Mitsubishi Electric - AIS - TKK join forces to enhance the potential of the Thai industrial sector.

August 4, 2021 - Mitsubishi Electric, a leader in integrated manufacturing and industrial automation technology, is leading e-F@ctory to drive Thailand's strategy, which emphasizes the advancement of the manufacturing industry to create the best and most cost-effective solutions for entrepreneurs. The company also announced a collaboration with partners such as Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) and TKK Corporation Co., Ltd. to develop Smart Manufacturing Solutions with 5G that are ready for use to enhance the potential of Thai industry in line with the Thailand 4.0 policy.

Mr. Wichian Ngamsuk Kasemsri, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation (Thailand) Co., Ltd., stated that on the occasion of Mitsubishi Electric's 100th anniversary, a long-established leader in electrical appliances and currently a leading manufacturer of complete automation hardware, the company has implemented the "e-F@ctory" model to enhance production lines in the Thai industry, promote automation knowledge for Thai personnel, and drive greater efficiency in Thai factory automation. This model addresses the needs of multinational companies to prevent them from shifting their production bases to employ labor in countries with lower wages. Furthermore, the company continues to prioritize the development of various solutions, particularly the Factory Automation Remote Solution, an industrial solution that enables remote work, confirms production status in real time, similar to controlling work at the actual workplace, from any location at any time, and detects and resolves issues promptly. This greatly facilitates technicians and engineers working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a partner like AIS, a 5G network provider, the company seamlessly integrates IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operations Technology), Mitsubishi Electric's expertise in factory automation systems, enhancing its capabilities. Increase flexibility for stable use, including TKK Corporation Co., Ltd., a leading industrial product distributor business, which will integrate and introduce this solution to interested entrepreneurs to support the future growth of the Thai industrial sector.

Thanapong Ittisakulchai, Head of Enterprise Business Group at AIS, stated that this collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation, a leading manufacturer of factory production lines in Thailand, and TKK Corporation, a leading distributor and operator of factory automation systems, fosters collaboration to develop industrial solutions and reinforces our shared goal of making Thailand a global manufacturing base. This collaboration will offer the e-F@ctory solution and deploy Smart Manufacturing solutions on a 5G network, ready to provide services and elevate the manufacturing sector with Smart Manufacturing deployed on the AIS 5G network. This will fully enhance efficiency within the manufacturing sector, enhancing work potential, reducing production costs, and meeting the needs of private networks. Furthermore, it will enhance data security, speed, and reduce latency to fully support IoT operations. Today, we are ready to transform and revolutionize the industrial sector, enabling it to compete with leading manufacturing factories with practical solutions, products, and services.

Ms. Kalyanee Kongsomjit, President of TKK Corporation Co., Ltd., added that, based on TKK's expertise as a leading supplier of factory automation products and extensive industry experience, this collaboration will enable TKK to efficiently deliver solutions to factories in the industrial sector. The shared goal is to elevate Thailand's industrial sector to the next level by leveraging technology to enhance operations, understand problems, and truly meet needs.

Smart Manufacturing Solutions with 5G are solutions suitable for remote working such as:

• Remote Monitoring - Remote production monitoring systems enable managers, supervisors, and operators to check production status, machine status, and production efficiency from anywhere. This enables clear overall production management and visibility into potential problems for resolution.
• Remote Maintenance - The machine operation monitoring system is suitable for maintenance work. It helps reduce the time spent on site for maintenance or checking the operation of machines, thus reducing opportunity costs from production line shutdowns.
• Remote Development - Management system, planning and coordination with various departments within the factory, helps increase overall management efficiency in coordinating with various departments within the factory, helps increase efficiency in coordinating between departments.
• Remote Service - Immediate remote consultation via mobile network from Mitsubishi Electric and Partner technical experts in the event of machine failure, enabling rapid troubleshooting from a distance.