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Technoa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Representative Director: Koji Yamazaki) will hold a limited-time summer special event, "Monozukuri DX CAMP," from Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Saturday, August 23, 2025. Small and medium-sized manufacturing companies face challenges such as a shortage of specialized personnel and a lack of know-how and information, which act as barriers to promoting DX (digital transformation). This event will provide a step-by-step approach to "realistic DX," based on the know-how accumulated by Technoa while supporting the DX transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. It will be structured as DAY.1 to DAY.5, offering an opportunity for skill development during the summer break and supporting the learning and growth of small and medium-sized manufacturers. For more details, please refer to the related link.

Nice to meet you. My name is Kazuyoshi Takayama from Technoa Co., Ltd. Before joining Technoa, I worked at a specialized trading company for machine tools, where I proposed production equipment such as machine tools and industrial robots to small and medium-sized manufacturers. Currently, I am also proposing mainly production management solutions like TECHS to small and medium-sized manufacturers. In my previous job, while working with small and medium-sized manufacturers, I often heard that they wanted to utilize government and local subsidies when making capital investments. I personally provided support for subsidy applications in my previous job and have seen companies that successfully utilized subsidies for their capital investments. Based on that experience, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing subsidies when making capital investments. Table of Contents 1. Representative Subsidies 2. Advantages of Subsidies 3. Disadvantages of Subsidies 4. Conclusion *Please see "Related Links" for more information.

【The punchline is thought up by AI】 A new "AI Challenge Award" has been established for the "5th Monozukuri Oogiri Grand Prix"! Was that punchline created by AI? Or was it you? ■ Background of the establishment The theme of the ongoing "Monozukuri Oogiri GP," "reskilling," refers to the process of relearning the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to new jobs and tasks. In today's rapidly changing business environment, not only is the retraining of skills required, but also the acquisition and utilization of new technologies as they emerge. In recent years, "generative AI" has rapidly gained popularity and is being recognized as an essential skill for future work. Given the theme of "reskilling" and the growing interest in generative AI, we have established the new "AI Challenge Award" to highlight the unique ideas generated by AI. The judging for the "AI Challenge Award" will be conducted by the Oogiri judging AI developed in-house. *For more details, please refer to the related links.

Tekunoa was awarded the "Kanjō Bugyō Award" at the "Japan DX Award 2025 Summit & Awards" held on July 17, 2025 (organized by the Japan DX Award Executive Committee) for its unique supportive approach that combines "the warmth of digital and analog," specifically tailored for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. The Japan DX Award 2025 received a record 158 applications, from which Tekunoa was selected. Tekunoa will continue to work with small and medium-sized manufacturing companies to overcome the barriers to DX promotion they face (such as lack of understanding from management, shortage of digital talent and know-how, and analog culture) and contribute to their sustainable growth and development.

Thank you very much for using the TECHS Support Center. The TECHS Support Center will be closed during the period below. Inquiries received via FAX or E-Mail during the closure will be answered after the start date of reception. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to your continued support of the TECHS series. Details: Closure Dates: August 9, 2025 (Saturday) to August 17, 2025 (Sunday) Last Support Reception Date and Time: Until 5:00 PM on August 8, 2025 (Friday) Support Reception Start Date and Time: From 9:30 AM on August 18, 2025 (Monday)

The "2025 Edition of the White Paper on Small and Medium Enterprises" released by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency analyzes what is important for small and medium enterprises to achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly changing business environment. Among these, one particularly noteworthy point is the improvement of "management capability" among business owners. Table of Contents 1. The Current Situation Faced by Small and Medium Enterprises and the Importance of "Management Capability" 2. Key Initiatives Highlighted in the White Paper: Reskilling and the Power of Networking for Business Owners 3. "Tekunowa Networking Events" Realizing "Learning" and "Networking" 4. Specific Tips for Improving "Management Capability" Gained from Networking Events 5. Conclusion: Looking Towards the Future, Join the "Tekunowa Networking Events" *For more details, please refer to the "Related Links."

