NEXTOPT: Accelerating the Transformation of Automotive Parts Suppliers through AI and Optimization at the Forum Hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Automating the labor-intensive "shift creation tasks"! The Factomate series that supports the field.

We would like to introduce our shift automation AI, "Factomate SHIFT." It automates the creation of "shifts," which typically require a significant amount of labor in production planning. Additionally, we provide products that support the entire process from production planning to successor development, closely aligning with the needs of the field. 【Factomate Series】 ■Factomate TAKT ■Factomate SHIFT ■Factomate GUARD *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Production Management System
• Production Scheduler
• Process Control System

Ultimate efficiency in production planning and progress management!

In the machinery industry, optimizing resource allocation is a crucial issue directly linked to production efficiency and cost reduction. Particularly, as diverse small-lot production and the complexity of processes advance, it becomes essential to allocate resources efficiently and establish production plans. Production plans that can flexibly respond to sudden changes such as unexpected personnel shifts or machine breakdowns are required. Our real-time production optimization scheduler is equipped with planning optimization AI to address these challenges. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Changes in plans due to sudden absenteeism of workers - While multi-skilled workers are increasing, difficult processes have become specialized 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Automatic creation of production plans considering skill maps - Reduction of the workload for plan changes due to personnel absenteeism

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Achieve shorter lead times! Streamline production planning and progress management.

In the automotive industry, shortening lead times is essential to meet the diverse needs of customers. In particular, delays in parts supply and production line stoppages can lead to missed deadlines and decreased customer satisfaction. A real-time production optimization scheduler responds to process progress and unexpected changes with a single click, automatically creating plans. This helps to shorten lead times and improve on-time delivery rates. 【Usage Scenarios】 - When delays in parts supply occur - During sudden changes in the production line - When worker absenteeism occurs 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Reduced lead times - Improved on-time delivery rates - Decreased planning change workload

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AI analyzes tasks and assists in creating manuals for safe operations.

In the transportation industry, accurate and easy-to-understand manuals are essential to ensure safe operations. In particular, it is necessary to clearly communicate the points of attention and procedures in daily operations to reduce the risk of accidents and enhance the safety awareness of the crew. However, creating manuals requires time and effort, and frequent updates to the content are necessary. NEXTOPT's manual creation AI makes it easy to create manuals and measure work hours simply by uploading work videos, as the AI automatically analyzes them. This enables the rapid creation of manuals necessary for safety management and keeps them up to date at all times. [Usage Scenarios] - Standardization of procedures in driving operations - Creation of procedure manuals for inspection work - Development of emergency response manuals [Effects of Implementation] - Reduction of manual creation work hours - Improved safety through standardization of operations - Reduction of training costs

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Just upload the video! Supporting the efficiency of operations in manufacturing sites.

In the manufacturing industry, there is always a demand for increased productivity and cost reduction. In particular, the creation of work manuals and labor hour analysis are time-consuming tasks that hinder efficiency. Factomate TAKT was developed to address these challenges. 【Usage Scenarios】 * Work analysis in manufacturing sites * Streamlining manual creation * Automation of labor hour measurement * Process improvement 【Effects of Implementation】 * Up to 90% reduction in manual creation labor hours * Improvement in operational efficiency * Reduction of labor hours for skilled workers * Smooth transition of processes to trainees

• Production Management System
• Process Control System
• Cost Management System

No specialized equipment required - immediate implementation possible! Transforming workforce development in manufacturing with advanced AI technology.

"Factomate TAKT" is a web application that automatically analyzes work in manufacturing sites using AI. It quantifies and visualizes the movements of skilled workers, significantly reducing training time. It eliminates variations in quality and ensures reliable skill transfer. Additionally, the AI automatically divides and recognizes work processes. It measures the time required for each process automatically and instantly identifies bottlenecks. [Features] ■ Easy work analysis ■ Automatic process detection ■ User-friendly pricing *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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A feature that allows real-time monitoring of operational status and immediate rescheduling when discrepancies arise from the plan.

Real-time monitoring of operational status allows for immediate detection of deviations from the plan. Factomate SHIFT also automatically suggests rescheduling and task assignments to prevent delays in delivery. It enhances transparency and safety on-site. You can check the details by downloading the catalog below.

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The importance of the PDCA function that continuously improves planning accuracy by comparing and analyzing plans and actual results.

Compare the created plan with actual data and extract areas for improvement. Factomate SHIFT automates the PDCA cycle and continuously improves planning accuracy. It supports flexible plan operations that can respond promptly to changes on-site. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" below.

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Introducing the flexibility and customization track record to accommodate special constraints (such as unique line break rules and complex priorities) that were rejected by major vendors.

Special projects and unique rules are also handled by AI. Factomate SHIFT takes into account complex conditions such as stage changes and priority, allowing for flexible planning even for projects that were previously rejected by conventional packages. It achieves a balance between productivity and safety with plans optimized for the field. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" below.

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A dramatic efficiency improvement case through AI utilization in a complex environment where a variety of small quantities and prototypes coexist.

