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Have you ever experienced trying to implement a security system that supports door lock control during the relocation or renovation of a store or office, only to find that the specifications of the controller and the door are different and cannot be connected? At Saki Lab, we can solve this problem through the implementation of PLC control and simple protection circuits. Specifically, we can connect a "solenoid lock controller" to a "motor lock door." The PLC used costs around 30,000 yen, and including power supply and wiring, the total parts cost is between 40,000 and 50,000 yen. There will also be costs for on-site adjustments. Since the timing of operation may differ depending on the door, and it is necessary to verify the performance of the protection circuit, on-site adjustments are required. However, typically, the entire process can be completed within 200,000 yen, including travel expenses. If the site is prepared, we can also handle the operation confirmation of the security system. Saki Lab has multiple achievements with HID EDGE EVO, but we can also accommodate other companies' controllers.

• Entrance and exit control system
• Calibration and repair
• controller

This is a new type of vending machine developed primarily by Saki Lab at the request of Kobayashi Sewing Industry Co., Ltd. It was designed to sell Kobayashi Sewing Industry's carefully crafted underwear in unmanned sales at super sento (Japanese public bathhouses) and changing rooms at golf courses. Therefore, it has the following features: - An appearance typical of apparel products - The ability to pick up and examine the products - The option to directly select the desired product (even if it's the same item, you want to choose, right?) - A weight that can be easily carried by a woman alone - Minimal security (likely for domestic use only) The structure that locks each product individually and the "completely new method" that allows unlocking by selecting any item and using QR code payment is presented in a way that seems "natural," which is characteristic of Saki Lab. If you are interested in using the vending machine, please contact "Kobayashi Sewing Industry" as listed in the catalog. Development and application as a system can also be accepted by our company, Saki Lab. Feel free to reach out to us.

• Vending machines
• Embedded system design service
• Mechanical Design

Database optimization is not straightforward. There are cases where simply increasing memory dramatically improves performance, as well as cases where storage performance has become a bottleneck. It is not uncommon to see instances where optimizing indexes and queries has resulted in performance improvements by several times. There may be issues with the database configuration, or there could be problems with how the application processes data. The appropriate response can vary depending on the application, the type of database server, and sometimes even the version. For customers, figuring out what will work can feel like a game of chance. In such cases, please leave it to Saki Lab. If it doesn’t work out, we won’t charge you for technical fees.

• Database
• Calibration and repair
• Other production management systems

Excel's VBA is one of the excellent features that anyone can easily start using. Because it is a technology that is easy to begin with, even those who may not be recognized as engineers are developing macros as their work. "I hear that VBA is outdated." "You can use Python in Excel." "Office add-ins will become web-based." Such discussions are circulating. It may be true that the future lies in the web. However, that doesn't mean it's safe to connect everything to the internet, and using Office web add-ons in an environment without internet access is also not practical. In reality, both VBA and VSTO add-ins are still in active use. It is premature to think that something is unusable just because it is old. It would be great to be able to effectively use the old while also incorporating the new. Our company can also handle the development of sophisticated systems that call Windows APIs or reference COM objects within macros. We can usually address most issues even without documentation. Please feel free to contact us first.

• Calibration and repair
• Other core systems
• Other production management systems

It is possible to modify a system created in Visual Basic 6.0. At Saki Lab, we can build a Visual Basic development environment on Windows 10/11 "without errors." We do not use a virtual machine with an old OS. Instead, we can run the setup directly on the latest version of Windows to establish the development environment. Since we can set up the development environment, it naturally follows that modifications can also be made. There is no need to completely rebuild everything at once. Gradual modifications, such as partial replacements, are also possible.

• Calibration and repair
• Other core systems
• Other production management systems

This is the implementation of "event logging" for PLCs, which has a proven track record in our "Smart Factory App," "IoT System," and "Timer Operation Time Monitoring System." Unlike the logging functions of PLCs, this method records events in synchronization with control, enabling efficient system integration. To synchronize with control, it is implemented using ladder logic, but with a processing capability equivalent to MELSEC Q03UDVCPU, it is possible to record over 100 control events per second internally in the PLC without significantly affecting normal control, and to collaborate with a PC.

