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iFactory

Experience WISE-PaaS AloT easy-to-use platforms for data visualization, intelligent management and data-driven business in manufacturing.

iFactory

InnoTalks, Industrial IoT Insights - A Monthly video on-demand program that talks about digital transformation in the IIoT ecosystem.

iFactory

Drive smarter decision and business in the manufacturing digitalization with Advantech’s IoT platforms and services.

iFactory

Experience WISE-PaaS AloT easy-to-use platforms for data visualization, intelligent management and data-driven business in manufacturing.

iFactory

InnoTalks, Industrial IoT Insights - A Monthly video on-demand program that talks about digital transformation in the IIoT ecosystem.

iFactory

Drive smarter decision and business in the manufacturing digitalization with Advantech’s IoT platforms and services.

iFactory

Experience WISE-PaaS AloT easy-to-use platforms for data visualization, intelligent management and data-driven business in manufacturing.

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Start Your Digital Transformation

Manufacturing in the past has focused on lean and just-in-time production processes, emphasizing cost reduction, waste elimination, and increased efficiency of the entire organization through customer demand-pulling processes. Nowadays, digital technology provides fundamental value that presents commercial value through the immediacy and accuracy of information — driving rapid responses and decision-making. Many manufacturers who have progressed through Industry 2.0 (automation) and Industry 3.0 (informatization) are now preparing to move toward Industry 4.0 (intelligentization).

Driving Perfect Strategies for Three Core Trends of Transformation

Sustainability & Work Safety

Improve energy efficiency
Energy base line & performance indicator monitoring
Boost energy savings

Production Reliability

IoT data acquisition and recording
Improve failure prevention and cost control
Equipment workflow optimization

Data-Driven Decisions & Optimization

Increased productivity
Implement agile-manufacturing
Cross-domain solution (I.App) integration

Focused Industry Segments

Food & Beverage

Metal Processing

Footwear & Textile

Semiconductor

Automotive & EV

PCB

Pulp & Paper

Electrical Machinery

Food & Beverage

Challenges

Complex process
The failure and time wastes in the manufacturing process
Food safety and quality control
Energy-intensive process and environmental challenges

How We Solve

Optimized production flexibility and efficiency
IoT connection for easier data collection and equipment monitoring
Improved quality control with AI technology and food traceability
Protects the environment and maximizes energy efficiency

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Metal Processing

Challenges

Difficult to keep track of supply chain status
Complicated after-sales service
Labor shortages and increasing cost

How We Solve

Strengthen value chain integration
Upgrade after-sales service management
Visualized production and quality monitoring in real-time
IoT connection and flexible production scheduling

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Footwear & Textile

Challenges

Labor issues
Difficulties in production
High failure rates
High technical control levels
Barriers to machine management

How We Solve

Digital transforming without extra cost and time waste
Flexible production management and faster decision-making
Technology-driven with records, tracks, schedules, and reports

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Semiconductor

Challenges

Complicated process and supply chain management
Equipment maintenance and performance
Cautious stability and quality assurance
Request data of operation and defection

How We Solve

Maximum production flexibility and efficiency
IoT connection for easier data collection and equipment monitoring
Improved quality and measurement with AI technology

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Automotive & EV

Challenges

More accuracy and agility in production
Equipment status monitor and control
Sustainability and environmental challenges

How We Solve

Manufacturing process optimization
Seamless IoT monitoring and tracing
Minimal waste and error status
Better safety and environmental protection

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PCB

Challenges

Complex process
Various equipment types
Many industrial safety incidents
Tier one customer request data of operation and defection

How We Solve

Digital transformation without extra cost and time wastage
IoT connection and flexible production scheduling
Visualized dashboard and real-time process control
Data-driven for faster decision-making and forecasting

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Pulp & Paper

Challenges

Market shifting and cost pressure
Manufacturing environment control
Sustainability and environmental challenges
Equipment stability and performance

How We Solve

Safer, connected production
Efficient energy consumption
Minimal waste and error status
Increased production efficiency
Maximized logistical efficiencies
Assets performance optimization

