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OMNl edge" is an IoT service that visualizes the current state of components by simply attaching sensors, enabling anomaly detection. When any component is in a state that is "different from usual," you will be notified via email. It can be easily retrofitted to equipment that is already in operation. ■ For customers like these ■ ◎ Relying on the experience and intuition of skilled maintenance personnel ◎ Performing regular maintenance a few times a year, regardless of wear or lubrication status ◎ Wanting to introduce IoT but concerned about high costs ■ For components and equipment like these ■ ◎ LM guides ◎ Ball screws ◎ Other mechanical component parts ◎ Machine tools ◎ Injection molding machines ◎ Stress-prone drive locations ◎ Robot transport platforms ◎ Packaging machines ◎ Equipment operating in tough environments, etc. 【Automatically included as a "Peace of Mind Benefit" from September 2021!】 ▼ "Zero Wait Manufacturing Ticket" that allows production to start immediately without waiting for replacement parts ▼ "IoT Risk Compensation" in collaboration with THK and an insurance company *If you would like a catalog introducing "OMNl edge," please request it through "Contact Us" or view it via "PDF Download.

"OMNl edge" is an IoT service that visualizes the current state of components by simply attaching sensors, enabling anomaly detection. When any component is in a "different than usual" state, an email notification is sent. It can be easily retrofitted to equipment that is already in operation. By packaging it, we solve the challenges of "difficult IoT implementation, setup, and operation" all at once. 【Features】 ■ Collect and analyze the state of components with the THK SENSING SYSTEM ■ Notify responsible personnel via email about any abnormalities in components ■ Visualization of component status ■ Achieve efficiency in maintenance operations, reduce inventory management costs, and improve equipment utilization rates ■ Support smooth execution of production plans *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

This document introduces the "Sign of Exchange." It includes sections such as "To Use LM Guides with Confidence" and "Introduction of New Services." Our company not only offers suggestions for "Lubrication Amount" and "Lubrication Interval" according to specifications, but also proposes "Enhanced Sealing Performance" to improve dust resistance. 【Contents】 ■ Deformation and Damage of End Plates ■ Deformation and Damage of End Seals ■ Deformation and Discoloration of Rails ■ To Use LM Guides with Confidence ■ Introduction of New Services *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

"OMNl edge" is a system that visualizes the condition of parts numerically by simply attaching sensors to them. It can be easily retrofitted to equipment that is already in operation. <This system solves the following problems> ■ Maintenance relies on the experience and intuition of skilled workers ■ Although implemented with TBM (Time-Based Maintenance), it tends to be over-maintained ■ Want to introduce IoT, but costs are too high ■ Sudden failures, etc. <Applicable parts and equipment> ◎ LM guides ◎ Ball screws ◎ Actuators ◎ Machine tools ◎ Injection molding machines ◎ Robot transport platforms ◎ Packaging machines ◎ Equipment operating in tough environments, etc. 【Features】 ■ By understanding the condition of linear motion components' damage and lubrication in numerical terms, decision-making is not dependent on individuals ■ Detects signs before failure. Prevents sudden breakdowns and reduces costs and labor hours ■ Notifies responsible personnel of abnormalities in parts via email ■ Achieves reduction in inventory management costs and improvement in equipment operating rates ■ Supports smooth execution of production plans ■ Comprehensive support for Before/After *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download in PDF format.

THK provides the 'OMNIedge' platform for maximizing OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) to eliminate various losses occurring in production sites. In the "Rotating Parts Anomaly Detection AI Solution," we deliver a one-package solution that includes all the necessary devices and services for anomaly detection, such as sensors, routers, web applications, and alert functions. Based on the data obtained from sensors, our AI calculates the degree of anomalies and suggests potential failure points and recommended maintenance methods, contributing to the reduction of maintenance workload and downtime. 【For concerns like these】 ■ We want to prevent unexpected failures and downtime of rotating equipment. ■ Maintenance tasks have become too reliant on specific individuals. ■ Equipment that requires inspection is located far apart, leading to wasted time and effort in moving. ■ Even if data is obtained from sensors, there is no time for analysis or know-how for utilization, making it difficult to take the next action. *We are currently offering a free collection of case studies that illustrate solutions to management losses and failure losses in production sites. Please refer to the materials for more details. Feel free to contact us as well.

In manufacturing sites, the proliferation of IoT has led to the use of sensors in various fields for understanding equipment operating conditions and predictive maintenance. This technical document introduces commonly used sensors in manufacturing, including vibration sensors, AE sensors, and current sensors. 【Contents】 ■ What is a sensor? ■ Types of sensors commonly used in IoT ■ Examples of sensors frequently used in manufacturing IoT ・ Vibration sensors ・ AE sensors ・ Current sensors ■ Key points for selecting sensors *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Manufacturing equipment and utility facilities that are essential to the production line often use rotating parts, and the frequency of maintenance remains high, placing a significant burden on maintenance management. In response to our customers' requests to "improve maintenance levels," our company will expand our support for rotating parts with our existing concepts of "easy retrofitting," "a safe communication network that allows for reliable data utilization," and "affordable pricing to get started." 【Applications】 - Manufacturing equipment on production lines - Process automation - Industries where numerous devices are maintained in locations away from the office You can visually inspect the condition on-site during patrols and monitor remotely from the office. This helps prevent significant losses caused by equipment failures between patrols. *For more details, please view the catalog available for PDF download.

The predictive detection AI solution 'OMNIedge' is designed to reduce losses in production sites and contribute to maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). It addresses the following concerns in production environments: 【Disruption of human work】 - Management losses - Motion losses 【Disruption of equipment efficiency and operational levels】 - Failure losses - Setup and adjustment losses - Tool change losses 【Obstacles to efficiency】 - Yield losses - Energy losses To tackle these challenges faced by the manufacturing industry, THK offers assistance through retrofitted IoT solutions. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.