The Monozukuri Oogiri GP is an event where participants think of a punchline for a four-panel comic based on a given prompt and submit their entries. The theme for this time is "Reskilling." *Please see the related link for more details.*

As a dedicated option for the production management system 'TECHS-BK' (cloud version) for small-lot, multi-variety parts processing businesses, we have developed a new 'Smartphone Achievement Collection Option,' which will be available for sale starting June 27, 2025 (Friday). For more details, please refer to the related link.

Nice to meet you, I am Munenori Nishimura from Technoa Co., Ltd. I joined the company as a new graduate in 2024, and I am currently supporting the implementation of the production management system TECHS-BK. In this article, I will introduce three keys to smoothly advancing a project, using the support for the implementation of TECHS-BK as an example. Table of Contents 1. Sharing and Clarifying the Purpose of Implementation (Common Goals) 2. Fostering Motivation 3. Establishing Smooth Communication Summary *For more details, please refer to the "Related Links."

Technoa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Representative Director: Koji Yamazaki) has published the newsletter "Tekunoa" vol. 4 for users of the production management system "TECHS Series" on May 13, 2025 (Tuesday). Please see the related link for more details.

Technoa Co., Ltd. announced on May 1 (Thursday) that it has signed a contract with Tokai Rika Smart Craft Co., Ltd. for sales cooperation regarding "software for press processing." For more details, please see the related link.

We are pleased to announce that, starting from May 1, 2025 (Thursday), STATION Ai Inc., a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp., will be operating the open innovation hub "STATION Ai" as a partner company. For more details, please refer to the related link.

Why won't paper disappear? We will co-host a free webinar with Infomart to improve the quality of operations in the manufacturing industry. In recent years, digital transformation (DX) has been promoted in the manufacturing sector, but the reality is that paper is still prevalent in interactions within manufacturing sites, offices, and with business partners. Please see the related link for more details.

The "Best Award" for TECHS AWARD 2024 has been decided to be awarded to Aitec System Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)! We will grant Aitec System Co., Ltd. "500,000 TECHSmile" points, which can be used when purchasing our products! Please check the related link for more details.

On May 1, 2025 (Thursday), IOBI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, CEO: Tomohiro Ishii), which operates the regional revitalization media "Made In Local," was selected as one of the "100 Representative Companies of Gifu" in the "100 Selected Representative Companies of the Region." For more details, please see the related link.

To the managers of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, what do you expect when implementing a production management system? In many cases, objectives such as "wanting to improve operational efficiency" and "wanting to promote paperless operations" are mentioned, but those are not the only true objectives. The real purpose of a production management system is to transform the company into a profit-oriented entity, achieve salary increases for employees, and build good relationships with business partners, thereby making all stakeholders, including the company itself, happy. However, in reality, many companies find that after implementing the system, they only achieve OA effects (office automation effects), which means merely improving operational efficiency. To realize the aspirations of managers, it is necessary not only to implement the system but also to utilize the data obtained from that system and provide consulting that leads to management improvement. In this article, we will convey the importance of establishing a PDCA cycle that combines the use of IT in manufacturing with knowledge of industrial bookkeeping, through a consulting case we conducted for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. This case has received the Excellent Consulting Award at the ITC Conference 2024 and has been highly evaluated by the IT Coordinators Association.

Tekunoa will start selling the latest version of "AI Similar Drawing Search" (Ver. 3.0) from Thursday, May 15, 2025. In this version upgrade, we have incorporated AI-OCR technology in addition to the high-precision shape recognition technology we have developed over the years. This enables automatic recognition of both the shapes in the drawings and the textual information on the drawings, achieving a "hybrid search" that can search from both "shape" and "text" perspectives. Additionally, we have enhanced the file name change function for drawings and the management function for ancillary information, significantly improving the overall efficiency of tasks related to drawing searches. For more details, please refer to the related link.

Technoa will begin providing in-house training support services aimed at strengthening the management capabilities of small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses. In this service, certified instructors (employees of our company) will visit client sites to offer practical training services utilizing the "Strategic MG Management Game." Participants will experience managing a company in a virtual setting, allowing them to understand the perspectives and thought processes of managers, as well as the importance of managing numbers and the flow of money. This will enhance their financial sensibility and management awareness that are genuinely useful in practice. For more details, please refer to the related link.