• PLC
• Process Control System
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

We will develop an on-premises IoT system. - It can implement various functions without relying on the cloud. - It can develop dedicated devices, allowing it to meet a wide range of requirements. - It supports Web API and can create highly visible screens using web technologies. - It supports export to CSV and Excel. - It can operate a server with a regular application that has a window. - There are no monthly costs such as licensing fees or maintenance fees. We have a proven track record in various sensing capabilities, including temperature, vibration, angle, rotation, distance, illuminance, magnetism, and strain. It can also interface with PLCs and support sensors for Factory Automation (FA).

• Production Management System
• Embedded system design service
• Other security

I set up the UniFi Network Application on the MikroTik RB5009UPr+S+IN, which has a throughput performance of 10Gbps. This single unit can serve as a high-performance gateway and a PoE-enabled UniFi controller. It is ideal for environments requiring around 4 to 6 Wi-Fi APs and high-speed internet communication. With an IPsec throughput of 1.4Gbps, it is also suitable for building enterprise networks. Its compact design allows it to be installed in tight spaces where heat dissipation is challenging, and it can operate in environments up to +60°C.

• Routers, Switches, and Hubs
• Server monitoring and network management tools
• LAN construction and wiring work

We will create practical IoT systems that can be used in production lines and other on-site environments. Monowireless's TWELITE is an inexpensive and energy-efficient wireless microcontroller with IEEE802.15.4 communication capabilities. In addition to standalone microcontrollers, there are products with built-in sensors and USB connection types, and there are also standard applications available, making it possible to efficiently build systems. - IoT device development - Sensing and signal processing - Data collection application development - Implementation of analysis and visualization - Development of web/cloud integration features - Wireless site surveys, etc. It is possible to gradually expand the system starting from just one sensor.

• Embedded system design service
• Embedded Board Computers
• Process Control System

This is an energy-saving vibration measurement system utilizing Monowireless's TWELITE CUE. This system enables "24-hour continuous measurement." By measuring "large movements over long periods," it can collect useful data for "operational monitoring" and "predictive maintenance," which are difficult to address with conventional vibration sensors. Both the microcontroller and the computer support application customization. In the case of TWELITE CUE RED, communication is possible up to approximately 100 meters within the factory's line of sight.

• Vibration Monitoring
• Process Control System
• Embedded system design service

This is a setup using Raspberry Pi and similar devices, which is also utilized in our products such as the "Edge Control Panel" and "FA Signage." It has over 10 years of operational experience in actual production lines. It is a "normally usable setup" that does not make the file system read-only, allowing you to run prototype applications and systems as they are. The strength of this setup lies in the accumulation of know-how that is generally "not cared about by anyone," such as file system modifications, kernel parameter adjustments, and optimization for natural air cooling.

• Industrial PCs
• Embedded Board Computers
• Embedded system design service

Don't you think it's normal to operate a server without a GUI, using that "black screen"? In the Andon system developed by Saki Lab, a GUI (window) is implemented in the server application as well. The window displays the communication status and turns red in case of abnormalities, allowing operations to be conducted "just like a regular application" on-site. For the screen design, we use a highly visible universal font and are also working on designs that take color vision differences into account. We also support the construction of systems that collect data simultaneously with display.

• Display
• Process Control System
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis

"The communication between the PLC and the computer is slow." "Despite being wired, communication errors occur frequently." The quality and performance of PLC communication cannot be improved just by replacing equipment. In this service, technicians who are knowledgeable in both network technology and PLC expertise will optimize the entire system's communication, taking into account the internal processing of computers and touch panels. We also support modifications to ladder logic and computer applications.

• Calibration and repair
• Server monitoring and network management tools
• Process Control System

We provide support for repairs and replacements of control systems built with computers and dedicated boards. Please feel free to consult us about systems for which you do not know the manufacturer or contact person, or for which you have no documentation. Our technicians, who can handle everything from computers to PLCs and microcontrollers, will propose the best solutions tailored to your situation. We also support communications such as RS-485 and CC-Link.

• Calibration and repair
• Industrial PCs
• controller

Are you worried about the operation of systems created with Access? Microsoft Access, which has been widely used by various companies due to its ability to easily create small systems, has challenges such as being fragile under simultaneous access and not being very strong in network operations. However, it is difficult to completely rebuild the system when the way of using it has not changed. With this service, you can extend the life of your system by simply switching the database engine to the latest database server while keeping the familiar Access screens (forms) and reports (reports) intact. This minimizes confusion on-site and retraining costs while avoiding the risk of corruption and improving performance.

