Pro Manual! Case Studies of Production Site Reform Towards DX (Introduction of AI, IoT, Collaborative Robots) What are the steps for utilizing data and introducing digital technology in the manufacturing industry? For made-to-order small and medium-sized parts processing and assembly production factories.

A guidebook covering corporate transformation, productivity improvement, and problem-solving on the shop floor aimed at the digital transformation and smart factory development in multi-variety, small-lot production factories.

This course aims to understand the necessity of corporate transformation through DX (Digital Transformation) and provides a detailed explanation of the key points for promoting DX within one's own company. 1. Overview of DX 1.1 What is DX? 1.2 What is DX in manufacturing? 1.3 Differences between improvement activities, IT implementation, and DX 1.4 New improvement activities to promote DX 2. Case Studies of DX Implementation 2.1 Essential digital technologies for DX 2.2 AI and robotics technology 2.3 IoT and data collection mechanisms 2.4 Data analysis and utilization methods 2.5 IT technologies for administrative departments 2.6 Solving familiar issues with digital technology 2.7 Skills required for engineers 3. Implementation of DX Strategy 3.1 Building foundational strength to withstand environmental changes 3.2 Two directions for DX in order-based processing production companies 3.3 Creating customer value 3.4 Human resource development for promoting DX 3.5 Transforming from order-based production organizations to customer development organizations <Case Studies> 1. Method for creating work instruction manuals using conversational AI 2. Visualization of management through BI tools 3. Building a preventive maintenance system for machines using AI

• Management consultant/Small business consultant

Explaining the "reform of business structures" for DX transformation, as well as the creation of systems for "preventing troubles before they occur"!

Manufacturing activities are composed of "people," "organizations," "unique technologies," and "production activity systems," but ultimately, it is "people" who determine quality. How can we solve everyday challenges such as poor quality and low productivity? To promote business reform and quality improvement, it is essential to firmly establish "correct quality management activities." To achieve this, factory managers must envision the ideal future state of the factory, demonstrate leadership, and possess the ability to manage people and organizations. This explanatory document clarifies various issues faced by small and medium-sized manufacturing industries and low-volume, high-variety production factories, and provides direction on how to address these challenges. [Contents (partial)] - Promotion of policy management - Skill development education for digital personnel - Organizational reform - Promotion of DX and reform of business systems - Introduction of IoT systems and enhancement of data analysis techniques - Reform of the system for knowledge transfer *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant

Explaining the basics of "Quality Management" and the creation of systems for "Preventing Troubles Before They Occur"!

The activities of a company are built on "people," "organizations," "technology," and "systems," but ultimately, it is "people" who determine quality. Differentiation cannot be achieved through factory equipment or machine performance. How can we solve everyday challenges such as poor quality and low productivity? To promote business reform and quality improvement, it is essential to firmly establish "correct quality management activities." To achieve this, factory managers must constantly consider what the fundamental elements of "people," "organizations," "technology," and "systems" should be and how to strengthen them, while demonstrating leadership and management skills. This explanatory document clarifies various issues faced by small and medium-sized manufacturing industries and low-volume, high-variety production factories, and provides direction on countermeasures. [Contents (partial)] ■ Introduction ■ Basics of Quality Management ■ Strengthening Human Resources *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant

Introducing how to promote on-site improvements! We will improve the "management system" based on the "flow diagram of materials and information."

On-site improvements for quality enhancement involve management and supervisory levels noticing abnormalities and changes in their daily operations, investigating causes, and implementing countermeasures that transcend organizational boundaries. This document covers topics such as "The Role of Production Activities and On-site Managers," "How to Promote On-site Improvements for Quality Improvement," and "What the Business Structure Is." We encourage you to read it. [Contents] ■ The Role of Production Activities and On-site Managers ■ How to Promote On-site Improvements for Quality Improvement ■ What the Business Structure Is ■ Common Rules *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant
• Technical and Reference Books
• Technical and Reference Books

Introducing "Digital Technology Utilization for Zero Defective Outflow Measures," "Poka-Yoke Tools," and "Case Studies on Human Error Countermeasures"!

