Product page release! Tough IoT "Factory Guardian" that can be used in factories such as metal product manufacturing.

IoT specialized for factories! A robust system upgraded around industrial PCs and more.

Factories have various environments such as oil smoke and vibrations. In IoT for manufacturing, performance that can continue to operate robustly even in such environments is required. The PCs used in "Factory Guardian" are manufactured by Advantech Co., Ltd., which has a proven track record as industrial PCs. Other network devices and sensors are designed and packaged with the premise of being used in factories. For manufacturing factories, we propose an IoT package from Yamashina. To address such questions and challenges... ● In environments with vibrations and oil smoke, electronic devices are likely to fail quickly. ● We want to use reliable equipment even in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. All of the above challenges are resolved by Yamashina's "Factory Guardian." *For more details, please refer to the PDF or contact us.

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Would you like to see the hard-to-imagine IoT in action at an actual usage site (a screw factory)?

The IoT package system "Factory Guardian" is an IoT system developed based on a model of a screw manufacturing factory and is sold by Yamashina. In response to customer concerns such as, "Even if we talk about IoT in factories, there are no actual products, and it's hard to understand," Yamashina is holding tours of the IoT system "Factory Guardian," which is operational in its own factory. We believe that the methods for acquiring information from actual devices, wiring, communication, PC systems, and how to display data obtained from information will serve as a reference for the introduction of IoT in manufacturing factories. To solve such challenges… ● We are considering the introduction of an IoT system in our factory but want to see something that is actually operational. ● We want to hear firsthand accounts of the challenges before implementation and the benefits after implementation. Please feel free to consider visiting our IoT system. *For details, please refer to the PDF or contact us. *We may decline visits from individuals in the screw industry for the "Factory Guardian" tour.

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It's easy to implement because it's a package! No know-how or skills are required! The IoT transformation of factories can be realized immediately.

The IoT package system "Factory Guardian" is developed based on models of manufacturing factories and is already an operational IoT system. Based on this track record, we offer a complete package that includes sensors, communication systems, cloud services, and PC software. We address the challenges of IoT implementation, such as the time and effort required to consider the appropriate parts and communication for the factory and to negotiate with each of these vendors. Additionally, there is no need for personnel who are well-versed in these areas. Are you facing any of these issues? - You don't have the time or capacity to consider the system from sensors to communication and monitoring... - There are no specialized personnel responsible for IoT... - You can't envision whether it can be used in your own factory... - You are interested in IoT but don't know how to approach it... - You want to improve quality and productivity by implementing IoT, but you don't have the personnel to handle it... ↓ ↓ ↓ "Factory Guardian" by Yamashina solves all of the above! *For more details, please refer to the PDF or contact us.

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We won't engage in unnecessary communication! Let's keep security measures for connecting to the cloud simple!

"Factory Guardian" adopts edge computing. Information within the factory is accumulated on servers installed on the internal network as much as possible and is managed without being sent externally. When using the cloud, communication occurs only from a specific few devices. Therefore, compared to the method of communicating with the cloud from each device in the target factory, communication costs can be significantly reduced. This also makes implementing security measures easier. It is a low-cost and secure IoT package utilizing edge computing! To solve such challenges and questions... ● Continuously collect operational information from factory machinery using IoT, communicate data from the machines, and upload it to the cloud? ⇒ Wouldn't this incur substantial communication costs from the target devices... ⇒ I'm worried about security measures when connecting to the cloud... All of the above issues are resolved by Yamashina's "Factory Guardian." *For more details, please refer to the PDF or contact us.

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IoT that can be used on-site for researching manufacturing factories! Constantly collecting and visualizing machine operation information! For analyzing production efficiency and reasons for downtime.

