From humble beginnings in a converted garage, Furuya Metal has grown into a world leader in processing PGM (platinum-group metals) for a plethora of industries. A focus on unique technology and new applications for iridium and ruthenium has resulted in industries such as 5G and IoT demanding the company’s products. We speak with president, Takahito Furuya, to learn more about this company’s fascinating history, its current products and technologies and plans for the future.
From humble beginnings in a converted garage, Furuya Metal has grown into a world leader in processing PGM (platinum-group metals) for a plethora of industries. A focus on unique technology and new applications for iridium and ruthenium has resulted in industries such as 5G and IoT demanding the company’s products. We speak with president, Takahito Furuya, to learn more about this company’s fascinating history, its current products and technologies and plans for the future.
Drawing on its experience as a 100-year-old company, Enshu not only manufactures machine tools such as machining centers, laser processing machines, and special purpose machines; it also offers automated production systems and IoT solutions to further enhance the production processes of its clients. The company’s latest laser processing machines and diode welding systems, for example, are used in Toyota New Global Architecture’s production lines. In this interview, president, Haruo Yamashit, explains how more on how Enshu contributes to the improvement of global manufacturing practices by offering best-in-class machine tool solutions based on the latest advanced automation and IoT technologies.
Drawing on its experience as a 100-year-old company, Enshu not only manufactures machine tools such as machining centers, laser processing machines, and special purpose machines; it also offers automated production systems and IoT solutions to further enhance the production processes of its clients. The company’s latest laser processing machines and diode welding systems, for example, are used in Toyota New Global Architecture’s production lines. In this interview, president, Haruo Yamashit, explains how more on how Enshu contributes to the improvement of global manufacturing practices by offering best-in-class machine tool solutions based on the latest advanced automation and IoT technologies.
Adopting the monozukuri philosophy to build machine tools defined by quality, performance, and reliability, Dainichi Kinzoku Kogyo supplies a wide range of lathes and other machining equipment to clients in Japan and around the world. Danichi’s client list reads like a ‘who’s-who’ of Japanese heavy industry, with its machine tools tried and trusted by the likes of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nissan, Nippon Steel Corporation, Hitachi, Toshiba and Japan Railway Company. We sat down with president, Minoru Kurita, to learn more about the company and its machinery, as well as its plans to bring its tailor made machine tools to a wider global customer base, while also diversifying into new industries such as semiconductors.
Adopting the monozukuri philosophy to build machine tools defined by quality, performance, and reliability, Dainichi Kinzoku Kogyo supplies a wide range of lathes and other machining equipment to clients in Japan and around the world. Danichi’s client list reads like a ‘who’s-who’ of Japanese heavy industry, with its machine tools tried and trusted by the likes of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nissan, Nippon Steel Corporation, Hitachi, Toshiba and Japan Railway Company. We sat down with president, Minoru Kurita, to learn more about the company and its machinery, as well as its plans to bring its tailor made machine tools to a wider global customer base, while also diversifying into new industries such as semiconductors.
Since its foundation by Hiroshi Abe in 1969, Asahi Seiko has grown to become the leading manufacturer of coin and card handling units used in various types of vending machines, ATMs, self-checkout terminals and amusement machines. We speak with Mr. Abe, who remains Chairman and CEO, and Kazuya ‘Kaz’ Abe, COO and President, who give more insight into how the company promptly delivers products with superior functionality, durability, and safety under stringent quality control, which is why it has remained the number-one choice for global customers, including many in the US and Europe.
Since its foundation by Hiroshi Abe in 1969, Asahi Seiko has grown to become the leading manufacturer of coin and card handling units used in various types of vending machines, ATMs, self-checkout terminals and amusement machines. We speak with Mr. Abe, who remains Chairman and CEO, and Kazuya ‘Kaz’ Abe, COO and President, who give more insight into how the company promptly delivers products with superior functionality, durability, and safety under stringent quality control, which is why it has remained the number-one choice for global customers, including many in the US and Europe.
