FACTORY AUTOMATION

FA-IT Integrated Solution

e-F@ctory
 Our Factory Automation business is Mitsubishi Electric is involved in many areas including the following:
focused on "Automating the World"
to make it a better, more sustainable Energy and Electric Systems
environment supporting manufactur- A wide range of power and electrical products from generators to large-scale displays.
ing and society, celebrating diversity
and contributing towards an active Electronic Devices
and fulfilling role. A wide portfolio of cutting-edge semiconductor devices for systems and products.

Home Appliance
Dependable consumer products like air conditioners and home
entertainment systems.

Information and Communication Systems

Commercial and consumer-centric equipment, products and systems.

Industrial Automation Systems

Maximizing productivity and efficiency with cutting-edge automation technology.

The Mitsubishi Electric Group is actively solving

social issues, such as decarbonization and labor
shortages, by providing production sites with
energy-saving equipment and solutions that utilize
automation systems, thereby helping towards a
sustainable society.

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Contents

OVERVIEW
e-F@ctory 3

e-F@ctory Overview 5

Edge Computing 7

Solutions 9

Cases of Solutions Introduced 11

Industries 13

Competencies 22

Cases of e-F@ctory Use by Mitsubishi Electric 27

Cases of e-F@ctory Use by Customers 31

Cases of Edgecross 32

Core Products/Technologies 33

Edge Computing/Products 35

Shop Floor/Solution 37

IT Systems/Software 39

e-F@ctory Alliance 41
Cases
Technologies
Products/
Alliance

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 The industrial world has come to a major turning point with
the introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT).
The key to surviving today’s severe market competition is the prompt and
timely implementation of IoT/optimization; not only on the production shop floor,
but also throughout the monozukuri field.

In response to this need, we developed the “e-F@ctory” FA-IT integration solution.

At its core is “edge computing,” advanced technologies that utilize AI to collect data
from the production shop floor and analyze it in real-time, thereby improving monozukuri.
Utilizing wide-ranging knowledge and technologies, as a comprehensive FA manufacturer
cooperating with more than 1,000 partner companies,* we are disseminating e-F@ctory
around the world. With us, you can implement “one-stop” operations using optimum IoT
proposals for the shop floor, and realize the digital shift throughout monozukuri.

In Japan, and around the world, e-F@actory innovation connecting all things
and optimizing all areas of monozukuri has already started.

3 *as of December 2022

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 e-F@ctory

We aim to connect the entire manufacturing lifecycle by linking "real, virtual, and data"
to achieve optimal and flexible manufacturing and ultimately ride out these uncertain times.

Toward the Realization of Digital Manufacturing

Manufacturing of the future will require the realization of "digital manufacturing" that utilizes the latest technologies in
software, AI, and networks to connect the entire manufacturing lifecycle from planning and manufacturing to
post-delivery recycling.
Mitsubishi Electric optimizes the entire manufacturing lifecycle, from design to maintenance, through synergy of
control equipment, which is a core component, digital technologies such as 3D simulators and visualization tools,
and services leveraging on-site knowledge.
Our integrated FA-IT solution, e-F@ctory, plays a central role in this process.

FA integrated solutions

This solution solves customers' issues and concerns

by enabling visualization and analysis that lead to
improvements and increase availability at production sites.
By utilizing FA and IT technologies, we reduce total costs throughout all phases of development, production,
and maintenance, continuously support our customers' improvement activities, and propose solutions
oriented toward ‘one-step-ahead’ manufacturing.

*1 Visualize, analyze, and improve

since2003

Supply chain Sales and

Procurement
distribution
Production
Engineering
chain Product Process Operation and
design design maintenance

ERP SCM MES

IT system
CAD/CAM Simulator SCADA

Data primary processing/

analysis Data handling

Edge-computing Edge Computing Products

Programmable
Shop floor Sensor Drive Mechatronics Energy-saving
Controller

Productivity Quality Sustainability Safety Security

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 Demand Operation and
forecasting Production
planning Procurement maintenance

Equipment Logistics
Process design Delivery
Product design &
design
service
Production
Virtual

Supply chain
Manufacturing data
Demand Operation and
forecasting Production
maintenance
Engineering chain planning Procurement

Equipment Logistics
Process design Delivery
Product design &
design service
Production
Real production goods

Realizing a Smar t Factor y

Nagoya Works and Industrial Mechatronics Systems Works

use SMKL*2 to evaluate the level of e-F@ctory promotion
at manufacturing sites and formulate improvement plans.
*2 SMKL (Smart Manufacturing Kaizen Level) is a measure that evaluates the level of IoT implementation
at manufacturing sites using 16 cells to determine the current level.

Features of SMKL SMKL and Technology/Response to Products

Investment
Large
level d level d
Target area 4d AI (Artificial intelligence)
Optimizing Optimizing
Edge computing
Cloud
level c PDCA level c
3c
Maturity Level

Maturity Level

Target area service

Analyzing Analyzing
Control equipment, HMIs, Solutions,
PDCA Application Packages, Software
level b level b
Visualizing 2b Visualizing
Security
level a
PDCA
Current level a
Collecting location 3a Sensors, Networks
Collecting
Investment
Small
Maturity level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 Maturity level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4
Level Level
Management Installation Workshop Factory Supply Chain Management Installation Workshop Factory Supply Chain
Level & Worker Level & Worker

Management Level Management Level

What SMKL Achieves

By utilizing SMKL, the current "visualization level" can be evaluated for the particular equipment, operator, line, plant, and supply
chain respectively, and improvements can be made toward the next step.
It also enables planned investment decisions to be made between management and those in charge of equipment.

*SMKL has been opened by IAF (Industrial Automation Forum)/SMKL project, and a white paper is available.

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 Edge Computing

The key to creating a smart factory is

edge computing.
For a smart factory to be achievable, the real-time utilization of production
shop floor data and efficient connectivity with IT systems are essential.
With e-F@ctory, by utilizing “edge computing,”
a technological concept for information processing between the shop floor and IT systems,
it is possible to achieve data connectivity with optimal efficiency.

since2003

Supply chain Sales and

Procurement
distribution
Production
Engineering
Product Process Operation and
chain
IT system design design maintenance

ERP SCM MES

CAD/CAM Simulator SCADA

Data primary processing/

analysis Data handling
Edge-computing

Edge Computing Products

Shop floor

Programmable
Sensor Drive Mechatronics Energy-saving
Controller

Productivity Quality Sustainability Safety Security

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 An Environment
Where Manufacturers Participate Freely

Edgecross is an open software platform operating in edge computing environments built in collaboration with
members of the Edgecross Consortium* to enable FA and IT collaboration. It is possible to build a free and flexible
edge computing environment independent of application vendors and device manufacturers.

MELSOFT MaiLab EcoAdviser Edge applications

NC Machine Tool Optimizer Executes various processes such as
monitoring, analyzing and diagnosing data
GT SoftGOT2000 GENESIS64TM from shop floors
Possible to choose appropriate applications
from an abundant lineup

Edgecross
Controls the collection, processing, diagnosis
and feedback of data utilized in edge
computing
Abstract hierarchical management of
production floor lines, equipment and devices
CC-Link IE SLMP OPC UA MTConnect AnyWireASLINK

Data collector
For B2P8-E01
Regardless of device manufacturer or network,
collect various shop floor data
Collect data from existing facilities

Edge computing Products

Industrial PC Data science tool Mitsubishi Electric Energy-saving support software
MELIPC Series MELSOFT MaiLab SCADA software EcoAdviser
GENESIS64TM

CNC Operation Monitoring Software GOT2000-compatible HMI Software

NC Machine Tool Optimizer GT SoftGOT2000

* Edgecross Consor tium is an organization for formulating Edgecross specifications and promoting dissemination. https://www.edgecross.org

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 Solutions

Industries
We propose solutions to the challenges faced by
each industry and process by fully leveraging
our accumulated knowledge and experience.

Automotive

Logistics

Electronics

Food/
Beverage

Lithium-ion
Batteries

Data
Center

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 Competencies
We propose solutions related to global trends and
industry-specific issues such as design and maintenance.

Carbon neutral solutions FA remote solutions

Design/Process optimization Data collection/analysis

Total Maintenance solutions
solutions solutions

IoT solutions for machining lines Safety solutions

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 Introduction of Solutions

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Solutions Introduced

e-F@ctory leverages knowledge accumulated

to date to find the optimal solution for each
industry type and process.
e-F@ctory was launched in 2003 and has helped many companies solve various issues.
From the knowledge accumulated down through the years, e-F@ctory proposes optimal solutions for
each industry type and process to achieve productivity and quality improvements, cycle-time reductions,
preventive maintenance, “visualization” of energy, energy savings and so on.