Using IoT, we want to continuously collect and visualize operational information from factory machinery to analyze production efficiency, investigate reasons for downtime, and improve quality. But how can we achieve this... "Factory Guardian" addresses these challenges. "Factory Guardian" is an IoT package developed through research on manufacturing factories. It offers a comprehensive proposal of necessary equipment and specifications in a package, making it easy to implement even without expertise in system construction. Since it is a packaged system, there is no need for the costs associated with custom-made solutions, allowing for very affordable implementation and significantly reducing the effort and costs of IoT adoption. Do you have any of the following challenges? - I want to easily implement IoT to improve production efficiency and quality, but I lack the know-how... - I've heard that implementing IoT incurs significant costs, making it out of reach... - I need a reliable solution; it must be an IoT system suitable for manufacturing, not just a cheap option... - I want a system that fits my factory's needs... ↓ ↓ ↓ "Factory Guardian" from Yamashina solves all of the above. *For more details, please refer to the PDF or contact us.

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Contributing to improved production efficiency and quality! IoT solutions specialized for manufacturing factories!

"Factory Guardian" is an IoT package developed to improve production efficiency and quality in the manufacturing industry. It allows for centralized management of manufacturing machines with different models and specifications through a simple mechanism. You can analyze and manage production progress, operating hours, production numbers per hour, machine-specific operating conditions, equipment status, and abnormal information in easy-to-understand graphs and figures. Additionally, because it is a package, it can be easily implemented without any skills or know-how related to IoT, enabling operation at a low running cost. By transforming factories into IoT-enabled environments, it achieves improved operating rates and stable quality, contributing to cost reduction. 【Features】 ■ Easy implementation due to being a package ■ Operation at low running costs ■ Simple system configuration ■ Diverse functions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This is an IoT package specialized for the manufacturing industry. We provide a consistent proposal from sensors to communication and software, making it easy to implement at a low cost.

● IoT Solutions Specialized for Manufacturing Factories "Factory Guardian" is an IoT package developed to improve production efficiency and quality in the manufacturing industry. Its design is based on research conducted on manufacturing factories, allowing for immediate use in enhancing productivity. The PCs and devices used are from Advantech, a leading manufacturer with extensive experience in the industrial IoT field. ● Easy Implementation with a Package Even without skills or know-how related to IoT, implementation can be achieved through simple consulting, significantly reducing the effort and time required for system construction. The software is provided pre-loaded on the gateway machine. ● Simple System Configuration This system allows for nearly centralized management of manufacturing machines with different models and specifications through a straightforward mechanism. By adopting edge computing, it can simply respond to system configuration and security measures by processing information from PLCs and sensors within the PC. ● Operation with Low Running Costs In edge computing, there is no need to send large amounts of data to the cloud, allowing for operation at appropriate costs even when using cloud services.

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Introducing the operation and management screens for analyzing operational status and production progress, as well as the implementation steps!

"Factory Guardian" is an IoT package developed to improve production efficiency and quality in the manufacturing industry. It serves as a portal for monitoring the overall production quantities of the factory, providing easy-to-understand screens for analyzing operational status, production progress, production pitch, and abnormality management for each line and equipment. It also offers good traceability by displaying the history of abnormalities. Additionally, based on the package, we determine the appropriate implementation steps for our customers. [Screen Examples] ■ Overall factory monitoring (portal) ■ Real-time information for lines and equipment ■ Operational status analysis / production progress analysis / production pitch analysis (daily and monthly) ■ Time series information (production numbers, operational status, non-operational status) ■ Abnormality history ■ Abnormality management screen (tracing for 30 days) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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[To the owners of parking lots and parking lot construction companies] "I'm worried about not colliding with pedestrians when leaving the parking lot in my car..." Among vehicle entrances to parking lots, stores, residences, and factories, those particularly facing sidewalks or roadways are expected to pose risks of dangerous incidents such as collisions with pedestrians or between vehicles. To alleviate such concerns, Hotron proposes a [Departure Warning Sensor] that detects vehicle departures using various sensors and alerts the surroundings with LED lights and buzzers. The device consists of a simple configuration of "Sensor" + "Controller" + "Switching Power Supply (24V)" + "LED Rotating Light." *Please note that a separate control panel including the controller and switching power supply (24V) is required when using the departure warning system. *We kindly ask customers to arrange for the switching power supply (24V), LED rotating light, control panel, circuit breakers, etc. Since it can be retrofitted, it can also be used for existing parking lot entrances. We hope this will contribute to safer vehicle passage for everyone. ◎ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

