A pioneer supplier of plain bearings for automobiles, Mitsuya Seiko has set its sight on tackling the global automotive industry. As the electrification of the automobile marches on, some of the 30,000 parts required to make one single car will disappear, but there will be a requirement for additional new parts. President of Mitsuya Seiko, Naoki Takahashi, believes this market prospect can provide the company with scope to work in tandem with other companies.
A pioneer supplier of plain bearings for automobiles, Mitsuya Seiko has set its sight on tackling the global automotive industry. As the electrification of the automobile marches on, some of the 30,000 parts required to make one single car will disappear, but there will be a requirement for additional new parts. President of Mitsuya Seiko, Naoki Takahashi, believes this market prospect can provide the company with scope to work in tandem with other companies.
Through its pursuit of craftsmanship and expertise in high-mix low-volume production, Nikko Electric supplies electric equipment to key industries, including a high efficiency IPM motor with huge potential for the electric vehicle transition. In this interview, president Shigeo Tsuyuki gives more insight into the company and its products.
Through its pursuit of craftsmanship and expertise in high-mix low-volume production, Nikko Electric supplies electric equipment to key industries, including a high efficiency IPM motor with huge potential for the electric vehicle transition. In this interview, president Shigeo Tsuyuki gives more insight into the company and its products.
Established in 1983, KYODEN is a one-stop shop for PCBs (printed circuit boards), providing services from design and development, to assembly, mounting and manufacturing. The company is a key player in the supply of automotive PCBs, with a range of products for driving assistance systems and information displays. However, KYODEN president Kiyotaka Mori explains the company is looking to the emerging 5G market as well.
Established in 1983, KYODEN is a one-stop shop for PCBs (printed circuit boards), providing services from design and development, to assembly, mounting and manufacturing. The company is a key player in the supply of automotive PCBs, with a range of products for driving assistance systems and information displays. However, KYODEN president Kiyotaka Mori explains the company is looking to the emerging 5G market as well.
Kyoei Steel, which manufactures and sells steel products for construction use in the domestic and international markets, is an example of a Japanese company that has become one of the first steel makers to utilize more environmentally friendly electric arc furnaces that melt steel scrap for steel making, and the first in the world to use a one-furnace system. We spoke with president Yasuyuki Hirotomi to find out more about how Kyoei Steel is bringing green steel to the world thanks to efficient production through electric furnaces, which produce 75% less carbon emissions than traditional blast furnaces.
Kyoei Steel, which manufactures and sells steel products for construction use in the domestic and international markets, is an example of a Japanese company that has become one of the first steel makers to utilize more environmentally friendly electric arc furnaces that melt steel scrap for steel making, and the first in the world to use a one-furnace system. We spoke with president Yasuyuki Hirotomi to find out more about how Kyoei Steel is bringing green steel to the world thanks to efficient production through electric furnaces, which produce 75% less carbon emissions than traditional blast furnaces.
A leading manufacturer of mechanical belts for automobiles and other machinery, Mitsuboshi Belting is expanding both its global reach and its range of products, and is primed for the shift to renewable energy sources, as explained by president Hiroshi Ikeda in his interview with The Worldfolio.
A leading manufacturer of mechanical belts for automobiles and other machinery, Mitsuboshi Belting is expanding both its global reach and its range of products, and is primed for the shift to renewable energy sources, as explained by president Hiroshi Ikeda in his interview with The Worldfolio.
Since 1950, Osaka Vacuum has been supplying pump systems that satisfy customers’ advanced needs for production processes, analysis, and R&D. The company’s products include various pump applications, with the turbo-molecular pump currently its main product for the overseas semiconductor and electronic parts manufacturing market. We spoke to president Kazuyuki Kasaoka to learn more about the company and its technologies.
Since 1950, Osaka Vacuum has been supplying pump systems that satisfy customers’ advanced needs for production processes, analysis, and R&D. The company’s products include various pump applications, with the turbo-molecular pump currently its main product for the overseas semiconductor and electronic parts manufacturing market. We spoke to president Kazuyuki Kasaoka to learn more about the company and its technologies.
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.