Issues faced by the manufacturing industry

Lead-time is Shorter Poor equipment Improved productivity

long!! lead-time!! operability!! with efficient operation!!

Don’t understand Thorough protection High energy Achieving

security measures!! of information!! costs!! energy-savings!!

Concerned about Prevent shop floor Can’t reduce the number Fewer quality
equipment safety!! accidents!! of reject parts!! issues!!

Cases

Sustainability

Quality Safety

Streamlining all business tasks

Productivity Security

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 Industries

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Automotive Manufacturing here for

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In vehicle manufacturing plants that handle a vast number of parts and wide variety of processes, there is a need to
solve various issues such as responding to mixed production of many different car models, improving production
speed and quality, considering worker safety and engaging in environment-oriented initiatives.
e-F@ctory helps provide solutions to the issues customers face by offering optimal solutions through forming
common platforms and alliances with many different partners.

Issues Obtaining the most suitable driving pattern Issues Maintaining and managing welding quality by Issues Ensuring uniformity of the painting quality by
for press machines monitoring the welding conditions constantly controlling the temperature and humidity, and adjusting
Improving energy efficiency Reducing the defect rate by measuring the air intake/exhaust balance of the paint booth
by reducing power waste the width of welded vehicles from both sides Improving quality by collecting, analyzing and
collectively managing multiple data of various equipment,
Reducing die changeover time by switching Lowering the defect rate by inspecting for
such as temperature, humidity, and air intake/exhaust
multiple stamping patterns according to welding defects (blowholes, height,
Saving energy of the intake/exhaust fan for
the situation misalignments, etc.)
the paint booth

Solutions Monitor the sensor values and the servo Solutions Monitor the quality fluctuation and alarms Solutions Control temperature (using PID control)
output current. with an Xbar-R control chart. and air conditioning to ensure uniformity
Monitor the quality in real time with of the painting quality.
Connect multiple servo amplifiers/drive
units to an MR-CV power regeneration an Xbar-R control chart and a histogram. Send large amounts of data to the
database via the MES Interface module
converter unit through common bus. Detect welding defects with a vision sensor
and collectively manage the data.
Create various cam patterns and switch and a laser displacement sensor.
Drive the motor with less power by using
stamping patterns according to the situation. the highly efficient IPM motor.

Issues Enhancing traceability by storing serial numbers of Issues Clarifying operation procedure/time for Issues Reducing equipment size and visualizing trouble
mechanical parts and process/equipment history a diversified workforce to improve quality Configuring a production line that manufactures
information in a database Measuring and constantly monitoring products flexibly according to the production
Improving quality by preventing incomplete each part of the assembled vehicle body status and that does not require a safety fence
fitting of connectors to improve quality Reducing downtime by early error detection
Performing preventive maintenance by monitoring
with visualization of the production line
the operational status of robots

Solutions Link the engine assembly information and each Solutions Clarify operation procedure/time with Solutions Combine processes with the collaborative
mechanical part information collected the ANDON, POKA-YOKE, and robot, MELFA, and collect interlock signals in
by the MES Interface module in a database. screw-tightening support systems. an andon system.
Collect noise during fitting with a high-speed analog Constantly monitor everything such as Cooperate with FA products and support
input module and perform FFT analysis with a PLC. assembly precision, adhesive human collaboration using area sensors.
Visualize the operational status of robots application, and QR code reading
Visualize the entire network with CC-Link IE.
with e-F@ctory starter package. with MELSENSOR.

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 Electronics
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(Compact LCD)

Electricity and electronic fields require elaborate and complex work, yet a high percentage of tasks are still
performed manually. A major issue faced is how to automate the processes of part loading,
surface implementation, PCB assembly, unit assembly and shipment in order to reduce human error.
e-F@ctory helps provide a solution to this issue by providing robots equipped with force sensors
and work support systems.

Production
management system

Information
connectivity

Parts warehouse Parts molding Unit assembly

Error-proofing Deburring/Polishing Bolt-tightening support

Issues Incorrect part selection/supply Issues Complicated adjustments in order to Issues Incorrect assembly during high-mix,
Process stops due to parts shortage machine workpieces of various shapes low-volume production
Tool wear Flexible support of production load
fluctuations
Solutions Prevent mistakes with a work
instruction system Solutions Shorten start-up time with simple
teaching Solutions Prevent mistakes with a work
Advance notification of shortages
instruction system
with a status indicator Detect wear amount with a force sensor
Optimize to suit production status

Unit assembly Unit assembly Progress management

Cases

Force sensor application Packaging ANDON

Issues Manual work by humans is required Issues Seal suited to workpiece, Issues Interested in visualizing production status
to connect connectors to inspection cutting operation and cut length but can’t decide due to lack of professional
units correction necessary knowledge

Solutions Full automation of inspection process Solutions Simplification of equipment Solutions Andon can easily be built using dedicated
through introduction of a robot start-up with a seal/cut setting tool
equipped with a force sensor mechanism and correction Visualizing production status facilitates
function sharing of information between workers

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Lithium-ion battery lines are large production lines consisting of electrode forming, lamination, inspection,
packaging and shipping processes. By utilizing various technologies such as tension control, drive control,
synchronous control, robots, and IT cooperation of Mitsubishi Electric FA equipment for the equipment of each
process, lithium-ion batteries can be produced efficiently and with high quality.

Slitter Coater

Packaging & cell testing

Lamination machine

Winding machine

Modules & packs

Coater Slitter Winding machine

Issues I want to suppress tension fluctuations Issues I want to easily control tension Issues Difficult to create flat-winding cams
and perform uniform coating I want to suppress winding I want to reduce the positional loss
I want to have stable tension control displacement and winding tightening of the battery and separator
even in the winding of metal foil I want to integrate the drive control of Difficult to adjust the gain of tension control
I want to achieve synchronous driving the entire device
between continuous machining processes
with the same equipment Solutions Automatic generation of multi-rotating
Solutions Easy wiring, high-precision tension cams for flat winding
control Crawling correction function
Solutions Easy tension control Easy taper tension control Automatic tension control
Stable speed control with parameter settings only adjustment function
Precise synchronization control Easy synchronization control in one unit

Lamination machine Packaging & cell testing Modules & packs

Issues I want to control tension in an optimal way Issues I want to easily design and launch Issues I want to suppress the vibration of
for processing operations packaging machines the robot and convey it at high speed
I want to suppress vibration of the arm I want to structure the equipment I want to easily achieve cooperation
where the electrode is placed configuration to easily achieve between the vision system and the robot
I want to improve equipment capabilities. the requirements of battery manufacturers I want to prevent damage to the workpiece
I want to perform positioning in the case of a robot collision
with high accuracy at low cost
Solutions Tension control can be achieved
with various equipment Solutions Robot capacity improvement function
Vibration suppression by vibration control Solutions Applications for packaging machines Easy vision setting
Reduction of takt time by cam Simple CPU communication function Reduction of workpiece and
for laminate machine Simple Motion Unit for iQ-F robot breakage

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The importance of "logistics reforms" as supply chain management is attracting attention. Mitsubishi Electric is
building smart, efficient and safe logistics systems to meet issues such as reducing inbound and outbound times,
improving cargo handling efficiency, and reducing overall equipment costs. We contribute to the optimization of
supply chain management.

Distribution Warehouse
Stacker crane

Conveyor

Sorter

Robot

RGV/AGV

Distribution Warehouse Stacker crane Conveyor

Issues Improvement of operating rate Issues Crane stability and high-speed operation Issues Easy start-up and variable speed operation
Elimination wasted energy Crane fault avoidance Ensuring safety

Solutions Predictive and preventive maintenance Solutions By vibration control, and position Solutions Simultaneous speed change through
at the warehouse/machine/ calibration functions faster and FR-E800 and the CC-Link IE TSN
equipment level more stable load/unload Use of FR-E800 safety functions
Demand management for Utilize the positioning and safety functions
the entire warehouse of the stacker crane special-purpose inverter. Cases

Sorter RGV/AGV Robot

Issues Acceleration of cargo identification and sorting Issues Avoidance of slip effect during Issues Prediction of robot failure timing
Scanning cargo ID correctly high-speed operation and stop Collaboration between humans and robots
even in bad conditions Miniaturization of RGV/AGV

Solutions Preventive and predictive

Solutions Real-Time processing of cargo sorting Solutions High response and high precision maintenance function
data by CC-Link IE TSN communication positioning by combining
Optimum layout utilizing
Stable scanning of Cargo ID multiple encoders
cooperative robot
during high-speed transport Space saving utilizing multi-axis amplifier

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From SCADA to controllers and drive-anddistribute equipment,

Mitsubishi Electric helps you build data center systems.

