FA-IT integrated
solution
Aiming for advanced manufacturing through data collection and management
To realize a smart factory, it is necessary to utilize shop floor data in real time and effectively integrate with IT systems.
“Edge computing” that primarily processes information between shop floor and IT systems supports these activities.
Utilization of the edge computing is essential for optimization of value chain focused on the shop floor.
“Edgecross” is an open software platform in the edge computing area that realizes collaboration between FA and IT across companies and industries.
Free and flexible eco-systems can be established without dependence on application vendors and device manufacturers.
Provides edge applications and data collectors compatible with Edgecross for realizing data collection independent of connection method and protocol.
For improvement of the whole shop floor, it is essential to collect data from all equipment.However, the shop floor has machines of various manufacturers and a large number of connection methods and protocols, and a complex system must be established.Ïitsubishi Electric promotes the utilization of "Edgecross" and provides software products for various issues to contribute toward of the customers.
