Digital Engineering
Step by Step to the Smart Factory
With the "Smart Manufacturing Kaizen Level" concept (SMKL), Mitsubishi Electric is presenting a solution that enables companies to digitize their production facilities in a targeted and gradual manner. The concept is based on the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement and is designed to drive digital transformation in manageable, efficient steps. With the support of the latest technologies and software solutions, companies can increase their productivity, quality and plant availability in the long term and work towards fully networked production.
The concept is designed to support companies in digitizing in targeted steps. The approach is based on the Kaizen philosophy, i.e. continuous improvement, which has been transferred to digital transformation.
The basic idea is the possibility of scaling from small to large: from collecting data, to visualization and analysis, to optimizing processes. And that from the individual machine to the entire supply chain. The concept helps companies to analyze their existing infrastructure and specifically identify processes that can be digitized efficiently. It enables them to advance their digitization step by step and in line with their needs. In each phase, we jointly examine which technologies or automation solutions make sense in order to achieve efficiency gains.
The SMKL concept therefore structures the digitization process into different phases, which enables companies to seamlessly integrate existing production systems into digitization and gradually adapt them to modern requirements.
The necessary tools
For this purpose, Mitsubishi Electric offers a range of innovative tools that enable companies to take a holistic approach. One example is the Melsoft Gemini 3D simulator, which allows the digital pre-verification of entire production lines and systems. This shortens development times and reduces costs in the planning phase. Another example is the AI-based solution Melsoft Vixio, which carries out visual inspections in real time and detects errors or anomalies at an early stage. These technologies are essential for making the use of digital instruments practical and measurable.
In addition to these simulations and inspection technologies, Mitsubishi Electric also offers SCADA and IoT solutions through Iconics - a company of the Mitsubishi Electric Group - that ensure the smooth integration and use of production data. These solutions enable comprehensive real-time monitoring, effective alarm management and targeted measures for production optimization. Thanks to this IoT-based infrastructure, companies can improve their plant availability, reduce downtime and achieve greater efficiency.
Data-driven optimization
Another key element of the SMKL concept is data-driven process optimization. Through clear visualization and detailed analysis of production data, companies are able to make targeted adjustments that improve both quality and productivity. From local HMI solutions to complex IoT platforms, Mitsubishi Electric offers the necessary technological foundation to use data effectively and achieve the greatest possible benefit for production.
By combining automation, control and robotics systems as well as advanced software solutions, Mitsubishi Electric shows how companies can secure the efficiency and competitiveness of their production facilities in the long term.