Issues Want to reduce lifecycle costs from system introduction to operation Issues Avoid system downtime of critical equipment
Want to centrally manage and utilize data Want to control air conditioning using an open building system
Want remote and wide area monitoring

Solutions Supports energy-saving through visualization of energy Solutions Ensuring high reliability by adopting duplex system
usage and helps reduce lifecycle costs with an equipment Establishing open building systems
preventive maintenance function
Works with several systems as a platform for data utilization
Remote monitoring/analysis using smart terminals enables
wide-area monitoring using cloud

Issues Want to achieve visualization of energy consumption and Issues Want to achieve stable power supply
simplify report creation Want to use highly reliable breaker and switch

Solutions Support for energy visualization using energy-saving Solutions Introduce transformers for power distribution and
support devices uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
Introduce a high-reliability low-voltage breaker and
electromagnetic switch

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 Food/Beverage
(Instant noodles)

In food (instant noodles) manufacturing that involves a diverse range of processes,

Mitsubishi Electric's solutions contribute to building the ideal manufacturing
environment throughout all processes.

Issues How to make uniform noodle dough by reducing variations Issues How to make the thickness and cut-width of noodle dough uniform
in ingredient ratios and temperatures? to eliminate variation in noodle quantity?
How to steam at appropriate pressure and temperature to suit
the individual product?
Solutions Control the temperature of the dissolution tank to
prepare water addition adjustment liquid (kneading water) of
uniform quality Solutions Utilize a temperature control module to achieve
Create uniform dough by controlling the pressure in the mixer highly-stable temperature control
and the rotation of the agitator shaft Control ingredient feed speed to adjust steam time
Cases

Issues How to fill the cups properly without snapping the noodles? Issues How to automatically inspect products for printing or
How to package accurately with no misalignment? barcode defects?
How to automatically place packed and packaged products
into cardboard boxes?
Solutions Utilize interrupt positioning function
Standard-size cut of packaging film by automatic cam Solutions Conveyor transport control of print inspection equipment
generation and box motion function, and adjustment of and camera-based image recognition
packaging film adhesion time Conveyance and positioning control of caser equipment

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 Food/Beverage
(Plastic bottle beverages)

In plastic bottle beverage (tea) manufacturing that involves a diverse range of processes,
Mitsubishi Electric's solutions contribute to building the ideal manufacturing environment
throughout all processes.

Issues How to extract essence from dehydrated ingredients? Issues How to use steam to heat and prevent beverage spoilage?
How to remove tea dregs, etc., and make a clear liquid?
How to combine and formulate multiple raw ingredients?

Solutions Control of the extraction equipment's agitator shaft and Solutions Automatic control of steam temperature and
water supply amount supply volume for direct-heating sterilizers
Control and monitor storage tank agitator shaft and filter pump
Control and monitor raw ingredient supply amount and
flow rate of blending equipment

Issues How to wash the inside of the plastic bottle before filling it with a beverage? Issues How to automatically inspect products for printing or
How to fill the plastic bottle with the beverage and close the lid barcode defects?
without letting oxygen in as much as possible? How to automatically place packed and
How to inspect for foreign matter contamination and filling packaged products into cases?
amount (flavoring) after filling?

Solutions Synchronized control of container loading/unloading and Solutions Conveyor transport control of print inspection equipment and
main unit rotary of rinser device
camera-based image recognition
Transport control and filling control of liquid filling (filler) equipment
Conveyance and positioning control of caser equipment
Conveyor control of image inspection machines and inspection
with vision sensors

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 Food/Beverage Scan
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In beer manufacturing that involves a diverse range of processes,

Mitsubishi Electric's solutions contribute to building the ideal
manufacturing environment throughout all processes.

Issues How to make wort from raw ingredients? Issues How to remove yeast, etc., and make the beer a clear liquid?
How to homogenize the taste and type of beer
when fermenting wort?

Solutions Accurate temperature and flow control of the preparation kiln Solutions Control and condition monitoring of pump motors in
Control temperature and pressure in the tank over time, filtration equipment
which affect the taste and type of beer
Cases

Issues How to wash the inside of the glass bottle before filling it with a beverage? Issues How to automatically inspect products for printing or
How to fill the glass bottle with the beverage and close the lid barcode defects?
without letting oxygen in as much as possible? How to automatically place packed and
How to attach labels automatically and at high speed? packaged products into cases?

Solutions Synchronized control of container loading/unloading and Solutions Conveyor transport control of print inspection equipment and
main unit rotary of rinser device camera-based image recognition
Transport control and filling control of liquid filling (filler) equipment Conveyance and positioning control of caser equipment
Conveyance and positioning control of labelling equipment

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 Food/Beverage
(Packaging machine)

Due to the diversification and complexity of needs, the packaging form of food and beverage products is constantly
changing. In addition, machinery that performs packaging and packaging itself requires greater reliability and
functionality than ever before. Mitsubishi Electric's packaging equipment system facilitates the construction of
systems according to each customer's purpose and scale.

The film roll for packaging is sent out The film roll for packaging is sent out Fill solids and liquids to the optimum
horizontally, and both ends are sealed vertically and molded into a bag. After amount.
and cut while wrapping food sent from putting food in the bag, the top of the bag
the conveyor in pillow shape. is sealed and cut.

Building systems tailored to purpose and scale

Issues I want to keep the initial cost down

I want to build a system with minimal equipment

Solutions Control using mechanical cams

Simple configuration

Issues I want to stabilize the quality of packaging

I want to respond flexibly to specification changes and setup changes
I want to reduce takt time

Solutions Control using electronic cams

Easy launch with iQ Monozukuri PACKAGING

Issues I want to easily build a high-quality, flexible system

I want to perform predictive maintenance of equipment
and reduce downtime

Solutions Control using electronic cams

Easy launch with iQ Monozukuri PACKAGING
Predictive maintenance and traceability are also supported.

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Competencies

Carbon neutral solutions

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Mitsubishi Electric provides carbon neutral solutions by not only offering equipment that efficiently uses energy
(our high-efficiency equipment product lineup), but also by supporting continuous improvement activities
through data management (data collection, visualization, analysis, and diagnosis).

IoT Platform
Data Management
Energy Operational
Visualization specific improvements Awareness reform
of energy
P
consumption
consumption management

D Process
improvements
Energy loss
analysis
A Verification of benefits gained
from replacement with
high-efficiency equipment

C
We enable visualization and analysis from the data collection stage,
and provide an environment that meets our customers' needs.

Machine tool Air compressor Furnace

Data Management is indispensable

for continuous reduction of CO2 emissions.

Operational improvements through data management contribute

to the continuous reduction of CO2 emissions.
Mitsubishi Electric provides a platform to collect and analyze all information related to energy and production.
Through the visualization, analysis, and diagnosis of the collected data, we support further operational
improvements on our customers' production shop floors.

Factory X
Before After

May June July

Waste is
identified
Cases

The data for reporting has low data Energy loss can be identified through observing
granularity, making it difficult to energy consumption and specific consumption
detect energy loss. graphs by individual day and hour.

Power consumption

Before
Production volume
After After

Causes of Key points of

waste improvement
are grasped Also
are clear

Since production information and By reviewing the production AI identifies the key causes of
energy consumption cannot be linked, information together, the cause of energy loss and proposes
it is difficult to identify the cause of loss can be identified. improvement.
energy loss.

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 FA remote solutions
Technological innovation is accelerating the diversification of work styles and the manufacturing industry is
no exception. As it becomes standard practice to perform monitoring, maintenance, service, development
and many other production operations regardless of time or place, concrete benefits such as reducing
downtime and minimizing travel costs can be anticipated.
Mitsubishi Electric's FA remote solutions promote the diversification of work styles and help improve the
competitive edge of all manufacturing-related companies.

