IoT platform for smart production

As a provider of “Internet of Things” platforms, Mitsubishi Electric connects machines, data and applications to form an integrated production system.

The focus is on the platform perspective: a central instance that collects and processes machine data in real time and makes it usable for business and manufacturing processes. Unlike general IoT representations, this approach focuses on data management, device management, and seamless integration into existing automation and IT environments.

Companies benefit from a continuous real-time data flow between machines and applications. Production data is transmitted securely, protected by role-based access rights, and documented in an audit-proof manner.

Centralized control ensures transparency even across hundreds of devices and multiple locations. Thanks to scalability, the platform grows dynamically with the company, while predictive maintenance scenarios reduce downtime and costs. Overall, this creates a stable, auditable backbone for the digital factory.

• Increased efficiency through seamless data flows and faster decision-making.
• Security & compliance with encryption and access control for sensitive production data.
• Transparency on OEE, downtime, and quality KPIs in consistent dashboards.
• Scalability for growing device fleets and internationally distributed sites.
• Cost reduction through predictive maintenance and reduced downtime.

An IoT device management platform brings device lifecycle management together in one place. New assets are commissioned in a standardized way, configurations are centrally managed, and compliance requirements are met. Remote monitoring provides early indications of anomalies, while secure OTA updates roll out firmware and software without production downtime. Support for industrial protocols such as OPC UA or MQTT ensures that heterogeneous machine fleets can be integrated — a clear distinction from basic, generic IoT solutions.

• Device lifecycle management: onboarding, configuration, decommissioning.
• Remote monitoring & fault prediction to stabilize operations.
• OTA updates for firmware/software without production stoppage.
• Multi-protocol support for heterogeneous machine fleets.

When selecting a platform provider, security, integration capability, and reliable support are key. In production environments, deterministic processes, long-term availability, and manufacturer expertise are critical. Mitsubishi Electric contributes deep automation know-how and offers a platform that fits into existing control systems, safety concepts, and IT policies.

The combination of edge computing and IoT platforms reduces latency and enables responses close to the machine. With AI and machine learning, patterns in process and condition data can be identified and predictive maintenance can be reliably implemented. As a building block of Industry 4.0, the industrial IoT platform remains the backbone of the smart factory — open to new workloads, secure in operation, and scalable across plants and countries.

If you are planning to introduce or consolidate an IoT platform, learn here how connectivity, device management, and data integration can come from a single source: Mitsubishi Electric Asset Portal.