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.
Heat and pressure can be utilized for the greatest of outcomes , but can also cause irretrievable damage. To be harnessed correctly they must first be measured accurately, which is no mean feat considering the high-intensity environments they are used in. Japan’s Nesstech produces gauges which are built to remain accurate in any situation, no matter what the company’s clients demand. Founded in 1956, the family-owned business has grown into a global pioneer of gearless gauges through its “JO spirit” philosophy, which focuses on the concept of healing others to achieve happiness. We spoke to president Shuro Tsukioka to find out more about the company, its technology and ethos for success.
Heat and pressure can be utilized for the greatest of outcomes , but can also cause irretrievable damage. To be harnessed correctly they must first be measured accurately, which is no mean feat considering the high-intensity environments they are used in. Japan’s Nesstech produces gauges which are built to remain accurate in any situation, no matter what the company’s clients demand. Founded in 1956, the family-owned business has grown into a global pioneer of gearless gauges through its “JO spirit” philosophy, which focuses on the concept of healing others to achieve happiness. We spoke to president Shuro Tsukioka to find out more about the company, its technology and ethos for success.
As a rubber specialist with its own-branded garden equipment, robots, and semiconductor related products, as well as its production parts for outboard motors, and agriculture, forestry, construction, and industrial machinery, Kyodo distinguishes itself for its ability to find the perfect balance between product variety and quality assurance. We talk to President Hiroshi Saito about the company’s pursuit of evermore efficient production, its journey into the boat electrification business, and desire to undertake joint ventures overseas.
As a rubber specialist with its own-branded garden equipment, robots, and semiconductor related products, as well as its production parts for outboard motors, and agriculture, forestry, construction, and industrial machinery, Kyodo distinguishes itself for its ability to find the perfect balance between product variety and quality assurance. We talk to President Hiroshi Saito about the company’s pursuit of evermore efficient production, its journey into the boat electrification business, and desire to undertake joint ventures overseas.
Daido is a proposal-type mechatronics trading company which carries out conception and introduction support that goes from a single robot to complete robotic systems with a consistent realized method, including their Robot Exhibition Hall where they conduct seminars that fully demonstrate the robot technology and functions that are constantly evolving. President and CEO Sadao Yamada talks to us more about the automation solutions Daido is able to provide, their unique position in the industrial evolution, and their upcoming projects.
Daido is a proposal-type mechatronics trading company which carries out conception and introduction support that goes from a single robot to complete robotic systems with a consistent realized method, including their Robot Exhibition Hall where they conduct seminars that fully demonstrate the robot technology and functions that are constantly evolving. President and CEO Sadao Yamada talks to us more about the automation solutions Daido is able to provide, their unique position in the industrial evolution, and their upcoming projects.
For over 80 years, Yajima Industry has been engaged in the manufacture of automobile parts and cultivated metal processing technology, and has grown along with the development of this industry. We sat down with president Atsushi Yokoyama, who talks about their new business in aerospace with carbon fibre, how the company’s adapting to the materials revolution in the industry, and their unique technologies, such as the ultrasonic flaw detector measurement system.
For over 80 years, Yajima Industry has been engaged in the manufacture of automobile parts and cultivated metal processing technology, and has grown along with the development of this industry. We sat down with president Atsushi Yokoyama, who talks about their new business in aerospace with carbon fibre, how the company’s adapting to the materials revolution in the industry, and their unique technologies, such as the ultrasonic flaw detector measurement system.
