Throughout its 70 years in the telecommunications industry, DKK has consistently played a central role in the provision of a more convenient living environment for all of society’s stakeholders, a feat achieved through the instalment of social infrastructure, such as the establishment of communication and broadcasting networks in the advanced information society and important contributions to safety in the automobile industry. We sat down with president Tadatoshi Kondo to learn more about DKK's operations in the high and low-frequency segments of the telecommunications industry.
Throughout its 70 years in the telecommunications industry, DKK has consistently played a central role in the provision of a more convenient living environment for all of society’s stakeholders, a feat achieved through the instalment of social infrastructure, such as the establishment of communication and broadcasting networks in the advanced information society and important contributions to safety in the automobile industry. We sat down with president Tadatoshi Kondo to learn more about DKK's operations in the high and low-frequency segments of the telecommunications industry.
At Ibara Seiki, a major Japanese automotive parts company founded in 1944, the core philosophy is “creation of security”, says the firm’s president, Kazuhiko Ueno. Having implemented a management philosophy to reduce the use of raw materials and to manufacture in an environmentally friendly way in 2011, Ibara Seiki aims to “contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality in the future” and the realization of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
At Ibara Seiki, a major Japanese automotive parts company founded in 1944, the core philosophy is “creation of security”, says the firm’s president, Kazuhiko Ueno. Having implemented a management philosophy to reduce the use of raw materials and to manufacture in an environmentally friendly way in 2011, Ibara Seiki aims to “contribute to the realization of carbon neutrality in the future” and the realization of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Since its founding as a watch parts maker, Komatsu Seiki has served a number of industries and is now poised to advance the shift to low-carbon hydrogen fuel as well as serving the medical industry with its novel nanoSUS technology. We spoke to president Shigeru Komatsu to learn about the company and its unique technologies.
Since its founding as a watch parts maker, Komatsu Seiki has served a number of industries and is now poised to advance the shift to low-carbon hydrogen fuel as well as serving the medical industry with its novel nanoSUS technology. We spoke to president Shigeru Komatsu to learn about the company and its unique technologies.
Founded in Osaka in 1905, originally as a manufacturer of carbon paper, Union Chemicar is a major B2B supplier of imaging products for printers, specializing particularly in thermal transfer ribbons. The firm, which has expanded from Japan to several international locations in recent decades, also produces inkjet, thermal inkjet and edible inks, as well as stationery items such as correction tapes and glue tapes. We spoke with president Eiichi Kimura to learn about how Union Chemicar is targeting growth in other product areas, such as the thermal inkjet market, as it continues to strengthen its significant international presence.
Founded in Osaka in 1905, originally as a manufacturer of carbon paper, Union Chemicar is a major B2B supplier of imaging products for printers, specializing particularly in thermal transfer ribbons. The firm, which has expanded from Japan to several international locations in recent decades, also produces inkjet, thermal inkjet and edible inks, as well as stationery items such as correction tapes and glue tapes. We spoke with president Eiichi Kimura to learn about how Union Chemicar is targeting growth in other product areas, such as the thermal inkjet market, as it continues to strengthen its significant international presence.
For more than six decades, Kamaya Electric has strived to achieve engineering excellence in the electronics component industry. Today, Kamaya utilises state of the art product design, discipline in manufacturing and customer services to ensure quality and cost competitiveness. In this interview, President YK Chen, discusses the company’s history, evolution and future, with Kamaya’s goal to be a leading world class resistor manufacturer that supports the growth of the industry.
For more than six decades, Kamaya Electric has strived to achieve engineering excellence in the electronics component industry. Today, Kamaya utilises state of the art product design, discipline in manufacturing and customer services to ensure quality and cost competitiveness. In this interview, President YK Chen, discusses the company’s history, evolution and future, with Kamaya’s goal to be a leading world class resistor manufacturer that supports the growth of the industry.
A specialized manufacturer of greases, heat treated oils, and metalworking oils, Nippon Grease is a hiden champion supporting parts, machinery, and bearings companies. President Atsushi Abo talks to us about the company’s ability to respond to new demands by leveraging the flexibility that characterises Japanese SMEs, or chusho kigyos, and support innovation in key industries by providing the lubricant and grease technologies that underpin electric vehicles, robots, machine tools, and wind turbines.
