MiTAC is an IT Services company headquartered in Taiwan. MIC empowers the group with cutting-edge smart technologies and integrated services, delivering professional logistics and management support. It drives the adoption of smart buildings and Industry 4.0 solutions to boost operational efficiency across businesses. At the same time, MIC nurtures startups, manages domestic and international assets and investments to revitalize resources and maximize returns, serving as a strong foundation for the group’s long-term, sustainable growth.
MiTAC encountered significant challenges in monitoring and managing real-time production activities on the factory floor. The absence of a centralized system made it difficult to track material flow, monitor production progress, and measure equipment utilization accurately. This lack of visibility resulted in operational delays, inconsistencies in output, and reduced overall efficiency.
To address these issues, MiTAC set out to develop a Shop Floor Control Software that would deliver real-time data, streamline workflows, and enhance both production control and decision-making capabilities.
To resolve the visibility and efficiency challenges on the factory floor, MiTAC partnered with SotaTek to build a modern Shop Floor Control Software tailored to the demands of a manufacturing environment. SotaTek delivered a comprehensive suite of solutions that supported MiTAC’s digital transformation and streamlined factory operations:
1. Application Modernization Solutions
SotaTek transformed the client's legacy WinForms desktop application into a modern, web-based platform. This transition improved system accessibility, enabled cross-platform compatibility, and simplified long-term maintenance. The migration from a desktop-bound architecture to a web-based environment allowed accessing the system from any browser-enabled device, significantly enhancing flexibility and usability.
2. Hardware Integration Solutions
Our team developed web-based interfaces that seamlessly connect with the factory's existing hardware and machinery. We built robust APIs and communication protocols to ensure the web application could effectively control, monitor, and receive real-time data from industrial equipment, enabling synchronized and responsive factory operations.
3. File Management Solutions
SotaTek implemented secure file transfer capabilities within the local FTP network. We also developed a user-friendly, web-based file management system to handle document uploads, downloads, and organization, streamlining processes previously tied to desktop applications.
4. Factory Operations Solutions
We introduced a centralized web platform for managing production workflows and factory operations. This platform enables remote monitoring and control of factory processes and improves operational efficiency through real-time data collection, reporting, and analytics from various systems on the shop floor.
5. Technical Infrastructure Solutions
To ensure a secure and reliable system environment, SotaTek established encrypted communication channels between the web application and local factory systems. We also implemented authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect user access and ensure system performance meets the demands of mission-critical factory operations.
Technologies Used
PostgreSQL, Vue.js, .NET, Microservices Architecture, and On-Premise Deployment
By delivering these integrated solutions, SotaTek helped MiTAC modernize its factory control system, preserving essential features while enhancing scalability, usability, and real-time visibility on the shop floor.
The implementation of the new Shop Floor Control Software brought measurable improvements to MiTAC’s factory operations across multiple dimensions:
- Modernized System: Successfully transformed the legacy desktop application into a modern web-based system accessible from any device with a browser.
- Zero Downtime: Seamless system migration ensured uninterrupted factory operations and continuous machine connectivity throughout the transition.
- Improved Access: Factory staff can now access the system from anywhere on-site, enhancing mobility and responsiveness on the production floor.
- Better File Management: Web-based interface simplified document sharing, uploading, and downloading within the factory's local network.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Intuitive, user-friendly design reduced training time and improved overall operational efficiency.
- Future-Proof Platform: Built on modern, scalable technologies, the new system is easier to maintain, adapt, and upgrade as business needs evolve.
