Tokyo Electron (TEL) boasts a wide range of high-performing equipment for the production of the latest semiconductors and flat panel displays, which continues to evolve in line with customers and industry needs. We sit down with Representative Director, President & CEO, Toshiki Kawai, to learn more about the company’s products and its aims to become the ‘Only 1 and No.1’ company offering the ‘Best Products and Best Technical Service’. Mr. Kawai also gives his insight into the evolution of the semiconductor industry and how TEL is responding to the latest demands in this era defined by the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, such as 5G/6G broadband, Big Data, IoT, cloud computing, advanced robotics and automation.
Tokyo Electron (TEL) boasts a wide range of high-performing equipment for the production of the latest semiconductors and flat panel displays, which continues to evolve in line with customers and industry needs. We sit down with Representative Director, President & CEO, Toshiki Kawai, to learn more about the company’s products and its aims to become the ‘Only 1 and No.1’ company offering the ‘Best Products and Best Technical Service’. Mr. Kawai also gives his insight into the evolution of the semiconductor industry and how TEL is responding to the latest demands in this era defined by the latest Industry 4.0 technologies, such as 5G/6G broadband, Big Data, IoT, cloud computing, advanced robotics and automation.
Unique in its role as both a trading company and manufacturer, artron provides optimal solutions and high-value-added products for clients in the Industry 4.0 era, supporting the realization of monodzukuri worldwide. We speak with artron president and CEO, Akio Shigeta, to gain a deeper insight into the company’s unique business model and to learn more about its products – from cameras, sensors and radars for the latest automobiles, and LCD displays, touch panels and printed circuit boards for mobile devices; to factory automation equipment and state-of-the-art medical devices.
Unique in its role as both a trading company and manufacturer, artron provides optimal solutions and high-value-added products for clients in the Industry 4.0 era, supporting the realization of monodzukuri worldwide. We speak with artron president and CEO, Akio Shigeta, to gain a deeper insight into the company’s unique business model and to learn more about its products – from cameras, sensors and radars for the latest automobiles, and LCD displays, touch panels and printed circuit boards for mobile devices; to factory automation equipment and state-of-the-art medical devices.
A global niche leader in stainless steel wires and metal fibers, Nippon Seisen, an R&D-centered enterprise, has been pushing the boundaries of stainless-steel wire applications thanks to its Micro & Fine Technology. We speak with president, Motoshi Shinkai, who explains how, amid the shift to Industry 4.0, Nippon Seisen sees huge potential
in developing stainless steel wires for semiconductor manufacturing equipment related to 5G, IoT, CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric) vehicles, medical and renewable energy. Supplying its super-fine wires for the production of semiconductors and electronic devices such as smart phones, Nippon Seisen strives to makes its Micro & Fine Technology increasingly thinner to meet the latest demands of industry.
A global niche leader in stainless steel wires and metal fibers, Nippon Seisen, an R&D-centered enterprise, has been pushing the boundaries of stainless-steel wire applications thanks to its Micro & Fine Technology. We speak with president, Motoshi Shinkai, who explains how, amid the shift to Industry 4.0, Nippon Seisen sees huge potential
in developing stainless steel wires for semiconductor manufacturing equipment related to 5G, IoT, CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric) vehicles, medical and renewable energy. Supplying its super-fine wires for the production of semiconductors and electronic devices such as smart phones, Nippon Seisen strives to makes its Micro & Fine Technology increasingly thinner to meet the latest demands of industry.
Ink production in Japan has a rich history and deep cultural significance. However, led by companies such as Teikoku Printing Inks, the sector is adopting flexibility in its monozukuri principles to remain competitive. We speak to president Nobunari Sawanobori to learn more.
Ink production in Japan has a rich history and deep cultural significance. However, led by companies such as Teikoku Printing Inks, the sector is adopting flexibility in its monozukuri principles to remain competitive. We speak to president Nobunari Sawanobori to learn more.
By reducing the cost of expensive biopharmaceuticals through its unique advanced chromatography technology, YMC hopes to make biopharmaceuticals available to more people globally. In this interview, Ryuji Yamamura explains how YMC specializes in a one-stop-shop business model for the world’s pharmaceutical organizations, having expanded its presence globally to where many of the world’s top firms operate.
