MELSOFT MaiLab

MELSOFT MaiLab usage examples

Although automation of equipment is advancing, there are still many processes that rely on the intuition and experience of on-site workers.
By digitizing such knowledge, skill succession, dealing with labor shortages, cost reduction, improved productivity and quality, etc. can be achieved.

• CASE 1
• CASE 2

CASE 1

Diagnose tool life that can’t be seen.

Diagnosing tool life from data to reduce costs

Use fully up to the end of its life.
Improve equipment utilization ratio through optimum maintenance.

Challenge

Tool life that can’t be seen

Dies required for metal processing and machine tools are extremely expensive and their lives are affected by various factors.

AI-based
analysis

Find connections between diverse factors.

MELSOFT MaiLab uses AI to diagnose signs of abnormalities that are difficult for the human eye to detect.

AI-based
solution

Finding optimum replacement timing

Monitors for signs of abnormalities to issue a warning of replacement or maintenance timing before failure occurs.

Cost reduction

Planned maintenance and
reduced maintenance costs

Planned maintenance reduces the maintenance and operation costs of the entire factory and increases business competitiveness.

CASE 2

Consistent quality on hot days and cold days

Passing on knowhow of skilled workers

Digitize the experience and intuition of skilled workers.
Respond to labor shortages by automating equipment.

Challenge

Still relying on the experience and
intuition of skilled workers

In the food production industry, work has been done relying on the skills of skilled workers to maintain constant quality, but there are concerns about the future.

AI learning

Digitizing intuition and experience

By learning from a vast amount of data about the decisions made by skilled workers, MELSOFT MaiLab is now gradually absorbing the skills of skilled workers.

AI-based
solution

Passing on knowhow of skilled workers

MELSOFT MaiLab helps younger workers make the same decisions as skilled workers by using AI.

- Fermentation time and temperature control according to temperature and humidity
- Instructions on appropriate timing of addition of materials
- Inventory control according to shipment status

Human resources
development

Your teacher, MELSOFT MaiLab

With a help of AI, beginners will gradually learn how to combine data that skilled workers have been doing, and someday they may surpass the skilled workers.