中央ビルト工業 List of Products and Services

The development of EC (Electronic Commerce) has a significant impact on business and our lives. EC refers to "electronic transactions" and is used not only for selling products to general consumers but also for transactions between consumers and between businesses. The EC industry is supported by the IT industry, which operates websites, and the logistics industry, which delivers products to customers. The IT industry is innovating daily by utilizing AI technology and artificial intelligence. On the other hand, the logistics industry faces major challenges, and its impact extends beyond the EC industry to manufacturing and construction industries as well. Therefore, this time, we will explain the impact of the challenges in the logistics industry on the construction industry. *For more details, please download the PDF document.

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◆Advanced Media, Metropolitan Expressway Technical Corporation, and Nagaoka National College of Technology Jointly Develop Advanced Media Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Advanced Media), Metropolitan Expressway Technical Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Metropolitan Expressway Technical), and Nagaoka National College of Technology (hereinafter referred to as Nagaoka College) announced on January 11 that they have jointly developed a "Report System for Inspection Results Using Voice Input." The three parties have jointly filed a patent for the related technologies of the system. This system was developed by combining Advanced Media's AI voice recognition AmiVoice with the voice input-compatible inspection system that Nagaoka College had been developing. By utilizing ICT devices instead of paper, the system prevents recording omissions that can occur with handwritten notes and reduces the time required for data entry after work. Additionally, repeated system modifications were made through trial implementations in the field. ◆Improvement in Report Quality Metropolitan Expressway Technical has fully implemented the system since April 2022, using it for biannual routine inspections across all routes of the Metropolitan Expressway. This has enabled greater efficiency and sophistication in operations, leading to improved report quality, and it is expected to reduce work time by approximately 20% in the future.

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◆Efficient Installation of Glass and Building Material Panels Actio Co., Ltd. began renting out the heavy-duty suction transport machine, Glass Worker, starting January 11. The Glass Worker is an arm-type remote operation machine. It can suction and transport glass and building material panels using suction cups, allowing for installation into window frames and walls. Since the suctioned part can move horizontally to the side, fine adjustments can be made during installation, enabling efficient placement of glass and other materials by operating the remote control close to the installation site. ◆Three Models Available for Rent The Glass Worker comes in three models: the self-propelled GW625 and GW1125, and the UPG1200, which can be used for installation while being lifted by a crane. The GW625 has six suction pads and a maximum load capacity of 625 kg, while the GW1125 has twelve suction pads and a maximum load capacity of 1,125 kg. Both models allow for boom elevation and retraction, as well as lateral and vertical rotation. The UPG1200 features twelve suction pads and a maximum load capacity of 1,200 kg.

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◆Sekido, the official DJI sales agent, introduces various products Sekido Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Sekido), the first official DJI sales agent in Japan, announced that it will hold a "【WEB Seminar】 Free Briefing on Industrial Drones & Related Solutions" on January 25, 2023, starting at 13:00. This free seminar will be held online using Zoom, and participation is possible through registration via a web form. ◆Free seminar on utilizing subsidies will also be held simultaneously Sekido will host a free WEB seminar aimed at corporations and government agencies considering the introduction of industrial drones, addressing their questions. The seminar will introduce the functions and features of various products handled by Sekido, using case studies, in the context of the increasing adoption of industrial drones in various fields, including infrastructure and structural inspections, surveying, disaster prevention, and nighttime searches. It is also recommended for those considering the introduction of drones for disaster prevention, search, and inspection. Additionally, a "【WEB Seminar】 Free Seminar on Utilizing Subsidies" related to the subsidy review for industrial drones will be held on the same day from 15:30 to 17:30.

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Koganei Achieves a Consistent System IHI Rotating Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as IRM) announced on December 26, 2022, that it will transfer the design, sales, parts sales, and after-sales service operations of its lubrication equipment to its manufacturing contractor, Koganei Co., Ltd. Since Koganei has been responsible for the manufacturing of IRM's lubrication equipment for approximately 60 years, this transfer will establish a consistent system from manufacturing to after-sales service for the lubrication equipment. This is expected to enhance customer satisfaction and promote business growth. The contract regarding this transfer was concluded on November 30. Additionally, it was specified that system design, piping design, and plant-related operations would be excluded from the transfer, with the transfer's effectiveness scheduled to commence on January 5, 2023. Concentrating Resources on Core and Strategic Businesses IRM's lubrication equipment has contributed to the automation of grease lubrication and has been used in machinery for industries such as transportation, chemicals, and construction, as well as in water turbines, general machinery, and automobiles. However, the future prospects for this equipment have become uncertain. The company has decided to concentrate its resources on core and strategic businesses as part of its structural reform aimed at fiscal year 2030, and will transfer this model to Koganei.

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◆Starting at 1,500 yen per user per month On December 22, 2022, Sales Engine Co., Ltd. announced that it would offer the "IT Inspection Sheet Den Paperization," which digitizes paper inspection sheets using smartphones, as a subscription service with a monthly fee. Contracts start from 10 users, with a cost of 1,500 yen per user per month (excluding tax, initial setup fees apply separately). ◆Creating an inspection sheet system based on familiar paper inspection sheets The "IT Inspection Sheet Den Paperization" creates an inspection sheet system based on paper inspection sheets that have been traditionally used, such as those made in Excel. It also allows for customization of the input order to match on-site work. Features such as a duplication function to transfer inspection data from the previous month and a calculation function to display total values eliminate the hassle of inspection tasks and improve efficiency through IT. Past inspection sheets are stored in the cloud, enabling easy search of inspection history. Inspection sheets can be converted to PDF on smartphones and sent out via email in bulk. The paid demo version of the original inspection sheet creation system provides a system similar to the official implementation, allowing for on-site testing and internal discussions before full deployment.

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◆It is now possible to set setup times by size Kabuku Inc. announced on December 22 that it has expanded the setup time and tolerance setting functions of "Cost PRO" to allow work content and time to be reflected in estimates. "Cost PRO" is a cloud-based service for estimating processing costs. In this update, the company added a setup time setting function for each size to "Cost PRO." For heavy products that cannot be manually attached and detached, it is now possible to set the weight and working time for heavy items, assuming the use of cranes or forklifts. ◆Time related to tolerances can also be adjusted by size Additionally, users can now adjust the setup time and inspection time for dimensional tolerances and geometric tolerances. Furthermore, it has become possible to reflect the actual man-hours in the estimates to calculate costs. In addition, the material costs for angular items calculated by Cost PRO have been revised to more closely align with market conditions as of December 21. However, it is important to note that if drawings estimated before December 20 are recalculated, they will be calculated using the new material costs.

• Cost Management System