イコール List of Products and Services

This time, we present a catalog on optical semiconductors. Semiconductors refer to materials whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of metals and insulators. Among them, optical semiconductors are a general term for light-emitting devices that convert electrical signals into optical signals, light-receiving devices that convert optical signals into electrical signals, and composite devices that combine both light-emitting and light-receiving elements. In this issue, we will introduce the basic knowledge of optical semiconductors. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal. 【Keywords】 III-V semiconductors, silicon, organic semiconductors, LED, laser diodes, photodiodes, optical amplifiers, optical modulators.

• Other semiconductors

This time, it's about the Helicoil, which is a reinforcing component for screws. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Screw

This time, it's the second installment of basic knowledge about production loss! I've summarized OEE and TEEP, which are indicators that represent how much production loss exists. If you're interested, please take a look!

• others

We have released the latest catalog themed "Guide to the Basics and Applications of Geometric Tolerancing"! This catalog includes content useful for beginners to advanced users to deepen their understanding of geometric tolerancing, which is essential in manufacturing and design work. ~Catalog Contents~ - Overview of geometric tolerancing and its importance - Types of geometric tolerances - Practical application examples and measurement methods - Common challenges and solutions in design and manufacturing environments - Correct notation methods based on international standards This catalog has been created to support designers and manufacturing engineers in accurately understanding and appropriately utilizing geometric tolerancing in their daily work. It serves as an important guideline for quality control and cost reduction.

• others

This time, we would like to share various things about molds that we hope you will know. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Mold

This time, we will discuss "production loss," which is a type of loss in the production field! To efficiently increase profits, it is important to produce products quickly, cheaply, and with stable quality. Among these, losses are what hinder speed, cost, and quality. This time, I have summarized the types of such losses! If you have questions like, "What types of production loss are there?" or "How can we reduce production loss?" please take a look!

• others

This time, we would like to introduce some basic knowledge about biomass plastics that we hope everyone will be aware of. It includes a comparison between general plastics and biomass plastics, as well as a Q&A section regarding biomass plastics. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• others

Thank you very much for your support in 2024. The last catalog of this year is the 【2024 Edition】 Equal Catalog Ranking.

• others

This time, we have summarized Helicoils and Inserts, which are reinforcing components for screws that we would like everyone to know about. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Screw

This time, I would like to share information about the ISO standards that I hope everyone will be aware of. ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization, which is a non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. It is composed of national standardization bodies from various countries, and as of 2024, 171 countries are members, with Japan having been a member since 1952 through the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC). ISO establishes international standards for products, services, processes, materials, and systems.

• others

In recent years, the SDGs have been actively promoted, and the necessity for companies to fulfill their social responsibilities and contribute to the creation of a sustainable society has become increasingly important. To address this, we have presented the "environmental impact of products" in an easy-to-understand table. While it is essential to consider environmental impact, it is also necessary to take cost-effectiveness into account. Therefore, we have created a table with two axes: environmental impact and cost. Please take a look. If you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• others

This time, we have compiled a table summarizing the main types of resins and their key characteristics that we would like everyone to know. Since it is in a list format, we believe it will be helpful for your consideration of resins. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• others

This time, I have summarized HACCP, a food hygiene management method that has been mandatory since 2020! ☆ What should we be careful about when manufacturing food? ☆ What has to be done due to the introduction of HACCP? ☆ What are effective resins for HACCP? If you have any of these questions, whether you are in the food industry or not, please take a look!

• others

This time, we would like to share some fundamental knowledge about FRP that we hope everyone will be aware of. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• plastic

This time, I would like to discuss an assembly project that I hope everyone will be aware of. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Assembly Jig

This time, we have created a selection chart that will be helpful to everyone. ☆ There are too many types of plastics (resins), and it's hard to know what is what. ☆ I just want to know the characteristics of representative resins briefly. ☆ I don't need strength, but I want parts that have high heat resistance. If you are thinking along these lines, please take a look at this document. The characteristics of each plastic are visually presented in an easy-to-understand manner from three perspectives: strength, heat resistance, and cost. You can quickly see which plastic meets your requirements at a glance, so why not keep it on hand? Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• plastic

This is Part 3 of the announcement regarding the renovation of our factory. The operation of the new factory has successfully begun, allowing us to better meet a wider range of needs. - We are now able to assemble equipment and dedicated machines in our own factory. - We have become better equipped to meet the cleanliness requirements for semiconductors. Please check the catalog for more details. If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us.

