The Smart Spaces

Revolution That’s PAGE 2

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Enhancing PAGES 3-4

HOW TO THRIVE IN
THE NEW WORLD OF

Manufacturing
MANUFACTURING

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VIDEO: A GATEWAY
TO THE INTERNET OF

Safety and
THINGS

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INSIGHTS ENABLES

Efficiency
SAFER AND
MORE EFFICIENT
MANUFACTURING

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PEERING INTO
MACHINE VISION’S

By combining the power FUTURE

of video, 3D LiDAR, IoT, PAGES 11-13

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analytics and artificial FOR COMPLEX

PROBLEMS

intelligence technologies, PAGES 14-16

manufacturers are creating ARE SMART CITIES

WORTH THE

high tech “smart spaces”

INVESTMENT?

that can offer revolutionary PAGE 17

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improvements to efficiency, 1
safety and plant optimization.
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anufacturing 4.0 continues to evolve. By now, manufacturing leaders are temperature from a distance, so organizations can non-intrusively screen employees.
likely familiar with the potential that smart technologies, such as the Smart spaces are environments where people and technology collaborate to enable
internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence and rapid prototyping, hold in impactful, measurable improvements quickly. But getting there presents challenges.
industrial applications. Now, the addition of video and 3D light detection and ranging Concerns may exist within organizations about whether they have the expertise or
(LiDAR) technology is taking data-driven insights and operations to another level. budget to implement such advanced technologies in a timely manner. This e-book
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When successfully deployed, the convergence of these technologies creates smart explores different paths to implementation for businesses based on their current EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
spaces: environments where technology provides full situational awareness and capabilities.
actionable intelligence that organizations can use to improve safety, business oper- Establishing a smart space doesn’t require expensive rip-and-replace implemen- PAGES 3-4
HOW TO THRIVE IN
ations as well as the ability to optimize processes and view workforce and customer tations. Manufacturers can begin with a phased approach that starts with easily THE NEW WORLD OF
behavior trends. identifiable wins that deliver impact, such as improvements in worker safety and MANUFACTURING

Smart spaces can be found in factories, city streets, power plants, industrial inventory management. In many cases, they can start by optimizing existing systems
PAGES 5-7
operations, retail stores and airports, among others. Video-capture systems, which and still achieve significant gains in worker productivity and safety as well as machine VIDEO: A GATEWAY
apply computer vision and AI technologies, provide a holistic, 360-degree view of an efficiency. Solutions partners, such as Hitachi, can help manufacturers understand TO THE INTERNET OF
THINGS
environment. They can automatically detect when worker or pedestrian walks into a which projects will deliver the most value in a relatively short timeframe through value
restricted or hazardous area, or an object is in a place it shouldn’t be. Manufacturers engineering workshops that lead to proof-of-value (POV) projects. Once a project is PAGES 8-9
can use smart video systems and IoT to receive real-time alerts about safety violations, proven to be successful, manufacturers can scale them out to other sites or areas LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
institute data-driven safety programs, improve incident response times, strengthen within their facility. Smart video solutions offer built-in protections that allow it to SAFER AND
worker training programs and predict maintenance needs. gather and analyze vast amounts of data without sacrificing privacy. MORE EFFICIENT
MANUFACTURING
LiDAR provides an additional layer of visibility. It offers a more granular, 3D view AI-enabled video systems can automatically obscure and protect personally inden-
of operational performance by measuring the time-of-flight of laser pulses 30 times tifiable information of people in security videos in real time through pixilation, while PAGE 10
per second to create a real-time point cloud—a large collection of points with distance movement and actions remain recognizable – and be analyzed by AI for insights. In PEERING INTO
MACHINE VISION’S
information that represent a 3D image. The combination of LiDAR sensors and video addition, 3D LiDAR sensors are able to gather insights without capturing any pri- FUTURE
analytics is already helping many organizations increase efficiencies,worker training vate information, opening up new use cases in areas where a video camera would be
and safety by detecting deviations in standard or optimal operating procedures. inappropriate. PAGES 11-13
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LiDAR and vision technologies are also becoming critical tools in the fight against The introduction of video analytics and 3D LiDAR to the Manufacturing 4.0 revo- FOR COMPLEX
COVID-19 transmission. For example, 3D LiDAR technologies, combined with computer lution creates new opportunities to understand movements, actions and processes in PROBLEMS

vision and machine learning, can learn to detect social distancing not taking place, real time. The information further empowers managers and their employees to make
PAGES 14-16
or correct hand-washing behavior without collecting personally identifiable informa- better decisions and prevent potentially serious problems on the plant floor and in ARE SMART CITIES
tion. In addition, forward-looking infrared (FLIR) cameras can detect a person’s body the field, as well as help them identify opportunities to boost productivity. l WORTH THE
INVESTMENT?

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WORLD OF MANUFACTURING
Improve Safety and Process Efficiency With Innovation and Technology
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

TECHNOLOGY IS DISRUPTING MANUFACTURING, BUT IT’S ALSO OFFERING NEW PAGES 3-4
HOW TO THRIVE IN
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS AND COMPANIES TO THRIVE THE NEW WORLD OF
Manufacturers today face significant challenges due to disruption from technology, MANUFACTURING

generational change, worker retraining and international pressures. These challenges

PAGES 5-7
present manufacturers with more oppor- VIDEO: A GATEWAY
t u n i t i e s t h a n eve r b e fo re . Fo r exa m p l e , TO THE INTERNET OF

technology is helping to improve safety, Smart Manufacturing THINGS

ng Manufacturing,
reduce waste and increase production Has Many Different PAGES 8-9

ew Opportunities for Meanings, But the

efficiency, while simultaneously coordinat- LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
ing, benchmarking and collaborating with
Paths Are Similar SAFER AND

es Tointernal
Thrive
1
departments, multiple factories MORE EFFICIENT
It’s not too late to get started MANUFACTURING
and partners. on the path to Industry 4.0.
Most manufacturers intend to
This technology,
to disruption from best practice guide captures some
generational begin or have just begun their PAGE 10
transformation.
of the learnings PEERING INTO
present that Hitachi has gathered

2
s. These challenges manufacturers with
MACHINE VISION’S
echnology from manufacturing
is helping to improve safety, customers.
reduce With the Start with specific, tangible and FUTURE
ltaneously hcoordinating,
e l p o f s o l u tbenchmarking
i o n s t h a t l eve r a g e i n n ova -
and realistic projects and iterate along
the way as value is demonstrated.
tive technologies, such as the internet PAGES 11-13
ories and partners.

