Proposal for manufacturing DX and IoT from IRO made possible by RFID.
IRO provides environmentally durable RFID solutions to various industries, including social infrastructure (manhole covers, power plants, etc.), automotive (painting processes, CFRP integration, etc.), and medical (tablet manufacturing, etc.). This environmental durability refers to the ability to embed RFID in metals, which cannot be accommodated by label RFIDs used in apparel and logistics or general metal-compatible RFIDs. It withstands temperatures up to 200°C, exposure to shock and vibration, organic solvents, and harsh conditions such as accumulation of snow, ice, water, and sediment. For example, the iron covers of manholes used in social infrastructure. The evaluation tests for the RFID stored inside these covers are conducted using a wear testing machine for asphalt roads. Tests are performed at a temperature of 60°C, simulating summer conditions, with metal rollers applying pressure, and at -10°C, simulating winter conditions, with metal chains striking the covers. Additionally, tests are conducted to simulate conditions buried under snow, freezing, flooding, and debris or rubble caused by natural disasters.
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IRO realizes the digitalization of analog operations by embedding ultra-small RFID devices into metal components, which were previously considered difficult to implement in tools, jigs, and other equipment. DX: D (IoT) + X (Reform) DX: Accelerating PDCA DX: Improving work efficiency DX: Value chain (Sharing knowledge - Cycle of standardization) DX: Changing the way of working and mindset (Business model, culture) While DX and IoT are being promoted in Japan's manufacturing industry, there are areas where application has been delayed. This includes the analog operational management tasks of essential components such as jigs, tools, and molds in manufacturing sites. Among the causes of malfunctions in this area, when they are directly attributed to the workers, reducing these mistakes becomes a countermeasure against malfunctions. Human errors, which are mistakes made by people, can include misjudgments, mishearings, misunderstandings, coordination errors, and forgetfulness on-site. By managing the cyclical process (purchase - use - maintenance - disposal), we can conduct usage tracking, location (inventory) management, repair history management, and lifespan management for jigs, tools, and molds. This enables the reduction of line downtime, reduction of defective products, cost savings through lot tracking in case of issues, and quality management.
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In low-volume production with multiple varieties, one of the reasons for reduced machine operating rates is the "time spent searching for items." This cannot be achieved solely through the thorough implementation of 5S. Short pauses occur when preparing jigs, tools, molds, and other subcomponents that arise from line reconfiguration, and the cumulative effect of these short pauses can lead to changes in production plans and impact profitability. Responses to this require quick decision-making due to delivery deadlines and work style reforms. IRO integrates ultra-small RFID into jigs and tools, which has been considered difficult until now, at a flush level (below). This enables the digitization of analog tasks without changing the original shape (as the RFID does not protrude).
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Our company offers RFID (IC tags) and automatic identification products such as barcodes and QR codes that are highly resistant to environmental conditions, including metals, heat, and organic solvents, as well as related products. Based on the know-how accumulated in automatic identification technology, we contribute to the creation of the future society by utilizing automatic identification.