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Electrical Machinery

Challenges

Workforce reshaping
Progressive changes in technology
Human errors are costly
Safety in the environment

How We Solve

Manufacturing process optimization
Improved product design and reliability
Seamless IoT monitoring and tracing
Better safety and environmental protection

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Accelerate Growth with WISE-iFactory

To confront future challenges, Advantech developed iFactory solutions which combine leading edge computing hardware and easy-to-use software to offer Low-code platforms that accelerate digital transformation and Industry 4.0. To develop complete industrial solutions that enable manufactures to easily move forward, Advantech provides the WISE-IoT platform: iFactory EHS, iFactory EAM, and iFactory TPM that allow DFSP (Domain-Focused Solution Partners) easy access to all featured modules. This helps them easily collaborate with Advantech to offer rich services and tools to their focused vertical industry customers.

Environment, Health & Safety

Equipment Automation Management

Total Productive Maintenance

Environment Health Safety Solution

Intelligent Facility Management and Sustainability

The iFactory EHS solution is an EHS management system for carbon neutral operations, employee health management, and a safer work place.

Benefits

Compliant with ISO 50001
Reduce carbon footprint
Reduce equipment data integration and rework time & costs
Improve workplace safety and manage incidents
Real-time mobile management

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Equipment Automation Management Solution

Maximize Machine Reliability and Performance

The iFactory EAM solution is a combination of software, systems and services used to maximize asset life cycle and performance in the factory.

Benefits

Data-driven asset management
Real-time analytics
Centralized decision making

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Total Productive Maintenance

Building Supply Chain Resilience through Digitalization

The iFactory TPM solution is a platform that breaks down information silos in factories by shifting the manufacturing process from production-driven to market-driven and accelerating the response and decision.

Benefits

Compliant with ISO 9001
Agile and flexible manufacturing management
Information transparency
Market-driven manufacturing

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Surface Treatment

Die Cast

Electronics

Hand Tool

Maximizing Productivity in the Surface Treatment Industry

"As a result of solution implementation, process availability increased from 58% to 85% in five months. In addition, the enhanced performance and 24/7 operation of the system allowed for a more efficient and effective operation while reducing downtime, creating an opportunity for a 3rd shift . "

Braspo Pintura Industrial, ECO Automation

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Low-Cost Automation in the Die Cast Manufacturing Process

"Thanks to Advantech’s solution, we can easily control and monitor the temperature of the metal furnace based on soft-logic programs and EdgeLink’s remote control functions . With wireless communication through the cloud, we are able to remotely monitor furnace conditions and quickly alert maintenance teams anytime from anywhere in Japan. "

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Energy Saving in the EMS Factory

The solution enables factory energy management without a large capital investment while also reducing energy waste costs by 8% to 13% and supports 24/7 monitoring of factory energy usage, which helps operators respond quickly to abnormalities. Plus, 7-day energy consumption forecasting helps avoid exceeding contracted energy capacities.

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Digital Data Collection in the Hand Tool Factory

"M2M (machine-to-machine) connectivity can more accurately indicate the real-time status and production efficiency of a machine, while improving the reliability of data related to production times. The time required each day for personnel to process production information has also been significantly reduced by 70% ."

James Wei, Manager of Re-Dai Precision Tools

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Smart Manufacturing Ecosystem

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Global Industry 4.0 Success Stories

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Reshaping Manufacturing Business Operations with Industrial IoT

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Featured Products

Edge Solution Ready Packages

A set of manufacturing management systems and tools for production tracking, scheduling, and status reporting.

Shop Floor - Production Schedule Management Solution

An important management tool in lean manufacturing which can notify relevant personnel immediately when the production process is interrupted.

Andon - Abnormal Event Management Solution

Provides digital production SOP with a management system to achieve paper savings, reduce maintenance and management time, and enhance the convenience of on-site operators.

eManual - Digital SOP Management Solution

The iFactory Edge Solution Ready Packages focuses on prioritized markets with higher automation maturity—those with the capability to incorporate smart factory and Industry 4.0 technologies.

