Mitsubishi Electric to expand product lineup for “e-F@ctory” smart manufacturing solution

November 7, 2017

Supporting real-time data analysis and preventive maintenance

On November 7, 2017, Mitsubishi Electric announced the expansion of its product lineup for “e-F@ctory,” a solution that integrates factory automation (FA) and IT technologies to support development, production, and maintenance processes.

The expanded lineup aims to enhance productivity by enabling real-time data analysis and contributing to preventive maintenance and quality improvement. The new products are scheduled for release in spring 2018.

Compatible with Edgecross platform

The new products are designed for use in edge computing environments near production sites and are compatible with “Edgecross,” an open software platform jointly developed by six companies, including OMRON.

Three new software types have been developed:

“Real-Time Data Analyzer” for on-site diagnostics
Monitoring software “MC Works64 Edge Computing Edition”
“MELIPC Series” for industrial PCs

These tools enable real-time data processing and improve overall efficiency on the factory floor.

Incorporating AI for improved anomaly detection

Mitsubishi Electric has also integrated its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) technology into the new lineup to enhance the accuracy of anomaly detection, helping to reduce downtime and improve product quality.