Amid supply chain disruptions, demographic shifts, and growing demand for sustainability, Japanese manufacturing stands at a pivotal moment, and Nippon Pigment is one example of those addressing these dynamic changes.
Amid supply chain disruptions, demographic shifts, and growing demand for sustainability, Japanese manufacturing stands at a pivotal moment, and Nippon Pigment is one example of those addressing these dynamic changes.
Izumi Industry is a renowned company specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality automotive parts, including rear and side visors, for prestigious clients like Mazda, Nissan, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and others. Their primary product, side visors, is extensively utilized in over 80% of Japanese cars, contributing to enhanced safety and aesthetics. Izumi Industry is dedicated to continually improving its automotive products to optimize power consumption without compromising safety, especially in the context of the automotive industry's shift towards electric vehicles (EVs).
Izumi Industry is a renowned company specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality automotive parts, including rear and side visors, for prestigious clients like Mazda, Nissan, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and others. Their primary product, side visors, is extensively utilized in over 80% of Japanese cars, contributing to enhanced safety and aesthetics. Izumi Industry is dedicated to continually improving its automotive products to optimize power consumption without compromising safety, especially in the context of the automotive industry's shift towards electric vehicles (EVs).
SFT Laboratory has pioneered the world’s first fan-assisted Cooling Jacket, enhancing comfort and safety worldwide.
SFT Laboratory has pioneered the world’s first fan-assisted Cooling Jacket, enhancing comfort and safety worldwide.
Nakayama Steel Works, a 100-year-old Japanese steel manufacturer, discusses the company's positioning in a changing global landscape. Key topics include the advantages of Japanese suppliers amid supply chain disruptions, the impact of Japan's demographic shift, the firm's foray into marine engineering, the development of Nakayama Fine Grain (NFG) technology, and their approach to collaborations and future aspirations for environmental sustainability.
Nakayama Steel Works, a 100-year-old Japanese steel manufacturer, discusses the company's positioning in a changing global landscape. Key topics include the advantages of Japanese suppliers amid supply chain disruptions, the impact of Japan's demographic shift, the firm's foray into marine engineering, the development of Nakayama Fine Grain (NFG) technology, and their approach to collaborations and future aspirations for environmental sustainability.
SFT Laboratory is a pioneer in air conditioning clothing, enhancing comfort and safety worldwide.
SFT Laboratory is a pioneer in air conditioning clothing, enhancing comfort and safety worldwide.
A pioneer of visual inspection systems for half a century, Daiichi Jitsugyo Viswill has embraced digitalization and collaboration with global partners as it looks to develop cutting-edge technologies at the vanguard of its industry.
A pioneer of visual inspection systems for half a century, Daiichi Jitsugyo Viswill has embraced digitalization and collaboration with global partners as it looks to develop cutting-edge technologies at the vanguard of its industry.
Exploring the confluence between Japanese cosmetics, water purifiers and inner beauty.
Exploring the confluence between Japanese cosmetics, water purifiers and inner beauty.
Japan's demographic challenges are posing significant hurdles for industries, but innovative companies like Biodata Bank are stepping up to address critical issues such as labor shortages and heat-related illnesses.
Japan's demographic challenges are posing significant hurdles for industries, but innovative companies like Biodata Bank are stepping up to address critical issues such as labor shortages and heat-related illnesses.
Hideyuki Kobayashi, Vice President of Sanden Corporation, discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Japanese manufacturing amidst global changes. Kobayashi highlights the role of Japanese firms in diversifying suppliers, leveraging technology, and adapting to market demands. Addressing the aging population and labor challenges, Sanden emphasizes value-added production and knowledge transfer. The conversation delves into Sanden's transformation in the EV era, showcasing their expertise in tailored compressors and integrated thermal management systems for electric vehicles. Additionally, Kobayashi underscores Sanden's commitment to environmental sustainability through the development of CO2 compressors. The interview also sheds light on Sanden's strategic partnerships, global expansion plans, and future goals as a full-solution supplier in the manufacturing industry.
Hideyuki Kobayashi, Vice President of Sanden Corporation, discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Japanese manufacturing amidst global changes. Kobayashi highlights the role of Japanese firms in diversifying suppliers, leveraging technology, and adapting to market demands. Addressing the aging population and labor challenges, Sanden emphasizes value-added production and knowledge transfer. The conversation delves into Sanden's transformation in the EV era, showcasing their expertise in tailored compressors and integrated thermal management systems for electric vehicles. Additionally, Kobayashi underscores Sanden's commitment to environmental sustainability through the development of CO2 compressors. The interview also sheds light on Sanden's strategic partnerships, global expansion plans, and future goals as a full-solution supplier in the manufacturing industry.
Visionary founder of cosmetics brand Dear Laura, Hulk Ishii, has strategically diversified the company's portfolio by venturing into the pet industry with its groundbreaking product, the PROMO THERMO MAT.
Visionary founder of cosmetics brand Dear Laura, Hulk Ishii, has strategically diversified the company's portfolio by venturing into the pet industry with its groundbreaking product, the PROMO THERMO MAT.