• plastic

This time, I have summarized information about eAxle. eAxle refers to the drive module that powers electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. While electric vehicles still face challenges in terms of price and performance, eAxle has the potential to address the disadvantages of electric vehicles! ☆What exactly is eAxle? ☆What are the benefits of introducing eAxle? If you have any questions or are interested, please take a look!

• Automotive Connectors

This time, we would like to introduce you to aluminum die casting, which we hope you will find informative. Aluminum die casting is a casting method that involves injecting aluminum alloy into a precision mold using a die casting machine under high pressure, allowing for rapid shaping. This method simplifies the assembly of traditional small parts and components, reducing manufacturing costs and time. It features high dimensional accuracy, good surface finish, and a high degree of design flexibility, making it suitable for mass production. As a result, it is now widely used in various industries, particularly in the automotive sector, as well as in electronics and aerospace. Please feel free to reach out to us at Equal if you have any questions or concerns.

• alloy

This time, it's about the production methods of electric vehicles! ☆ What are the production differences between electric vehicles and gasoline cars? ☆ What are the characteristics of electric vehicle production? To address these questions, we have summarized the features of electric vehicles and the new production methods! Please take a look.

• Auto Parts

This time, we would like to share a Q&A about semiconductors that we hope everyone will find useful. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Semiconductors and ICs

This time, we would like to introduce the "Aluminum Surface Treatment Method Selection Flowchart" that we hope everyone will find useful. In recent years, aluminum has been gaining attention, but its surface treatment methods are diverse. Many of you may be struggling with the question, "There are too many types; how do I choose the right treatment method?" Therefore, we have created a flowchart for selecting aluminum surface treatment methods, so please make use of it. We encourage you to take a look, and if you have any questions, please feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• aluminum

This time, I would like to share with you the types and characteristics of rubber that you should definitely know about. Rubber is one of the familiar resin materials that support our daily lives. As you may know, rubber is broadly classified into natural rubber and synthetic rubber. Additionally, there are various types of synthetic rubber, and it is necessary to select them according to their intended purpose. In this article, I have summarized the types of rubber and their respective characteristics, so please use this to enhance your understanding of rubber! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Rubber

This time, we would like to introduce the JIS standards that we hope everyone will be aware of. JIS standards refer to the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), which are national standards established in Japan concerning specifications and measurement methods for industrial products. These include standards related to the production of industrial products such as automobiles and electrical appliances, as well as planning related to information processing, such as character codes and program codes. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• others

This time, I would like everyone to know about CASE E. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Electrical equipment parts

This time, we would like to introduce "Equal's production capacity." At Equal, we own a factory in Vietnam, which allows us to deliver a large number of products in a short period. As a guideline, we can deliver all items worth 3 to 5 million yen in resin processed products within 3 to 4 weeks. If you are looking for a large number of resin processed products with a short delivery time, please feel free to consult with Equal. We also accept orders for small lots starting from one piece.

• others

This time, we would like you to know about the current state of autonomous driving! Autonomous driving technology has made significant progress in recent years, but there are still several challenges to overcome before fully autonomous driving becomes widespread. In this article, we will introduce the current status of autonomous driving technology, future challenges, and regulations. For details on the various levels of autonomous driving (levels 0 to 5), please refer to the previously published article "Fundamentals of Autonomous Driving"! Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• Interior parts

This time, I have summarized the basic knowledge about electric vehicles! EVs are being promoted for widespread adoption on a global scale. If you are interested in the internal structure of EVs and their specialized components, please take a look. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• others

This time, I would like to share with you the history of aluminum that I hope everyone will know about. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• aluminum

Industrial robots, which promote labor cost reduction and work efficiency, have been utilized by many companies in recent years and are expected to grow into a 10 trillion yen market by 2035. An industrial robot is defined as "a robot that is automatically controlled, reprogrammable, and a multipurpose manipulator that can be programmed with three or more axes, fixed in one location or capable of movement, and used for industrial automation applications (according to JIS)." 【Keywords】 Manufacturing industry, automotive industry, semiconductor industry, food industry, beverage industry, vertical multi-joint robots, horizontal multi-joint robots (scara robots), parallel link robots, Cartesian robots.

