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"ParaRecolectar" is a multi-data logger (IoT edge device) that enables digital transformation (DX) at a low cost while utilizing existing equipment. It can simultaneously acquire multiple data such as vibration, temperature, and current with a single unit, and sensors from other manufacturers can also be connected via pulse or analog input. Depending on the application, data collection can be done with a DIY approach, allowing for a small start and easy low-cost implementation. Data collection can also be retrofitted to older equipment, and it is widely used for predictive maintenance, energy conservation, and carbon-neutral activities. 【Features】 - All-in-one solution for data collection, visualization, and record storage - Compact standalone unit, portable with mobile battery operation - No modifications needed, low cost, no cloud connection required, no licensing fees - Capable of graphing software and threshold management alert output 【Product exhibition at the comprehensive event for the printing media business "page2025"!】 ■ Dates: February 19 (Wed) - 21 (Fri), 2025 ■ Location: Sunshine City Convention Center Booth of Nihon Denshi Keisan Co., Ltd. *For product details, please refer to the "PDF download" below.

• IoT

"P!tch DATA" is a DX/IoT system that enables automatic collection of production quantity and production pitch information without modifying your existing equipment. It can obtain data from retrofitted sensors without the need for connection to a PLC (programmable logic controller), supporting "management of actual production numbers" and "improvement of bottleneck processes" in a simple and low-cost manner. 【What P!tch DATA Can Do】 - Count actual production numbers / Output production management boards (reports) - Graphical display of production pitch / Extraction of delayed processes - Digitization of electronic Andon and daily reports (customizable) - Investigation of process efficiency during production preparation 【Features】 - All-in-one realization of data collection, visualization, and accumulation - Compact standalone device, portable with mobile battery operation - No modifications required, no cloud connection needed, no licensing fees - Low cost including graphing reports For older processes and processes that are difficult to modify, why not start small with "P!tch DATA" to advance the visualization DX of your production processes? *For product details, please refer to the "PDF Download" below.

• Big Data

We would like to introduce a case study where "ParaRecolectar" was used to visualize the workplace environment. In workplace environmental management, there was a significant burden due to the inability to conduct surveys on the labor environment, leading to inadequate management. "ParaRecolectar" can collect data such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure, allowing for easy comprehensive monitoring of the workplace environment through the installation of additional sensors. As a result, it has become possible to reduce the burden of surveys and promote measures and improvements. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Issues - Workplace environmental management is lagging behind - Uncertainty about appropriate measures ■ Effects - Promotion of energy conservation/carbon neutrality - Ensuring the safety of the labor environment *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where the AC current sensor from "ParaRecolectar" was used to detect signs of a drill breaking before it actually happened. In deep hole machining, drills were either replaced regularly or after they broke, leading to sudden equipment stoppages due to unexpected drill breakage. By applying this case, it becomes possible to detect different waveforms during normal operation and send a stop signal to the equipment, allowing it to be halted before the tool breaks. [Case Summary (Partial)] ■Challenges - We want to know the signs before the drill breaks in the machining equipment. - We want to prevent sudden equipment stoppages. ■Implementation Method - Measure the main spindle motor current of the machining equipment using an AC current sensor. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case study that utilized multiple sensors from "ParaRecolectar" to investigate the equipment conditions necessary for producing good products. In the centerless grinding machine, there were challenges related to the retrospective analysis of past equipment conditions, reduction of inspection man-hours, and optimization of sampling frequency. As a result of the implementation, by outputting alerts when abnormalities are detected, we were able to support awareness before the production of defective products and also identify and trace past processing conditions. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - Want to understand the equipment conditions that can produce good products - Streamlining production and quality management ■Effects - Quantification of equipment conditions that can produce good products - Reduction of inspection man-hours *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We will introduce a case where we used the bottleneck process checker 'P!tchDATA' to identify the causes of delays and improve work efficiency. In measuring the cycle time of the process, we were using a stopwatch, which led to data variability and a significant amount of investigation time due to complicated tasks and ambiguous records. By detecting the signal from the work passage sensor with the weak DC current sensor of 'P!tchDATA', we were able to implement automatic measurement with an additional sensor, resulting in a reduction of overtime by 156 minutes per shift. 【Case Overview (Partial)】 ■Challenges - Overtime caused by production delays - Difficulty in investigating the causes of delays ■Implementation Method - Automatic measurement with an additional sensor *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Process Control System