WebAccess Software & Solution Ready Packages

Real-time monitoring and management production equipment, process control, and energy consumption in industrial plants.

iFactory Real-time Monitoring
(RTM)

Real-time machine availability management for maximizing operational excellence.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness Solution (OEE)

Centralized monitoring and data management for energy efficiency optimization.

Facility Management and Sustainability Solution (FMS)

An easy-to-use tool to speed up the visualization of all machine status and health conditions

Equipment Maintenance
Solution

A set of manufacturing management systems and tools for production tracking, scheduling, and status reporting.

Shop Floor - Production Schedule Management Solution

An important management tool in lean manufacturing which can notify relevant personnel immediately when the production process is interrupted.

Andon - Abnormal Event Management Solution

Provides digital production SOP with a management system to achieve paper savings, reduce maintenance and management time, and enhance the convenience of on-site operators.

eManual - Digital SOP Management Solution

The iFactory Edge Solution Ready Packages focuses on prioritized markets with higher automation maturity—those with the capability to incorporate smart factory and Industry 4.0 technologies.

WebAccess Software & Solution Ready Packages

Real-time monitoring and management production equipment, process control, and energy consumption in industrial plants.

iFactory Real-time Monitoring
(RTM)

Real-time machine availability management for maximizing operational excellence.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness Solution (OEE)

Centralized monitoring and data management for energy efficiency optimization.

Facility Management and Sustainability Solution (FMS)

An easy-to-use tool to speed up the visualization of all machine status and health conditions

Equipment Maintenance
Solution

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Data Connectivity & Collection

The ADAM-6700, ECU series, and remote terminal units (RTUs, ADAM-3600) with WISEEdgeLink software can securely convert different protocols and transmit data to the cloud and/or other third-party systems.

IIoT Gateways and RTUs

The ADAM series remote I/O modules have empowered industry for over 30 years. This category includes Modbus RS-485, Ethernet to OPC UA Ethernet I/O modules with IT/OT protocols for remote facility monitoring and process control.

Remote & Wireless I/O and Sensors

A complete range of PCI, PCIE cards, USB modules, modular DAQ systems, and DAQ-embedded computers for domain-focused test and measurement and predictive maintenance applications.

High Speed DAQ

The intelligent systems, MIC, IPC and AIIS Series, have various form factors and are designed with high performance CPU and GPU computing, multiple I/O, and expandable functions.

Intelligent Systems

The UNO series embedded automation box PCs are ideal for edge computing and bridge the gap between IT and OT. This series serves as flexible IoT gateways in different sizes and various mountings.

Embedded Automation Computers

IIoT Gateways and RTUs

Remote & Wireless I/O and Sensors

A complete range of PCI, PCIE cards, USB modules, modular DAQ systems, and DAQ-embedded computers for domain-focused test and measurement and predictive maintenance applications.

High Speed DAQ

The intelligent systems, MIC, IPC and AIIS Series, have various form factors and are designed with high performance CPU and GPU computing, multiple I/O, and expandable functions.

Intelligent Systems

The UNO series embedded automation box PCs are ideal for edge computing and bridge the gap between IT and OT. This series serves as flexible IoT gateways in different sizes and various mountings.

Embedded Automation Computers

IIoT Gateways and RTUs

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Edge Analytics

Advanced AI technology, in combination with IoT technology, is redefining entire industries using smart applications. Advantech has collaborated with NVIDIA to deliver AI products at the edge for AI inference and training.

Edge AI Systems

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Peripheral Devices

Advantech's industrial Panel PC product portfolio include customizable and all-in-one touchscreen pc series with multiple industrial touch panel sizes and rich I/O expansion to meet any HMI service.

Industrial Panel PCs

AIM industrial-grade tablets, available in 8” and 10” sizes, provide real-time data access, enabling field workers to make informed decisions on the industrial spot.

Industrial Tablets

The ULI Series offers serial / USB communication products to help optimize your legacy serial assets by connecting them to the IoT world. The serial cards feature RS-232 / CAN bus cards and communication boards that need only one PCI or ISA slot to provide independent serial channels.

Serial & USB Communications

Compact EtherCAT Controller and Slice I/O are designed with the smallest programmable automation controller (PAC) in the high computing processor, modular I/O, and a PCIe communication interface.