3
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of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), Work with outcomes in mind while
FOR COMPLEX
ings that Hitachi has gathered from leveraging existing infrastructure.
video insights and 3D LiDAR, these cus- Work with a partner who best PROBLEMS
s that leverage innovative technologies, such as works within your installed
tomers have become smarter. As one of equipment and software base.
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video insights and 3D lidar, these customers have
the largest manufacturers in the world, ARE SMART CITIES
rs in the world, we “drink our own champagne” Prioritize use cases and choose
we “drink our own champagne” at Hitachi ones to start with that will provide WORTH THE
wn award-winning factories. This guide provides high value and be relatively less INVESTMENT?
by i m p l e m e nt i n g t h e s e s o l u t i o n s i n o u r complex to implement.
e business, sustainability of operations, and well-

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own award-winning factories. This guide PAGE 17
Every factory is different, so take
p rov i d e s i n s i g ht s f ro m t h e f i e l d t o h e l p the time up front with your partner RESOURCES
to define your challenges and how
manufacturers improve business, sus- solutions will provide specific
points of value. 3
t a i n a b i l i t y o f o p e r a t i o n s , a n d we l l b e i n g
of workers.
1: NOW IS THE TIME FOR MANUFACTURERS TO creates tremendous new opportunities to measure what was previously unmeasurable,
START ON THE PATH TO INDUSTRY 4.0 HARNESSING THE and thereby provide more data for managers, as well as experienced and new workers.
A lot of hype surrounds Industry 4.0, including IoT, AI
POWER OF BIG These technologies help to reduce disruption and retraining costs, while minimizing
and data-driven manufacturing. However, the reality on the financial impact of innovating.
the ground often includes spreadsheets, clipboards and
DATA IS A PRIMARY
the expertise of seasoned workers. Even if you still rely COMPONENT 4: PRIORITIZE AND START WITH PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE VALUE AND ARE NOT
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on these approaches, the world hasn’t passed you by: OF ANY DIGITAL TOO COMPLEX TO IMPLEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
There are plenty of opportunities to remain competitive Hitachi helps its internal manufacturers and customer manufacturers by engaging in
TRANSFORMATION PAGES 3-4
in today’s world if you get started today and plan for value engineering workshops. These events help them identify which projects will be
the future of your business.
EFFORT AND CENTRAL most likely to provide high value, as well as be feasible to deliver in a relatively short
HOW TO THRIVE IN
THE NEW WORLD OF
Manufacturing is undergoing a massive shift in TO REALIZING period of time. Once value is proven for the specific approach, the project is scaled out MANUFACTURING

technological disruption, but it has been undergoing dis- THE PROMISE OF to additional sites or scaled up to address more of the process at hand. From there,
PAGES 5-7
ruption for decades, from international price pressures, we work to deliver the next step of innovation that will provide further value. We take
MANUFACTURING 4.0. VIDEO: A GATEWAY
TO THE INTERNET OF
outsourcing, supply chain fluctuations, and automation our customers along the “Stairway to Value,” which is a data discussion centered on
THINGS
during the first industrial revolution. Just as in the past, — Manufacturing storage, enrichment, activation and monetization. Along the way, we help them to
Leadership Council
those who innovate will thrive in the future. discover opportunities for optimization, cost savings and new revenue. PAGES 8-9
LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
2: START WITH SPECIFIC, TANGIBLE AND REALISTIC PROJECTS THAT 5: FOCUS ON CHOOSING STRATEGIC SOLUTION PARTNERS, NOT WIDGET VENDORS SAFER AND
DEMONSTRATE VALUE It’s easy to get excited about technology, but a true solution needs to be in place to pro- MORE EFFICIENT
MANUFACTURING
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and Manufacturing 4.0 won’t be either. Identify areas of vide the most value. The answer could include multiple technologies, but a true partner
your production process, worker safety records, and extended facility and raw materials will have a holistic point of view and expertise from similar projects they have done with PAGE 10
management that show an opportunity for improvement. Start with specific, tangible other customers or internally. No two factories are the same, so you need a partner PEERING INTO
MACHINE VISION’S
projects that will provide value from day one, and demonstrate that you’re on the right who will understand what solutions will or won’t work with your specific configuration FUTURE
path to “smart.” The right path will pay back proportionally as you expand and invest and needs. Hitachi is a manufacturer, too. We operate nearly 200 factories globally and
in the future. Thinking holistically can open up new opportunities to save on worker’s use IoT-based solutions in our facilities, as well. We can help you make the transition to PAGES 11-13
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comp claims through better safety, better managed materials and scrap reduction, or smarter manufacturing, just like our factories and those of our customers. l FOR COMPLEX
shorten the learning curve for new employees to become great employees. PROBLEMS

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3: DON’T “RIP AND REPLACE”: WORK WITH A SOLUTION PARTNER WHO WILL ARE SMART CITIES
BUILD ON WHAT YOU HAVE WORTH THE
INVESTMENT?
Many manufacturers hear from the industry that they need to completely replace their
existing hardware and software to keep up. But many existing systems can be optimized PAGE 17
and made safer through augmentation with new technology and data-driven approach- RESOURCES

es. Hitachi has worked with a variety of manufacturing customers to improve worker
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productivity and safety, as well as machine efficiency, without “ripping and replacing”
the existing machinery or digital systems. The advent of video analytics and 3D LiDAR

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ust the mere mention of deploying an Internet of Things (IoT) project can be enough

