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.
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.