Remote monitoring Collect and visualize Remote design & development

production shop floor
Engage in development while
data on a server
Central monitoring of smoothly collaborating
KPIs for multiple from anywhere
locations Collaborate smoothly with
supporting companies in the
KPIs and other data from same environment as the
the factory can be production shop floor even
checked at any time. while working from home

Shop floor status Collaborative work on

monitoring Cloud/shared server a common server

Quality Operating Development

information information information

Production shop floor

Remote operation of
shop floor GOT

Remote operation of
shop floor programmable A secure remote function is
controller, camera, etc. added to equipment

Remote maintenance of Instant expert response

equipment
Experts respond
Trouble can be dealt with immediately even when
immediately without having trouble occurs on
to go to the shop floor equipment

Remote maintenance Remote service

Promotion of defense-in-depth
We recommend implementing security measures at each
layer (human layer, physical layer, network layer, and device
layer) in accordance with Mitsubishi Electric's FA security
guidelines, and introducing defense-in-depth to FA
systems to realize manufacturing in factories with a safe
and reliable security environment.

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Data collection/analysis solutions
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Improving productivity, quality, and energy efficiency by utilizing shop floor data to find the key to
solving production issues and promoting improvements.

The Cycle for shop floor Improvement

With Data Utilization

Targets Setting Point

Identify managerial issues Break down the issues

Productivity improvement Break down each managerial

What is the issue? Clarify what issues issue into more specific shop
should be solved. Quality improvement
What is the current status? floor issues for which solutions
Energy saving & conservation can be devised.
What needs to be solved?

1 2
Data collection Point Visualization Point
Select and collect data
What kind of data Visualization of collected Quantify the current
based on knowledge
should be collected in equipment and data and confirmation of situation and gain
and how? production processes. the effectiveness of awareness.
improvements

Factor analysis, data selection, Data visualization

and data collection
Select, collect, and accumulate the data necessary for Display the collected data in an easily viewable format,
solving the shop floor issues based on the engineer’s to provide a visual indication of the status of the shop
wealth of experience, intuition, and knowledge. floor.

Graph Graph

60% 75%
Use Use Use

Menu Graph
Circle Pace Drive Use Use

Plan Result Progress

10000 8500 85%

Application of data collection/analysis solutions

Diagnosis Point Analysis Point

Evaluate the Find the factors
Data diagnosis improvements made Factor analysis from necessary for
Cases

based on and issues solved and collected data improving the shop
create a continuous floor and solving
the analysis results
cycle for improvements. issues.

Improvements using a diagnostic system Data analysis

Create diagnostic rules based on the analysis results, Use the collected data to analyze problem-solving
diagnose the collected data in real time, and provide factors.
the shop floor with feedback.
400 Production
Consumption

OK?
shop 300

floor
200

NG?
100

4 3
Create Real-time Feedback
100 300 400 500

diagnosis rules diagnosis

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 Total Maintenance solutions
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Total Maintenance Solutions comprise "Predictive Maintenance", which prevents problems before they arise by
detecting signs of abnormalities based on data collected, "Preventive Maintenance", which enables planned
maintenance by managing data regarding operating time and frequency, as well as "Corrective Maintenance",
which shortens the cause investigation time to achieve early recovery of equipment by utilizing historical data.
These are solutions supporting our customers’ maintenance activities in all phases and scales, whether it be line,
device, or equipment.

Current Issues After Introducing

How to prevent equipment outages
the Total Maintenance Solutions
caused by sudden failure of parts with
a set service life? Optimization of maintenance work
How to reduce costs by using parts with data management
and tools to their respective limits?

How to minimize the impact on

Non-stop Planned Less
production by quickly and factory operations downtime
efficiently investigating the
cause in the event of trouble?

What is Total Maintenance Solution?

Predictive Preventive Corrective
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
Operating time and frequency
Prevents trouble by Historical data utilized
data management
detecting signs of abnormality for detailed cause investigation
utilized to prevent
by analyzing operation data and rapid recovery
the generation of problems
Recovery
Production volume
Feature quantity (current, vibration, etc.)

downtime
Cumulative operating time

Threshold

Time
Less downtime
Recovery
Production volume

LOG LOG

downtime

Time Time
Time

Maintenance carried out Maintenance carried out

LOG
Acquisition of log data,video, etc.

A Collect log data

B
C

Reproduce log data

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IoT solutions for machining lines
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Mitsubishi Electric promotes the digitalization of our customers' operations by collecting data from
various machine tools and peripheral equipment, AI-based data analysis, streamlining equipment
design through simulation, and achieving overall optimization by cloud integration.

Production shop floor FA equipment

Software
information & devices
Processing load, processing Processing diagnosis,
PLCs,
information, Operating, Visualization,
Robots,
production, quality information Remote service,
Machine tools, etc.
4M change points, etc. Digital twin, etc.

Processing
Monitoring Maintenance Cloud linkage Automation Digital twin
improvement

Collect production Solve production

shop floor information shop floor issues

Mitsubishi Electric proposes an IoT solution

to suit our customers' requests.
Stand-alone Overall line Overall factory Multiple locations
equipment

Improves tool life and quality with

Processing AI-based diagnosis of processing
improvement IoT data

Data collection, visualization, analysis,

Monitoring
Cases

and improvement including old

equipment

Minimizes downtime through expert

Maintenance diagnosis

Advanced manufacturing through

Cloud linkage vertical integration by cloud linkage

Labor-saving and multifunctionality

Automation through robot utilization

Reduces working hours required for

Digital twin equipment line-off through
pre-verification using simulations

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 Case of e-F@ctory by Mitsubishi Electric (Nagoya Works)

Mitsubishi Electric realizes significant improvement in productivity,

quality, energy-efficiency, safety, and security through the introduction of e-F@ctory.

d 3b
Example of operation management/energy conservation c
b

/work support system introduction a

1 2 3 4

S MK L
Stabilization of operating ratio by reducing the installation of incorrect parts
Reduction of time taken for failure analysis
Issues
Alleviation of burden on experienced operators who provide guidance
Safety countermeasures for operators who perform loading/unloading work

Nagoya Works, E4 Building:

Introduction of a surface-mounting operation management system Programmable controller manufacturing factory
utilizing C controllers
Introduction of a work instruction system based on HMI screens
Solutions Introduction of an energy conservation system for AC/lighting using
GENESIS64TM and programmable controllers.
Introduction of a vertical conveyance system using safety
programmable controllers

Man-hours required
Energy cost Poor quality Productivity to train new employees

Benefits Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.

reduction reduction improvement reduction

d 2b
c

Example of quality control on assembly line b

a
1 2 3 4

S MK L
Response to varying demand and high-mix, variable production
Issues
Improvement of equipment operating ratio and quality

Direct collection of information inside equipment from the

MES interface (programmable controller)
Solutions Strengthen information management through direct
connection of equipment with the manufacturing execution Nagoya Works, W3 Building:
system (MES) and conducting various improvement activities Servo motor manufacturing factory

Manufacturing
Lead-time Machining time Poor quality System build time timeframe

Benefits Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.

reduction reduction reduction reduction reduction

* Figures assume calculations without computer and program

d 2b
c

Example of assembly work support system using tablet terminals b

a
1 2 3 4

S MK L
Prevent human errors by workers
Issues Reduce load of skilled workers who provide instruction
Shorten analysis time for improvement points

Utilization of tablet terminals to improve efficiency kitting Industrial Mechatronics

and electronic instruction of work procedures Systems Works
Solutions E7 Factory:
Improvement of work through work data collection and
Electrical Discharge Machine
analysis, and improvement of design manufacturing factory

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 d 2b
c

Example of iQ Monozukuri process remote supervision introduction b

a
1 2 3 4

S MK L
Visualization of operation status and production status
Improvement of equipment operation rate and quality
Issues
Reducing downtime
Video supervision and recording

Realizing visualization with iQ Monozukuri process remote

Nagoya Works, E2 Building:
supervision without modifying existing equipment programmable Inverter manufacturing factory
controllers E800 manufacturing line
Solutions Variation analysis of quality data using iQ Monozukuri process
remote supervision template screen
Recording/playback of process video using Industrial Computer
MELIPC MI3000 (GT SoftGOT2000) and network camera

d 2b
c

Example of AI robot/3D simulator introduction b

a
1 2 3 4

S MK L
Improve operating ratio of lines with a high number of processes
Issues Support high-mix, low-volume, high-cycle production
Reduce equipment installation area
Reduction of production line design time and onsite adjustment time

