Stefan Knauf

Smart Manufacturing Kaizen Level (SMKL) – data acquisition, visualization, analysis and optimization for customers

Sebastian Creischer describes how ICONICS, as part of the Mitsubishi Electric Group, acts as a link between ICONICS and Mitsubishi Electric in the DACH region. The focus here is on the realization of smart factory projects and the connection of a wide range of devices in production environments. The data provided by ICONICS is used for visualization, historization and analysis in order to map various applications on all end devices. Stefan Knauf emphasizes the strategic importance of the acquisition of ICONICS by Mitsubishi Electric. This acquisition marked the start of a new strategy aimed at transforming Mitsubishi Electric into a digital-oriented company. By combining hardware expertise and software solutions, new solutions are created for customers, particularly in the area of smart factories and digitalization. Both guests emphasize that the collaboration between ICONICS and Mitsubishi Electric covers a wide range of industries, with projects ranging from visualization and control of machine processes to the establishment of paperless factories. The efforts in the area of energy efficiency and quality improvement are also particularly noteworthy. The discussion will also highlight the challenges and solutions associated with the integration of different hardware and software components, as well as the importance of partnerships and customer involvement in the realization of projects.