The Importance of Communication in Digital Factories is Increasing

The position of technology in Turkey and the world and its future goals are discussed in the 2nd Symposium organized by Selcuk University Engineering Development Society. At the Future Technologies Summit, Mitsubishi Electric Turkey Factory Automation Systems OEM Business Development Senior Manager Tolga Bizel took part as a speaker with his presentation on digital factories and robotics. Explaining that it is possible to build the digital factories of the future today with the e-F@ctory concept, which is Mitsubishi Electric's answer to Industry 4.0, Bizel also advised the students to be prepared for the new industrial phase. Artificial intelligence, change, blockchain, professions of the future, entrepreneurship, innovation, defense technologies, branding, 5G and digital transformation sector representatives and university students and industrialists in Konya "2. The Future Technologies Summit was held at Selçuk University between 6-8 November. In the event organized by Selcuk University Engineering Development Society (MÜGET), Mitsubishi Electric Turkey Factory Automation Systems OEM Business Development Senior Manager Tolga Bizel took part in the event with his presentation on digital factories and robotics. Explaining that Mitsubishi Electric, a technology pioneer in the field of electricity, electronics and automation, responded to Industry 4.0 with its digital and smart factory concept e-F@ctory, Bizel also gave information about the Internet of Things (Internet of Things), which forms the basis of digital transformation. Products such as production systems will also be constantly connected to the internet Tolga Bizel explained that each product produced in the age of digital and smart production is planned to have a separate serial number identity unlike today's modern systems and to keep not only some basic information but also their own history in their memory. "These products will be constantly connected to the internet, just like the machines they are made of, so their location and status can be easily determined at any time. Thanks to their receivers, they will be able to examine their environment and react physically to the extent of their own abilities when necessary, while exchanging information in real time with other devices connected to the internet. A product prepared according to personalized needs can be changed while it is produced in the factory and the system structure will be provided where this will be controlled." Objects and objects will communicate with people and among themselves Tolga Bizel stated that the concept of "Internet of Things" can be defined as objects and things connecting to the internet and exchanging data and communicating with both people and each other through the cloud, and conveyed the following information on the subject; "At the heart of the new industrial phase is undoubtedly production. The importance of technology and communication is increasing even more with Industry 4.0, which has recently become the focus of attention of companies, and the "Internet of Things", which has a great impact on companies' technology investments. At this point, we, as Mitsubishi Electric, are redesigning our business models and determining which areas we need to focus our technology investments on to improve our performance. With the innovative solutions we have developed with our deep-rooted innovation heritage and superior technology, we are transforming the infrastructure, systems and processes of factories in accordance with the digital age." With e-F@ctory, it is possible to build the digital factories of the future today. Stating that the new industrial phase can be summarized as encouraging the existing industry in the direction of computerization and equipping it with high technology, Bizel conveyed the following information; "In the age of digital transformation, machines are able to understand what is happening around them and communicate with each other through internet protocols. In this way, as a result of optimizing the production lines in the factories according to personal needs, it will be easier to keep up with the competitive conditions in the market. At Mitsubishi Electric, we are responding to this new industrial phase with our e-F@ctory concept. With e-F@ctory, it is possible to build the digital factories of the future today. In this process, thanks to the acceleration of data transfer between robots and advanced robot technologies that can talk to each other, robots can now control themselves in more detail and in coordination. Today, with e-F@ctory, robots can also communicate with other products on the production line. They share information independently of human control, both among themselves and with the main system that controls the factory, and prepare it to increase efficiency. Because in the e-F@ctory concept, all products in factory automation work with an integrated and open architecture." Young people must prepare for new disciplines Stating that many new business disciplines have emerged in many different sectors as a result of industrialization studies that started with the light of basic sciences, Bizel said that the concept of "mechatronics", which was first put forward in Japan, has become widespread in other countries very quickly. Underlining that this spread is not a coincidence when interpreted by looking at the development of industrial phases, Bizel advised students to be prepared for the Industry 4.0 phase; "It is very important for the young generation to understand and interpret the new disciplines in the rapidly digitalizing world and to make the necessary preparations. Thanks to the speed and convenience they provide in this process, the role of robots in our lives is increasing day by day. Therefore, it is important to train engineers who can program industrial robots mainly used in industry, science and health, integrate them into production lines and design new robots. At this point, as Mitsubishi Electric Turkey, we contribute to the establishment of robot training centers by donating our 6-axis industrial robot to the engineering faculties of universities. We will continue to increase the efforts we have implemented to contribute to the education of young people in the coming period." About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has more than 95 years of experience in producing reliable and high-quality products and is considered one of the leading brands in the world in the production, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communication systems, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics devices, industrial technologies, energy, transportation and construction machinery. In line with its corporate principle "Changes for the Better" and environmental principle "Eco Changes", Mitsubishi Electric aims to become a global and leading environmentally friendly company and enrich society with its technologies. The Company recorded consolidated group sales of 4,444.4 billion yen (USD 41.9 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. For detailed information;  www.MitsubishiElectric.com * Calculated from the exchange rate of 1 USD = 106 yen announced by the Tokyo Currency Exchange on March 31, 2018. About Mitsubishi Electric's Activities in Turkey Mitsubishi Electric's main fields of activity in Turkey are; air conditioning systems, factory automation systems, advanced robotics, CNC mechatronic systems, elevator and escalator systems and visual data systems. Mitsubishi Electric, which established a home air conditioner development and production company in Turkey in April 2016, started production in its Manisa factory in December 2017. Mitsubishi Electric, the manufacturer of Türksat 4A and 4B satellites that contribute to the communication and broadcasting infrastructure of Turkey and neighboring countries, is known for the automation technology used in the Marmaray project as well as the satellites. For detailed information; About Mitsubishi Electric Turkey Factory Automation Systems tr.mitsubishielectric.com Mitsubishi Electric Turkey Factory Automation Systems; provides added value in terms of rapid integration, productivity, flexibility and efficiency to Turkey's leading industrial enterprises in various fields such as automotive, food, packaging, metal and PVC processing machines. It responds to the new industrial phase, also called "Industry 4.0", with its e-F@ctory, the digital factory concept.