Introduction of a robot production system that fuses people and machines

Uniform management of quality and equipment information by utilizing
Nagoya Works, Kani Factory:
e-F@ctory Magnetic Motor Starters
Collection and management (traceability) of product data (barcodes) and manufacturing factory
Solutions
quality (inspection) data for each machine
Utilization of robot intelligent technologies (assembly/inspection using force sensors)
Interference check of equipment at the design stage using 3D simulator and
coordination between electrical CAD and engineering tools

Productivity Man-hours Installation rate Operating ratio Start-up time

Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
Benefits

improvement reduction reduction improvement reduction

Example of productivity improvement of shaft processing line c

b 2d
through introduction of e-F@ctory a
1 2 3 4

S MK L
Issues Improve line balance by reducing grinding time of bottleneck processes
Cases

Manage production information through introduction of e-F@ctory

Automatic work instructions to the processing lines based on information from the upper
production management server
Expand unmanned operation through planned set-up changeover and improve productivity
Solutions
A grinder-free system utilizing a C controller
Automatically calculating the offset value of the lathe from the automatically calculated Nagoya Works,
Shinshiro factory:
outer-diameter dimensions and achieving stable finishing on the lathe
3-phase motor
Significant reduction of cycle time through the abolishment of the shaft rotor grinding manufacturing factory
process

Machining time Productivity

Approx. Approx.
Benefits

reduction improvement

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 Case of e-F@ctory Use by Mitsubishi Electric (Fukuyama Works / Nakatsugawa Works)

Mitsubishi Electric’s Fukuyama Works introduced e-F@ctory

and, as a result, has benefited from productivity improvements
and innovative energy-savings thanks to management of short stoppages.

d 2b
Improving Productivity with a Short Stoppage
c
b

Management System Fukuyama Works a

1 2 3 4

S MK L
Issues
Issue detection - analysis Manufacturing Execution System
In the case of circuit breaker manufacturing lines, conven- (MES server)
Display energy information and error
tionally, people were in charge of status management and information and swiftly assess current
Database
solving issues for each individual line, therefore there were status, then implement countermeasure +
Power management
delays in responding to short stoppages and improvements application

were only temporary

L AN
Power panel Production information
EcoWebServerIII Energy information
Solutions Production no.
Electric energy Quality data
Management of operating status for all production Electrical current Error data
Air flow rate Short stoppage data
processes at an equipment level Energy per piece of equipment
B/NET
Collection and analysis of management data online
and in real-time MDU

Collection
Measurement

Collection
Measurement
Identification of cause behind problems and swift
improvement

Power panel
L AN
Benefits
PLCs PLCs PLCs
Short stoppage
occurrence Operating rate

Approx. Approx.
Improvement
Equipment Equipment Equipment Completion
reduction reduction Breaker production line

d
c
3d
Energy-savings with Demand Management Fukuyama Works
b

a
1 2 3 4

S MK L
Issues
Client PC Visualization GOT
Management and control of General Administration Building
Enabling demand data to
power demand be seen from anywhere
enables all employees to
participate in demand
management

Solutions

Real-time measurement, collection and visualization of EcoWebServerIII

Measurement

Collection

power consumption Collect energy data

Automatic online adjustment of air-conditioning Transmit information online

Air-conditioning
EcoMonitorPlus
Measurement
Lighting
Benefits
OA

General Administration Fukuyama Works

Building overall
Air-conditioning
EcoMonitorPlus
Measurement
Lighting
less energy
consumption
OA

(base year: 1996, FY2010 results)

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 d

High-Efficiency Energy-savings Based on Production

c
b 3d
Status and Power Demand Forecasts Fukuyama Works a
1 2 3 4

S MK L
Issues

Ongoing energy savings in smart meter production buildings overall

Benefits

Solutions Air-conditioning/lighting
Annual power consumption In monetary value
Effective demand peak shift with power demand, weather
Approx.
information, etc. managed online
Measure load current for each piece of production
reduction
equipment and control air-conditioning and lighting
while detecting the presence/absence of operators

Demand peak shift Air-conditioning/Lighting control

Charging/
Discharging Measurement
control PLCs Detects the presence/absence of people on the shop
floor based on the load current of production equipment Collection Visualization
Commercial Photovoltaic
power EcoMonitor Light PLCs EcoWebServerIII
power
generation
Production system

Air-conditioning Lighting
Visualization

Storage
Analysis

battery
System for
management of demand
power optimization If low current continues for a fixed
period of time, the system will judge

Current
it is non-production hours and
Forecasts the next day’s power demand Equipment Equipment automatically control air-conditioning
from weather forecasts and production plans and lighting to save energy

Iida Factory of Mitsubishi Electric’s Nakatsugawa Works introduced e-F@ctory and,

as a result, reduced equipment downtime at low cost.

d
3c
Reducing Equipment Downtime
c
b

through Low-cost IoT Migration Iida Factor y of Nakatsugawa Works a

1 2 3 4

S MK L

Issues Analyzes data on machining, quality, etc.,

and determines how to improve

Unable to achieve traceability, Analysis tool

Cases

Information for analysis

making improvement and quality control difficult Database Analysis staff

Alert information
Alert sent to wearable
Solutions device if a fault occurs

Real-time information
When a fault related to equipment or quality occurs, Wearable device
Automatically records information
an alert is sent to a device worn by a worker on the shop floor from production line in a database Worker on shop floor
A traceability system was built to automatically record
production line information in a database.
PLC for linking information
Furthermore, by utilizing common tools, IoT was also
achieved at low-cost Sends data on machining, Real-time monitor
quality, etc. on the line

Worker Maintenance
Equipment downtime
Approx.
Benefits
PLC for control
reduction

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 Cases of e-F@ctory Use by Customers

FA Devices Linked with Cloud Realizes 24/7

company Amazon Japan
Around-the-Clock Stable Operation of Logistics System

Issues The company wanted to create a non-stop logistics system in order to

efficiently deliver products to customers
They wanted a solution to immediately discover warehouse errors and swiftly recover

The MELSEC iQ-R PLC, which is connected to the industrial open network
Measure through CC-Link IE, collects and leverages operating information
accumulated in the AWS cloud

Results Achieved 24/7 around-the-clock stable operation with high reliability and
swift processing capability
Visualized real-time operating data by gathering information in the cloud
Detects device trouble in advance

Promoting paperless operations and centralized

control of production information
company Sunouchi Corporation

Issues Unable to quickly provide answers regarding delivery dates due to paper-based
information-sharing, therefore lose potential business
Many foreign-national employees, therefore need to show clear numbers to achieve
accurate operations
Difficult to identify causal factors of rejects

Systemization of production planning and connection to sales management

Measure
system Collection of shop floor data with a PLC and handy terminal

Results Able to confirm everything in the system from delivery date response
to production and shipment
Automatic recording/sharing of performance in numerical form
Identify causal factors through traceability connecting information on
products and individual processes

Leveraging IoT to Realize Cylinder Monitoring company Takeuchi Seika Co., Ltd.
and Improve Cycle Time

Issues The company wanted to improve productivity to deal with higher ingredients costs
Continuous operation leads to lower equipment per formance,
which then results in a drop in production speed

Measure Built a cylinder monitoring system with the e-F@ctory Starter Package

Results Leveraged IoT to monitor operating speed of the air cylinder,

which was the cause of reduced production capability
Achieved at low cost by utilizing the sample program of
the e-F@ctory Starter Package
Improved productivity to exceed initial expectations,
bringing positive effects to work style

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Cases of

Reducing time required to build a machine tool operation monitoring system by approx. 83%!
Labor-saving
company An electrical equipment /electronic manufacturer

Issues Company A, who has a production shop floor with machine tools made by multiple different
manufacturers, wants to set up an operation monitoring system. When it tried setting up a
monitoring system at another factory in the past, Company A incurred significant costs
related to screen specification studies and studies into equipment data collection methods,
NC Machine Tool Optimizer
so this time it was looking for a way to build a system fast and at a low cost.

Company A introduced the Edgecross-compatible operation monitoring software

"NC Machine Tool Optimizer" and the industrial PC "MELIPC" which enabled
Measure
it to set up an operation monitoring system supporting machine tools made
by multiple manufacturers

Results Because screen design and development, as well as collecting data from different equipment
became easier, the time required for specification studies and design work was significantly
reduced, cutting system build time from 12 months to 2 months (approx. 83%) and reducing
introduction costs by around 75%.

Real-time monitoring increases factory operating ratio by 38%!

