Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has collaborated with AIS, a mobile phone network in Thailand, to deliver cost-effective solutions to Thailand’s SMEs. FTI finds that SMEs need to be migrated to the Industry 4.0 platform to improve manufacturing capabilities and increase productivity, but the current platforms used are somewhat expensive. Thus, partnering with AIS will offer more affordable solutions to improve factories.
AIS is an operator that is adapting the potential of intelligent 5G networks to update the industry and strengthen its position as a provider in digital services and solutions. These are the most recognised among industrial firms and SMEs, and they are available to connect every sector in order to produce mutual growth in the ecosystem economy. AIS has just signed a MoU with FTI with the primary goal of assisting operators of medium to small-sized industries. The agreement will allow SMEs to have access to new capabilities that will allow them to reduce expenses and improve the efficiency of their manufacturing lines and machinery. This involves improving the precision of analysis, measurement, and monitoring systems using digital Internet of Things (IoT) tools and providing AIS 5G Manufacturing platform solutions on the PARAGON platform.
AIS chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong, notes “It is because we are confident that 5G is the essential motor for industry, and a growth engine for the digital economy, that we bid for the most possible 5G spectrum in recent auctions. We are also on track with our ongoing investments to build resilience into our digital infrastructure, a key foundation of the mutualistic ecosystem economy. Achieving this goal involves ongoing collaborations with every sector. On this occasion, we are extremely proud to be working with the FTI again by deploying our digital platforms and connecting SMEs in the manufacturing sector. They can now manage their digital transformation in one place. This not only enables leveling up competitive capabilities by cutting costs and leveraging the opportunities from new business models for future growth, but also gives companies the strength to compete internationally.”
The AIS 5G Manufacturing platform runs on the PARAGON Platform, a 5G platform that brings together 5G management, edge computing, cloud and applications in a one-stop service. This can be self-adjusted to align with the attributes of the business and budgets available in each period, and it runs alongside IoT technology powered by a 5G private network. This can meet manufacturing challenges and deal with production line issues for the industrial sector in real time. It is also one-stop because the AIS 5G Manufacturing platform can measure efficiency and monitor the operation of machinery to reduce management costs, promote a competitive edge, and enable operators to manage their businesses sustainably. The capabilities of the platform include:
- Machine monitoring: Continuous monitoring of machinery in real time
- Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) monitoring and manufacturing execution system (MES), which are a core concern for the industrial sector. Systematic monitoring and reporting on production lines is carried out in detail, with accuracy.
- Energy management is a system for monitoring the energy usage of various machinery, both during operations and in down time, enabling analysis and improvements to electrical power usage.
Kriengkrai Thiennukul, president of the Federation of Thai Industries, comments “The FTI is a key organisation supporting the Thai industrial sector and SMEs operators. Our membership base covers 45 industrial sectors. FTI’s mission is to enhance resilience for Thai industry, strengthen Thailand, and power the sector to Industry 4.0. This collaboration with AIS will enable SMEsto deploy the AIS 5G Manufacturing platform to manage factory systems and boost competitive capabilities. Manufacturing processes will be made more efficient, which will eventually level up Thai industry to Industry 4.0.”
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