VIDEO: A GATEWAY TO
to give some business leaders heart palpitations.
What problems are we actually trying to solve? Where do we start? What depart-
mental or policy siloes will have to be broken down? What do we connect and how do

THE INTERNET OF THINGS we do it? All are questions that amount to what seems like an insurmountable task.
But procrastination on these critical deployments can be crucial as Gartner research
vice president, Nick Jones notes, “the Internet of Things will continue to deliver new
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Turning existing video resources into actionable insights is opportunities for digital business innovation for the next decade… CIOs who master
transforming business. innovative IoT trends have the opportunity to lead digital innovation in their business.” PAGES 3-4
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JUSTIN BEAN Luckily, most businesses already have the resources they need to tap into a trend THE NEW WORLD OF
that’s transforming industries: video intelligence. Video cameras are nearly every- MANUFACTURING

where – at intersections, in airports, on factory floors, and in retail stores – tasked

PAGES 5-7
with keeping us and our property safe and secure. But the data these cameras cap- VIDEO: A GATEWAY
ture is only living up to a fraction of its potential – if all of this data was transformed TO THE INTERNET OF
THINGS
into insights through recent innovations, and then complemented with other types of
data, we would have the means for a much more data-driven world, leading to better PAGES 8-9
efficiencies and less waste, improved public safety, and better experience for citizens, LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
customers, and passengers. This makes video a top-tier data type that should be an SAFER AND
important part of any organizations data strategy. MORE EFFICIENT
MANUFACTURING

GLEANING INSIGHTS FROM VIDEO PAGE 10

Organizations around the world are already transforming video from a simple, reactive PEERING INTO
MACHINE VISION’S
tool that must be constantly monitored by humans, into a dynamic and largely automated FUTURE
solution that provides proactive insights and alerts that help us improve our quality
of life. Thanks to recent technological advances, it’s possible to connect these simple PAGES 11-13
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tools into an integrated, intelligent system that can address challenges in ways never FOR COMPLEX
before possible. Combine video with computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI), PROBLEMS

and it becomes a rich source of data that delivers deep insights into human behavior,
PAGES 14-16
safety, and business operations – insights that can address some of a business’ and ARE SMART CITIES
society’s most pressing problems. WORTH THE
INVESTMENT?
Video’s power has grown tremendously in the past few years, as the accuracy of
computer vision has soared over just the past decade. For example, error rates for PAGE 17
computer vision image labeling have plunged from 28.5% in 2010 to 2.5% in 2018 – RESOURCES

surpassing human accuracy several years ago.

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W h e n a n a l y t i c s a n d v i d e o co m e t o g et h e r, t h ey b e co m e a t r a n s fo r m a t i ve fo rce
that can deliver actionable insights for data-driven decisions. With video data now
available from almost everywhere in the physical world, video insights can support
decisions about traffic and parking, transit decisions, customer behavior and pref-
erences, manufacturing quality assurance, and much more.
Have a look at just some of the possibilities:
• Strengthen Manufacturing: Every year, 20,000 warehouse workers in the U.S.
suffer serious workplace injuries. These injuries are serious in human terms to
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the individuals and their teams, and they also cost employers more than $35,000 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
in direct expenses per incident. With smart video, manufacturers can receive
real-time alerts about safety violations, institute data-driven safety programs, PAGES 3-4
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i m p rove i n c i d e n t re s p o n s e t i m e s , s t re n g t h e n w o r ke r t r a i n i n g p ro g r a m s a n d THE NEW WORLD OF
predict maintenance needs. This makes the workplace safer while significantly MANUFACTURING

reducing business costs.

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• Streamline Transportation: Some transit organizations use video intelligence to VIDEO: A GATEWAY
detect when stations get crowded so that they can quickly deploy the right number TO THE INTERNET OF
THINGS
of buses or train cars. With smart video, drivers know where parking spots are VIDEO AS THE ON-RAMP TO IOT
available and when mass transit would be a better option compared to driving. Although video has been in our lives for a long time, we are just beginning to tap into PAGES 8-9
And cities can identify recurring traffic challenges – such as double-parking by its full potential. By adding AI software to existing cameras and stored footage, we can LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
rideshare drivers – and implement practical solutions like designated passenger better address a wide array of social and business problems – and ultimately create a SAFER AND
loading zones. safer, smarter, healthier and more secure world for all of us. Some of the new capabilities MORE EFFICIENT
MANUFACTURING
• Enhance Pedestrian Safety: Throughout the world, thousands of pedestrians are that are making possible all of the use cases above include:
hit and killed each year as they cross railroad tracks and traffic intersections. In • Video analytics, pairing video with computer vision and AI to unleash business, PAGE 10
the U.S. alone, nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in 2017, a 25-year high. Many operational and safety intelligence PEERING INTO
MACHINE VISION’S
of these collisions could be avoided by adding AI software to traffic cameras. AI • Holistic insights from video, IoT, and business data
ALTHOUGH VIDEO HAS FUTURE
software can use video data to prevent collisions by issuing immediate alerts to to provide a 360-deg. understanding of operations
drivers when pedestrians are near, or train operators when a car is idling on the • The ability to store and manage the high volume
BEEN IN OUR LIVES FOR A PAGES 11-13

train track or to bus drivers when a person is crossing the street. By collecting a n d s p e e d o f v i d e o w i t h s o l u t i o n s b u i l t fo r i t s LONG TIME, WE ARE JUST A SIMPLE SOLUTION
FOR COMPLEX
data on near misses, city governments can improve safety and reduce incidents unique needs BEGINNING TO TAP INTO PROBLEMS

at the most dangerous locations. These capabilities start with a foundation of video
ITS FULL POTENTIAL. BY PAGES 14-16
• Create Smart Campuses: universities are using video analytics, and data visualization as a prime data opportunity and combine it with data
and integration to improve operational efficiency and campus safety for students from other IoT sensors, business data from ERP and
ADDING AI SOFTWARE TO ARE SMART CITIES
WORTH THE

and staff. By using video data to understand and optimize classroom and building process systems, etc. to gain deeper insights into how EXISTING CAMERAS AND INVESTMENT?

