The Andon system was first used by Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan and is now widely adopted in smart factories. Its name "Andon" is a Japanese transliteration meaning "light." In smart factories, the Andon system installs indicator lights on various equipment and workstations that reflect different equipment statuses.
When a problem occurs during production in a smart factory, the equipment automatically uses different flashing combinations of indicator lights to show its working status, ensuring timely resolution of production issues. The smart factory system developed by Alps System Integration (Dalian) Co., Ltd. includes an Andon system capable of adapting to multiple types of equipment in the manufacturing industry.
The Andon system in smart factories helps manufacturing enterprises promptly identify and solve problems, thereby reducing unnecessary losses during production. The construction of smart factories drives the manufacturing industry toward greater efficiency, resource savings, and convenience.

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