Improving
Productivity
company An auto par ts manufacturer

Issues Company A was considering a system to assess production plans and results, as well as
operating status. Operators were tallying data on paper or in Excel spreadsheets but it wasn't
until at least the following day that the status could be ascertained. Company A realized that
it needed a system it could utilize to improve the production shop floor, not just tally data. Mitsubishi Electric
SCADA software

Company A introduced Edgecross-compatible SCADA software "GENESIS64™"

Measure and industrial PC "MELIPC" to build an operation monitoring system
using centrally collected data

Results Now Company A can perform real-time monitoring of the operating status and quickly identify
causes of short stoppages. Operating ratio has improved by around 90% by reducing
downtime. The improvement has also led to an increase in production volume and
productivity.

Utilizes AI to reduce working hours required for energy analysis by 92%!

Labor-saving
company An electrical equipment /electronic manufacturer
Cases

Issues Company A was spending an excessive amount of time analyzing energy data collected at a
substrate mounting line. Although the company had established a system to collect data that
could be used for energy-saving, such as energy and production volume, there was a limit to
the personnel resources that could be assigned to quantitatively grasp and analyze the vast
amount of data in order to link it to improvements.

Measure Introduction of EcoAdviser, an Edgecross-compatible energy-saving support software

Results Company A is now able to ascertain the current status of energy use. Furthermore,
through the automatic energy loss extraction and diagnosis functions made possible by
AI, it has become possible to estimate latent losses and factors in the process, and link
them to concrete energy-saving activities.

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 Introduction of Core Products/
Technologies

since2003

Supply chain Sales and

Procurement
distribution
Production
Engineering
chain Product Process Operation and
design design maintenance

ERP SCM MES

CAD/CAM Simulator SCADA

Data primary processing/

analysis Data handling

Edge Computing Products

Programmable
Sensor Drive Mechatronics Energy-saving
Controller

Productivity Quality Sustainability Safety Security

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Introduction of Core Products/Technologies

The Advanced Products, Software and Networks

Behind e-F@ctory
The new e-F@ctor y enables connectivit y with an even higher number of devices and net works.
e-F@ctor y goes beyond the barriers of companies and standards to connect a wide variet y of devices and
equipment to each other to make innovative monozukuri possible.

IT System

Mitsubishi Electric products contributing to the improvement (visualization) of the production shop floor
by utilizing the SCADA and simulator software and cloud service.

3D Simulator Mitsubishi Electric SCADA software Data science tool Remote Service
MELSOFT Gemini GENESIS64TM MELSOFT MaiLab iQ Care Remote4U

Edge Computing

Preventive maintenance, etc., is possible by analyzing data collected from the production shop floor (visualization)
and instantly feeding the analysis results back to the shop floor. Moreover, data can be seamlessly linked with IT
systems by carrying out primary processing of the collected data to give it meaning.

Open software platform Edgecross-compatible Software Industrial PC MELIPC

OPC UA Logging Windows® C/C++ language

MES interface product compatible product product equipped product compatible product

Shop Floor

These products collect various data in real-time and utilize it on the production shop floor.

e-F@ctory starter package FA application package FA products Network

Technologies
Products/

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 Ed g e C o m p u ti n g / Pro d u c ts

Industrial PC

MELIPC Series Preinstallation of Edgecross data collector

Suited to the two applications of “real-time control” for control of devices, and “edge computing” to collect and
analyze data in the edge layer. The extensive lineup features everything from high-end to low-range models, and
contributes to improvements on the production shop floor through data utilization.

MI 5000 MI 3000 / MI 2000

Equipped with Windows ® and VxWorks ®, integrates device control MI3000 Able to display and operate data collected
and information processing into one module
MI3000 Able to accumulate data analysis and
High-accuracy device control with CC-Link IE Field Network
MI 2000 large-capacity data

MI3000 MI2000

*MI2000: AWS qualified device for AWS IoT Greengrass

Edgecross-compatible Software
Data science tool
MELSOFT MaiLab
Data analysis and diagnosis of production shop floor data without
the need for specialized knowledge.
Free system configuration enables data analysis and diagnosis in the
optimal configuration.
Graphical display function makes intuitive operation possible.

GOT2000-compatible HMI Software

GT SoftGOT2000
Able to use GOT2000 functions on a computer
Able to reuse screen data from the GOT2000 Series
Interconnectivity with other applications

CNC Operation Monitoring Software

NC Machine Tool Optimizer
Achieves connection to a wide-range of manufacturers' machine tools.
Enables overall monitoring through connection to multiple locations.
Simplified diagnosis of downtime and trend analysis.
Enables comparison and analysis of (actual) results with production plans.

Mitsubishi Electric SCADA software

GENESIS64 TM

Enables monitoring of a wide variety of data from the shop floor

Enables remote monitoring with 3D display and other forms of
advanced visuals and web browser/mobile devices

Energy-saving support software

EcoAdviser
In addition to the imaging of collected energy data, effective energy-saving
activities can be made by extracting energy loss by AI and diagnosing factors.

*Abbreviation of Mitsubishi Electric's AI creates the State-of-the-ART in technology.

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 MES Interface Products - Use databases without computers or programs

MELSEC iQ-R/MELSEC-Q Series Computerized Numerical Controller (CNC)

PLC MES Interface Module M800/M80 Series MES Interface Function

Directly connects PLCs and databases CNC sends machining

without using gateway computer or information and operation status
communication program. of machine tools to MES.

Enhances traceability and supports visualization of the entire

Directly transmits information collected from the production
factory.
shop floor to a database.
When machining is complete, etc., the information collected by
High-speed transmission of manufacturing results and receipt
the CNC is sent from the built-in MES interface to the database.
of recipe information.
Achieves visualization of operation status, as well as the
Optimal for building traceability systems.
visualization of machining results and alarm occurrence status.

GOT2000 HMI MES Interface Function

OPC UA Built-in Servers
Graphic Operation Terminal - Building secure systems

The GOT2000 HMI collects and MELSEC iQ-R/iQ-F Series

sends data to the MES from FA OPC UA Server Module
products connected to it.
Simply setup using OPC UA communications.

When designing manufacturing devices,

it is possible to internally store and manage
Collects data from existing equipment and other equipment the data that is to be released using tag
that utilize third-party PLCs. names and layered structures.
Supports operators’ tasks by providing access to a barcode OPC UA security functions can be set
reader, document viewer, or other such tools. optionally on an as needed basis.
Equipped with substantial information management functions Intuitive operation possible using a Wizard
characteristic of a display unit (HMI). format and setup screen selection format.

High-Speed Logging of Shop Floor Information Information processing utilizing Windows ®

MELSEC iQ-R/MELSEC-Q Series MELSEC iQ-R Series

High-speed Data Logger Module WinCPU Module

Data logging synchronized with PLC scans. Easily build an IT system utilizing
Swift problem-solving when trouble arises. Windows ®.
Contributes to operational analysis, trend analysis Enables stable operation even in harsh
and preventive maintenance of devices. production shop floors due to having
robustness equivalent to a
programmable controller.
Can be developed on the shop floor,
therefore reducing the risk of information
leakage.

Performing Control, Information Processing

and Host Communication Process with a C/C++ Programs
Technologies
Products/

MELSEC iQ-R/MELSEC-Q Series MELSEC iQ-R Series

C Controller Module C Intelligent Function Module

Easy programming independent of C/C++ supports complicated

the microprocessor. computation processing.
Parameter settings, diagnosis Easy application development.
and monitoring with CW Configurator. Optimal for usage even in clean rooms
Easy application development. which must be kept dust-free.

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 Shop Floor/Solutions

CC-Link IE TSN
Open integrated network connecting the production shop floor and IT systems
CC-Link IE TSN is a network achieving seamless communication using TSN technology and innovative communication protocols to collect data
from various devices on the shop floor in real time and transmit it to IT systems, thereby creating new added value.