• Other industrial robots

This time, we would like you to know about the aluminum manufacturing process. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• aluminum

This time, I have summarized the types and characteristics of semiconductor manufacturing equipment! Just as semiconductors are produced through various processes, there are also various types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment used to create them. ☆ What specific types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment are there? ☆ What are the differences compared to general manufacturing equipment? If you have any questions like these, please take a look! At Equal, we are capable of processing parts for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. If you have any interest or questions, please feel free to contact us!

• Semiconductors and ICs

This time, I would like to talk about "green steel," which I hope everyone will take the time to learn about. Please feel free to reach out to us at Equal if you have any questions or concerns.

• Steel

This time, we would like everyone to know about the "Car Sharing and Ride Sharing" within the S of CASE! Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• Auto Parts

This time, we would like to share with you the "heat countermeasures for factories" that we hope you will keep in mind. Since the lingering summer heat is still severe, we encourage you to take a look and consider measures against the heat. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to consult with us at Equal.

• Other factory equipment

This time, we will discuss the semiconductor manufacturing process! Semiconductors are used in various electronic devices. I have summarized the manufacturing process of semiconductors in an easy-to-understand manner! This content is suitable for revisiting the basics, such as what semiconductors are and what the four main processes of semiconductor manufacturing entail. It serves as a useful resource for both those who are new to the semiconductor industry and those who have been involved for a long time, so please feel free to download and take a look. ■ Contents (excerpt) 1. What are semiconductors? 2. Semiconductor manufacturing processes 3. Semiconductor manufacturing in Japan *For more details, please feel free to download from [Download Catalog] or contact us.

• Semiconductors and ICs

This time, I would like everyone to know about CASE C! Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• Auto Parts

This time, we would like to share some fundamental knowledge about autonomous driving that we hope everyone will be aware of! I believe most of you have heard about the levels of autonomous driving, but do you know how far the automation has progressed at each level? Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• Auto Parts

This time, we will talk about the evolving vending machines! Vending machines have started to sell a variety of items, not just beverages, but also food and more, to meet different needs. In this article, we have summarized the internal structure of such vending machines! ☆ What types of vending machines are there? ☆ What is inside a vending machine? ☆ What are vending machines made of? If you're interested, please take a look!

• Vending machines/ticket vending machines

Are you familiar with the RoHS Directive? The RoHS Directive is an EU law concerning the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances. It stands for "Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment" and is commonly referred to as the "Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances." If products that violate the RoHS Directive are exported or sold within EU member states, product recalls and fines will be imposed. This is an introduction to the RoHS Directive. Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• others

This time, we would like you to know about the trends in the beverage industry! Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• Resin container

Do you all know about UL standards? For those companies engaged in transactions overseas, especially with the United States, please download the catalog and refer to it. UL standards refer to companies based in the United States that conduct testing and inspection certification. The subjects of their examinations are diverse, ranging from materials and components to tools and finished products. UL standards are certifications awarded to samples that meet the safety standards set by UL. By passing these standards, companies can demonstrate safety to users and enhance their appeal!! 【Keywords】 Manufacturing industry, industrial, listing certification mark, recognition mark, UL94, UL796, JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards)

• others

This time, we would like you to be aware of some industry terms in the food industry! Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• others

This time, we would like you to know about Equal Vietnam, which can contribute to the transportation of parts to Southeast Asia! Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with Equal!

• others

This time, we would like you to know about "chemical-resistant resin"! Please take a look, and if you have any questions, feel free to consult with us at Equal!

• plastic