Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. provides industrial machinery and systems including air compressors, inverters, motors, and power distribution equipment. The company offers advanced solutions that enhance energy efficiency, productivity, and operational reliability across manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. In recent years, the company has expanded its focus to add IoT-enabled smart equipment and predictive maintenance services.

Hitachi Industrial Equipment first used Quectel products in 2020 when it was looking for an LTE module to develop IoT devices. It now utilizes the Quectel EC25 and EG25 LTE modules, thanks to their global LTE coverage, high reliability, industrial-grade durability, and strong support for stable data communication in remote monitoring applications. The company also uses the Quectel FC20 Wi-Fi module to provide flexible wireless connectivity and seamless integration with industrial IoT equipment.

The Quectel EC25 and EG25 are series of LTE Cat 4 modules optimized specifically for M2M and IoT applications. Adopting 3GPP Release 11 LTE technology, they both deliver maximum data rates up to 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink. The Quectel FC20 series is a cost-effective Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module series featuring low power consumption. Designed in an ultra-compact 16.6mm × 13.0mm × 2.05mm profile, the modules help to optimize the size and cost for end-products.

Reliability, uptime and efficiency

Quectel LTE modules were selected for their robust LTE connectivity across various regions, high stability in industrial environments, easy integration into the company’s existing system architecture, and low-latency communication for real-time monitoring. In addition, the Quectel FC20 Wi-Fi module enables wireless commissioning, local access, and flexible network connectivity, providing a cost-effective alternative to LTE communication for Hitachi Industrial Equipment’s industrial IoT equipment.

The company’s IoT-enabled products are widely deployed across Japan. While in Southeast Asia, the company mainly offers its standard router-type IoT solutions. However, the company supplies industrial equipment to over 100 countries and aims to roll out IoT-enabled products in those regions as well.

The Quectel modules were selected for their proven reliability and industrial-grade quality, global LTE and Wi-Fi coverage and certifications, their competitive cost-to-performance ratio, and Quectel’s strong technical support and ease of integration. The company has also saved significant development time by providing ready-to-use communication capabilities, allowing it to focus on application-level innovation.

Results include reduced maintenance costs, improved system uptime, and faster deployment times.

“Quectel stands out due to its wide product portfolio, global certifications, consistent product quality and responsive technical support teams,” added the Hitachi Industrial Equipment Head of IoT Device Design. “Our solution combines industrial-grade hardware with advanced IoT analytics, enabling predictive maintenance and energy optimization. The integration of reliable cellular communication ensures seamless cloud connectivity without requiring complex infrastructure.”

“Hitachi Industrial Equipment is a great example of how IoT technology can deliver measurable value in industrial environments,” said Yasu Okada, Vice President of Sales, APAC at Quectel Wireless Solutions. “By combining Hitachi Industrial Equipment’s deep industrial expertise with Quectel’s reliable wireless technologies and global support, we are helping enable smarter maintenance, greater operational efficiency, and faster deployment. We’re proud to support their ambitions as these solutions expand into markets around the world.”