoring. Data is visualized in a web portal with AI predictions for tank emptiness, enabling optimized trip planning and reduced unnecessary trips. The solution improved operational efficiency, enhanced customer satisfaction, and demonstrated scalability through a pilot with 50 sensors. The platform's success laid the groundwork for broader deployment and future integration with planning software.

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Case study originally published by ICIT: February, 2026 ?