Realizing Unmanned Plants with Zero Downtime through the "SHoPS" Next-Generation Platform

Redefining Manufacturing with Shibuya’s Answer to Industry Challenges

To address pressing issues such as severe labor shortages and reliance on expert intuition for quality control, Shibuya has developed the "SHoPS" (Shibuya Holistic Platform System) integrated platform. Our vision is a smart, unmanned production line with zero downtime. By fully adopting virtual engineering using 3D data and generative AI, we are dramatically enhancing development speed and reliability, driving a new era of manufacturing that contributes to our customers' growth.

Visualization and Predictive Maintenance for Minimizing Opportunity Loss

The foundation of SHoPS lies in thorough data visualization and analysis. By monitoring operational efficiency and identifying causes of productivity loss in real-time—and sharing this data with Shibuya—we enable swift improvement actions. Furthermore, our "Predictive Notification Service" detects early signs of equipment failure from operational data to prevent unexpected downtime. By ensuring planned maintenance and keeping the plant in optimal "health," we minimize opportunity loss for our customers.

Empowering Operators with AI and Digitalized Expert Knowledge

To prevent troubleshooting from becoming dependent on specific individuals, Shibuya has integrated its vast OT (Operational Technology) expertise into an AI system. In response to an operator's query, the AI immediately suggests restoration procedures based on similar past cases. Additionally, through our "Paperless Service" for electronic production and quality records, we have created an environment where even new operators can maintain the same quality as veterans. This synergy between AI and humans drastically reduces the workload during night shifts and emergencies.

Autonomous Production through Robotics and AI Agents

The ultimate destination of the SHoPS vision is a fully automated line where Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) and articulated robots handle everything from material supply to waste collection. Managing these systems is the cloud-based "SBY AI Agent." By having AI synchronously control the entire process—from production planning and manufacturing to quality inspection and logistics—we realize aseptic filling systems capable of unmanned operation. Through technology, we continue our mission to support a prosperous society while reducing environmental impact.