The document outlines Olympus Scientific Solutions' approach to integrating cloud-based process management with inspection instruments through the Internet of Things (IoT). Key features include real-time data access, fleet harmonization, and enhanced data management capabilities, facilitating better product support and workflow efficiency. The presentation highlights future steps towards refining instrument management and increasing analytics capabilities within their cloud infrastructure.

1. Cloud-Based Process Management
of Inspection Instruments
Alex Thurston
Olympus Scientific Solutions America, Inc
Applications Engineering Manager

2. Outline
Internet of Things/Cloud Computing/Olympus
Scientific Cloud™ overview
Instrument management and connecting to the Cloud
Fleet harmonization
What to do with all the data?
Next steps – the future

3. Internet of Things/Cloud Computing/Olympus
Scientific Cloud Overview
Connectivity
According to the IDC* the number of connected devices
will exceed 30 billion by 2020
Data Analytics
*IDC International Data Corporation http://www.idc.com
Things

4. Internet of Things/Cloud Computing/Olympus
Scientific Cloud Overview
Manufacturing inspection technology in an IoT and Cloud era
Manufacture
Connected
Devices
Provide Data
Pathway and
Storage
Real-time data access & storage
Better product support
Enhanced user experience
Increased ROI
Better quality product
Improved next-generation products

5. Internet of Things/Cloud Computing/Olympus
Scientific Cloud Overview
Manufacturing inspection technology in an IoT and cloud era
 As a manufacturer of inspection instruments, we are implementing IoT
connected devices and cloud computing in all stages of our production,
service, and customer experience.
Commercial
Environment
& App
Service AppFactory App
Implement
Scalable
Cloud
Solution
Design/Build
Connected
Device(s)

6. Internet of Things/Cloud Computing/Olympus
Scientific Cloud Overview
Olympus Scientific Solutions connected devices

7. Internet of Things/Cloud Computing/Olympus
Scientific Cloud Overview
Olympus Scientific Cloud and data security
Powered by Microsoft® Azure® Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure &
Office 365
“becomes the first
and only
commercial cloud
provider to offer an
exclusive DOD
cloud that is L5-
approved for our
infrastructure,
platform and
productivity
services” US DoD*
Photo from Microsoft https://blogs.microsoft.com/iot/2016/03/24/how-microsoft-azure-engineers-for-iot-security/
*https://enterprise.microsoft.com/en-us/industries/government/dod-level5-p-ato-granted-microsoft-azure-office-365/

8. Instrument Management and Connecting to the
Cloud
Olympus Scientific Cloud — Device and User Management
 Secure registration of inspection
equipment
 Account administrator controls
invitations and user access
 Equipment and users are available for
assignment to Projects / Jobs / Tasks
 Devices can be managed from the
Cloud to ensure they have proper
firmware, calibration documents, etc.
prior to assignment to tasks

9. Instrument Management and Connecting to the
Cloud
Olympus Scientific Cloud — Device and User Management

10. Fleet Harmonization
Olympus Scientific Cloud — Vanta™ Handheld XRF

11. Fleet Harmonization
Olympus Scientific Cloud — Vanta Handheld XRF Instrument
Screensharing

12. Fleet Harmonization
Instrument —Vanta Handheld XRF
Receive barcoding guide
Update Grade Library information
Download profile sync settings

13. Fleet Harmonization
Instrument — Vanta Handheld XRF
Hot test components in service
Rapid, accurate analysis of alloying and base elements
magnesium through bismuth
Wireless connection enabled

14. Fleet Harmonization
Olympus Scientific Cloud — 38DL PLUS® Thickness Gage
 Optimize inspection processes by
creating projects, jobs, and tasks
 Assign tasks and send them to
connected instruments and users
anywhere
 Create inspection template files
 Wirelessly receive completed inspection
files and monitor task completion by
instrument

15. Fleet Harmonization
Olympus Scientific Cloud — 38DL PLUS Gage

16. Fleet Harmonization
Olympus Scientific Cloud — 38DL PLUS Gage
 Wirelessly receive completed
inspection files and monitor
task completions
 Export data to common
formats
 Share inspection reports
globally

17. Fleet Harmonization
Instrument — 38DL PLUS Gage
 Wireless communication can be added to any existing 38DL PLUS
 Save time
 Direct “instant” transfer of thickness readings
 Minimize human errors
 No more writing down values or manually entering them into software
programs
 Total workflow management with the Olympus Scientific Cloud
 Create an account and register your 38-Link™ adaptor
 Organize inspection work and create inspection survey files
 Push and pull inspection files to and from the 38DL PLUS gage while in the
field
 Receive completed inspection files faster
 Monitor job completion progress

18. Fleet Harmonization
Olympus Mobile App — Vanta Handheld XRF
 Browse results on the instrument
 Control instrument tests
 Export data from the instrument

19. Fleet Harmonization
Olympus Mobile App — 38DL PLUS Gage
 Single send or file send thickness readings directly to your mobile phone or
tablet
 Share a digital copy of thickness data with colleagues and/or supervisors
quickly and easily via text message or email in .TXT or .CSV formats
 Reduce the time it takes to get data to analysts/decision makers, increasing
workflow efficiency

20. What to do with all the data?
Data archive

21. What to do with all the data?
Review inspection files remotely

22. What to do with all the data?
Create location-specific data
Compile multiple data streams for overall analytics
Your data is now accessible from any browser — after
secure login

23. Next steps?
Refine instrument task setup and management
Deeper data dive capability
Increased analytics and features

24. Thank you for your time! Questions?
Alex Thurston
Applications Engineering Manager
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas, Inc
Waltham, MA, USA
Olympus and 38DL PLUS are registered trademarks, and Vanta and 38-Link are trademarks of Olympus Corporation.