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Edward Dickson, PresidentHowever, to generate optimum value from the manufacturing domain, each device must connect to an intelligent central system that controls the production of every part. Simple, low cost connectivity and control is the core idea behind Ujigami software.
"We realized that companies in the manufacturing domain required a user-friendly control system that is easy to use, reduces the time spent on learning the system, and increases flexibility and problem-solving options," says Edward Dickson, President of Ujigami.
Today, nearly three decades later, Tutelar Technologies remains the prominent player in the manufacturing industry, consistently delivering optimal results for its manufacturing and distribution clients. Its purpose-built, turn-key plant floor software system enables global OEMs Tier-1 and Tier-2 manufacturing companies to realize advanced manufacturing capabilities while addressing process inefficiencies, preventing bottlenecks, and achieving stringent quality control.
The Ujigami suite of software products creates a comprehensive dock-to-dock next-generation manufacturing environment, including the Ujigami Product Directed Manufacturing System (PDMS), Ujigami Warehouse Management System (WMS), and the Ujiboard World Class Manufacturing (WCM) software. Ujigami harnesses the latest in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to establish seamless connectivity across machines and devices, streamlining the manufacturing processes on the plant floor.
With this real-time control system, every component aligns perfectly, each process executes flawlessly, and all products meet the highest quality standards.
Making Intelligent Manufacturing Accessible to All
Typical present-day plant-floor systems require technical resources with extensive knowledge and experience in programming to install and maintain the system. This high technical resource requirement creates another barrier due to the already short supply of skilled employees. With Ujigami’s easy-to-configure architecture and built- in machine interfaces, the need for these specialized experts is greatly reduced.
The Ujigami browser interface provides a familiar experience to ensure users do not require prior training or experience for configuring, operating, and accessing the extensive capabilities of the system.
Through its comprehensive collection of manufacturing process control tools and plug-and-play machine interfaces, Ujigami provides equipment connectivity and manufacturing intelligence to the plant floor team, streamlining operations into a user-friendly process and reducing the need for micromanagement of workforce and operations. Existing and new equipment assets are quickly integrated without the need for in-house programmers. This capability provided by Ujigami allows an organization to achieve higher quality products and production performance with minimal new investment.
Ujigami offers intelligent manufacturing solutions that are accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background. It is designed as a comprehensive solution for controlling, monitoring, managing, and improving productivity and quality in manufacturing plants.
"Industry 4.0, characterized by increasing automation, informed data, and the use of smart factories, was previously the realm of the large companies However, the availability of cost- effective devices with highly intelligent manufacturing systems like Ujigami has made it accessible to every manufacturer," says Dickson.
Driving Manufacturing Innovation
What sets Ujigami apart is its ability to seamlessly connect all legacy and new machines on a plant floor. Legacy equipment can be upgraded with digital-to-analog bridges and connected to Ujigami, enabling users to manage recipes, operator certification, and machine output to ensure adherence to specifications. It also prevents recurring manufacturing issues and continuously optimizes processes, resulting in zero defects.
In contrast to traditional MES systems focused primarily on data collection and reporting, Ujigami's software can be easily configured to control and monitor the entire manufacturing process. It integrates data from various sources, including real-time sensors and equipment, analyzes this information, and swiftly eliminates inefficiencies like machine failures, quality issues, and production schedule problems. Coupled with Ujigami's advanced analytics tools, such as statistical process controls and predictive modeling, clients gain a holistic view of their manufacturing process and can make data-driven decisions.
Industry 4.0., Characterized By Increasing Automation, Informed Data And The Employment Of Smart Factories Had Always Been The Realm Of Large Companies. However, Over The Last Decade, With The Availability Of Low- Cost Devices With Highly Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Like Ujigami, At A Reasonable Cost, Has Made It Accessible To Every Manufacturer
Ujigami is also known for offering a structured manufacturing environment flexible enough to provide manufacturers with a roadmap for improvements while allowing on-the-spot process adjustments.
To further support customers, Tutelar Technologies provides a team of skilled technicians that act as an extension to the client’s team. With expertise in real-world manufacturing and software implementation, the team helps clients quickly solve production challenges.
Scripting Stories of Excellence
"The ultimate goal of a smart factory is fully automated operation, running a factory with minimal human intervention. Until a few years ago, this seemed almost impossible. Now, with new technology like AI vision and Ujigami, we have reduced and eliminated dependency on humans, even for supervision and coordination," says Dickson.
A testament to Ujigami's manufacturing intelligence prowess is its collaboration with a leading global Tier-I automotive supplier facing a critical challenge at one of their manufacturing plants. They aimed to enhance the performance of their predominantly manually operated injection molding work cells. Recognizing the need for digital transformation, they turned to Tutelar Technologies. The primary objective was to establish connectivity and control over a complex array of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, ensuring machine parameter accuracy, proper setup of auxiliary equipment, material and colorant selection and verification, operator elimination, and ongoing control and monitoring of machine outputs to maintain product quality and consistency.