usage, universities are able to use the resources they have more efficiently and push each element impacts another. STORED FOOTAGE, WE CAN PAGE 17
out new infrastructure construction by several years, saving millions in operating So what happens when you apply the transformative RESOURCES
BETTER ADDRESS A WIDE
expenses. Some of the campus data is even being exposed to students for research power of video, big data analytics, and AI to a smart
and class projects, giving them a more hands-on and relevant education for the space? You set the stage for an exponential return on ARRAY OF SOCIAL AND 6
technological jobs they will be applying to after they graduate. investment, taking advantage of a common infrastructure BUSINESS PROBLEMS.
 (PII) – so it’s great news that smart video can protect privacy and improve trans -
p a re n c y eve n a s i t g a t h e r s a n d a n a l y ze s va s t a m o u nt s o f d a t a . T h a t ’s b e c a u s e A I
software automatically obscures and protects people in security videos in real-time
through pixilation, while movement and actions remain recognizable.
I n o t h e r p r i v a c y- s e n s i t i v e a r e a s , 3 D L i DA R u s e s l a s e r s t o s e n s e t h e w o r l d i n
r e a l -t i m e a n d c a n b e l e v e r a g e d t o g l e a n i n s i g h t s w i t h o u t c a p t u r i n g a n y p r i v a t e
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information – a particularly tailor-made solution for sensitive areas that demand EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
privacy, such as hospitals and schools.
When potentially sensitive video footage needs to be viewed, access can be PAGES 3-4
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granted to authorized officers with proper credentials and identification cards. THE NEW WORLD OF
The actions performed by these authorized individuals on the system are recorded MANUFACTURING

and can be audited for full transparency, making it GDPR-ready. Adding additional
PAGES 5-7
security measures into the data pipeline, intelligent data operations provide data VIDEO: A GATEWAY
that enables multiple entities to share data insights over a single pane of glass – and orchestration, governance, security, privacy protection, and compliance to further TO THE INTERNET OF
THINGS
unlock multiple outcomes. protect the identities of those captured on video, and ensure that the usage of data
For example, cameras are already common in many cities, and they have been steadily is transparent. PAGES 8-9
collecting video data for years. Their initial focus might have been narrow, such as to As we advance further into a world where data becomes more and more valuable, LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
improve public safety or manage traffic congestion. However, with a smart city initia- these innovations will provide ever-richer insights that improve our quality of life, SAFER AND
tive, the city could use the same cameras to track and decrease traffic – and less economies, and sustainability, all while keeping our privacy protected. l MORE EFFICIENT
MANUFACTURING
t r a f f i c re s u l t s i n l o w e r e m i s s i o n s . O r t h o s e v i d e o c a m e r a s a n d
i n f r a s t r u c t u re co u l d b e u s e d t o co l l e c t e co n o m i c d a t a t h a t m ay PAGE 10
be applied to determine real estate values – and create new PEERING INTO
MACHINE VISION’S
business opportunities. FUTURE
Additionally, organizations involved in a smart city initiative
c a n e a s i l y s h a re d a t a b e t w e e n e n t i t i e s fo r b e t t e r i n s i g h t s a n d PAGES 11-13
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collaboration. By incorporating cameras into a smart city strat- FOR COMPLEX
egy, the city can improve the quality of life for its citizens while PROBLEMS

improving economic development opportunities. The city’s return

PAGES 14-16
on its original investment can be vastly expanded by using data ARE SMART CITIES
t h a t ’s a l re a d y b e i n g co l l e c t e d i n n ew ways , t h u s ex t e n d i n g t h e WORTH THE
INVESTMENT?
benefits of video insights to a greater majority of its citizens.

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BUT ISN’T PRIVACY A CONCERN? RESOURCES

Privacy, data governance, and security are an important part of any

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data conversation – and we are all concerned about maintaining
control over our identities and personally identifiable information

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Hitachi is one of the largest manufacturers in the world, and we face the
same challenges as our customers. Through innovation we create solutions
to these challenges.

ENABLES SAFER AND MORE PROCESS, WASTE AND WORKER SAFETY PROBLEMS STILL PLAGUE
MANUFACTURING

EFFICIENT MANUFACTURING
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The manufacturing and associated warehousing industries have some of the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
highest rates of workplace injury across all leading sectors, with over 20,000
PAGES 3-4
New Insights Help Manufacturers Utilize Smart Spaces serious injuries from forklifts per year in the United States alone. 1 The human
HOW TO THRIVE IN
costs of this are immeasurable, and the business costs are high, with an average THE NEW WORLD OF

M
direct expense of $35,000, and average indirect costs of $150,000 per injury. MANUFACTURING

anufacturing remains one of the most important and prolific industries Process improvements and waste reduction are also ripe for optimization, with labor
PAGES 5-7
globally. But manufacturers today are facing increasing cost pressures, costs representing 50% of operating costs, and potential improvement estimates of VIDEO: A GATEWAY
competitive landscape, technological disruption and higher expectations than 11-30% possible through technology, work measurement, and continuous improvement TO THE INTERNET OF
THINGS
ever around waste reduction, supply chain sustainability, regulations, worker safety programs. 2
and training. Those manufacturers who stay ahead of the curve and see technology PAGES 8-9
as an opportunity to improve operations, safety and resource efficiency will thrive in Hitachi Smart Spaces Measure What Was Previously Unmeasurable LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
this new world. Smart Spaces use innovations in the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) SAFER AND
MORE EFFICIENT
MANUFACTURING

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PEERING INTO
MACHINE VISION’S
FUTURE

PAGES 11-13
A SIMPLE SOLUTION
FOR COMPLEX
PROBLEMS

PAGES 14-16
ARE SMART CITIES
WORTH THE
INVESTMENT?

