プロセスD&Tラボ List of Products and Services

I worked for six years as a director and executive officer at a manufacturer of wire probes, promoting the research and development of inspection jigs. While operating independently as "Process D&T Lab," I have conducted original research and development on durability issues and plastic deformation of wire probes. Regarding durability, I found that the durability deteriorates more in powered tests than in non-powered tests, and I investigated the cause of this fact. As a result, I believe I have nearly identified the cause of power degradation. From this result, a new design policy for probes has been established. I am considering providing this analysis method. Website: https://www.process-d-and-t-lab.com/ Please refer to "Design & Tools."

• probe
• Tester
• Semiconductor inspection/test equipment

Hair dryers and hair irons have a high power consumption ranging from 1400W to 700W, which poses a risk of fire or smoke in the event of a malfunction, and there is also a high risk of injury to users. The National Consumer Affairs Center has reported on these dangers. (https://www.kokusen.go.jp/douga/20161208_1_news/n-20161208_1_low.html) The failure modes that can lead to serious accidents include: 1) Fracture of the power cord 2) Fracture of the internal wiring of bendable hair dryers 3) Fracture of the heater or breakage at the connection point between the heater and terminal. We will support the clarification of these failure causes and countermeasures. Additionally, we believe we can assist with issues such as the reproducibility of paint colors and cracks in resin.

• Humidification device
• Heating device
• Other cable related products

I was a member of the Corporate Production Technology Department at Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. for 26 years, serving as the head of the Production Technology Development Center for five years. My main responsibilities included the development of optical fibers and the introduction of equipment into mass production lines, and the equipment I introduced is still actively in use today. From the late 1980s, when I was in charge, until the collapse of the telecommunications bubble, the drawing speed of fibers increased every year, and the diameter of preforms also grew larger. At that time, the purchased drawing furnace frequently experienced water leaks, which led us to develop our own drawing furnace. Since there was no design technology for furnaces within the company, we requested a furnace manufacturer we were associated with to design and manufacture the heating furnace. However, water leaks occurred within a few months. Even when the power to the heating furnace was turned off, the inside of the furnace was still glowing brightly, and I, being on-site, felt quite uneasy. Therefore, I decided to design the heating furnace myself. I incorporated knowledge from the development of vacuum deposition equipment for the pressure resistance, airtightness, and leak testing specifications, and I reviewed the welding structure in consultation with the manufacturer. Additionally, I re-evaluated the system and included it in the specifications. At that time, I was too busy to compile everything into systematic documentation. So, after becoming independent, I organized my knowledge as design technology for the carbon heater heating system.

• Industrial Furnace
• Electric furnace
• Semiconductor inspection/test equipment

Heat pipes (HP) and vapor chambers (VC) are used as heat dissipation methods, particularly for electronic components and devices such as CPUs, GPUs, and power devices. In these fields, there is a tendency for increased integration density, and the heat generation density has significantly exceeded 100 W/cm². Therefore, there is an increasing need for high-performance heat dissipation devices. Furthermore, it is believed that applications will advance not only in electronic and electrical devices but also in heat dissipation measures for lithium-ion batteries and methods for temperature uniformity in housing and agriculture.

• Cooling system
• Other services

The development of products in new fields and new applications differs significantly from product development in existing fields. If you are struggling with product development in new fields or new applications, please feel free to consult with us. During my time at a company, I faced many challenges while promoting new business development as a director and executive officer. These challenges can be broadly categorized into two areas. The first is a technical issue. It involves formulating strategies and tactics that do not fall behind competitors and developing the necessary technologies. In my case, I created a development plan aimed at improving the performance and productivity of existing products to surpass current manufacturing methods. This is because new entrants face the burden of new capital investments. The challenge is that solutions cannot be found solely through our own technology. Therefore, I considered open innovation. Identifying the right technology to win against competitors and selecting partners is crucial. The second issue is internal. New fields lack connections within the company, and no one is willing to cooperate. Additionally, they are not evaluated based on sales or profits. It is important to help the management understand this in order to continue development. When you launch the new products you have conceived, we will support you in process design and process development to ensure that you do not fall behind competitors in terms of quality, cost, productivity, and takt time.

• DC Motor
• AC Motor
• brake

We would like to introduce the services offered by our technical advisor. We provide spot consultations through phone calls, web meetings, or in-person visits, as well as business contracts that include reporting on the requested content and providing reports. Additionally, we offer ongoing technical support for problem-solving through a technical advisor contract. 【Services】 ■ Spot Consultation - Consultation via phone, web meetings, or in-person visits (no materials provided) ■ Business Contracts - Reporting on the requested content and providing reports - Examples: Technical investigation reports, specifications, equipment design documents, drawings, and development concept proposals, etc.

• Glass
• Coater
• Electric furnace

In new business development, if a project cannot clear the issues of quality, cost, and investment during mass production, it cannot be commercialized (as a management decision), or we have seen cases where even if it is commercialized, it does not last long (crossing Darwin's sea). Therefore, we realized that the idea of backcasting the commercialization process is effective. (Ideal state during mass production ⇒ product development ⇒ necessary product development ⇒ necessary technology development ⇒ necessary research and development) To realize that idea, information on mass production technology and equipment technology is needed, and our company possesses processing technologies for plastics, semiconductors, glass, and copper/aluminum materials. As open innovation progresses in the future, selecting technologies that our company does not have and the companies that possess them will become important. We would like to support that.

• Non-ferrous metals
• Glass
• Other electronic parts

The process of applying varnish or adhesive to tapes and substrates and then drying them is used in various industries. When the applied material is diluted with solvents, the drying process that evaporates the solvent is important for quality control. If productivity is increased, the drying oven becomes longer, leading to higher equipment costs. Depending on the product, this also affects the subsequent curing process. To achieve efficient drying, the thermal performance of the heating oven is necessary. It is very important for tape substrates that the thermal performance of the heating oven is stable within the range of use. The thermal performance of the heating oven referred to here indicates the heat transfer rate. If the heat transfer rate and the temperature distribution of the heating oven are known, the temperature of the substrate in the oven can be predicted. Drying depends on the temperature of the substrate. Knowing the substrate temperature allows for the prediction of evaporation rates or residual solvents. I serve as a technical advisor and possess the technology for measuring the thermal performance of furnaces. Additionally, I have the technology for thermal calculation methods to predict the substrate temperature based on thermal characteristics and temperature distribution within the furnace. By modeling the drying phenomenon of the applied material, it is possible to predict the residual solvent.

• Coater
• Winding Machine
• Heating device

Dyes are used to apply liquid materials to tapes and wire materials. The coating thickness is one of the important management items. We can provide a calculation method for designing the main parameters of the dye. Additionally, for those who want to acquire the technology for flow analysis for dye design in-house, we can also explain the theory of flow analysis and provide technical materials. This service is not suitable for those who want to use expensive package software for rigorous calculations. However, we believe it is a suitable service for those who want to design dyes based on fluid theory in order to respond quickly to customer demands.

• Coater
• Winding Machine
• Painting Machine