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Our company specializes in the design, processing, and manufacturing of special tools used by automotive and motorcycle dealers for maintenance, as well as special parts for industrial equipment. We also accommodate welding processes that combine NC machining and laser processing, as well as bending processes using pressing. 【About Us】 We have over 30 years of experience in the design, prototyping, mass production, and inspection of tools for vehicles. Leveraging this experience and know-how, we are capable of responding to short delivery times, stable supply, and production of small quantities with a variety of products (including prototypes). 【Three Reasons to Choose Us】 1. Support for Product Development We provide support utilizing our accumulated know-how for design and new development projects. 2. From Production to Delivery We offer a one-stop solution from drafting to prototype production, verification, and packaging delivery, including storage of mass-produced items. 3. After-Sales Support We enable continuous transactions from pre-shipment inspection to subsequent after-sales support. Additionally, we provide flexible support in response to price increases and EOL (end-of-life) situations. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of AI implementation in "skeletal estimation." There are challenges such as the difficulty of transferring skills from veteran workers to younger workers, the labor-intensive recording and management of inspection results, and variations in inspection accuracy. As a solution, we analyze videos of work captured by cameras using AI. We model the movements during work based on the joint and skeletal movements of the workers visible in the footage. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Challenges - Difficulty in transferring skills from veteran workers to younger workers - Monitoring to ensure that incorrect work processes are not being followed - Labor-intensive recording and management of inspection results - Variations in inspection accuracy *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of AI implementation in "product appearance inspection." There are challenges such as the labor required for error detection in packaging, chips and scratches on products, costs related to labor and training, and variations in inspection accuracy. As a solution, AI detects abnormalities such as scratches and damages on products. Subsequently, products identified as abnormal are blown away using an air compressor. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Challenges - Labor is required for error detection in packaging, chips, and scratches on products. - Costs related to labor and training are incurred. - Labor is required for recording and managing inspection results. - Variations in inspection accuracy occur. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of AI in the prevention of forklift collision accidents. There are challenges such as being injured when the vehicle is reversing, having a part of the body protrude while in motion and getting caught between the load, the building, and the forklift's head guard or reach fork. As a solution, cameras are installed on the front, back, and sides of transport equipment like forklifts. This allows for the detection of workers who may be in the vicinity, providing warnings to the driver about potential risks and preventing accidents before they occur. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Challenges - Being injured when the vehicle is reversing - Having a part of the body protrude while in motion and getting caught between the load, the building, and the forklift's head guard or reach fork - Poor visibility due to load carrying leading to rear-end collisions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of AI implementation in "Warehouse Traffic Flow Analysis." There are challenges such as not being able to grasp the seasonal product flow, the storage locations of products not being optimized, leading to unnecessary distances traveled during picking and movement. As a solution, cameras are installed in the factory or warehouse. The employees' movement paths within the factory are recorded, and AI analyzes the behavior, visualizing concentrated areas and pathways. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Challenges - The storage locations of products are not optimized, resulting in unnecessary distances traveled during picking and movement. - Inability to grasp the seasonal product flow. - There are occupational accident risks due to obstacles in the warehouse aisles. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of AI implementation in the "analog meter verification work." There are challenges such as the time-consuming nature of verifying analog meters in factories, the desire to only detect abnormal values, and the difficulty of verifying meters located in remote or hazardous areas with human eyes. As a solution, we capture images of the meters using cameras or smartphones. Based on the captured data, AI detects the needle position and calculates the indicated value based on the angle of the needle. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■Challenges - The verification work of analog meters in factories takes time. - There is a desire to only detect abnormal values. - It is difficult to verify meters located in remote or hazardous areas with human eyes. - The lifespan of measuring instruments is long, making it impossible to replace them with digital meters immediately. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of AI implementation in the "digitalization of paper information." Managing paper data has poor searchability and takes up space within the company. Additionally, there are challenges such as not knowing how to convert paper to digital. As a solution, we utilize AI handwriting recognition technology. Our company will assist in converting paper documents into digital data. [Case Overview] ■Challenges - Managing paper data has poor searchability and occupies company space. - There is no knowledge of how to convert paper to digital. ■Solution - Utilizing AI handwriting recognition technology. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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I would like to introduce the "Overview of AI." At the foundation of AI is "machine learning (deep learning)," which learns patterns from a vast amount of accumulated data, such as object recognition, image analysis, and hazard prediction, and makes predictions and judgments based on the results of that learning. Additionally, there is "generative AI ≓ ChatGPT," which understands human language and generates text, videos, and images. 【Overview of AI】 ■ Machine Learning (Deep Learning) - Sales forecasting, object tracking, authentication, object recognition, image analysis, hazard prediction, failure prediction ■ Generative AI ≓ ChatGPT - Text generation, video generation, image generation *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our AI division. We provide system and service development utilizing AI (machine learning/natural language processing) technologies, primarily focusing on industries such as manufacturing and trading companies. We offer comprehensive support from AI implementation to post-implementation. Additionally, we conduct in-house seminars on AI tailored to our clients, going beyond the scope of a development company. 【Business Overview】 ■ AI Solution Development Business ■ Seminar Business ■ Consulting Business *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other information systems