Edge Controllers & I/O Systems

Advantech's industrial Panel PC product portfolio include customizable and all-in-one touchscreen pc series with multiple industrial touch panel sizes and rich I/O expansion to meet any HMI service.

Industrial Panel PCs

AIM industrial-grade tablets, available in 8” and 10” sizes, provide real-time data access, enabling field workers to make informed decisions on the industrial spot.

Industrial Tablets

Serial & USB Communications

Compact EtherCAT Controller and Slice I/O are designed with the smallest programmable automation controller (PAC) in the high computing processor, modular I/O, and a PCIe communication interface.

Edge Controllers & I/O Systems

Advantech's industrial Panel PC product portfolio include customizable and all-in-one touchscreen pc series with multiple industrial touch panel sizes and rich I/O expansion to meet any HMI service.

Industrial Panel PCs

AIM industrial-grade tablets, available in 8” and 10” sizes, provide real-time data access, enabling field workers to make informed decisions on the industrial spot.

Industrial Tablets

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Bring Industrial IoT Technology & Insights to You

Equipment Manufacturing

Smart AIoT Solution for Equipment Builder

Energy & Utilities

Sustainable Intelligent Energy Solution

Edge Computing

Leading Edge Computing Technology

I/O & Automation

Reliable Data Foundation for Automation

Intelligent Connectivity

Data Connectivity from Edge to Cloud

Vision & Video Solution

Build up the Intelligent Vision Platform

Industrial Servers

Trust Industrial and Telcom Servers

IoT Academy

Best IoT Knowledge Learning Platform

Resources

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iFactory

Experience WISE-PaaS AloT easy-to-use platforms for data visualization, intelligent management and data-driven business in manufacturing.

iFactory

InnoTalks, Industrial IoT Insights - A Monthly video on-demand program that talks about digital transformation in the IIoT ecosystem.

iFactory

Drive smarter decision and business in the manufacturing digitalization with Advantech’s IoT platforms and services.

iFactory

Experience WISE-PaaS AloT easy-to-use platforms for data visualization, intelligent management and data-driven business in manufacturing.

iFactory

InnoTalks, Industrial IoT Insights - A Monthly video on-demand program that talks about digital transformation in the IIoT ecosystem.

iFactory

Drive smarter decision and business in the manufacturing digitalization with Advantech’s IoT platforms and services.

iFactory

Experience WISE-PaaS AloT easy-to-use platforms for data visualization, intelligent management and data-driven business in manufacturing.

Start Your Digital Transformation

Sustainability & Work Safety

Production Reliability

Data-Driven Decisions & Optimization

Focused Industry Segments

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Metal Processing

Metal Processing​

Footwear & Textile

Footwear & Textile​

Semiconductor

Semiconductor

Automotive & EV

Automotive & EV

PCB

PCB

Pulp & Paper

Pulp & Paper

Electrical Machinery

Electrical Machinery

Accelerate Growth with WISE-iFactory

Environment, Health & Safety

Equipment Automation Management

Total Productive Maintenance

Environment Health Safety Solution

Equipment Automation Management Solution

Total Productive Maintenance

Real Cases

Surface Treatment

Die Cast

Electronics

Hand Tool

Maximizing Productivity in the Surface Treatment Industry

Low-Cost Automation in the Die Cast Manufacturing Process

Energy Saving in the EMS Factory

Digital Data Collection in the Hand Tool Factory

Related Insights

Featured Products

Edge Solution Ready Packages

Data Connectivity & Collection

Edge Analytics

Peripheral Devices

Bring Industrial IoT Technology & Insights to You

Equipment Manufacturing

Energy & Utilities

Edge Computing

I/O & Automation

Intelligent Connectivity

Vision & Video Solution

Industrial Servers

IoT Academy

Resources

Beyond the Bottleneck: Optimizing Uptime in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Downtime is not a singular issue; it's a dual challenge that comes in two forms: planned and unplanned.

Beyond the Bottleneck: Optimizing Uptime in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Metal Processing

Footwear & Textile