Semiconductor miniaturization and the emergence of electric vehicles are among the main industry trends that have been shaping the business development of Elematec, a company which provides electronic materials, parts and module products to electronics manufacturers around the world. We speak with CEO, Akira Yokode, who reveals that the company’s automotive division has tripled its sales since 2011, when it began a partnership with Toyota Tsusho. Elematec, he says, is in a unique position to quickly assist customers in the EV field “with the technology, know-how, and information cultivated from our experience in other industries/markets outside of the automotive realm.”
Semiconductor miniaturization and the emergence of electric vehicles are among the main industry trends that have been shaping the business development of Elematec, a company which provides electronic materials, parts and module products to electronics manufacturers around the world. We speak with CEO, Akira Yokode, who reveals that the company’s automotive division has tripled its sales since 2011, when it began a partnership with Toyota Tsusho. Elematec, he says, is in a unique position to quickly assist customers in the EV field “with the technology, know-how, and information cultivated from our experience in other industries/markets outside of the automotive realm.”
Galilei is a leading Japanese manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment; particularly for the food industry, but also for medical use. Its range of commercial freezers, chillers and refrigerated display cabinets are tried and trusted by clients in Japan and across Asia. In this interview, president, Yutaka Fukushima, gives his insight into the current state of the cold storage industry and discusses some of Galilei’s top products, such the CLAIR Send-you Series, and the technologies behind the superior performance and quality of Galilei’s equipment.
Galilei is a leading Japanese manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment; particularly for the food industry, but also for medical use. Its range of commercial freezers, chillers and refrigerated display cabinets are tried and trusted by clients in Japan and across Asia. In this interview, president, Yutaka Fukushima, gives his insight into the current state of the cold storage industry and discusses some of Galilei’s top products, such the CLAIR Send-you Series, and the technologies behind the superior performance and quality of Galilei’s equipment.
Fudo Tetra was established in October 2006 as a corporate joint venture resulting from a merger between Fudo Construction Corporation, a specialist in onshore civil engineering and ground improvement, and Tetra Corporation, a company that designs and leases formwork for making wave-dissipating blocks, and undertakes other offshore civil engineering works. Both companies have been involved in the construction of tunnels, highways and harbors, while honing technologies in their individual areas of expertise to mitigate liquefaction and subsidence in the ground, and protect vulnerable coastlines and offshore breakwaters from the power of the waves. In this interview, president, Shinya Okuda, gives his valuable insight into the current state of the construction industry, and discusses the Fudo Tetra’s plans to expand its international presence in Southeast Asia, with its unique Tetrapod technology, and the United States, where it is already building foundations for a warehouse for Amazon and sees great potential to undertake energy and public construction projects.
Fudo Tetra was established in October 2006 as a corporate joint venture resulting from a merger between Fudo Construction Corporation, a specialist in onshore civil engineering and ground improvement, and Tetra Corporation, a company that designs and leases formwork for making wave-dissipating blocks, and undertakes other offshore civil engineering works. Both companies have been involved in the construction of tunnels, highways and harbors, while honing technologies in their individual areas of expertise to mitigate liquefaction and subsidence in the ground, and protect vulnerable coastlines and offshore breakwaters from the power of the waves. In this interview, president, Shinya Okuda, gives his valuable insight into the current state of the construction industry, and discusses the Fudo Tetra’s plans to expand its international presence in Southeast Asia, with its unique Tetrapod technology, and the United States, where it is already building foundations for a warehouse for Amazon and sees great potential to undertake energy and public construction projects.
Ensuring the manufacture of the highest performing semiconductors requires the highest quality testing. And this is why customers in Japan and around the globe – including in China, Europe and the US – depend on Rika Denshi’s range of cutting-edge inspection equipment, which includes contact probes for fine-pitch, high-frequency and high-temperature testing, IC sockets, probe cards, and fixture jigs for testing LCD and touch screen panels. We sat down with Rika Denshi president, Ms. Yasuko Jody Toda, who gives more information on the company’s technology and applications. Ms. Toda also offers her interesting take on the Japanese business world and how it must change under the vision of a new generation of fresh-faced tech leaders.
Ensuring the manufacture of the highest performing semiconductors requires the highest quality testing. And this is why customers in Japan and around the globe – including in China, Europe and the US – depend on Rika Denshi’s range of cutting-edge inspection equipment, which includes contact probes for fine-pitch, high-frequency and high-temperature testing, IC sockets, probe cards, and fixture jigs for testing LCD and touch screen panels. We sat down with Rika Denshi president, Ms. Yasuko Jody Toda, who gives more information on the company’s technology and applications. Ms. Toda also offers her interesting take on the Japanese business world and how it must change under the vision of a new generation of fresh-faced tech leaders.
As a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Yamaha Robotics Holdings (YRH) continues to make its investment in advanced technologies based around three core areas: back-end semiconductor manufacturing, surface mount technology (SMT), and factory automation. YRH’s competitive edge stems from integrating these – what it calls – “Three Big Worlds”, which allows it to serve its customers as an “advanced one-stop smart solution provider” by offering a wide range of products and services. In this interview, Toshizumi Kato, YRH Chairman & Director, divulges more details about YRH’s unique service offerings and their applications.