We will introduce a case where the AC current sensor and pulse input of "ParaRecolectar" were used to visualize electrical power with an add-on sensor. In measuring electrical power, the task of recording calculated results by operators had become a significant daily burden. As a result of the implementation, automatic measurement by the sensor became possible, leading to a reduction in labor hours for operators and the ability to identify bottlenecks. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Issues - Want to visualize electrical power per unit - Labor hours for aggregation are high - There are no sensors in the desired aggregation locations ■ Implementation Method - Automatic measurement with add-on sensors *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We will introduce a case where we used the AC current sensor from "ParaRecolectar" to identify neck equipment and reduce power costs. In measuring electricity usage, there were challenges such as a lack of manpower to conduct investigations and the high costs associated with introducing measuring devices. As a result of the implementation, we were able to see the trends in daily electricity usage and identify the time periods with high consumption. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - Want to reduce electricity usage - Unable to narrow down countermeasure processes ■Implementation Method - Automatic measurement with retrofitted sensors *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where the general-purpose analog input of "ParaRecolectar" was used to reduce inspection labor through remote monitoring. In the inspection work for liquid levels and pH values of outdoor tanks, there was a challenge of high labor costs and delays in noticing abnormalities. The general-purpose analog input of ParaRecolectar can connect to sensors from other manufacturers, allowing us to connect liquid level detection sensors and pH meters to collect data. As a result of the implementation, we were able to check from the office without going to the site, enabling early detection of abnormalities. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - High labor costs for liquid level and pH inspections of outdoor tanks - Desire to reduce inspection labor ■ Effects - Inspection time reduced from 30 minutes to 5 minutes (85% reduction) - Detection of abnormalities up to one day later (immediate detection) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where we used the general-purpose analog input of "ParaRecolectar" to visualize air pressure and identify the cause of equipment stoppages. In the equipment, there were sporadic stoppages due to abnormal air supply pressure, and it was difficult to gather information during the problem occurrence, making it challenging to pursue and improve the cause. The general-purpose analog input of "ParaRecolectar" allows for the connection of sensors from other manufacturers, so we collected data from the existing pressure sensors in the process equipment. As a result of the implementation, we were able to identify the cause of the problem, review the piping layout and pipe diameter, and resolve the issue. 【Case Summary】 ■Challenges - Equipment stops due to abnormal air supply pressure - Unable to identify the cause ■Effects - Identification of the problem's cause - Measurement time reduced from 480 minutes to 30 minutes (installation): 95% reduction *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where the 6-axis motion sensor of "ParaRecolectar" was used to detect signs of failure before equipment stoppage. In a gantry machining center, operators were confirming equipment abnormalities through auditory means, which led to delays in noticing component deterioration and resulted in equipment stoppage. As a result of introducing the para collector, we were able to set thresholds to detect abnormalities and issue alerts, guiding us towards planned maintenance. 【Case Overview (Partial)】 ■Challenges - We want to know about gear abnormalities before the equipment stops. - We want to perform planned maintenance. ■Implementation Method - Measure the case vibration of the reducer using a motion sensor. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case study using the environmental sensor from "ParaRecolectar" to investigate defects in powder coating. In the painting process, there were quality issues due to the formation of lumps in the powder coating, and the cause could not be identified, leaving it unaddressed. As a result of the implementation, we were able to identify the factors causing the defects through data acquisition from the sensors, allowing us to smoothly determine countermeasures. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - The powder for painting forms lumps - The cause is unknown ■Implementation Method - Measure temperature and humidity in the painting process with environmental sensors *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We will introduce a case where the 3-axis accelerometer of "ParaRecolectar" was used to predict failures through vibration measurement of a ball screw. In the scroll processing of the workpiece, there was a challenge in not knowing the degree of deterioration of the ball screw, which led to bearing failures and a decline in product quality. As a result of the implementation, the annual replacement costs were reduced by 85%, and line downtime improved from 128 hours to 0, with defective products decreasing from 4,000 units to 0. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - Eliminate product quality defects - Implement planned maintenance ■Implementation Method - Installed accelerometers near the bearings of the shaft *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where the 6-axis motion sensor from "ParaRecolectar" was used to identify the cause of precision defects in automotive parts manufacturing. In the machining process of aluminum parts, precision defects were a challenge. It was anticipated that defects occurred on specific machines, indicating potential issues with the equipment. As a result of the implementation, we were able to detect malfunctions in areas that could not be identified through regular inspections, ensuring precision equivalent to other machines and achieving zero precision defects caused by the same issue. [Case Summary (Partial)] ■ Challenges - Precision defects occurred in the machining process of aluminum parts. - The cause had not been identified. ■ Implementation Method - Installed 6-axis motion sensors under the same conditions on three machines. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where the contact-type temperature sensor "ParaRecolectar" was used to automate daily inspection tasks in automotive parts manufacturing. In the cleaning process, workers were conducting temperature checks of the cleaning solution once a day and recording them on a checklist, which became a challenge due to the labor involved. As a result of the implementation, we were able to reduce travel time to the site through the automation of inspection tasks, achieving a 95% reduction in inspection labor. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - Inspections were conducted once a day by workers, and recorded on a checklist, leading to labor challenges for the workers. ■Implementation Method - The product and contact-type temperature sensor were installed in the cleaning equipment. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where the 6-axis motion sensor of "ParaRecolectar" was used to visualize the deterioration of bearings. In motor bearings, abnormal conditions due to insufficient lubrication often occur, leading to production stoppages for parts replacement and incurring costs for replacing the entire motor. As a result of the implementation, it became possible to detect insufficient lubrication of the bearings by measuring vibration data, allowing for planned responses before the motor locks or stops. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Issues - Abnormal conditions due to insufficient lubrication in motor bearings frequently occur. - Production stoppages and costs for replacing the entire motor due to parts replacement were incurred. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection

We would like to introduce a case where bearing abnormalities were detected early using a 3-axis accelerometer from "ParaRecolectar" through FFT. In the process of molding powdered raw materials, equipment stoppage due to bearing failure was a significant issue. As a result of the implementation, we were able to monitor the vibrations of the bearings and detect signs of failure (abnormal sounds caused by damage to the bearing case). 【Case Overview (Partial)】 ■Issues - Equipment stoppage occurred due to bearing failure in the process of molding powdered raw materials. - Replacing the bearing after failure incurs significant damage. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Measurement and Inspection