The Japanese people have long worshiped a powerful deity, Ujigami. According to the Shinto belief system, it touches every aspect of their lives, guiding and protecting their families and communities.

Today, this spirit imbues a premium plant-floor software dubbed Ujigami, overseeing the entire manufacturing production line with cutting-edge technology and advanced capabilities.

The software, eponymous with the company name, powers many manufacturing plant floors around the world through its product directed manufacturing system (PDMS), advanced manufacturing execution system (MES), and warehouse management system (WMS) that manages all aspects of manufacturing and warehousing.

“Ujigami is a strong force to be reckoned with as it combines the power of AI, ML, and other advanced technologies to help manufacturers achieve greater precision, efficiency, and success,” says Edward Dickson, president, Ujigami. “Our software establishes seamless connectivity across the machines, devices, and operators on a client’s plant floor so that every component is matched perfectly, each process is executed flawlessly, and all products meet the highest quality standards.”

A True Guardian and Disruptor

Ujigami’s genesis was based on the commitment to make intelligent manufacturing solutions accessible to everyone, regardless of the user’s technical background. It is designed to be a complete solution for controlling, monitoring, managing, and improving productivity and quality in manufacturing plants.

Our software establishes seamless connectivity across the machines, devices, and operators on a client’s plant floor so that every component is matched perfectly, each process is executed flawlessly, and all products meet the highest quality standards

What makes Ujigami truly a one-of-its-kind is its ability to seamlessly connect all legacy and new machines on a plant floor. Legacy equipment can be made smarter by adding digital to analog bridges and connecting them to Ujigami. This connectivity enables users to handle recipe management and operator certification, and evaluate machine output to ensure all specifications are met. It also prevents recurring manufacturing issues and constantly optimizes the processes, resulting in zero defects.

Much like a GPS for the manufacturing sector, Ujigami guides users at every step of the manufacturing lifecycle and has the intelligence to recommend the most suitable ways to increase productivity. Its product directed manufacturing system (PDMS) comprises active product and process mistake-proofing technology, tracking and controlling the quality of each serialized assembly through the entire production process for zero defects before shipping.

The software also includes advanced scheduling and material control functions, with features to enhance traditional MES functionality.

Unlike traditional MESs that focus solely on data collection and reporting capabilities, the Ujigami software can be easily configured to direct and monitor the entire manufacturing process. It is aware of the correct steps needed to create a part with precision and efficiency. It integrates data from various sources, including real-time sensors and equipment, analyzes this information, and quickly identifies inefficiencies such as machine failures, quality issues, and production schedule problems. This, along with Ujigami’s advanced analytics tools, including statistical process controls and predictive modeling, allows clients to get a holistic view of their entire manufacturing process and make data-driven decisions.

Ujigami is also known for offering a structured manufacturing environment flexible enough to deliver a roadmap to manufacturers while allowing them to easily make on-the-spot changes to their processes.

Its comprehensive arsenal of solutions and services makes it a recognized global guardian for OEM and Tier 1 users.

Scripting a Tale of Excellence

A testament to Ujigami’s manufacturing intelligence prowess was its collaboration with a Tier-I automotive client looking for a lights-out manufacturing operation or ‘dark factory.’ This involved moving away from traditional manufacturing practices that primarily rely on operators for increasing productivity with zero error.

Ujigami helped the client automate their entire production line, staying true to their vision. From controlling injection molding machines to managing AGVs, assembly machines, label printers, scanners, and robotics, Ujigami ensured that a wide variety of parts could be produced efficiently without the need for human intervention. It also leveraged data to empower the client to make informed choices about what needed to be produced, where, and when, based on their schedule and other requirements.
This collaboration underlines Ujigami’s ability to make real-time adjustments, variations, and changeovers with minimal impact on the overall operation to ensure a smooth and efficient production flow. It resulted in the client transitioning to a new operating model with impressive speed, removing multiple operators and relying solely on Ujigami to manage the manufacturing process.

The success of this project, along with many others, highlights the immense potential of Ujigami’s manufacturing intelligence. The rebranding from Tutelar Technologies to Ujigami unifies its messaging around the commitment to delivering exceptional software in the manufacturing arena.

Driven by a mission to revolutionize the manufacturing industry through cutting-edge technology, Ujigami is actively seeking partnerships with like-minded individuals and companies. By prioritizing quality and efficiency, it aims to lead the charge in elevating the standard of manufacturing in the U.S. and beyond.