A comprehensive guide and procedure manual covering measures against human errors in manufacturing sites. In recent years, the utilization of IoT and AI has accelerated the visualization of factory information and the replacement of human tasks with machines through the introduction of robots and inspection equipment, making it an effective means for quality improvement, including the prevention of human errors. Particularly, there is a high level of interest among companies in the inspection field. Defective product leakage is something that must absolutely be avoided, but full visual inspections by human eyes inevitably lead to oversights. The relationship between the risk of defective product leakage and inspection costs raises the question of how far inspections should go... Recently, various inspection machines, including image inspection systems, have become relatively affordable, and we hope companies will consider transitioning from traditional quality control systems that rely on manual labor to a quality management system that effectively utilizes AI and IoT to achieve low costs and zero defective product leakage. [Contents] ■ Eliminating oversights in full inspections ■ Preventing operational mistakes through the use of AI and IT technologies ■ Quality management methods for zero defective product leakage ■ Poka-yoke tools (hardware/software) ■ Case studies on measures against human errors ■ Practice problems *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Technical Seminar

I will provide a detailed explanation of the procedures for statistical analysis (t-tests, correlation analysis, regression analysis, experimental design) using MC processing data.

<Training and Seminar Planning for Young Engineers> Explanation of Practical Statistical Analysis Methods for Use in the Field Statistical Quality Control (SQC) should not be seen merely as a subject of study for statistical experts; it must be manageable enough for those conducting analyses in the manufacturing field to effectively utilize even simple methods (such as QC tools). For example, the Seven QC Tools are techniques for analyzing phenomena numerically and quantitatively, allowing anyone to quickly understand issues through visualization and making explanations easy. However, it can be quite challenging to master advanced technical problems involving hypothesis testing and estimation, correlation analysis, regression analysis, experimental design, multivariate analysis, and the Taguchi method (quality engineering). Recently, it has become possible to conduct analyses without complex calculations by using the statistical analysis functions in EXCEL. This explanatory document will provide a detailed guide on managing variability in manufacturing processes and quality improvement methods using statistical analysis techniques, specifically focusing on practical procedures for conducting statistical analyses (t-tests, correlation analysis, regression analysis, experimental design) using MC processing data.

• Technical and Reference Books

In a civil engineering site material yard, not only is material storage conducted, but also the frequent movement of trucks and heavy machinery, unloading, and the movement of workers. On unpaved ground, mud and ruts can occur due to rain, which may reduce work efficiency. Hyper CLT mats are civil engineering CLT materials that utilize wood CLT. By laying them in material yards or storage areas, a work space that facilitates the movement of vehicles and heavy machinery can be established while protecting the ground. They can be laid only in necessary locations, and relocation or repurposing in accordance with construction progress is also possible. The 5×10 panel weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 panel weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery. After use, they can also be utilized as temporary roads, access routes, or heavy machinery work yards. Additionally, they offer unique benefits of wood, such as glare reduction, noise suppression, and CO2 fixation. As a registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS "TH-250021-A," these wooden mats can also be used for environmental improvement in material yards and innovative public works.

Features: ● Equipped with Intel Core Processor (Series 3) ● Onboard LPDDR5 memory: up to 24GB ● Onboard UFS storage: up to 256GB ● 2.5GbE (2.5 Gigabit Ethernet): 1 port ● HDMI 2.1 (TMDS): 1 port ● USB 3.2 Type-A: 3 ports ● 10-pin GPIO: 1 port ● Power input: 12V DC * This model does not include an operating system.

Features: ●CPU: Intel Core Processor (Series 3) ●Onboard Memory: Onboard LPDDR5 (up to 48GB) ●Onboard Storage: Onboard UFS (up to 256GB) ●LAN: 2.5GbE ×2 (Intel Ethernet Controller I226-IT) ●USB: USB 3.2 Type-A ×2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ×1 ●GPIO: 40-pin GPIO ×1 ●Video Output: HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) ×2, DP 1.4a (via USB Type-C) ●Serial Port: RS-232/422/485 (10-pin header) ×2 ●Expansion Slots: M.2 2230 E-Key ×1, M.2 2280 M-Key ×1, M.2 2242 M-Key ×1 ●Security: TPM 2.0 ●Power Input: DC 12–24V input

Features: ● Equipped with Intel Core Processor (Series 3) ● Onboard LPDDR5 memory: up to 48GB ● Onboard UFS storage: up to 256GB ● 2.5GbE (Intel Ethernet Controller I226-IT): 2 ports ● USB 3.2 Type-A: 2 ports ● USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C: 1 port ● 40-pin GPIO: 1 port ● HDMI 2.1 (TMDS): 2 ports ● DisplayPort 1.4a: via USB Type-C ×1 ● RS-232/422/485 serial ports: 2 ports ● M.2 2230 E-Key: 1 slot ● M.2 2280 M-Key: 1 slot ● M.2 2242 M-Key: 1 slot ● Equipped with TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) ● Input power: DC 12–24V * This is a model without an operating system.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.