Yokogawa is a leading Japanese provider of industrial automation and control solutions, and testing and measurement equipment. A company that operates in 61 countries worldwide, it supplies systems that improve efficiency, safety, quality and reliability at production plants in a host of sectors. Established in 1915, Yokogawa has been responding to the changing needs of industry and society for over a century: from its beginnings as an electric meter manufacturer, amid the rising everyday use of electricity, to its present as a driver of digital transformation (DX). In this interview, president and CEO Hitoshi Nara explains that Yokogawa Electric is focusing its business on three key sustainability goals as it spearheads the transition towards industrial autonomy.
Yokogawa is a leading Japanese provider of industrial automation and control solutions, and testing and measurement equipment. A company that operates in 61 countries worldwide, it supplies systems that improve efficiency, safety, quality and reliability at production plants in a host of sectors. Established in 1915, Yokogawa has been responding to the changing needs of industry and society for over a century: from its beginnings as an electric meter manufacturer, amid the rising everyday use of electricity, to its present as a driver of digital transformation (DX). In this interview, president and CEO Hitoshi Nara explains that Yokogawa Electric is focusing its business on three key sustainability goals as it spearheads the transition towards industrial autonomy.
Since it was founded nearly 70 years ago, Tokyo Keiso has been producing flow control devices for use across the world. A firm that embraces monozukuri, the pursuit of perfection that’s behind the success of Japanese manufacturing, Tokyo Keiso’s interpretation of the concept is focused on technical prowess and meeting customers’ precise needs, says President and CEO Ryoichi Sugi.
Since it was founded nearly 70 years ago, Tokyo Keiso has been producing flow control devices for use across the world. A firm that embraces monozukuri, the pursuit of perfection that’s behind the success of Japanese manufacturing, Tokyo Keiso’s interpretation of the concept is focused on technical prowess and meeting customers’ precise needs, says President and CEO Ryoichi Sugi.
Leveraging the synergy of a trading firm with manufacturing functions, Tokyo Electron Device (TED) provides total solutions that encompass leading-edge devices with a mission to drive digital transformation. We sat down with president Atsushi Tokushige, who gives more details on the company’s solutions in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence with technologies such as TriMath, a 3D vision robot system, and the RAYSENS automatic semiconductor wafers inspection system.
Leveraging the synergy of a trading firm with manufacturing functions, Tokyo Electron Device (TED) provides total solutions that encompass leading-edge devices with a mission to drive digital transformation. We sat down with president Atsushi Tokushige, who gives more details on the company’s solutions in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence with technologies such as TriMath, a 3D vision robot system, and the RAYSENS automatic semiconductor wafers inspection system.
Sangi is a trailblazer in dental care, having harnessed the key component of teeth, hydroxyapatite, to develop ground-breaking, enamel-restorative toothpastes. Founded in 1974 by Chairman Shuji Sakuma, Tokyo-based Sangi began life as a trading company which, according to president Roslyn Hayman, “sold all kinds of things, such as wine, Australian surfboards, even French lingerie”. However, a game-changing moment came when the firm acquired a patent for remineralizing teeth from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). We sat down with Shuji and Roslyn to learn more about the company, its history and the wonderful benefits and applications of hydroxyapatite.
Sangi is a trailblazer in dental care, having harnessed the key component of teeth, hydroxyapatite, to develop ground-breaking, enamel-restorative toothpastes. Founded in 1974 by Chairman Shuji Sakuma, Tokyo-based Sangi began life as a trading company which, according to president Roslyn Hayman, “sold all kinds of things, such as wine, Australian surfboards, even French lingerie”. However, a game-changing moment came when the firm acquired a patent for remineralizing teeth from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). We sat down with Shuji and Roslyn to learn more about the company, its history and the wonderful benefits and applications of hydroxyapatite.
What started off as an importer of Ford cars in 1913, Empire Motor Co. has become a vital supplier of maintenance parts for Japanese automotive industry. With the ever-changing of cars, Empire has been ensuring that is keeps up with industry demand, supplying products for the upcoming EV era of vehicles. In this interview, President Atsushi Kamihashi discusses Empire Motor’s long history and how it is adapting to the demands of a modern world
What started off as an importer of Ford cars in 1913, Empire Motor Co. has become a vital supplier of maintenance parts for Japanese automotive industry. With the ever-changing of cars, Empire has been ensuring that is keeps up with industry demand, supplying products for the upcoming EV era of vehicles. In this interview, President Atsushi Kamihashi discusses Empire Motor’s long history and how it is adapting to the demands of a modern world
Leveraging more than a century of experience in industrial jewel processing, Ogura Jewel Industry remains among the excellent SMEs in Japan today, maintaining an influential position as a precision manufacturer of wire guides, coating dies, diamond styluses, among other devices.
