Next-generation smart factory platform with connectivity and scalability

Overview

Industry Alpha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takumi Watanabe; hereinafter “Industry Alpha”), which develops smart factory and warehouse solutions, has enhanced the UI/UX of its proprietary Fleet Management System (hereinafter “Alpha-FMS”) for users in Japan and abroad.

“Alpha-FMS” is a solution equipped with scalability and connectivity, enabling integrated management of AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), AGVs, and a wide range of peripheral devices. With the latest UI/UX enhancements, it provides a more intuitive and user-friendly operating environment while maintaining semi-customizability that allows users to make flexible adjustments themselves.

Background and Philosophy

In the past, many companies introduced fully packaged systems, but these often failed due to their inability to adapt to the unique requirements of each site. Based on this reflection, Industry Alpha places strong emphasis on a design philosophy that leaves room for users to make their own adjustments.

Furthermore, Alpha-FMS was developed based on the belief that hardware should be selected according to its best-suited application, and that true realization of a smart factory lies in integrating and managing those diverse components.

This provides a foundation that enables users, who were previously unable to achieve Industry 4.0 due to complex system structures, to take that step forward.

Uniqueness and Advantages of Development

In the past, Industry Alpha has undertaken FMS development based on OSS and collaboration projects with other companies’ systems, but in many cases, the limitations became apparent. Based on that experience,

Industry Alpha integrates these strengths to develop an FMS from a unique position unmatched by other companies.

In particular, the ability to control devices regardless of manufacturer or transport method, as well as the precise control and seamless integration made possible by being an AMR developer, have long been highly valued strengths. This approach can only be realized by a company that develops AMRs in-house from scratch, making it a distinctive advantage unique to Industry Alpha.

Furthermore, the number of successful integrations with AGVs and AMRs both domestically and internationally has been increasing, and the range of peripheral devices under control is steadily expanding. As a result, Alpha-FMS continues to evolve beyond simple transport management into a comprehensive automation solution for factories and warehouses.

Because it is developed in-house, Alpha-FMS ensures transparency and scalability, providing a significant advantage by enabling long-term updates and meticulous improvements.

This UI/UX Enhancement

Currently, we have implemented UI/UX improvements based on feedback from users aiming for smart factories and smart warehouses. As a result,

These improvements have enhanced usability even further.

Moreover, Alpha-FMS users extend beyond end-users with factories and warehouses to companies that develop robots in-house but feel that an ideal FMS is lacking. Collaboration with robot manufacturers and development companies is also progressing.

To Our Users

Selecting the right FMS is crucial to realizing an ideal smart factory or smart warehouse. Choosing an FMS lightly may lead to future system complexity, loss of control, and limited scalability, ultimately hindering growth.

“Alpha-FMS,” developed in-house in Japan as a high-level control software, is a choice designed with future scalability in mind. True smartification cannot be achieved without a foundation that considers implementation, operation, and future evolution.

For companies seeking automation systems for factories and warehouses, Alpha-FMS offers a flexible and scalable optimal solution. Beyond transport processes, it serves as a foundation for achieving comprehensive automation of the entire factory or warehouse. Please feel free to contact us.