いなばテクノ・エボリューション List of Products and Services

Inaba Techno Evolution assists customers in their manufacturing processes. We cater to small start-up companies with no prior experience, offering support for prototypes and small lot production. Additionally, our engineers, who have extensive knowledge of manufacturing sites, provide accurate proposals and advice based on their broad experience. We believe it is our role to respond to customer requests across various fields with reliable technology, not only by providing technical support but also by accelerating development speed and reducing costs. Please feel free to consult with us. As part of our total IoT support, we visualize the progress of production processes, inventory management, and machine operation. We provide consistent support from consulting to implementation. 【Our Features】 ■ Capable of mass production in small lots ■ Possess experienced engineers with proven track records ■ Support for IoT implementation available (remote support possible during troubleshooting) *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Prototype Services
• Embedded system design service
• Mechanical Design

Inaba Techno Evolution will assist you in your manufacturing processes. As a total support for IoT, we visualize the progress of production processes, inventory management, and machine operation. We provide consistent support from consulting to implementation. We are offering a "Basic Knowledge Collection," so please download it and take a look. This document explains the challenges and benefits of IoT implementation based on actual cases we have experienced. We will also introduce case studies! Please be sure to download and review it. [Contents (partial)] ■ What is IoT ■ Challenges that arise while promoting IoT implementation ■ Benefits and effects of IoT implementation ■ Potential issues that may arise after IoT implementation ■ Support services *For more details, please visit our website, refer to the PDF document, or feel free to contact us.

• Other contract services
• Other services
• Production Management System

We support electronic circuit design, including substrate design (for images, audio, communication, power supply, etc.), from product concept to mass production. In particular, we specialize in microcontroller-controlled devices such as IoT devices. Our team includes experienced designers of automotive equipment and mobile phones, who can meet various demanding requirements. We use OrCAD or KiCAD for CAD. 【Development Achievements (Excerpt)】 - Water heater remote control (display, audio, communication) - Charging terminal using prepaid magnetic cards (communication, mechanical control) - Control circuit for NC processing machines (substrate design) - Development of IoT systems for factory visualization (communication, sensor control) - Development of a monitoring set-top box equipped with Jetson Nano (communication, audio) - Brain training devices for nursing facilities (speech synthesis, speech recognition) - LPWA detection system using Sigfox and LTE (communication, battery-powered) *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

• Other contract services
• Embedded system design service
• 2D CAD Electrical

We have extensive experience in the appearance, structure, and moving parts of home appliances and automotive equipment (CD/DVD mechanisms), and we are capable of a wide range of design solutions from molded products to sheet metal and mechanical design. We use 3D-CAD SOLIDWORKS, but we can also accommodate other companies' CAD data in intermediate file formats such as STEP. We can also support prototype parts and subsequent evaluations through our partner companies. 【Development Achievements (Excerpt)】 - Dash cameras (molded products) - Water heater remote controls (molded products) - Outdoor power supply units (sheet metal) - Laser-related peripheral devices (sheet metal) - Medication support devices (molded products) - Principle prototypes of bathroom equipment (machined resin products) *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

• Other contract services
• Embedded system design service
• 3D CAD

Based on the technology cultivated through embedded development, we are also working on IoT devices and business software development. We excel in hardware control, allowing us to propose more cost-effective and user-friendly systems by integrating web-based and business software with external hardware. 【Development Achievements (Excerpt)】 - Water heater remote control (Renesas RX, C language) - Communication robot (Renesas RX, C language) - Remote power control device (Murata Type1GC, C language) - Multifunction sensor device (Renesas RZ, C language) - Various principle prototypes (ESP32 and other general-purpose development boards, various languages) - Network control terminal (various microcontrollers, various languages) - Quantity measurement system using a weight scale (Lazurite, C language) - Physical button control system (ESP32, C language) - Video recording system using multiple cameras (Raspberry Pi, Python) - Process inspection system (Raspberry Pi, Node.js/Python) *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

• Other contract services
• Embedded system design service
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

"Convenience Store Factory" is a new service that will also handle production based on our past achievements in contract design and development. Do you have any concerns or thoughts such as, "I want to commercialize my DIY prototype," "I want to commercialize it, but I'm not sure about mass production," or "I want to start small and produce in small lots"? We have introduced a cell-based production process that accommodates small lots. We provide total support from design to production. [For concerns and thoughts like these] ■ I want to commercialize my DIY prototype ■ I want to commercialize it, but I'm not sure about mass production ■ I want to start small and produce in small lots ■ I want to refine the details while running ■ I want to prioritize speed and commercialize quickly *For more details, please visit our website or PDF materials, or feel free to contact us.

• Other contract services
• Prototype Services
• Contract manufacturing

Here is a case study of the development of "KEEPoN (EnOcean)." The moisture level of plant pots is measured approximately once an hour using power from light sources such as indoor fluorescent lamps, along with temperature and moisture levels, and the data is automatically transmitted. The automatically transmitted data is visualized in graphs, allowing for real-time monitoring and improving the efficiency of water supply. *For more details, please visit our website or PDF materials, or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments
• Other contract services
• Other services

On the hardware side, we design the casing and circuit, while on the software side, we perform programming according to your specifications. Depending on the design phase and content, we may suggest machining or simple molds, but prototyping with a 3D printer is also possible. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.*

• Mechanical Design
• 3D CAD
• 3D Printer

We will ask about your desired specifications and circuit board information, and based on that information, we will propose layouts and waterproof structures. In this example, instead of using a membrane or embossed push button, we will design a structure that incorporates waterproofing for a housing with many openings for mechanical button structures, such as LCDs and sensors. We also provide consultation from suggestions for organizations that can conduct waterproof testing to acting as an intermediary for the tests. Please feel free to contact us when you need our services. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to inquire.