This document introduces methods for improving business operations using generative AI. By reading this document, you will gain insights into the functions of generative AI, where to start utilizing generative AI, and how to begin using it within the scope of your own business. We have provided clear explanations using tables and other visuals, so please feel free to download and take a look. 【Contents (partial)】 ■ Goals ■ What is Generative AI? – Understanding its true nature ■ Types of Generative AI ■ Where to start? Utilizing Generative AI from tomorrow ■ For reference *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company utilizes AI technology to recognize and track objects in real-time from images captured by cameras. In addition to vehicles in the footage, we can similarly recognize and track various objects such as people, food, and animals. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 【Use Cases for Person Tracking】 ■ Accident Prevention: By issuing warnings when workers get too close to machinery or hazardous areas, it aims to reduce the risk of accidents. ■ Optimization of Workflows: By tracking the movements of workers, it helps identify bottlenecks in the work process and implement improvements. ■ Customer Behavior Analysis: By tracking customer movements within stores, it analyzes purchasing behavior patterns and is used for optimizing product placement and developing marketing strategies. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

• Image analysis software

As AI technology gains attention, many may wonder, "I've been hearing the term AI a lot lately, but what are the specific ways to utilize it?" or "I've used ChatGPT, but how can it be applied in actual business?" Our company is here to address such needs! With our strengths in proposal capabilities and support, we don’t just develop AI systems; we start by helping you understand AI's strengths and weaknesses, as well as the utilization methods that suit your needs. We will provide thorough support until you are satisfied, handling everything from development to aftercare consistently, so you can trust us with peace of mind. For example: Deepening understanding of AI → Proposing solutions to challenges → PoC development → Verification experiments → Actual development → Aftercare 【Recommended for】 ■ Those struggling with a labor shortage and considering business improvement ■ Those thinking about new businesses utilizing AI ■ Those who often hear the term AI but don’t know where to start 【Examples of AI utilization】 ■ Administrative tasks: Simplifying Excel operations and analysis ■ Customer support: Reception, handling inquiries, etc. ■ Education: Training for employees and part-time workers ■ Inspection: Incoming inspections and appearance inspections in factories, etc.

• Other embedded systems (software and hardware)

Our company manufactures and sells special tools and mounted tools. Currently, we handle special tools for major automobile manufacturers and motorcycle manufacturers, as well as mounted tools for major construction equipment manufacturers. If you have concerns such as "the price is low but the quality is poor" or "the quality is good but the delivery time is not met," please consult with us. 【Features】 ■ Support utilizing the know-how gained from design and new development projects ■ One-stop service from drafting to prototype production, verification, and packaging and delivery of mass-produced items, including storage ■ Continuous transactions possible from pre-shipment inspection to subsequent after-sales support *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

• Other work tools

Our company manufactures and sells special tools and mounted tools. Currently, we handle special tools for major automobile manufacturers and motorcycle manufacturers, as well as mounted tools for major construction equipment manufacturers. If you have concerns such as "the price is low but the quality is poor" or "the quality is good but the delivery time is not met," please consult with us. 【Features】 ■ Support utilizing the know-how cultivated in design and new development projects ■ One-stop service from drafting to prototype production, verification, and packaging delivery and storage of mass-produced items ■ Continuous transactions possible from pre-shipment inspection to subsequent after-sales support *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

• Other work tools

"Ko-ken" is a well-known manufacturer of socket wrenches located in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, famous for being all made in Japan. Our company serves as the official distributor of "Ko-ken," selling to retailers and shops nationwide. We maintain a large inventory and ship daily across the country, and sometimes we also handle direct shipments of products to users on behalf of retailers. 【Features】 ■ Sales to retailers and shops nationwide as the official distributor of "Ko-ken" ■ One of the few official distributors in the country ■ Capable of nationwide shipping *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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