Advantech Case Studies Simple Process Visualization Solutions for Automotive Production Lines

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	Simple Process Visualization Solutions for Automotive Production Lines Advantech

Simple Process Visualization Solutions for Automotive Production Lines

Advantech

Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization
Applicable Industries	Automotive
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Process Control & Optimization Predictive Maintenance Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services	System Integration Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	The production lines of a Japanese auto parts manufacturer required cutting-edge precision and coordination. The company faced a specific problem hindering the coordination of their production lines; namely, the inability to efficiently collect and visualize data from their FANUC CNC machines. The company needed a means of easily collecting and displaying data on power and air consumption as well as grinding wheel wear, which were to be used for machine analysis. However, the manufacturer’s in-house operations and IT engineers lacked the time and knowledge to establish an effective strategy. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a Japanese auto parts manufacturer. They are a supplier for major automotive brands and their production lines require cutting-edge precision and coordination. Timing is critical to maximizing their productivity, and maintaining quality control relies on a complex chain of robotic arms, sensors, and other instruments working seamlessly. The company faced a specific problem hindering the coordination of their production lines; namely, the inability to efficiently collect and visualize data from their FANUC CNC machines. Read More
Solution	Advantech’s WebAccess/CNC is a software solution for the networking of CNC machines. In the case of this parts manufacturer, WebAccess/CNC allowed for the integration of the manufacturer’s entire data acquisition solution into a single package. WebAccess/CNC provides major CNC and I/O device monitoring capabilities as well as support for a range of protocols that enable the connection of common industrial devices and PLCs. Advantech provided an end-to-end solution that included WebAccess/CNC, an UNO-2483G high-performance automation computer, an EKI-5528I 8FE unmanaged Ethernet switch, ADAM-4000 series I/O modules, and an FPM-7151W industrial monitor, thus delivering a complete package that enabled the manufacturer to realize real-time information management and status visualization from any of its FANUC CNC machines, QR code readers, and related sensors. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Process Control & Optimization

Predictive Maintenance

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Services

System Integration

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

The production lines of a Japanese auto parts manufacturer required cutting-edge precision and coordination. The company faced a specific problem hindering the coordination of their production lines; namely, the inability to efficiently collect and visualize data from their FANUC CNC machines. The company needed a means of easily collecting and displaying data on power and air consumption as well as grinding wheel wear, which were to be used for machine analysis. However, the manufacturer’s in-house operations and IT engineers lacked the time and knowledge to establish an effective strategy.

About Customer

The customer is a Japanese auto parts manufacturer. They are a supplier for major automotive brands and their production lines require cutting-edge precision and coordination. Timing is critical to maximizing their productivity, and maintaining quality control relies on a complex chain of robotic arms, sensors, and other instruments working seamlessly. The company faced a specific problem hindering the coordination of their production lines; namely, the inability to efficiently collect and visualize data from their FANUC CNC machines.

Solution

Advantech’s WebAccess/CNC is a software solution for the networking of CNC machines. In the case of this parts manufacturer, WebAccess/CNC allowed for the integration of the manufacturer’s entire data acquisition solution into a single package. WebAccess/CNC provides major CNC and I/O device monitoring capabilities as well as support for a range of protocols that enable the connection of common industrial devices and PLCs. Advantech provided an end-to-end solution that included WebAccess/CNC, an UNO-2483G high-performance automation computer, an EKI-5528I 8FE unmanaged Ethernet switch, ADAM-4000 series I/O modules, and an FPM-7151W industrial monitor, thus delivering a complete package that enabled the manufacturer to realize real-time information management and status visualization from any of its FANUC CNC machines, QR code readers, and related sensors.

Impact #1	The manufacturer was able to integrate their entire data acquisition solution into a single package.
Impact #2	The solution provided major CNC and I/O device monitoring capabilities.
Impact #3	The manufacturer was able to connect common industrial devices and PLCs.

Impact #1

The manufacturer was able to integrate their entire data acquisition solution into a single package.

Impact #2

The solution provided major CNC and I/O device monitoring capabilities.

Impact #3

The manufacturer was able to connect common industrial devices and PLCs.

Benefit #1	Significant savings in terms of engineering time.
Benefit #2	Increased dashboard visibility.

Benefit #1

Significant savings in terms of engineering time.

Benefit #2

Increased dashboard visibility.

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Simple Process Visualization Solutions for Automotive Production Lines

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