[Case Study] Metal Processing Manufacturer [Wireless Andon System]

Use the factory's wireless Andon system to distinguish responders!

We have introduced a wireless Andon system to six factories of a metal processing manufacturer that specializes in high-difficulty parts with complex shapes. ★ Unified the calling methods that differ by site, and clearly distinguished responders with "color-coded displays." ★ By implementing a system that allows selective reception of messages, we reduced confusion on the shop floor and contributed to improved responsiveness. 【Challenges Before Implementation】 - Calling methods varied from factory to factory. - It was unclear who was being called, making it difficult to determine "the priority of response." - Inexpensive commercial bells had "poor visibility and were often unnoticed" and "slow response, causing work stoppages." - Poor usability led to decreased production efficiency. 【Key Points of Equipment Implementation】 - The "LCD portable transmitter/receiver" features color-coded displays that make the calling content and responders immediately clear. - The "color filter (receiving color setting)" function allows for efficient reception of only the necessary information. 【Expected Effects After Implementation】 ● Average response time to calls is shortened. ● The priority of responses is clarified, reducing unnecessary movements and double responses. ● Mistakes such as "couldn't hear the sound" or "missed it" are significantly reduced. ● The system is unified across factories, facilitating support tasks and training during transfers. ● Settings for color, number, and frequency can be completed on-site, allowing for flexible responses to line changes.

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