In recent years, with the increasing push for DX (digital transformation) and valuable feedback from all users in the field, we will be fully renewing "Compass PLUS." The new Compass PLUS will leverage its traditional strengths while completely revamping its design, functionality, and usability, thereby further enhancing its value in practical use. The official release is as follows, so please wait a little longer until then. 1) Improved visibility and operability 2) Enhanced intuitiveness 3) Streamlined information sharing These are the main points of improvement, and it will be available starting December 16, 2025. For an overview of the renewal, please download the materials. We are also planning an online briefing session, so please download the materials for more details as well. Renewal date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Temporary suspension period: Monday, December 15, 2025, 17:00 – 19:00 *Due to the renewal, data updates for observation devices (wave height, weather, water level, noise and vibration) will be suspended during the temporary suspension period. However, viewing of forecast information and other various information will still be possible as usual.

Based on practical experience in support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer acquisition mainly in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On November 4, 2025 (Tuesday), they published a page titled "Is it easier to maintain 'competitive advantage' sustainably!? 'VRIO Analysis'". The 'VRIO Analysis' is a framework for understanding the advantages over competitors and the management resources held by a company. It explains the four components that make up the analysis, the differences from SWOT analysis, the advantages and disadvantages (points to note) of utilizing it, and the five steps of the analytical method. (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■ What is 'VRIO Analysis'? ■ The four components of 'VRIO Analysis' ■ Differences between 'VRIO Analysis' and 'SWOT Analysis' ■ Advantages of utilizing 'VRIO Analysis' ■ Disadvantages of 'VRIO Analysis' ■ The five steps of 'VRIO Analysis' (DL content only) ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/vrio-analysis-2025-11/

In recent times, there has been a growing interest in infection control measures and facility hygiene management. Our company offers non-contact sensor products that are recommended for commercial facilities, food factories, and nursing and caregiving facilities. 【Sensors for Automatic Doors】 ● Light Touch Sensor HA-T401 … When you wave your hand in front of the automatic door, the sensor detects the movement and opens or closes the door. This is recommended for making doors with touch switches non-contact. ● Hand Wave Sensor PF-R5, PF-U2, DHS-1 … Opens and closes the automatic door by waving your hand in front of the sensor. ● Foot Switch PF-01S/01D/03S/05 … Opens and closes the automatic door by placing your foot in the opening. 【Access Control System】 ● Face Recognition + Unmanned Temperature Measurement DS Series … Allows for face recognition along with mask detection and body temperature measurement simultaneously. ● Automatic Disinfectant Spray Dispenser PHW-03B … Automatically sprays disinfectant when you wave your hand in front of the sensor. 【Nursing and Care Sensors】 ● Infrared Bed Exit Sensor "Just Place It Pole-kun" … This bed exit sensor is installed next to the bed and notifies via nurse call when the subject enters the detection range. ◎ For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

To customers considering the introduction of vehicle detection sensors for parking lot construction, design, or management: Are you facing any challenges with current issues or selecting the right sensors for parking management? Hotron offers free materials that explain how to utilize vehicle detection sensors and the benefits of their introduction! ▽ Here is the lineup of materials ◉ Vehicle Detection Sensor Basic Guide This guide focuses on the challenges and solutions in parking lot operations, introducing the overview of vehicle detection sensors. ◉ Key Points for Introducing Vehicle Detection Sensors This material discusses the benefits of introduction based on installation locations and specific challenges. ◉ Case Studies of Vehicle Detection Sensor Implementation This document presents the challenges before implementation and the results after introduction. For more details, please download from our website and check it out. https://www.hotron.co.jp/download/