Even in environments with a mix of many varieties and small quantities or prototypes, AI automatically generates plans. Factomate SHIFT optimizes work procedures, equipment load, and priorities simultaneously, integrating schedules for prototypes and mass production. This significantly reduces work time and achieves efficient planning operations. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" link below.

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How to automate complex plans involving multiple locations and partner companies in the machinery assembly industry using AI.

AI automatically optimizes complex constraints, including multiple locations and partner companies. Factomate SHIFT analyzes component transportation lead times, machine loads, and work sequences to generate efficient plans tailored to the site. It reduces human workload and errors, contributing to improved on-time delivery rates. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" below.

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Introducing examples from the metal processing industry that achieve a balance between personnel skill matching and adherence to deadlines.

Monitor work progress and deviations in procedures through data. Factomate SHIFT learns the optimal procedures from experienced workers and monitors actual work in real-time. It extracts dangerous actions and deviations, ensuring compliance with deadlines and safety management. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" link below.

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The limitations of general schedulers and the strengths of semi-custom AI that can address industry-specific constraints (such as stage changes and transportation lead times).

AI analyzes the complex constraints unique to the manufacturing industry. Factomate SHIFT automates planning tasks that traditional packages could not handle by considering the movements and priorities of skilled workers and transportation lead times. It visualizes waste and risks on the shop floor, supporting optimal planning. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" link below.

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Move away from Excel management, and let AI simultaneously optimize delivery times, skills, and process changes. An explanation with examples from the metal processing industry.

Manage operations and production plans with data instead of intuition. Factomate SHIFT optimizes deadlines, skills, and changeovers simultaneously with AI, moving away from Excel management. It takes into account the experience of skilled workers and constraints to automatically create efficient plans tailored to the site. It supports a reduction of 20 hours of labor per week, improves setup, and ensures deadline compliance. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" link below.

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A system that detects dangerous lifting methods with a bent waist and work in unnatural postures, protecting the health of workers.

AI detects dangerous lifting and awkward postures that involve bending the waist. Factomate TAKT helps reduce health risks for workers and contributes to the prevention of workplace accidents. You can check the details by downloading the catalog below.

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A function that automatically detects violations such as not wearing a helmet, lacking safety shoes, and entering hazardous areas.

AI immediately detects violations such as not wearing helmets and entering dangerous areas. Factomate TAKT prevents accidents and work-related injuries in advance, streamlining safety management. For more details, please check the "Download Catalog" below.

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It's too late once an anomaly occurs; specifically calculate the economic effect of loss avoidance through prediction.

Capture signs before anomalies occur to avoid losses. Factomate GUARD analyzes anomaly precursors and supports stable operations and safety management on-site. It also concretely realizes economic effects and improvements in operational efficiency. For details, please check the "Download Catalog" below.

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AI detects dangerous actions in real-time. An AI tool that visualizes deviations from safety procedures and inconsistencies in work, leading to zero accidents.

A new era of managing work safety with "data" instead of "sensation." Factomate TAKT is an analysis tool that detects safe behaviors during work through AI video analysis, extracting dangerous movements and inappropriate postures in real-time. By simply installing cameras on-site, it automatically identifies differences in movements between skilled workers and beginners, deviations from procedures, idle times, and risky movement patterns. It visualizes behaviors that could lead to near misses or incidents in advance. 【Features】 ■ Detection of deviations from safety procedures: Automatically detects discrepancies in the order of tool usage, posture, and movement paths. ■ Anticipation of dangerous behaviors: Analyzes signs of falls, collisions, and entrapments based on the positional relationships of hands and body. ■ Extraction of inappropriate actions: Detects multitasking due to fatigue or familiarity, which can be used for training and guidance. ■ Detection of work inconsistencies: Visualizes differences in movements within the team and establishes safety standard operations. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

● To determine the sealing and waterproofing of sealed products based on pressure changes, it is not necessary to conduct tests that involve spraying water on the product or immersing it in water. ● Once the product is placed in a dedicated fixture within the inspection device, waterproofing can be quantitatively confirmed through automatic measurement. ● The target product size is W 300 × D 210 × H 100 mm or smaller. ● The target products include automotive cameras, smartphones, ECUs, small motors, and other packaging containers, and are effective for any products that require confirmation of sealing, waterproofing, and airtightness. ● For product specifications and details, please contact us.

The inspection targets of the "MSX-7003 series" are relatively large electronic devices. 【Inspection Targets】 - LED - Optical devices - High-frequency devices - Power semiconductors - IR sensors - Gyro sensors - Angular velocity sensors - Electrolytic capacitors, etc. The transport system is designed based on "pallet to pallet" to accommodate various types of work. The following three processes are performed automatically by the airtight inspection device: - Helium bombarding - Gross leak test - Fine leak test For packaged products smaller than 10 mm on each side, the work is set up using pallets or trays, followed by helium bombarding ↓ Then transported to the leak test process through high-speed handling ↓ Going through a continuous process from the gross leak test to the fine leak test ↓ And finally, discharged onto a pallet through high-speed handling. It also supports inline operations (the height of the pass line is 940 mm). Please watch the YouTube video from the link below.