Leveraging more than a century of experience in industrial jewel processing, Ogura Jewel Industry remains among the excellent SMEs in Japan today, maintaining an influential position as a precision manufacturer of wire guides, coating dies, diamond styluses, among other devices.
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group, has proudly pursued medical breakthroughs for more than 300 years. In that time, the company has discovered several distinctive treatments for serious diseases including diabetes and multiple sclerosis. While these successes represent a strong part of its corporate identity, MTPC continues to build on its legacy by seeking new solutions to the pressing needs of patients worldwide. Today, MTPC is focused on driving scientific discovery in areas including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and – most recently – a novel vaccine for COVID-19.
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group, has proudly pursued medical breakthroughs for more than 300 years. In that time, the company has discovered several distinctive treatments for serious diseases including diabetes and multiple sclerosis. While these successes represent a strong part of its corporate identity, MTPC continues to build on its legacy by seeking new solutions to the pressing needs of patients worldwide. Today, MTPC is focused on driving scientific discovery in areas including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and – most recently – a novel vaccine for COVID-19.
Founded in 1974, Shinkoh Electronics has been at the heart of the semiconductor industry for nearly half a century. In that time, a number of changes have occurred. Where companies such as Toshiba and Mitsubishi were once global leaders in semiconductor manufacturing, the last two decades have seen a shift in focus. Japanese companies are no longer making semiconductors themselves, but embedding semiconductors purchased overseas into their products. “This,” says company president and CEO, Hideo Sakaki, “is the new standard.” Faced with a series of challenges, Shinkoh is staging a recovery and looking to the future as it prepares to launch a new line of products to coincide with its 50th anniversary.
Founded in 1974, Shinkoh Electronics has been at the heart of the semiconductor industry for nearly half a century. In that time, a number of changes have occurred. Where companies such as Toshiba and Mitsubishi were once global leaders in semiconductor manufacturing, the last two decades have seen a shift in focus. Japanese companies are no longer making semiconductors themselves, but embedding semiconductors purchased overseas into their products. “This,” says company president and CEO, Hideo Sakaki, “is the new standard.” Faced with a series of challenges, Shinkoh is staging a recovery and looking to the future as it prepares to launch a new line of products to coincide with its 50th anniversary.
Founded in 1926, Takebishi focuses on three main sectors: industrial equipment and systems; semiconductor and devices; and social/information communications. It has developed the ability to provide components from Japanese heavyweights like Mitsubishi and Omron and embed them into total solutions for its customers, essentially acting as the client’s purchasing and design departments. By combining its innovative products with those of Japanese manufacturing giants such as Mitsubishi, Takebishi Corporation is pushing the trading world forward by providing total solutions.
Founded in 1926, Takebishi focuses on three main sectors: industrial equipment and systems; semiconductor and devices; and social/information communications. It has developed the ability to provide components from Japanese heavyweights like Mitsubishi and Omron and embed them into total solutions for its customers, essentially acting as the client’s purchasing and design departments. By combining its innovative products with those of Japanese manufacturing giants such as Mitsubishi, Takebishi Corporation is pushing the trading world forward by providing total solutions.
An urakata – or backstage – company specializing in the highly specific mass finishing industry, Tipton was established in 1939. Initially a manufacturer of grinding wheels and abrasive media, the corporation has since diversified into machinery and chemical compounds. “The ability to design, produce and sell all these factors – the machinery, the abrasive media and the chemical compounds – has given us a unique position in the market as an integrated solutions provider for mass finishing,” says company president Fumiaki Kobayashi.
An urakata – or backstage – company specializing in the highly specific mass finishing industry, Tipton was established in 1939. Initially a manufacturer of grinding wheels and abrasive media, the corporation has since diversified into machinery and chemical compounds. “The ability to design, produce and sell all these factors – the machinery, the abrasive media and the chemical compounds – has given us a unique position in the market as an integrated solutions provider for mass finishing,” says company president Fumiaki Kobayashi.