Achieves an IIoT network

through seamless
communication between the
shop floor and IT systems

An open integrated network

achieving high-speed cyclic
communication and information
communication including
general-purpose Ethernet devices in
High-accuracy motion control, real-time,
a single trunk line
high-accuracy synchronized communication
enabling synchronization with process events

Performance Intelligence Connectivity

In today’s production shop floor environ- In industrial communications, to reduce In order to achieve monozukuri at a more
ments, there is a need to improve productivity overall cost, there is a need for intelligent advanced level, there is a need for networks
and quality. As such, it is essential to have networks that contribute to easy system that can connect to various devices at the
a network that can utilize AI and preventive construction and maintenance. same time as securing real-time
maintenance to transmit high volumes of CC-Link IE TSN supports various convenient performance. CC-Link IE TSN makes it
data to IT systems while performing functions such as automatic generation of possible to combine general-purpose
high-speed, stable control. system configuration diagrams and batch Ethernet communication and control
CC-Link IE TSN uses an updated communi- distribution of network parameters, thereby communication, and connect to
cation method to achieve significantly significantly reducing system development general-purpose Ethernet devices without
improved communication performance, costs and maintenance costs. impacting control communication.
therefore enabling high-accuracy motion Furthermore, it is possible to build a network
control in addition to high-speed I/O control. compatible with various topologies;
therefore, flexible IIoT systems can be built.

e-F@ctory Starter Package

The e-F@ctory Starter Package is a sample project for MELSEC iQ-R Series PLCs and
GOT2000 Series HMIs. It shows how easy it is to achieve the low-cost implementation of
IoT (easy data analysis, visualization, etc.) at the production shop floor level.

Utilization of IoT on the Shop Floor

Applying IoT technologies to the manufacturing industry, production equipment
status, product manufacturing status and product quality status can all be
understood in real-time, thus making it easy to provide feedback to equipment
and workers, and achieve ongoing cost reduction throughout the entire
production shop floor.

Supporting Implementation of IoT e-F@ctory Starter Package GOT HMI example

at the Production Shop Floor Level
Because programs for visualization, easy analysis, and other functions are
provided in a sample project format, implementing IoT at the production shop
floor level can be accomplished using only basic configurations such as device
allocation and parameter settings.

Various Functions Incorporated Cylinder plan monitor/cycle monitor Vibration analysis

The e-F@ctory Starter Package incorporates various functions to implement IoT

for production shop floor data through visualization, easy analysis, and other
means, and can be easily matched for use with customers’ applications.

Achieving IoT with Minimal Impact on Existing Equipment

By adding a PLC and HMI embedded with the e-F@ctory Starter Package, it is
easy to implement IoT on the production shop floor with minimal impact on MT method Equipment trouble Pareto diagram
existing equipment.

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 Mitsubishi Electric FA Application Package iQ Monozukuri
iQ Monozukuri is a step towards realizing e-F@actory by merging production shop floors
and IT systems via open integrated networks.
The iQ Monozukuri FA application package helps customers find
solutions to various monozukuri issues they are confronted with,
What iQ Monozukuri Provides
and is an optimal product with the know-how that makes it possible Lineup of a myriad of applications for each process, application,
and piece of equipment
to introduce, expand, operate and maintain efficient systems.
Monozukuri know-how and ideas cultivated by Mitsubishi Electric and
its partners over many years
System centered on highly reliable Mitsubishi Electric FA products

Production
system
(production shop floor)

Processes/Applications

Edge-computing
Equipment
Process Remote Monitoring Andon Smart work navigator

Rotary Machine Tool Ware Diagnosis

Vibration Diagnosis for Machine Tools Conveying Handling

IT system
Machine tool loading Force application Deburring/Polishing Packaging

iQSS (iQ Sensor Solution)

Set sensors, perform maintenance, etc. using a single tool. IQSS helps customers reduce total cost of operation through
connectivity between sensors, PLCs, HMIs and engineering environments.

Sensor
monitor
Each partner manufacturer
Simple Easy
start-up tuning

Image processor Laser displacement Contact-type Pressure sensor Fiber sensor Ethernet MELIPC MI5000 Engineering environment
sensor displacement sensor MI Configurator
GX Works3/GX Works2

Linkage with
special-purpose
MELSEC iQ-R Series GOT2000 Series tools

Pressure sensor Photoelectric sensor Proximity sensor Barcode reader

MELSEC-Q Series MELSEC iQ-F Series

Simple
Easy logging
MELSEC-F Series
programming MELSEC-L Series
(under
development)
Technologies

Backup/
Restore
Products/

Reducing Overall Cost of Sensor Systems

MELSENSOR makes it possible to reduce the overall cost of sensor systems,
including costs related to design, start-up, operation and maintenance, utilizing
automatic sensor detection, address change and tool connectivity functions.

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 I T S yste m s /S of t wa re

iQ Care Remote4U
This service utilizes IoT to collect and accumulate various information from laser processing and electrical-discharge machines,
thereby enabling real-time confirmation and diagnosis from a remote location. It is possible to confirm system faults, or signs
thereof, and estimate machining time in real-time using a mobile terminal such as a computer, smartphone, etc.

Remote Diagnosis Function

Connects directly from a terminal installed
in a service center to customers’
processing machines for rapid support
through remote diagnosis. Supports
changes to machining conditions, Processing machine operation screen
analysis of alarm content, and provision of
preventive maintenance information. Customer Service center

Dashboard Function
Enables confirmation of processing
machine operating information in real-time
via a computer or smartphone. Collects,
accumulates, and performs central
management of operating/cost information
from multiple units. Contributes to production
Customer
process improvement and operating cost
reduction through visualization-based analysis.

MELSOFT Gemini
Pre-verification is performed in the digital space of a virtual factory
or equipment line.
This significantly reduces cost and time during the design phase.

Concern 1 Concern 2 Concern 3

Actual on-site adjustment Not possible to verify
Want to build a highly
takes a huge amount of line/equipment defects
productive line.
time which majorly during operation
delays launch. without visiting site.

Productivity can be verified Pre-verification of

in advance and easy to mechanical operations Reproduce remote
understand the result with in a digital space is line/equipment
visualizations before possible with conditions.
the actual operation. a control program.

Enable to build Shorter on-site

Effective troubleshooting!
a highly productive line! adjustment period!

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 MELSOFT MaiLab
MELSOFT MaiLab is a data science tool that further improves
manufacturing by converting human "intuition" and "experience" into
digital technology that can be easily integrated into control systems.

Even newcomers to data

Advantages Advantages Provides both analysis Advantages High compatibility
analysis can work with
1 peace of mind thanks to
automatic AI generation
3 and diagnosis functions
in a single tool 4 with Mitsubishi Electric
FA equipment

Office Server Production

shop floor

That's why it's useful! PLCs

A single tool easily achieves

Create analysis/
diagnosis model everything from offline Operations
analysis to real-time diagnosis! Processing
machine

Advantages Proficient in processing

2 waveform data, which is

often used in FA
Other company's
PLC

GENESIS64TM
We use data that was not previously visible to help customers improve
their business activities. GENESIS64™ is an IoT platform that centrally
manages FA and IT data to monitor and analyze various types of data.
We provide monitoring and integration solutions optimal for customer
needs, such as factory automation, smart building construction, and
social infrastructure system establishment.

Want to improve efficiency of monitoring Want to perform wide-range monitoring

and operation tasks over multiple plants

Synchronized monitoring on a single screen when a 3D graphic Real, wide-range monitoring possible by utilizing map data
screen is used Guard customers’ valuable data through safe communications and
Confirm necessary information together with a multi-monitor, cloud environments
multi-view display function
Transmit information instantly with an email function and new push
notification
Want to improve operating rate

Prevent trouble leading to prolonged equipment stoppages

Want to promote energy savings Rapid cause identification by customers through know-how
Technologies
Products/

accumulation
Visualization of energy consumption/CO 2 emissions for overall
system and individual devices
Want to improve the efficiency of
equipment operation
Want to build a highly reliable system
Improve system operations by centrally managing and making data
Duplication of data collection servers (collector) and data storage visible
servers (logger)
MC Historian enables prolonged period logging, even for
large-volume data

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 Partners

Software
Partner

Device
SI Partner Partner

Broad knowledge and skill Know-how of all fields

as a comprehensive relating to monozukuri
FA manufacturer

Co-creation

Customer

Giving customers
back the values born
from co-creation

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e-F@ctory Alliance

e-F@ctory Ecosystem – Co-creation

with over 1,000 Partners*
As a solutions provider, we collaborate with many partners
Collaborating
across all monozukuri fields. This ecosystem provides
with the par tner s
optimal solutions in various regions and fields in response
across the world
to the issues experienced by our customers.