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RESOURCES

1 https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2001-109/
2 http://cerasis.com/2016/07/12/warehouse-cost-savings/
 Enhance Human and Machine Operations
The motions in repetitive processes performed by people or machines can be learned
by AI models that use 3D LiDAR or Hitachi Video Analytics data. They can identify
opportunities for improvements in process or quality that ultimately improve business
efficiency and productivity.
Improve quality and process efficiency through AI analysis.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Reduce Waste and Scrap
Scrap that isn’t converted into material wastes money and energy, and is environmen- PAGES 3-4
HOW TO THRIVE IN
tally unsustainable. Correctly sizing, counting and measuring inventory and waste can THE NEW WORLD OF
help manufacturers more accurately utilize materials and parts, to improve production MANUFACTURING

processes and resource efficiency.

Hitachi Smart Spaces solutions using Lumada Video Insights provide rich intelligence and timely PAGES 5-7
Save material costs and improve productivity of resources.

Optimize Processes, While Improving

alerts to help manufacturers improve safety, operations and workforce management. VIDEO: A GATEWAY
TO THE INTERNET OF
THINGS
Enhance Training and Worker Knowledge Transfer

Safety and Compliance

and sophisticated analytics to deliver valuable insights that help manufacturers improve
their operations and worker safety. Lumada Video Insights, a portfolio of video analyt-
As experienced workers retire from the workforce, passing along their expertise can
be challenging. With new tools, driven by AI and analytics, the learning curve of new
PAGES 8-9
LUMADA VIDEO
INSIGHTS ENABLES
ics, 3D LiDAR and applications that leverage computer vision and machine learning, is workers can be shortened, and efficiency recommendations can help drive continuous
Improve Worker Safety Enhance Training and Worker Knowledge Transfer SAFER AND
a key enabler of Smart Spaces. Smart Spaces transforms data into insights and timely improvement over time. MORE EFFICIENT
Detect intrusions into dangerous areas, alert for slip As experienced workers retire from the workforce, MANUFACTURING
alerts that empower organizations to do more with the resources they have. Continuous improvement from day one on the job.
and falls, prevent forklift and robot collisions, identify passing along their expertise can be challenging.
Lumada Video Insights helps manufacturers gain insights on assembly and process PAGE 10
processes points that are likely to be dangerous, With new tools, driven by AI and analytics, the
improvements, safety alerts and analysis. These insights help prevent or minimize inju- Maximize Facility Security PEERING INTO
and ensure facility security. learning curve of new workers can be shortened, MACHINE VISION’S
ries, and automatically detect waste accumulation to reduce scrap or optimize resource Keeping your facilities secure keeps employees safe, reduces liabilities and prevents FUTURE
and efficiency recommendations can help drive
efficiency, and improve facility safety and operations. Integrate this data
Improve with health,
worker existing safety
loss
andor compliance,
shrinkage. Hitachi provides unified video and IoT security solutions that lever-
continuous improvement over time. PAGES 11-13
whileinsights.
machine or enterprise resource planning (ERP) data for holistic reducing injury claim costs.
age your existing investment.
A SIMPLE SOLUTION
Protect people and assets with a holistic
Continuous security solution.
improvement from l day one on the job. FOR COMPLEX
OPTIMIZE PROCESSES, WHILE IMPROVING PROBLEMS

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

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Improve Worker Safety ●● Advanced video analytics and 3D lidar deliver rich
ARE SMART CITIES
insights and timely alerts.
Detect intrusions into dangerous areas, alert for WORTH THE
Single pane of glass presents facility insights, live video INVESTMENT?
slip and falls, prevent forklift and robot collisions, ●●

and alerts, and statistical analysis.

identify processes points that are likely to be dan- PAGE 17
gerous, and ensure facility security.
●● Custom-trained machine learning models deliver 4M RESOURCES
insights.
Improve worker health, safety and compliance,
●● End-to-end solution for data capture, integration, 9
while reducing injury claim costs.
management and analysis.

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processors. The conventional machine vision system
has a more centralized processing architecture based
on industrial PC.

INTO “However, as the use cases for machine vision

expand into mobile devices and surveillance systems,
a new generation of machine vision systems are

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designed to work as a standalone system, supported by EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
onboard storage for AI-based machine vision models.
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can auto-generate images and perform self-learning, THE NEW WORLD OF
without the need of large amounts of user data, as MANUFACTURING

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in the case of startup Laon People,” concluded Su.
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S u t e l l s I n d u s t r y We e k t h re e p r i m a r y co n ce r n s VIDEO: A GATEWAY
exist as manufacturer begin integrating AI into the TO THE INTERNET OF
Emerging technologies computer vision space:
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could play a key role in • Uncertainty: Currently all existing machine vision PAGES 8-9
machine vision’s future. workflows are quite standardized and follow cer- LUMADA VIDEO
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tain templates. Switching to AI in machine vision SAFER AND
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may require new type of data collection process, MORE EFFICIENT
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uncertainty to daily workflow. PAGE 10
longtime staple of the manufacturing sector, machine vision is the foundation • Relearning and retooling: In order to effectively deploy AI in machine vision, both PEERING INTO
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that underpins many emerging technologies, such as robotics, artificial intel- engineers and vendors need to relearn their new skillsets and toolkits. This will FUTURE
ligence (AI) and smart glasses, and is estimated to reach a near 100 million take some time and it is challenging given the continuous operation and the strin-
installed base in 2025. In the early days, industrial machine vision relied on rule-based gent operational requirements in factory settings. PAGES 11-13
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programming that involved a lot of human expertise. • Culture: People are generally reluctant to break what is not broken. Conventional FOR COMPLEX
The recent emergence of deep learning (DL) technology has propelled the auto- machine vision has been working well in traditional scenarios like guidance, iden- PROBLEMS

mation of such processes. DL models manage to pick up trends and abnormalities in tification and inspection
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large image and video sets, under a low level of human involvement. “The machine However, despite concerns, AI is crucial in new use cases, such as optical character ARE SMART CITIES
vision landscape has gone through multiple iterations, and the top three players have reading, texture and material classification as well as complex inspection and segmen- WORTH THE
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demonstrated their strength in keeping up with the technology evolution,” said Lian tation, explains Su.
Jye Su, a Principal Analyst at ABI Research. “Deep learning-based machine vision can also incorporate data collected from various PAGE 17
Targeting growing niche markets such as robotics and autonomous vehicles will sensors, including LiDAR, radar, ultrasound and magnetic field sensors,” he says. “The RESOURCES

generate new revenue growth beyond traditional machine vision markets like elec- rich set of data will provide further insight into other aspects of production processes.
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tronics and automotive manufacturing. Another interesting development is the rise Deep learning algorithms deployed for machine vision can pick up unexpected product
of independent machine vision cameras with built-in edge artificial intelligence (AI) abnormalities or defects, providing flexibility and valuable insights to manufacturers.”l