A specialized manufacturer of greases, heat treated oils, and metalworking oils, Nippon Grease is a hiden champion supporting parts, machinery, and bearings companies. President Atsushi Abo talks to us about the company’s ability to respond to new demands by leveraging the flexibility that characterises Japanese SMEs, or chusho kigyos, and support innovation in key industries by providing the lubricant and grease technologies that underpin electric vehicles, robots, machine tools, and wind turbines.
For over 57 years, Unika has been producing power tool accessories that have acquired a reputation for excellence across Asia, North America and Europe by directing their efforts toward development of technology to produce highly functional and highly environment-responsive products. In this occasion, we had the pleasure to sit down with president Yoshiro Shinohara and learn more about their R&D strategies that have allowed them to create innovative product such as their latest Q-bit that can work with a diameter of 4.5 to 9.5 millimeters, as well as develop dry wax for diamond core bits, and we also talked about their overseas expansion that aligns with the company’s goal to become an universal company.
For over 57 years, Unika has been producing power tool accessories that have acquired a reputation for excellence across Asia, North America and Europe by directing their efforts toward development of technology to produce highly functional and highly environment-responsive products. In this occasion, we had the pleasure to sit down with president Yoshiro Shinohara and learn more about their R&D strategies that have allowed them to create innovative product such as their latest Q-bit that can work with a diameter of 4.5 to 9.5 millimeters, as well as develop dry wax for diamond core bits, and we also talked about their overseas expansion that aligns with the company’s goal to become an universal company.
From its main business of designing and making weather strip moulds, MS Group has successfully diversified by applying its mould manufacturing technology to the creation of new products, including golf clubs and touch wrap for medical uses. President Kunihiro Sakoda tells us about the company’s constant drive to innovate, including its transformation to a global firm with factories in China, Indonesia, India, and Mexico, and foreign workers staffing its Japanese operations. The next market frontier? India, North America, and Mexico.
From its main business of designing and making weather strip moulds, MS Group has successfully diversified by applying its mould manufacturing technology to the creation of new products, including golf clubs and touch wrap for medical uses. President Kunihiro Sakoda tells us about the company’s constant drive to innovate, including its transformation to a global firm with factories in China, Indonesia, India, and Mexico, and foreign workers staffing its Japanese operations. The next market frontier? India, North America, and Mexico.
Mercari’s C2C marketplace allows anybody to easily buy and sell online, playing a decisive role in the secondary distribution market and circular economy. President Shintaro Yamada sat down with us in October 2020 to discuss the company’s ambitions, including creating new buying experiences for users through AI and infrastructure technology innovations, and new opportunities for manufacturers by leveraging its extensive database. The ultimate goal? To further strengthen Mercari's position in the United States and expand into new markets to become a truly global player.
Mercari’s C2C marketplace allows anybody to easily buy and sell online, playing a decisive role in the secondary distribution market and circular economy. President Shintaro Yamada sat down with us in October 2020 to discuss the company’s ambitions, including creating new buying experiences for users through AI and infrastructure technology innovations, and new opportunities for manufacturers by leveraging its extensive database. The ultimate goal? To further strengthen Mercari's position in the United States and expand into new markets to become a truly global player.
With almost 100 years of experience, The Nissei Technology Group designs and manufactures ultra-precision plastic optical components and units, as well as molded mechanisms for the global market. With their “All for The Best Products” they aim to become a worldwide leading company in these fields. We interviewed CEO and Representative Director, Ryugo Tsujihana, to learn more about their history, the impact of Covid-19 on their business, as well as some of their most exciting and unique technologies, such as the LiDAR light detection and ranging for self-driving cars, and the R&D process that goes behind the creation of their world-first products.
With almost 100 years of experience, The Nissei Technology Group designs and manufactures ultra-precision plastic optical components and units, as well as molded mechanisms for the global market. With their “All for The Best Products” they aim to become a worldwide leading company in these fields. We interviewed CEO and Representative Director, Ryugo Tsujihana, to learn more about their history, the impact of Covid-19 on their business, as well as some of their most exciting and unique technologies, such as the LiDAR light detection and ranging for self-driving cars, and the R&D process that goes behind the creation of their world-first products.
