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A major Japanese manufacturer realized factory-wide digitalization by overcoming Wi-Fi deployment cost barriers with PicoCELA's multi-hop wireless solution

A major Japanese manufacturer realized factory-wide digitalization by overcoming Wi-Fi deployment cost barriers with PicoCELA's multi-hop wireless solution
Plant
Customer: A major Japanese manufacturer Co., Ltd.
Industry: Manufacturing / Plant
Product: PCWL-0400 series, PCWL-0500 series, PicoManager®
Highlights: ~28% fewer APs / IP67 / −30 °C to 60 °C

Background

About the customer: This major Japanese manufacturer is a long-established company engaged in non-ferrous metals, materials development, and advanced manufacturing, supporting global industries such as electronics, automotive, and energy.

The company operates a large, multi-level production facility of approximately 300 m × 150 m. To support digital transformation and real-time visibility in manufacturing processes, the company aimed to build a robust and stable wireless network that could deliver seamless coverage throughout the entire site.

The project focused on minimizing the number of access points, reducing installation workload, and ensuring stable operation under harsh industrial environments.conditions.

A major Japanese manufacturer realized factory-wide digitalization by overcoming Wi-Fi deployment cost barriers with PicoCELA's multi-hop wireless solution

Challenges (Before)

Wide coverage required across a large multi-level factory
Harsh environmental conditions (dust, temperature variations, humidity)
High cost and workload associated with installing many wired APs
Limited visibility and efficiency in measurement and monitoring tasks

A major Japanese manufacturer realized factory-wide digitalization by overcoming Wi-Fi deployment cost barriers with PicoCELA's multi-hop wireless solution

Why PicoCELA / Key Factors for Implementation

  • A major Japanese manufacturer selected PicoCELA's solution for the following reasons:
    • Harsh environmental conditions (dust, temperature variations, humidity)
    • High cost and workload associated with installing many wired APs
    • Limited visibility and efficiency in measurement and monitoring tasks
A major Japanese manufacturer realized factory-wide digitalization by overcoming Wi-Fi deployment cost barriers with PicoCELA's multi-hop wireless solution

Results (After)

  • ~28% reduction in the number of access points, lowering installation and maintenance costs
  • Measurement tasks reduced from two people and two hours to about 15 minutes
  • Real-time camera monitoring now available throughout the site
  • Improved operational efficiency and readiness for future digital transformation