*As of December 2022

SI Partner Producing entire production systems

Achieving advanced systems integration

IT Production shop floor Robots

Software
Partner Development of application software strengthening
connection affinity with Mitsubishi Electric FA devices

ERP/MES/SCADA CAD/CAM/3D simulator Data analysis

Device
Provide device compatibility with Mitsubishi Electric FA equipment
Partner
Achieve improved system builds and maintainability

Sensors RFID Related network devices

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 Factory Automation Global website
Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation provides a mix of services to support its customers worldwide. A
consolidated global website is the main portal, offering a selection of support tools and a window to its local
Mitsubishi Electric sales and support network.
From here you can find:
Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation
• Overview of available factory automation products
Global website:
• Library of downloadable literature
• Support tools such as online e-learning courses, www.MitsubishiElectric.com/fa
terminology dictionary, etc.
• Global sales and service network portal
• Latest news related to Mitsubishi Electric factory
automation

Online e-learning
An extensive library of e-learning courses covering the factory automation product range has been prepared.
Courses from beginner to advanced levels of difficulty are available in various languages.

Beginner level
Designed for newcomers to Mitsubishi Electric
Factory Automation products gaining a background
of the fundamentals and an overview of various
products related to the course.

Basic to Advanced levels

These courses are designed to provide education
at all levels. Various different features are
explained with application examples providing
an easy and informative resource for in-house
company training.

e-F@ctory and e-F@ctory Alliance are registered trademarks of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
Maisart is a registered trademark and trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Excel, and Azure are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation U.S. in the U.S.A. and other countries.
SD Logo, SDHC Logo are registered trademarks and trademarks of SD-3C and LLC.
MODBUS is a registered trademark of Schneider Automation Incorporated.
VxWorks is a registered trademark of Wind River Systems, U.S.
All other company names and product names mentioned within this catalog are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective company.

Precautions before use For sa f e use

This publication explains the typical features and functions of the products herein • To use the products given in this publication properly, always read the relevant
and does not provide restrictions or other information related to usage and module manuals before beginning operation.
• The products have been manufactured as general-purpose parts for general
combinations. Before using the products, always read the product user manuals. industries, and are not designed or manufactured to be incorporated in a device or
Mitsubishi Electric will not be held liable for damage caused by factors found not to system used in purposes related to human life.
be the cause of Mitsubishi Electric; opportunity loss or lost profits caused by faults in • Before using the products for special purposes such as nuclear power, electric
power, aerospace, medicine or passenger-carrying vehicles, consult with Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Electric products; damage, secondary damage, or accident compensation, Electric.
whether foreseeable or not, caused by special factors; damage to products other • The products have been manufactured under strict quality control. However, when
than Mitsubishi Electric products; or any other duties. installing the products where major accidents or losses could occur if the products
fail, install appropriate backup or fail-safe functions in the system.

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Low-voltage Power Distribution Products Transformers, Med-voltage Distribution Power Monitoring and Energy Saving Power (UPS) and Environmental Products
Products Products

Compact and Modular Controllers Servos, Motors and Inverters Visualization: HMIs Edge Computing Products

Numerical Control (NC) Collaborative and Industrial Robots Processing machines: EDM, Lasers SCADA, analytics and simulation software

Mitsubishi Electric’s product lineup, from various controllers and drives to energy-saving devices and processing
machines, all help you to automate your world. They are underpinned by software, innovative data monitoring, and
modelling systems supported by advanced industrial networking and Edgecross IT/OT connectivity. Together with a
worldwide partner ecosystem, Mitsubishi Electric factory automation (FA) has everything to make IoT and Digital Manufac-
turing a reality.

With a complete portfolio and comprehensive capabilities that combine synergies with diverse business units, Mitsubishi
Electric provides a one-stop approach to how companies can tackle the shift to clean energy and energy conservation,
carbon neutrality and sustainability, which are now a universal requirement of factories, buildings, and social infrastructure.

We at Mitsubishi Electric FA are your solution partners waiting to work with you as you take a step toward the realization
of sustainable manufacturing and society through the application of automation.
Let’s automate the world together!
Note: not all products are available in all countries
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 Country/Region Sales office Tel/Fax
USA MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION, INC. Tel : +1-847-478-2100
500 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, U.S.A. Fax : +1-847-478-2253
Mexico MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION, INC. Mexico Branch Tel : +52-55-3067-7512
Boulevard Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 301, Torre Norte Piso 5, Ampliacion Granada,
Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico, C.P.115200
Brazil MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DO BRASIL COMERCIO E SERVICOS LTDA. Tel : +55-11-4689-3000
Avenida Adelino Cardana, 293, 21 andar, Bethaville, Barueri SP, Brasil Fax : +55-11-4689-3016
Germany MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. German Branch Tel : +49-2102-486-0
Mitsubishi-Electric-Platz 1, 40882 Ratingen, Germany Fax : +49-2102-486-7780
UK MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. UK Branch Tel : +44-1707-28-8780
Travellers Lane, UK-Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8XB, U.K. Fax : +44-1707-27-8695
Ireland MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. Irish Branch Tel : +353-1-4198800
Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24, Ireland Fax : +353-1-4198890
Italy MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. Italian Branch Tel : +39-039-60531
Centro Direzionale Colleoni - Palazzo Sirio, Viale Colleoni 7, 20864 Agrate Brianza (MB), Italy Fax : +39-039-6053-312
Spain MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE, B.V. Spanish Branch Tel : +34-935-65-3131
Carretera de Rubi, 76-80-Apdo. 420, E-08190 Sant Cugat del Valles (Barcelona), Spain Fax : +34-935-89-1579
France MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. French Branch Tel : +33-1-55-68-55-68
25, Boulevard des Bouvets, 92741 Nanterre Cedex, France Fax : +33-1-55-68-57-57
Czech Republic MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. Czech Branch, Prague Office Tel : +420-255-719-200
Pekarska 621/7, 155 00 Praha 5, Czech Republic
Poland MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. Polish Branch Tel : +48-12-347-65-00
ul. Krakowska 48, 32-083 Balice, Poland
Sweden MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. (Scandinavia) Tel : +46-8-625-10-00
Hedvig Mollersgata 6, 223 55 Lund, Sweden Fax : +46-46-39-70-18
Russia MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC (RUSSIA) LLC St. Petersburg Branch Tel : +7-812-633-3497
Piskarevsky pr. 2, bld 2, lit “Sch”, BC “Benua”, office 720; 195027 St. Petersburg, Russia Fax : +7-812-633-3499
Turkey MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TURKEY ELEKTRIK URUNLERI A.S. Tel : +90-216-969-2500
Serifali Mahallesi Kale Sokak No:41 Umraniye / Istanbul Fax : +90-216-661-4447
UAE MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC EUROPE B.V. Dubai Branch Tel : +971-4-3724716
Dubai Silicon Oasis, P.O.BOX 341241, Dubai, U.A.E. Fax : +971-4-3724721
South Africa ADROIT TECHNOLOGIES Tel : +27-11-658-8100
20 Waterford Office Park, 189 Witkoppen Road, Fourways, South Africa Fax : +27-11-658-8101
China MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION (CHINA) LTD. Tel : +86-21-2322-3030
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Center, No.1386 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai, China Fax : +86-21-2322-3000
Taiwan SETSUYO ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Tel : +886-2-2299-2499
6F, No.105, Wugong 3rd Road, Wugu District, New Taipei City 24889, Taiwan Fax : +886-2-2299-2509
Korea MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUTOMATION KOREA CO., LTD. Tel : +82-2-3660-9569
7F to 9F, Gangseo Hangang Xi-tower A, 401, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-Gu, Seoul 07528, Korea Fax : +82-2-3664-8372
Singapore MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ASIA PTE. LTD. Tel : +65-6473-2308
307 Alexandra Road, Mitsubishi Electric Building, Singapore 159943 Fax : +65-6476-7439
Thailand MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC FACTORY AUTOMATION (THAILAND) CO., LTD. Tel : +66-2682-6522-31
101, True Digital Park Office, 5th Floor, Sukhumvit Road, Bang Chak, Prakanong, Bangkok, Thailand Fax : +66-2682-6020
Vietnam MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED Tel : +84-28-3910-5945
11th & 12th Floor, Viettel Tower B, 285 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, Ward 12, District 10, Fax : +84-28-3910-5947
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Indonesia PT. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC INDONESIA Tel : +62-21-31926461
Gedung Jaya 8th Floor, JL. MH. Thamrin No.12, Jakarta Pusat 10340, Indonesia Fax : +62-21-31923942
India MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC INDIA PVT. LTD. Pune Branch Tel : +91-20-2710-2000
Emerald House, EL-3, J Block, M.I.D.C., Bhosari, Pune-411026, Maharashtra, India Fax : +91-20-2710-2100
Australia MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. Tel : +61-2-9684-7777
348 Victoria Road, P.O. Box 11, Rydalmere, N.S.W 2116, Australia Fax : +61-2-9684-7245

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