Digital transformation in factories

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Platform for digital transformation in manufacturing Security / Data Linkage / Digital Twin

Digital transformation in manufacturing requires a control platform capable of:

Secure connectivity between OT (Operational Technology) and IT (Information Technology)
Centralized data management
System simulation and verification before actual deployment
The MX Controller is designed to meet all of these requirements, serving as a core
platform for Smart Factory architecture.

Protect systems against cyber attacks

Security is built into the control architecture — not an external add-on solution.
The MX Controller integrates security functions at the controller level, including:

Encrypted communication
User authentication
Program tampering detection
during startup
Compliance with IEC 62443-4-2
industrial security standards

Secure connectivity and data linkage with IT systems

MX Controller supports both OPC UA Server and OPC UA Client functions, enabling secure data exchange between OT and IT systems.

Server function:
Send operational data to IT systems
Device integration on one platform
Information model standardization

Support

Cloud and on-premises connectivity
Device integration on one platform

Centralized data management with Network Drive / NAS

MX Controller supports NAS storage for:

Backup file
Logging file
Recipe file

Enables:

Simultaneous updates for multiple controllers
Long-term data storage
Fast recovery when replacing devices

Remote device monitoring

MX Controller integrates Web server functions:

Browser-based access
Support for PC, tablet, and smartphone
Monitoring without GX Works3

Enables:

CPU diagnostics monitoring
Program monitor tracking
I/O status monitoring
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Mitsubishi Electric's Digital Twin

MX Controller is the core platform within Digital Twin ecosystem.

3D line simulation

Control logic simulation

Model-based development

SCADA visualization

Enables

Layout design in a virtual environment
Program verification before hardware installation
Validation of system configuration and control logic before commissioning

Value delivered

Compliance with global
industrial standards
Standardized and secure
OT-IT connectivity
Centralized and scalable
data management
Flexible remote monitoring
Reduced development and commissioning time
through Digital Twin technology
Improve productivity
Improve program
development efficiency
Reduce machine
management cost
Digital transformation
in factories