By reducing the cost of expensive biopharmaceuticals through its unique advanced chromatography technology, YMC hopes to make biopharmaceuticals available to more people globally. In this interview, Ryuji Yamamura explains how YMC specializes in a one-stop-shop business model for the world’s pharmaceutical organizations, having expanded its presence globally to where many of the world’s top firms operate.
Since its founding in 1915, Sato Pharmaceutical has accurately captured market needs to provide the highly original over-the-counter (OTC) and ethical products that contribute to healthy lives. Owing to their R&D ability developed over the years, Sato’s OTC drugs such as Yunker, Acess and Nazal have held a top share in their respective markets in Japan. We sit down with president and CEO, Seiichi Sato, to gain more insight into the company’s products and drug development. Mr. Sato also explains the company is “aggressively looking for partners” as it looks to expand on the international market.
Since its founding in 1915, Sato Pharmaceutical has accurately captured market needs to provide the highly original over-the-counter (OTC) and ethical products that contribute to healthy lives. Owing to their R&D ability developed over the years, Sato’s OTC drugs such as Yunker, Acess and Nazal have held a top share in their respective markets in Japan. We sit down with president and CEO, Seiichi Sato, to gain more insight into the company’s products and drug development. Mr. Sato also explains the company is “aggressively looking for partners” as it looks to expand on the international market.
Monozukuri – the Japanese manufacturing philosophy centered around craftsmanship, innovation and pursuit of the highest quality – lends itself greatly to the creation of high-precision equipment for the medical device industry. For this reason, many medical professionals depend on the expertise and technological know-how of Japanese medical device manufacturers like Nemoto, whose highprecision contrast injectors for CT, MRI and Angiography are used in medical facilities in Japan, the US, Europe and throughout the world. We speak with president Shigeru Nemoto to learn more about the company, its products and its quest to perfect image technology for better medical diagnosis.
Monozukuri – the Japanese manufacturing philosophy centered around craftsmanship, innovation and pursuit of the highest quality – lends itself greatly to the creation of high-precision equipment for the medical device industry. For this reason, many medical professionals depend on the expertise and technological know-how of Japanese medical device manufacturers like Nemoto, whose highprecision contrast injectors for CT, MRI and Angiography are used in medical facilities in Japan, the US, Europe and throughout the world. We speak with president Shigeru Nemoto to learn more about the company, its products and its quest to perfect image technology for better medical diagnosis.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Yoshihiro Nishiyama, President of Toho Titanium, delivers a compelling analysis as to the future applications and potential of titanium, and provides an insider’s perspective into the niche technologies developed by his company.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Yoshihiro Nishiyama, President of Toho Titanium, delivers a compelling analysis as to the future applications and potential of titanium, and provides an insider’s perspective into the niche technologies developed by his company.
World Holdings is a leading Japanese player in both the recruitment & training and real estate industries, supplying staff for some of the world’s leading companies such as Amazon for their Japanese operations. The company specializes in the training and recruitment of highly skilled staff for R&D centers, procurement and logistics, among others. We sat down with president, Eikichi Iida, to learn more about the company’s operations in both the recruitment & training and real estate industries, as well as its plans to grow internationally.
World Holdings is a leading Japanese player in both the recruitment & training and real estate industries, supplying staff for some of the world’s leading companies such as Amazon for their Japanese operations. The company specializes in the training and recruitment of highly skilled staff for R&D centers, procurement and logistics, among others. We sat down with president, Eikichi Iida, to learn more about the company’s operations in both the recruitment & training and real estate industries, as well as its plans to grow internationally.
Founded by the son of the founder of Honda Motor Company, Hirotoshi Honda, MUGEN was established in 1973. Since then, they have been working closely with Honda Motor Company in co-creation, research and developments of engines, vehicle parts, and accessories. Mr. Hashimoto took over as the President of M-TEC Co,. Ltd. (Current company name herein after referred to as MUGEN) 2015. We talked with him to further discuss MUGEN’s background and developments in response to the current trends.
Founded by the son of the founder of Honda Motor Company, Hirotoshi Honda, MUGEN was established in 1973. Since then, they have been working closely with Honda Motor Company in co-creation, research and developments of engines, vehicle parts, and accessories. Mr. Hashimoto took over as the President of M-TEC Co,. Ltd. (Current company name herein after referred to as MUGEN) 2015. We talked with him to further discuss MUGEN’s background and developments in response to the current trends.