An employee with our IT Coordinator qualification was interviewed on the official YouTube channel of the IT Coordinator Association, and the content has been published. For more details, please see the related link.

The aging of employees and the difficulty in recruiting young talent are urgent issues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). On the other hand, it is also understood that there are companies that do not feel a significant shortage of personnel. The common factors behind this include proactive efforts in "creating a workplace that is easy to work in," "enhancing employee benefits," and "promoting diverse working styles and work-life balance." In this article, we will objectively visualize these efforts and introduce three certification systems that can help enhance the attractiveness of companies while organizing key points for SMEs to continue their growth. Table of Contents 1. Kurumin Certification System: Promoting employee retention through enhanced childcare support 2. Eruboshi Certification System: Strengthening organizational power and diversity through the promotion of women's active participation 3. Youth Yell Certification System: Creating an environment focused on the recruitment and development of young people 4. Conclusion *For more details, please refer to the "Related Links."

Technoa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Representative Director: Koji Yamazaki* *Saki is pronounced "tatsusaki") has been certified as a "Health Management Excellent Corporation 2025 (Large Corporation Division)" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, which conducted the system design, and certified by the Japan Health Conference on March 10, 2025. For more details, please see the related link.

An article has been published in the March issue of Monthly Production Materials Marketing, issued by News Digest Co., Ltd. "Practical! Reskilling: Technoa [Strategic MG] Edition (Final Episode)" We were interviewed about the Strategic MG (Management Game)® held at the TMS (TECHS Master School) for users of the production management system 'TECHS' series. *For more details, please see the related link.

Technoa has signed a sales contract for "M-Net Cloud" with Tsukuridas Co., Ltd., and sales began on March 1, 2025 (Saturday). *For more details, please see the related link.

We would like to introduce examples of the background and effects of system implementation for customers who are utilizing our production management system "TECHS Series." We have newly published the case study of TECHS-S implementation at Moriyama Industries Co., Ltd. (Saga Prefecture). *For more details, please see the "Related Links."

Nihon Ei Carbon Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures machine parts using carbon and graphite. They specialize in responding to short delivery times and small lot sizes, leveraging their long-established technical expertise in manufacturing. In addition to their production management system 'TECHS-BK', they have also implemented 'IT Management Consulting' to improve management by utilizing accumulated data. *For more details, please refer to the related links.

Thank you very much for using the TECHS Support Center. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but due to employee training, the TECHS Support Center will be closed during the period listed below. Inquiries received via FAX and E-Mail during the closure will be answered after the reopening date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to your continued support of the TECHS series. Closure Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 Support Reception End Date: Until 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 13, 2025 Support Reception Start Date: From 9:30 AM on Monday, March 17, 2025 *Please check the related links for more information.

The owned media "Field Improvement Lab" operated by Tebiki Co., Ltd. has featured "TECHS-S NOA." It is introduced as one of the 24 practical DX tools for the manufacturing industry, specifically as a "DX tool that realizes operational efficiency in manufacturing sites." *For more details, please see the related link.*

The "Best Award" of the TECHS AWARD 2024 has been decided to be awarded to Aitec System Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)! We will grant Aitec System Co., Ltd. "500,000 TECHSmile" points, which can be used when purchasing our products! *Please see "Related Links" for more details.

As a small and medium-sized enterprise consultant and an employee of Technoa, I strive to learn and think daily about what I can do to bring happiness to the companies and people I have connections with. Among the various ways to learn effectively, one of the most impactful methods is to actually visit "good companies" and feel the atmosphere firsthand. At Technoa, as part of our training, we have the opportunity to visit "good companies" that practice management that values people. This term, we visited two companies: Nishijima Co., Ltd., a device manufacturing company located in Aichi Prefecture, and Amano Sangyo Co., Ltd., a steel wholesale company located in Osaka Prefecture. Both are wonderful companies with over 100 years of history. *Please see "Related Links" for more.*

We have partially revised the TECHS-BK Service Terms and the TECHS-S NOA Service Terms as of January 14, 2025. The revised terms will be effective from January 14, 2025. *For details, please see the related link.