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How LiDAR Improves Worker Safety and Delivers Business Results in Manufacturing
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BY UDAYAN JOSHI AND ANTHONY CAPUTO A SIMPLE SOLUTION
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anufacturing 4.0 promises to unlock business value through lower costs, However, the landscape is complex. Digital technologies can be used in a wide ARE SMART CITIES
higher revenues and greater agility by merging operational technology (OT) variety of ways to optimize the supply chain, improve productivity and quality, and WORTH THE
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and information technology (IT) with the internet of things (IoT). With the make other improvements. But the disparate environment of siloed legacy technology
advent of digital technologies such as data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine investments means that even with the promise of a smart, connected enterprise, many PAGE 17
learning, cloud computing, robotics, augmented reality and advanced data communi- traditional manufacturers are mystified as to where to begin and how to adopt these RESOURCES

cation networks, Manufacturing 4.0 is transforming the way manufacturers manage transformational technologies.
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and optimize their operations, from product design and production to distribution and An easy way for manufacturers to start on the path to digital transformation is to
customer satisfaction. implement LiDAR technology to optimize manufacturing operations.
THE SIMPLICITY AND VERSATILITY OF LIDAR TECHNOLOGY Therefore, it’s crucial to continuously monitor and analyze these activities to identify
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology is similar to radar or sonar. However, anomalies — a task that LiDAR is tailor-made to accomplish.
instead of using radio or sound waves, LiDAR measures the time of flight (ToF) of pulsed
laser to gather three-dimensional, real-time information about the physical world.
Measuring the depth distance of each pixel of a picture allows captured pictures
to be converted into a three-dimensional “point cloud.” Additionally, by measuring
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30 times in a second (30 frames per second, or 30fps), it tracks the motions made by EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
people, machines and objects within the monitored space.
LiDAR technology has been widely used in autonomous vehicles (AVs) and for geo- PAGES 3-4
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graphical mapping from drones. New innovations have dramatically reduced costs, THE NEW WORLD OF
making LiDAR more affordable for use in spaces such as retail stores, warehouses, MANUFACTURING

airports, event spaces, healthcare campuses and manufacturing sites.

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In the manufacturing workspace, LiDAR offers granular, privacy-protected, real-time VIDEO: A GATEWAY
insights into the performance efficiencies and bottlenecks of operations, safety, and TO THE INTERNET OF
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quality, thus creating smart spaces. With the combination of LiDAR sensors and video
analytics techniques, the data from LiDAR can deliver valuable insights for enhancing 2. Enforcing compliance in the pharmaceutical industry PAGES 8-9
operational efficiency, reducing waste, and improving worker safety. The pharmaceutical industry faces many important environmental requirements for LUMADA VIDEO
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LiDAR delivers 3D visibility of the physical world with real-time insights, without cleanrooms. Something as minor as dropping a tool on the floor and failing to decon- SAFER AND
collecting personal identifiable information. Because LiDAR uses point clouds and not taminate it before reusing or disposing of it properly can result in an entire batch of MORE EFFICIENT
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natural light, it does not capture information about the identity of individuals within its expensive product being discarded — or worse, allowed into the marketplace.
field of view. Furthermore, LiDAR sensors are unaffected by ambient light conditions. Deviations like this can have negative consequences, including impacts on quality, PAGE 10
The ability to apply analytics on a three-dimensional light cloud delivers higher accura- profitability, safety and even the environment. LiDAR can both monitor for compliance PEERING INTO
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cy and deeper insights compared to applying analytics on traditional two-dimensional and issue an alert for any deviation from protocol so that any potential damage is FUTURE
video or image data. immediately addressed.
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THE USES OF LIDAR IN MANUFACTURING FOR COMPLEX
Here are three uses of LiDAR in different manufacturing environments. PROBLEMS

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1. Monitoring repetitive processes in assembly lines ARE SMART CITIES
Many activities within the manufacturing environment involve repeated cycles of spe- WORTH THE
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cific movements, such as on assembly lines. Quality and productivity depend heavily
on how closely a human worker or a robot follows the right steps to create a quality PAGE 17
product, on time and within budget. RESOURCES

Any deviation can have significant and cumulative adverse effects, including
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poor-quality products and inefficient operations that can result in any number of
negative impacts, from increased costs to a drop in a company’s brand reputation.
3. Ensuring quality in automotive manufacturing
Within the automotive industry, workers are typically required to use certain tools and
processes for specific activities. For example, an auto chassis may require that a special
joint be tightened with two hands using a particular tool. This task can be awkward
for workers, who may sometimes use one hand to tighten the joint because it’s easier.
However, not following the procedure correctly can weaken the joint and cause it
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to fail before the end of its expected lifespan. Again, LiDAR can detect this process EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
anomaly and raise an alert before damage is done.
At Hitachi, we believe that when your factory is running at its best, you’re contributing PAGES 3-4
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THE NEED FOR SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENTS to the wellbeing of your customers and employees as well as improving your company’s THE NEW WORLD OF
By detecting anomalous behavior, LiDAR solutions can issue alerts for “slips and falls,” energy use by reducing your carbon footprint — making life better for everyone on the MANUFACTURING

