I gave a presentation on "Factory Guardian" at the Advantech IoT Solutions Conference!

Introducing the conference on IoT solutions that can be utilized in manufacturing sites, bringing transformation to a century-old established factory!

On July 5th (Thursday) and July 12th (Thursday) in 2018, the "IoT Solution Conference" was held in Osaka and Tokyo, where our company presented on the IoT package "Factory Guardian." As a manufacturer of automotive screws and bolts, we introduced examples of how we have created and solved issues in the manufacturing industry through actual IoT solutions. 　　　◇◆◇◆Advantech IoT Solution Conference◇◆◇◆◇ 　　　　A conference on IoT solutions that can be utilized in manufacturing sites, provided by Advantech, a leading company in industrial PCs, and Japan Rad, which combines hardware and software. 　　　　Date: July 5th 　　　　　Venue: Osaka (Express Coco 200) 　　　Presentation Topic: What does the introduction of IoT mean for a century-old factory? 　　　　Date: July 12th 　　　　　Venue: Tokyo (Kyodo News Building, 5th Floor) 　　　Presentation Topic: What does the introduction of IoT mean for a century-old factory? 　　◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇◆◇

• Industrial PCs
• Other information systems
• Other network tools

IoT specialized for factories! A robust system upgraded mainly with industrial PCs.

Factories have diverse environments, such as oil smoke and vibrations. IoT for the manufacturing industry requires performance that can continue to operate robustly even under such conditions. The PCs used in "Factory Guardian" are manufactured by Advantech Co., Ltd., which has a proven track record in industrial PCs. Other network devices and sensors are designed and packaged with the assumption of being used in factories. For manufacturing factories, we offer IoT packages from Yamashina. To solve such questions and challenges: ● In environments with vibrations and oil smoke, electronic devices are likely to fail quickly. ● We want to use reliable equipment even in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. All of the above challenges are addressed by Yamashina's "Factory Guardian." *For more details, please refer to the PDF or contact us.

• Industrial PCs
• Other information systems
• Other network tools

Would you like to see the hard-to-imagine IoT in action at an actual usage site (a screw factory)?

The IoT package system "Factory Guardian" is an IoT system developed based on a model of a screw manufacturing factory and is sold by Yamashina. In response to the customer's challenge of "Even if we talk about IoT in factories, there are no actual items, and it's hard to understand," Yamashina is holding tours of the IoT system "Factory Guardian," which is operational in its own factory. We believe that the methods for acquiring information from actual devices, wiring, communication, PC systems, and the ways to display data obtained from information will serve as a reference for the introduction of IoT in manufacturing factories. To solve such challenges... ● We are considering the introduction of an IoT system in the factory but want to see something that is actually operational. ● We want to hear firsthand accounts of the challenges before implementation and the benefits after implementation. Please feel free to consider visiting our IoT system. *For details, please refer to the PDF or contact us. *We may decline visits to "Factory Guardian" from individuals in the screw industry.

• Industrial PCs
• Other information systems
• Other network tools

It's a package, so implementation is easy! No know-how or skills are required! IoT integration for factories can be realized immediately.

The IoT package system "Factory Guardian" has been developed based on a model of manufacturing factories and is already an operational IoT system. Based on this track record, we offer a complete package that includes sensors, communication systems, cloud services, and PC software. We address the challenges of IoT implementation, such as the time and effort required to consider the appropriate parts and communication for the factory, design the system, and negotiate with each of these vendors. Additionally, there is no need for personnel who are well-versed in these areas. Are you facing any of the following issues? - You don't have the time or capacity to consider the system from sensors to communication and monitoring... - There are no specialized personnel responsible for IoT... - You can't envision whether it can be used in your own factory... - You are interested in IoT but don't know how to approach it... - You want to improve quality and productivity with IoT, but don't know how to proceed and lack responsible personnel... ↓ ↓ ↓ "Factory Guardian" from Yamashina solves all of the above! *For more details, please refer to the PDF or contact us.

• Industrial PCs
• Other information systems
• Other network tools

About ROAD: The "Roundtable on the Purpose of Autonomous Driving (ROAD)" conference series has evolved into a unique platform for interdis-ciplinary dialogue and international collaboration in the field of autonomous driving and autonomous mobility. Established in 2016, ROAD has brought together researchers, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders from six countries across three continents. Based on this background, the upcoming ROAD 2026 will focus on "safety” and "driving AI”—the final pieces of the autonomous driving puzzle—to advance discussions on establishing the foundational framework for ensuring safety quality and obtaining regular-tory approval for autonomous driving. We also intend to discuss the international commonalities and differences regarding the social value brought about by ADS vehicles in terms of automation, intelligent driving, and mobility. We have established a total of five compelling themes for the Round Workshops, consisting of two topics related to “The Last Piece” and three topics related to the social value of ADS, as shown below. 1) Round Workshop 1 - Horizons of E2E Driving AI → Can AI Understand the Driving Environment Like Humans? 2) Round Workshop 2 - Beyond the Unknown: Safety Cases for ADS → Can Safety Ever Be Proven? 3) Round Workshop 3 - Envisioning Smart City Mobility → Can Smart City Mobility Bridge the Mobility Divide? 4) Round Workshop 4 - Logistics Enhancement Through Autonomous Tracking → Will Logistics Become Human-Free? 5) Round Workshop 5 - The Evolution of CASE: SDV/AIDV → Will Automakers Become AI Companies? We hope you’ll all join us!

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In this seminar, we will welcome Mr. Satoru Hayami from Waseda University, who will explain the latest trends in AI utilization in manufacturing, as well as the evolution of technologies such as agent-based AI and physical AI, and the opportunities and key points for practical application in the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, Mr. Tsubasa Shibata, representative of Next Opt, will introduce processes aimed at practical implementation, incorporating actual case studies from manufacturing sites. We hope you will envision the "potential for AI utilization in your company" and take home hints that will lead to improvements in your operations starting tomorrow. We look forward to your participation.