Edge Computing Forum, Stratus Japan

Edge Computing is a computing model that is often compared to cloud computing. Discover key features, such as the distributed processing capabilities and real-time performance, as well as the advantages and usage of Edge Computing.

What is equipment utilization? Here, we will explain the definition of equipment utilization rate, the seven major equipment losses that lower the equipment utilization rate, and overall equipment efficiency. Furthermore, it explains the benefits of introducing edge computing to effectively reduce the seven major equipment losses.

The use of artificial intelligence is actively being used as one of the ways to solve the problems faced by the manufacturing industry. In this article, we have given an overview of the major issues faced by the manufacturing industry, such as changes in the market environment and a shortage of human resources, and have comprehensively explained the use of artificial intelligence to solve these issues.

Sensing technology and IoT are bringing changes to various industries. With AI and edge computing linked, how will each industry evolve? We will consider the relationship between sensing technology and IoT, and the connection between AI and edge computing.

What exactly is sensor technology? Also, what is the major change that has led to the attention received by sensor technology? While introducing the meaning and types of sensor technology and the instances in which it will be utilized, we will consider how sensor technology will evolve in the future.

The next thing the world’s cyber attackers target may be factory security. With the spread of IoT, factories are also changing to an environment connected to the outside world. What is the current state of factory cybersecurity? Here are some examples and countermeasures.

Industrial networks, also known as field networks, have developed their own standards. However, in recent years, Ethernet-based standards have also begun to become popular in this field. This section explains the history and purpose of industrial networks and introduces the main standards.

Digital Transformation (DX) is said to be behind the rest of the world. Why is this digital innovation necessary, and what kind of future awaits us if we don’t? Learn what digital transformation means and examples.

In the field of production management, various words are flying around. Even if it is said that production control, process control, and manufacturing management, the difference may not be understood and it may be confused. This section explains these differences and briefly introduces the words commonly used in the production management field.

In the previous article, I explained the use of many PCs in manufacturing sites and their risks, and introduced solutions to those risks. Here, we will introduce the actual use of the solution in what and for what reason based on the case.