By engaging with Tutelar Technologies, the client significantly reduced downtime, increased productivity, and made significant strides toward achieving zero defects. Ujigami's integration with the client's ERP system facilitated real-time production reporting, enhancing inventory management and supplier releases.
The project's success underscores Ujigami's transformative potential in manufacturing, showcasing the possibilities for increased efficiency, precision, and connectivity across production processes.
Shaping the Future of Manufacturing Excellence
Never one to rest on its laurels, the company serves customers in 185 countries, with support teams continually developing new features and integrations that elevate the performance of their organizations.
“Manufacturing Can Be A High Stress Environment, Where Managers Worry About Things Going Wrong. Ujigami Removes The Stress By Seeing Everything And Controlling The Results”
In that vein, Tutelar Technologies has added a flexible management-level reporting system where KPIs and standards can be defined to provide an even richer experience for the end-users to visualize their plant more clearly. Users can also access and see their plant's performance from anywhere in the world, giving tremendous transparency into the work on the plant floor.
"Manufacturing can be a high-stress environment, where managers worry about things going wrong. Ujigami removes the stress by overseeing everything and controlling the results," says Dickson.
Over the years, Ujigami has been a boon for engineers, supervisors, managers, and executives striving to achieve operational excellence. Ujigami is fully aware of all changes within the facility and ensures operators and machines respond accordingly.
Rethinking Intelligence in Modern Manufacturing Systems
Manufacturing leaders face a growing disconnect between the promise of artificial intelligence and the realities of plant-floor execution. Many deployments remain constrained by opaque decision-making, limited adaptability and difficulty in correcting system behavior once deployed. Systems trained on historical data often struggle to respond to dynamic production environments where conditions shift in real time and decisions must be both accurate and explainable. This gap has pushed executives to reassess what “intelligence” should deliver within manufacturing—not just prediction, but control, traceability and continuous improvement grounded in observable outcomes.
A central tension lies in how intelligence is constructed and governed. Traditional AI models rely heavily on training data and pattern recognition, yet they offer limited visibility into how decisions are formed. This creates hesitation in environments where production quality, safety and cost depend on precise execution. Decision-makers increasingly expect systems that allow intervention, where inputs, logic and outputs can be examined and adjusted without requiring deep technical reconfiguration. The ability to influence how a system evolves over time, rather than retraining it from scratch, has become a defining expectation.
Integration also plays a decisive role. Manufacturing environments are rarely homogeneous; they consist of legacy equipment, emerging automation technologies and specialized tools such as vision systems. Intelligence must act as a unifying layer rather than an isolated function. Systems that can absorb inputs from both advanced and basic equipment, interpret them in context and coordinate next actions across the workflow create a more cohesive production environment. This orchestration capability reduces dependency on manual intervention and avoids fragmentation between isolated automation initiatives.
Equally important is the feedback loop between execution and learning. Intelligence that operates without a structured mechanism to evaluate outcomes risks stagnation. Manufacturers are placing greater emphasis on systems that act on real-time data, assess whether those actions produced the desired result, then refine future decisions accordingly. This continuous loop of decision, evaluation, and adjustment supports a progression toward consistent quality and reduced variability. Without it, even advanced systems remain static in the face of changing production demands.
Cost and flexibility further shape evaluation priorities. Traditional automation often requires significant capital investment in purpose-built equipment that becomes obsolete when production requirements change. Decision-makers now favor approaches that reduce reliance on rigid hardware and instead enable reconfiguration through software or configurable logic. The ability to adapt workflows quickly without extensive re-engineering shortens deployment cycles and protects long-term investment.
Another emerging priority is deploying intelligence without disrupting existing production rhythms. Systems that layer onto current infrastructure, rather than requiring wholesale replacement, reduce risk and accelerate adoption. This incremental approach allows manufacturers to validate performance in controlled stages while maintaining continuity across operations and workforce practices.
Within this context, Ujigami presents a distinct approach by focusing on machine intelligence rather than conventional AI models. Its system emphasizes transparent rule-based decision-making, allowing users to understand and influence how outcomes are determined without requiring programming expertise. It integrates disparate technologies, including vision systems, into a unified decision layer that manages workflows based on real-time conditions. Ujigami’s capability to feed performance data back into connected systems supports continuous learning while maintaining control over execution logic. By combining integration, adaptability and clarity in decision-making, it aligns closely with the evolving expectations of manufacturing leaders seeking dependable, flexible intelligence on the plant floor....Read more
Company
Ujigami
Management
Edward Dickson, President
Description
Ujigami is focused on delivering the best results for its manufacturing and distribution clients. Its software and services enable clients to create new intelligent manufacturing environments with automatic active controls of their processes. Ujigami leverages the latest in artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to streamline the manufacturing process and empower operators on the plant floor.