security breaches, unsafe behavior, intrusion into restricted areas, or unsafe distances planet. In fact, LiDAR capabilities and benefits directly align with Hitachi’s mission of
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between people and machines. LiDAR solutions can also detect anomalous behavior powering good in the world. VIDEO: A GATEWAY
on assembly lines to help managers coach workers to achieve higher quality and avoid Manufacturing 4.0 transformation doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. TO THE INTERNET OF
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movements that can negatively impact the health of workers. The journey can begin with a simple step — one empowered by real-time 3D insights
LiDAR plays an important role in worker safety by not only monitoring for com- and alerts. PAGES 8-9
pliance but also by providing operational insights and intelligence that can lead to LUMADA VIDEO
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improvements in processes and equipment that make the work environment safer for THE NEXT STEPS TO GETTING LIDAR INTO YOUR MANUFACTURING SAFER AND
everyone. For example, LiDAR has applications in life sciences, where inappropriate ENVIRONMENT MORE EFFICIENT
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chemical handling could result in serious safety issues and environmental pollution. Now that you know there is a simple option that can help you get started on your fac-
Analytics generated from the LiDAR video analytics platform can help prevent waste tory transformation, what are your next steps? PAGE 10
or the compromise of resources ranging from factory scrap to environmental hazards. 1. See the resources below to learn more about LiDAR. PEERING INTO
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These valuable insights can lead to safer, higher quality products by helping to ensure 2. Give some thought to how LiDAR could make a difference in your enterprise. FUTURE
compliance and avoid accidents, and can deliver an improved environmental footprint. 3. Contact us to discuss your use cases and how LiDAR can play a role.
Additionally, anomalies can be further analyzed over time to detect other critical 4. Schedule an in-depth visit at your factory, so we can survey your site and make PAGES 11-13
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patterns so that the root causes of these issues can be addressed. specific recommendations. l FOR COMPLEX
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Udayan’s expertise is in applying digital technology capabilities to architect solutions that address the double bottom-line
THE BENEFITS OF POWERING GOOD and delivering a positive social impact while fulfilling business requirements across manufacturing, transportation and smart
spaces. Udayan delivers full stack solution architecture and design support by leveraging a wide range of Hitachi and broader PAGES 14-16
LiDAR technology from Hitachi brings real-time, granular 3D insights into smart spac- ecosystem technology capabilities, for a wide range of solutions including Predictive Maintenance and Asset Management ARE SMART CITIES
es, machinery and behavior. It enhances operations, customer experience and safety and ML/AI based failure prediction models and process re-engineering, Manufacturing Intelligence solutions and innovative WORTH THE
applications of video analytics including LiDAR. INVESTMENT?
without capturing personally identifiable information.
Hitachi builds much of the software and analytics tools that are incorporated into Anthony Caputo has been a senior technical consultant since 1998, with the past 15 years working in solution architectures
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for large complex systems including city-wide and/or wide area deployments in wireless, digital video security, video
our LiDAR solutions. We also supply the necessary infrastructure components, such as intelligence and analytics, and process improvement for public transportation, education, utilities, manufacturing, retail and RESOURCES
government. As a published author, Anthony wrote McGraw-Hill’s Build Your Own Server and Elsevier’s best-selling Digital
optimized storage and compute infrastructure. Our experts not only develop the video
Video Surveillance and Security, now in its second edition. He has presented at numerous conferences on video analytics,
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analytics algorithms, they also have a deep understanding of manufacturing industry network security and networked video, including at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) in Las Vegas,
and the CCTV World Conference in Sydney, Australia.
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 autonomous vehicles) of the potential
hazard; automatically shifting electricity
transmission when there’s an issue on
the grid; prompting sanitation to empty
a full trash receptacle; or dispatching
first response units and instantly rerout-
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ing traffic when an incident blocks the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
roadway.
Of course, creating a smart city isn’t PAGES 3-4
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cheap, which is why we don’t see more THE NEW WORLD OF
of them across the country, or globe MANUFACTURING

for that matter.

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Even though sensors and even the VIDEO: A GATEWAY
individual computing devices are relative- TO THE INTERNET OF
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ly inexpensive, the success stories are
not heavily dependent on the individual PAGES 8-9
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ARE SMART CITIES that captivates the citizens. Instead, MORE EFFICIENT
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its comprehensive infrastructure that
makes the difference. Infrastructure PAGE 10

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driven actions as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities that
continuously improve the operating environment.
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Smart cities aren’t just cool, they are empowering smart

That type of infrastructure – which understandably includes a substantial invest- PAGES 11-13
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ment in a stable and redundant fiber and wi-fi network – can add up quickly. It also FOR COMPLEX
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mart cities come in an array of different flavors. And in each instance, cities are If you ask community leaders who have gone through the process the answer is yes. WORTH THE
INVESTMENT?
finding creative new ways to apply the same connected technologies currently After all, when a city, or more realistically a region, can effectively create a smart
powering today’s most advanced production facilities to ultimately improve environment, it can have compounding benefits. Simply put, the same infrastructure PAGE 17
the community. powering the smart city can enable companies to more effectively utilize the tech - RESOURCES

These deployments often involve leveraging a mix of sensors and edge computing n o l o g i e s d r i v i n g s m a r t m a n u f a c t u r i n g . Me a n i n g , a t l e a s t i n t h e s h o r t t e r m , s m a r t
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devices to drive new levels of efficiency and intelligence. This is true whether it’s tech- environments are instantly more attractive as manufacturers consider expansion and
nology is recognizing pedestrians in a blind intersection and instantly alert drivers (or relocation opportunities.
 Likewise, the citizen-facing aspects of the smart city are appeal-
ing to today’s professional. Who wouldn’t appreciate a city that
dynamically eliminates its own headaches?