• Database
• Other production management systems
• Other core systems

Released in 1998, VB6 (Visual Basic 6.0) and Visual Studio 6.0 can still run on Windows 11 64-bit, even after more than 25 years. If you have the source code, software modifications are also possible.

• Calibration and repair
• Other core systems
• Other production management systems

"I don't want to connect the factory's network to cloud-based services." "Dedicated lines and closed network VPNs are too costly." For such factories, we recommend our proposed "Internet VPN using dedicated servers." Instead of installing a server within the factory's network, we install a gateway. It's not just a different name. The gateway only requires outward communication. For communication from the internet to the inside, the network can be operated in a state where "all is blocked" by the firewall. We also support proposals for networking production lines and network devices compatible with control panels.

• VPN/Wide Area Ethernet
• Remote Control
• PLC

This is a system that utilizes a timer for timeouts to measure the duration when the timer's count condition is ON and collects that data. - It can process any type of timer. - Configuration is easy with a dedicated Excel sheet. - It supports data collection of thousands of entries per minute. Please use it for building systems that require big data, such as predictive maintenance.

• Data Logger
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Other production management systems

The "Edge Control Panel" is a control panel developed with the aim of introducing IT into production sites such as manufacturing lines. - It is equipped with a Raspberry Pi (a small PC) as an IT device. - All I/O as a control panel is managed by a PLC. The Edge Control Panel has basic functions for integrating FA (Factory Automation) and IT implemented as modifiable samples. By utilizing this, both IT engineers who are unfamiliar with FA and FA engineers who are unfamiliar with IT can develop systems that combine FA and IT. With fanless implementation using dedicated heat sinks, the adoption of industrial-grade power supplies and storage, and optimization of various kernel parameters, it is designed specifically for FA to a level that is not recognized as a "problem" by ordinary IT companies. It has a proven implementation even in large factory production lines.

• Control Panel
• Industrial PCs
• PLC

The "Smart Factory App" is a unique application developed by Saki Lab, designed with the premise of customization for customers. It not only provides visualization but also supports "informationization of production lines" through integration with external systems and equipment. 【Two Basic Implementation Methods】 - A "Desktop Application (C#)" method that is easy to manage on-site and highly functional. - A "Server Application (Python)" method that is lightweight and easy to manage remotely. Both methods include basic features such as "PLC integration," "IoT device integration," "Web application functionality," and "report output functionality," and are customizable. It can be implemented on-premises without the need for an internet connection and supports data analysis through machine learning. Integration with the cloud is also possible. It can flexibly accommodate different requirements depending on the factory and sometimes even the production line. Please feel free to consult with us.

• Production Management System
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Embedded system design service

This is a TWELITE board compatible with TWELITE DIP from Monowireless. It has implemented convenient features for the FA environment. 【Features】 - Power enhancement circuit - RST protection circuit - Equipped with FRAM - I2C external pull-up - Input circuit external pull-up

• Other electronic parts
• Embedded Board Computers
• Development support tools (ICE, emulators, debuggers, etc.)

This is a prototyping service that creates IIoT (Industrial IoT) systems tailored for production lines and other on-site applications. For each project, we develop "dedicated printed circuit boards and firmware," achieving flexibility with almost full scratch development, short delivery times, and low costs. - Want to make it smaller or in a special shape - Want to evaluate new sensors or measurement methods - Want to integrate with existing equipment or facilities - Want to sample data faster than communication - Want it to operate on batteries or 24V, etc. Since we also develop PC applications in-house, we can respond flexibly. - Web screens and Excel report outputs operate without internet connection - We use databases like SQLite and MySQL, supporting data accumulation for over 5 years - We can also support single-board computers like Raspberry Pi Please try our "on-site system development," backed by over 10 years of development and operational experience in large factories.

• Embedded system design service
• Production Management System
• Other FA equipment

At Saki Lab, we not only create signage screens but also support the development of PLC control software and system development using Raspberry Pi. Even on older production lines that lack information collection systems, we can develop and implement systems. Please feel free to consult us first. 【Features】 - Easy-to-read screen design using highly visible fonts and animations - Simple installation (no need for air conditioning or uninterruptible power supply) - Designed for long-term stable operation (proven track record of over 3 years on production lines in large factories) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Display
• Process Control System
• Corporate information portal/groupware