e-F@ctory is Mitsubishi’s solution for improving the performance of any manufacturing enterprise. With e-F@ctory, you can realize three key benefits:

• Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Maximized productivity
• Seamless integration

e-F@ctory was born out of the expertise Mitsubishi has developed in house as a global manufacturing enterprise facing essentially the same challenges our customers face. It has been implemented in real world applications and has delivered dramatic results. We are now sharing our expertise with those who are looking for the same benefits for their own manufacturing operations. We have worked with the Automation Research Corporation (ARC) to create a series of white papers that examine the challenges faced by global manufacturers today and explore the solutions e-F@ctory provides for them.

• iQ Automation ™: A lower total cost of ownership for discrete manufacturing operations
• CC-Link IE: Gigabit Ethernet performance for today's controller networks
• Enterprise Connectivity: Unlock automation systems for higher business responsiveness
• Mitsubishi Electric’s strategic initiatives for global growth

The Mitsubishi “ADVANCE” R&D journal also gives a technical overview of the general e-F@ctory solution.