As a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Yamaha Robotics Holdings (YRH) continues to make its investment in advanced technologies based around three core areas: back-end semiconductor manufacturing, surface mount technology (SMT), and factory automation. YRH’s competitive edge stems from integrating these – what it calls – “Three Big Worlds”, which allows it to serve its customers as an “advanced one-stop smart solution provider” by offering a wide range of products and services. In this interview, Toshizumi Kato, YRH Chairman & Director, divulges more details about YRH’s unique service offerings and their applications.
Products that provide safety must be reliable above all else, and SOC has fostered trust in its products through 63 years of developing the world’s leading fuses for a wide range of applications. From the development of the world’s first then de facto standard wound-wire element fuse to the MCF3 (middle on the right), the world’s smallest low interrupt rating fuse in its specification category, the company always strives for innovation. In an interview with the Worldfolio, president, Kayoko Arikawa, gives more insight into SOC’s innovative history, discusses its product development and explains how the company will continue to meet the latest customer and industry needs, like, for example, supplying next-gen fuses for the nascent electric vehicles market.
Products that provide safety must be reliable above all else, and SOC has fostered trust in its products through 63 years of developing the world’s leading fuses for a wide range of applications. From the development of the world’s first then de facto standard wound-wire element fuse to the MCF3 (middle on the right), the world’s smallest low interrupt rating fuse in its specification category, the company always strives for innovation. In an interview with the Worldfolio, president, Kayoko Arikawa, gives more insight into SOC’s innovative history, discusses its product development and explains how the company will continue to meet the latest customer and industry needs, like, for example, supplying next-gen fuses for the nascent electric vehicles market.
Established in 1951, Parker Corporation has long been a reputed manufacturer and supplier of high-quality fine chemicals for several industries, including automotives, electronics, steel, aircraft and machinery. In this interview, president, Yoshishige Satomi, explains how the company is shifting its focus to developing fine-chemical based surface treatment solutions for the semiconductor industry as it looks to diversify its business. Mr. Satomi is confident that Parker can create market leading solutions in tune with the latest trends in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, such as miniaturization, film thinning and multi-layering.
Established in 1951, Parker Corporation has long been a reputed manufacturer and supplier of high-quality fine chemicals for several industries, including automotives, electronics, steel, aircraft and machinery. In this interview, president, Yoshishige Satomi, explains how the company is shifting its focus to developing fine-chemical based surface treatment solutions for the semiconductor industry as it looks to diversify its business. Mr. Satomi is confident that Parker can create market leading solutions in tune with the latest trends in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, such as miniaturization, film thinning and multi-layering.
The increased use of automation technologies in production lines has caused greater demand for complex components, such as motion sensors, which are networked in order to work harmoniously with each other in the manufacturing process. We sat down with Toru Yamazaki, President of Nippon Bearing, who tells us more about the factors that led the company to become an international leader and innovator in the field of linear motion technologies.
The increased use of automation technologies in production lines has caused greater demand for complex components, such as motion sensors, which are networked in order to work harmoniously with each other in the manufacturing process. We sat down with Toru Yamazaki, President of Nippon Bearing, who tells us more about the factors that led the company to become an international leader and innovator in the field of linear motion technologies.
Specializing in large machinery for the aerospace, automotive, marine, construction and energy industries, SNK bases its business model on traditional Japanese values of monozukuri combined with modern software solutions that maximize machine efficiency. In this interview, president, Akira Nakanishi, gives his valued insight into the Japanese machine tools sector and SNK’s leading role within it.
Specializing in large machinery for the aerospace, automotive, marine, construction and energy industries, SNK bases its business model on traditional Japanese values of monozukuri combined with modern software solutions that maximize machine efficiency. In this interview, president, Akira Nakanishi, gives his valued insight into the Japanese machine tools sector and SNK’s leading role within it.
Riyako Namiki is one of the growing number of female presidents overseeing the direction of some of Japan’s longest-standing SME manufacturers. Since Ms. Namiki took over the reins of Adamant Namiki, a reputed leader in jewel processing, the company has developed laser technology to shape precise dimensions within a diamond. This groundbreaking technology has many applications, including in automobiles, semiconductors and electronics. Adamant Namiki will continue to channel the monozukuri tradition (though with a female touch) to remain at the forefront of innovation under Ms. Namiki’s leadership. We speak with Ms. Namiki and her predecessor, Mr. Shoji Namiki, to learn more about the company and its grounbreaking technologies.
Riyako Namiki is one of the growing number of female presidents overseeing the direction of some of Japan’s longest-standing SME manufacturers. Since Ms. Namiki took over the reins of Adamant Namiki, a reputed leader in jewel processing, the company has developed laser technology to shape precise dimensions within a diamond. This groundbreaking technology has many applications, including in automobiles, semiconductors and electronics. Adamant Namiki will continue to channel the monozukuri tradition (though with a female touch) to remain at the forefront of innovation under Ms. Namiki’s leadership. We speak with Ms. Namiki and her predecessor, Mr. Shoji Namiki, to learn more about the company and its grounbreaking technologies.
