Invisible Systems Named “Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year” in 2026 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program
MANCHESTER, England, Jan. 20, 2026 – Internet of Things (IoT) Firm Invisible Systems, today announced that it is the recipient of “Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year” in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organisation that recognises the most innovative companies in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today.
Invisible Systems delivers smart monitoring solutions that empower manufacturers to operate with efficiency, compliance, and confidence by providing real-time energy and condition monitoring. The company’s wireless monitoring devices track critical metrics including energy, temperature, humidity, vibration and air quality. Its IoT platform connects every site, sensor, and system, delivering the needed data to act fast and prove compliance.
Paired with a proprietary dashboard, Live by Invisible Systems, manufacturers can access immediate and historical data across all sites at any time and from anywhere on one breakthrough platform.
The Company designs, builds, supports, and evolves its solutions entirely in-house to ensure complete control over security, faster deployment, and seamless customisation that meets the unique challenges of manufacturing environments. The end-to-end model guarantees reliability and speed while giving clients a single, knowledgeable point of contact, reducing downtime. In addition to temperature, energy, and environmental monitoring, the company’s solutions also include Legionella Monitoring, which checks water temperature in pipes.
Manufacturers benefit from production lines that run more efficiently with fewer interruptions, and instant audit readiness is achieved to streamline compliance. Energy-intensive processes are also identified and optimised, driving down costs and carbon emissions.
“Invisible Systems is transforming manufacturing with its smart IoT solutions. In manufacturing, every minute matters and every process counts. Yet, manufacturers face intense pressure to balance efficiency, compliance, and sustainability,“ said Steve Johansson, managing director, IoT Breakthrough. “Invisible Systems’ solutions empower production sites to go from reactive to proactive. By turning invisible inefficiencies into visible opportunities, manufacturers gain the clarity to optimise operations, reduce downtime, and cut costs. We’re pleased to award Invisible Systems with ‘Smart Manufacturing Solution of the Year!’”
The mission of the IoT Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of the global Internet-of-Things industry and recognizs. the breakthrough innovators, leaders and visionaries driving progress in a range of IoT categories, including Industrial and Enterprise IoT, Smart City technology, IoT Security, Connected Home and Home Automation, Connected Vehicles, and many more. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from over 15 companies around the world.
“From temperature control to energy performance, we have been at the forefront of IoT innovation for more than two decades. We don’t just monitor, we empower manufacturers to anticipate issues before they happen, save on energy and resources, and achieve long-term resilience in a competitive global market,” said Jonathan Law, CEO at Invisible Systems. “It’s an honour to receive this award from IoT Breakthrough. We believe that by transforming invisible inefficiencies into unignorable insights, we can help manufacturers unlock smarter, greener, and more efficient production that benefits all of us well into the future.”
About Invisible Systems
Founded in 2003, Invisible Systems is a leading Manchester-based Internet of Things solution provider, supporting customers across the globe. Its intelligent I-System monitoring delivers data and insights to help businesses operate efficiently, achieve net zero, and create healthy environments. A secret of giants across public and private sector industries, including construction, healthcare, facilities management, and more. Clients include market leaders such as Greggs, the NHS, Balfour Beatty, and Mitie, enabling them to deliver best possible practises and increase profitability. Invisible Systems processes more than one million data records daily. For more information visit https://www.invisible-systems.com/
About IoT Breakthrough
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