CASE IN POINT: ENABLING A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

(R&D) PLAYGROUND
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The $93 million 33 Smart Mobility Corridor, which is part of the EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
$600 million Columbus (Ohio) Region Connected Vehicle Ecosystem
is a prime example of a smart region. Home to roughly 70 auto- PAGES 3-4
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motive centered manufacturers and R&D organizations including THE NEW WORLD OF
Honda who annually produces 645,000 vehicles within the sector. MANUFACTURING

The expansive partnership between a handful of governmental

PAGES 5-7
units and industry leaders is creating a heavily connected environment VIDEO: A GATEWAY
with a goal of creating “a playground for the testing of connected TO THE INTERNET OF
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and autonomous vehicles,” says Eric Phillips, executive director for
Union County-Marysville Economic Development. PAGES 8-9
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ing the transportation research center, a 206-acre innovation park, automotive mobility SAFER AND
innovation center, unmanned aircraft systems as well as the city of Dublin with its smart MORE EFFICIENT
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signals, smart parking and innovation district. However, Marysville is perhaps the gem
of the project. Marysville provides Honda with a fully contained, connected exurban PAGE 10
city where drivers can experience a real-world environment including adverse weather PEERING INTO
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conditions. When complete Marysville will sport full fiber connectivity, 27 smart signals, FUTURE
1000 connected vehicles and online data repository.
“Since we are only using one of the seven ducts, the fiber investment alone creates PAGES 11-13
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availability for the future,” says Phillips. “The potential is appealing to progressive FOR COMPLEX
manufacturers. And as we further commercialize this, it will continue to provide better PROBLEMS

connectivity to our R&D businesses and manufacturers.”

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CASE IN POINT: MAKING DESIGNER DREAMS REALITIES WORTH THE
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In Chattanooga, TN, a $330 million investment enabled the city-owned power com-
pany, EPB, to build a comprehensive 600 square mile fiber deployment focused on network is enabling them to “democratize design freedom” within the construction PAGE 17
improving regional transportation and utility efficiency. When the deployment went i n d u s t r y. “ Co m p u t e r d e s i g n h a s l o n g a l l owe d d e s i g n e r s t o c re a t e m a g i c a l wo r l d s . RESOURCES

live, Chattanooga became the first city in the country with gig up/gig down internet, However, the reality is trying to build those has been very expensive. As a result, a lot
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which ultimately created a hotbed for tech-centric manufacturers to thrive. of amazing designs are value engineered into plain boxes because boxes are easier to
Consider Branch Technology who tells IndustryWeek that access to a fast, reliable build than faceted shapes or curves,” says Branch’s John McCabe.
 Branch combined 3D printers with industrial robots to transform itself into a full
stack technology company creating code-compliant customized walls for the con-
struction industry. “We do not need to be in the cities where our clients are, but we do
need to be able exchange incredibly large files as we work through design iterations,”
says McCabe. “Our bandwidth needs are intensive. All of our systems are cloud-based,
without any real local storage. Today’s digital construction documents, digital models,
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movies and animations are all heavy files making network stability crucial. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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American Bicycle Group (ABG) tells a similar story. ABG manufactures three brands of THE NEW WORLD OF
high-performance bikes – Quintana Roo (QR) triathlon bikes; Ocoee carbon all-road, MANUFACTURING

gravel and mountain bikes; and Litespeed (LS) titanium road, gravel and mountain bikes
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in Chattanooga. In 2017, ABG invested in an expanded manufacturing facility with a VIDEO: A GATEWAY
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paint and assembly line for its QR and LS bikes, allowing athletes to PAGE 10
custom build a bike. Demand was high and the line was expanded in PEERING INTO
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2018. In 2019, ABG launched their third brand, Ocoee Bikes, while FUTURE
expecting sales to continue in all three brands.
W h e n A B G i n v e s t e d i n a n e w f a c i l i t y, t h e y k n e w t h e re w a s a n PAGES 11-13
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opportunity to also invest in the robust fiber optic in fracture avail- FOR COMPLEX
able through EPB in Chattanooga. This allowed the company to make PROBLEMS

investments and be early adapters of a cloud-based ERP system and

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other web programs. This then gave the company mobility, without ARE SMART CITIES
sacrificing access to information. WORTH THE
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“This mobility now fosters a culture that is forward leaning and
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and fully integrated in today’s digital world,” says ABG’s Jamie Ann
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Phillips. “Additionally, and indirectly to this robust network, Chattanooga
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Lumada Manufacturing Flatten the COVID-19 Cur ve
Insights PAGES 3-4
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Hitachi 3D LiDAR Delivers THE NEW WORLD OF
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Insights Without Private
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Take Manufacturing’s
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to Lightspeed
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over 140,000 people around the world. We experience the same
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Accelerate your IoT journey with Hitachi Vantara’s unmatched challenges as our manufacturing customers and have deployed
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Address your production challenges and find the upsides with solutions with the market to help our customers see the same
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Improve Safety
4M Industrial Analytics. (Machine-Materials-Methods-Minds) benefits that we see in our operations. 
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Gain alerts and behavioral insights to improve compliance and MACHINE VISION’S
Conquer Downtime
keep workers safe.  At Hitachi, we refer to this leveraging of technologies and solu- FUTURE
Gain actionable insights on your equipment effectiveness.
Draw insights from predictive analytics.
tions we sell to customers in our own operations as “drinking
Enhance Efficiency PAGES 11-13
Achieve higher efficiency with new process insights from 3D
our own champagne.” In fact, Hitachi’s Omika Works factory in
Transform Quality A SIMPLE SOLUTION
lidar, and sensor fusion for complete visibility. Japan was recognized as an “Advanced 4th Industrial Revolution FOR COMPLEX
Predict quality with advanced trending and anomaly detection.
PROBLEMS
Use AI and ML to drive your transformation. Lighthouse” by the World Economic Forum in 2020. We invite our
Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
Empower your people to remain healthy as they return to work,
peers and customers to employ these same solutions to similarly
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while providing transparency to workers and regulators alike. improve their operations, training and safety, much as we do in ARE SMART CITIES
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our own facilities. 
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