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Industrial Automation News In A Flash
November 2021 Update

100 Years of Innovation!
Established in 1921, Mitsubishi Electric celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

The Factory Automation business has been a substantial part of the success story for almost as long. At Mitsubishi Electric innovation are not random chance but are evidence of our culture of Kaizen. As a result, we are regularly one of the top five companies globally for filing international patent applications, many of which go on to become products in their own right. FA has been a strong contributor to such innovations.

Find out how Factory Automation has been an important part of the 100 year journey.

MARTINSHOF WERKSTATT BREMEN
Car Parts OEM, Germany

“We use automation to avoid mistakes that previously occurred in the production process. Everyone must be able to work smoothly together.” Mrs. Miriam Berger, Production Planning, MARTINSHOF WERKSTATT BREMEN

Manual work meets modern automation

Martinshof, a factory staffed by people with disabilities, uses automation to avoid mistakes that previously occurred in the production process. Poka Yoke, Mitsubishi Electric’s guided operator solution, works like a filter. It is only possible to start the next step once the previous one has been completed. All processes are completed without interruption and with no chance for a mix-up.

A further advantage is that we can use illustrations to provide instructions for staff members with learning disabilities. Workers can also double-check the next step and work efficiently according to plan.

Manufacturing in the New Norm

Returning to full operations, restarting processes and lines often reveals underlying problems which were not previously visible and creates a maintenance nightmare of unquestionable proportions. Remote access is a key benefit if the device you are accessing is not intelligent, the value is drastically reduced as the amount of information is restricted.

Building extensive automation solutions takes a great deal of time, budget and planning and in these times when manufacturers want to get up and running quickly and flexibly, all three resources are likely to be in short supply.

So how do you navigate the new manufacturing norm?

Manual Work Meets Modern Automation

Martinshof, a factory staffed by people with disabilities, uses Mitsubishi Electric’s Poka Yoke Guided Operator Solutions to avoid mistakes that previously occurred in the production process. Poke Yoke has empowered all employees as they work smoothly and efficiently together.

Maintenance of the Future -
with/after COVID-19

What do you have to change in the factory with Covid-19? Social Distance, Contactless, managing shifts... While prioritizing your employee’s safety, you need to think of various things to keep your production line running. Mitsubishi Electric's Industrial IoT Evangelist Hajime Sugiyama will talk about what you need to consider with Covid-19 and put a focus on predictive maintenance using case studies which will be vital for the future!

Manufacturing in the New Normal - Cobots

To deal with unstable demands, infection prevention protection for employee and shift management in New Normal. The manufacturing industry is required to take various measures in this global situation changing day by day.

FA e-Learning

We offer FA e-Learning programs in 17 languages, including English, Chinese and Thai. Use our program to help your local staff in overseas production sites to gain fundamental technical skills.

Digital Catalog

Contains ALL Mitsubishi Electric FA products!