Ruijie's Smart Factory: 800,000 Units Annually Through Cutting-Edge Automation
Ruijie Networks' new smart factory, opened in 2024, exemplifies the company's commitment to practical innovation. Spanning 19,000 square meters, this smart factory produces 800,000 units annually, showcasing how Ruijie translates cutting-edge technology into real-world solutions.
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Discover why they left inspired – watch the video now!From Vision to Reality: Confronting the Challenges of Smart Factory Automation
But the journey to this impressive level of automation wasn't without its challenges. The vision of a fully trackable, responsive factory demanded a network infrastructure capable of supporting the unprecedented level of connectivity required. However, the limitations of traditional manufacturing methods quickly became apparent.
Network Infrastructure Limitations
The factory faced significant constraints from traditional network infrastructure, particularly the 100-meter limitation on Ethernet cabling. This restriction hampered optimal equipment placement and power supply options, making it difficult and costly to scale the network for additional information points or layout changes within the confined spaces of cabinets and cable trays.
High Infrastructure Costs
The expansive factory layout, combined with dispersed equipment, led to low utilization rates of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch ports, resulting in wasted resources and higher network construction costs.
Inadequate Wireless Coverage
Achieving reliable wireless coverage proved difficult in the factory’s cluttered environment, where racking and shelving contributed to high packet loss rates and unstable communication. Managing and maintaining access points in elevated locations also created operational challenges, making the overall system both costly and complicated to oversee.
Overcoming Network Limitations: The Path to Full Automation
These were not mere technicalities; they were significant roadblocks to Ruijie’s vision of a fully automated, high-efficiency factory. The Simplified Optical Ethernet (SOE) solution, however, would prove to be as innovative as the factory itself.
Scalability and Long-Distance Deployment
The SOE solution dramatically reduced cabling needs. Utilizing fiber optic cables for backbone connections and short copper cables to individual workstations, the total cabling length was reduced to approximately 1,000 meters—a 65% reduction.
Gigabit Access for All Devices
The solution provides true Gigabit connectivity to every point within the 19,000 square meter facility, ensuring high bandwidth for real-time data transmission and effective control of automated systems without sacrificing performance.
Cost Reduction
By simplifying the cabling infrastructure, Ruijie’s solution significantly cuts deployment costs. The full-fiber backbone paired with shorter copper drops reduces the amount of cabling needed, offering substantial savings over traditional systems.
Efficiency and Reliability
The reliability and low latency of the SOE solution ensure seamless operation of the factory's automated systems. Enhanced network performance boosts overall factory efficiency and productivity, particularly benefiting the AGV system and other automation processes.
Transformative Impact: Key Achievements with SOE
Ruijie's SOE solution has revolutionized production efficiency, achieving an annual capacity of several hundred thousand units. Crucially, enhanced connectivity enabled an industry-first in-line testing system for real-time quality control. The following results quantify this transformative impact.
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StarNet's experience with Ruijie's SOE solution at its Twin Towers headquarters exemplifies the significant advantages of adopting modern network solutions. The project showcases Ruijie's commitment to practical innovation, born from hands-on experience and a focus on continuous improvement. The results achieved demonstrate the value of a well-planned network upgrade, delivering significant cost savings, improved security, and a more efficient and productive work environment.
For enterprises facing network upgrades, expansions, or the need for enhanced performance and security in a mobile work environment, Ruijie's SOE solutions provide a compelling and future-proof solution. This successful implementation at StarNet Twin Towers serves as a powerful testament to Ruijie's ability to deliver cutting-edge technology that truly meets the evolving needs of modern businesses.