Chugai Electric Industrial’s founder set out to make light switches safer and the company has grown into a pioneer of electrical contacts, using Japanese craftsmanship to create unique solutions across a wide range of industries. We speak with current president, Yuichiro Tanaka, who explains how the electrical contacts company retains its key principles that its founder set in 1941, which are based around a dedication to Japanese monozukuri and innovation. He also gives more details on the company’s high-quality products, their applications and the technology behind them.
Chugai Electric Industrial’s founder set out to make light switches safer and the company has grown into a pioneer of electrical contacts, using Japanese craftsmanship to create unique solutions across a wide range of industries. We speak with current president, Yuichiro Tanaka, who explains how the electrical contacts company retains its key principles that its founder set in 1941, which are based around a dedication to Japanese monozukuri and innovation. He also gives more details on the company’s high-quality products, their applications and the technology behind them.
With manufacturing plants across Japan, the USA, and Europe, Kyowa Manufacturing engineers high-precision components, ranging from gears/shafts for automobile transmissions to motorized rollers for logistics/factory automation equipment. In this interview, president Shigeyuki Fujimoto talks about the global growth of e-commerce and how Kyowa will meet booming demand for products like its motorized PulseRoller system.
With manufacturing plants across Japan, the USA, and Europe, Kyowa Manufacturing engineers high-precision components, ranging from gears/shafts for automobile transmissions to motorized rollers for logistics/factory automation equipment. In this interview, president Shigeyuki Fujimoto talks about the global growth of e-commerce and how Kyowa will meet booming demand for products like its motorized PulseRoller system.
NiKKi Fron is a leading manufacturer of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and fluoropolymer products used in several industries, including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and automotive. Today, with the push towards manufacturing lighter vehicles, there are opportunities for NiKKi Fron to capitalize on through the provision of its FRP technology. We speak with president Takayuki Kasuga to learn more about how the company is developing its technology to meet the latest demands of the semiconductor and automotive industry.
NiKKi Fron is a leading manufacturer of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and fluoropolymer products used in several industries, including pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and automotive. Today, with the push towards manufacturing lighter vehicles, there are opportunities for NiKKi Fron to capitalize on through the provision of its FRP technology. We speak with president Takayuki Kasuga to learn more about how the company is developing its technology to meet the latest demands of the semiconductor and automotive industry.
We speak with Yasuo Atago, president of leading textile manufacturer Atago, to learn more about the company’s products, its integrated production system and its plans to bring its Nobiluza brand to a wider international customer base.
We speak with Yasuo Atago, president of leading textile manufacturer Atago, to learn more about the company’s products, its integrated production system and its plans to bring its Nobiluza brand to a wider international customer base.
As one of the few manufacturers in the world that combines multiple semiconductor process technology, power supply circuit expertise and high-density packaging technologies, ShinDengen aims to fuse, develop and apply its core technologies to create products that do their part in making the low-carbon society a reality. In this interview, president, Yoshinori Suzuki, explains more about ShinDengen’s technologies and the company’s important role across a range of industries, which include mobility, energy, industrial equipment, telecommunications and home appliances.
As one of the few manufacturers in the world that combines multiple semiconductor process technology, power supply circuit expertise and high-density packaging technologies, ShinDengen aims to fuse, develop and apply its core technologies to create products that do their part in making the low-carbon society a reality. In this interview, president, Yoshinori Suzuki, explains more about ShinDengen’s technologies and the company’s important role across a range of industries, which include mobility, energy, industrial equipment, telecommunications and home appliances.
We sit down with Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, president of TBM, a company which has developed a new material made from limestone (calcium carbonate) that serves to be a substitute for paper and plastic. Mr. Yamasaki explains more about the properties and benefits of this revolutionary material and also gives more insight into TBM’s fabless (factory-less) strategy as it looks to build international growth.
We sit down with Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, president of TBM, a company which has developed a new material made from limestone (calcium carbonate) that serves to be a substitute for paper and plastic. Mr. Yamasaki explains more about the properties and benefits of this revolutionary material and also gives more insight into TBM’s fabless (factory-less) strategy as it looks to build international growth.