• Mechanical Design

Our company handles magnetic card writing and has developed an automatic rotating card rack mechanism as part of our equipment. The rotating mechanism operates using a DC motor and belt drive. The card rack is designed for ease of use and is detachable in sections. To prevent reverse insertion of magnetic cards, a reverse insertion detection system is included. Please feel free to consult us when you need our services. *For more details, please visit our company website or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanical Design
• DC Motor

First, we will start with a hearing to understand your needs, and through principle prototyping, we will make proposals for ideas toward commercialization. Our engineers in mechanics, circuits, and software will work together to support you from design to development and proposal. Please feel free to consult us when you need assistance. *For more details, please visit our company website or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanical Design

Prototype of a compact, quiet, and inexpensive tray opening and closing mechanism using a DC motor. The tray and front door open and close in about 2.5 seconds. High reduction and space-saving design using a worm gear. Design covers both high and low temperature ranges. Gear strength calculations considering the properties of resin materials. We undertake the design of the mechanism, drive circuit design, and prototyping upon request. Please feel free to consult us when you need our services. *For more details, please visit our company website or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanical Design
• DC Motor

We provide total support for IoT. Even if you think, "There's no need for digitalization; things are going well as they are," there are issues that you may not easily notice on your own. We conduct consulting during the implementation phase to identify current issues and clarify what needs to be done. We propose improvement measures and specific plans tailored to the identified issues and provide ongoing support after implementation. [For these kinds of problems] ■ Not sure what to tackle when implementing IoT in-house ■ Parts mysteriously run out, leading to missed orders ■ Unable to understand the progress of other tasks; work plans never align ■ Can't leave the site because it's unclear when the machine will stop ■ Old machines that are not compatible with digital solutions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other contract services
• Production Management System
• Process Control System

There were challenges in the task of manually recording the display of a 7-segment display on paper. The main issues were the inaccuracy of the work time and input errors due to handwriting. Therefore, we proposed a system to automatically capture the displayed information and save it as electronic data. Features: - Directly read data such as temperature and time displayed on the machine - Improve work accuracy and reduce work time through digitization For more details, please see the URL below.

• Other embedded systems (software and hardware)
• Other contract services
• Production Management System

There was a challenge that creating production plans inevitably took a lot of time. Therefore, we introduced automation of production planning with the aim of creating more accurate and efficient schedules. This time, we are utilizing a method called "stacking and unstacking." This method considers the workload for each process and the factory's production capacity, optimally distributing work over periods based on production volume and delivery dates. As a result, the time taken to create production plans, which previously took about 4 hours, has been reduced to approximately 1 hour. For more details, please see the URL below.

• Other services
• Production Management System
• Other contract services

We would like to introduce a case study of IoT implementation in the mold department of a metal parts manufacturer. The implementation was aimed at visualizing the operation of mold processing machines, as there was insufficient understanding of the processing volume and operating rates of the machinery. Our IoT system utilizes the web and can be used without installing application software on input terminals, allowing for easy expansion of input devices. Additionally, the input terminals can display confirmation of input values and information about the next process, and specifications can be modified to match the customer's production process conditions. Please feel free to consult us. 【Case Overview】 ■ Purpose: Visualization of mold processing machine operation ■ Reasons for Implementation - Insufficient understanding of the processing volume and operating rates of machinery - Operators check the operating status of the machinery on-site *For more details, please check the URL below.

• Other contract services
• Other network tools
• Server monitoring and network management tools

We would like to introduce a case study of IoT implementation at the Tottori University Dryland Research Center's Dryland Plant Resource Bank. ■Issues | Difficulty in Data Transfer One of the challenges in managing plant tissue culture is the frequent need to transfer plants to different containers as they grow, along with the increase in numbers with each generation. In such situations, managing generations becomes complicated, and transferring data requires significant effort. ■Digital Management through IoT Implementation! | Data Transfer of Culture Medium and Changes in Culture Conditions in Plant Tissue Culture To address this, we customized a system that assigns management codes to the plants being cultured, allowing for easy transfer of that information to the next cultured plants. This enables users to retrieve information about the cultured plants simply by entering the management code, reducing the effort involved in data entry. ■Search Back Through the History of Plant Tissue Culture Growth! Knowing the history of plant tissue culture growth is an important factor in understanding the growth and developmental status of the plants being cultured. By tracking management history, we can grasp growth patterns and adaptability to the environment of the cultured plants, which can help establish optimal management methods. For more details, please see the URL below.

• Other contract services
• Other network tools
• Server monitoring and network management tools

"We have a deadline approaching, but processing hasn't started," and "Parts are stuck between processes." To address these concerns, we implemented an IoT-based process management system for a mold manufacturing company. This company faced challenges with long waiting times for processing at each stage, which hindered their production efficiency. Since workers were processing items in the order they arrived, there were cases where even items with imminent deadlines took several days to move to the next stage. ▼ Main features of the implemented system: - Automatically determines work priority based on delivery dates and processing times. - Displays the current work list on the screen for each process. - Allows workers to check the order and make decisions to proceed with their tasks. ▼ Effects and changes: - A mindset of prioritizing items with approaching deadlines has been established. - Transitioned from a "follow the order given" approach to a "think and act" style. - Reduced bottlenecks between processes, shortening production lead times. Additionally, since work priorities are output in Excel format, they are easy to use on-site, and workers can freely rearrange them. The visualization of order has enhanced the overall "deadline awareness" across the site. *For more details, please check the URL below.*

• Other contract services
• Other network tools
• Server monitoring and network management tools