The small and medium-sized business consultant column "Prioritize Justice Over Profit" has been published: "How to Avoid Failing in Capital Investment. An Explanation of Smart Ways to Engage with 'Subsidies'."

The cloud version of the "TECHS series," which has been implemented in over 4,500 companies, is now available at a reduced initial cost. A presentation on key points for improving profit margins will be provided.

The new product "TECHS-S NOA" is a production management system that inherits the know-how from the "TECHS series," which has over 4,500 implementation records, and is also compatible with cloud operations. It has a low operational management burden, can be used from a single account, and helps reduce implementation and operational costs. Even small manufacturing businesses that have found it difficult to implement systems until now can easily introduce and operate it. 【Features】 ■ Usable from a single account. ■ Subscription model for usage fees * Starting at 45,000 yen per month (excluding tax) * Additional setup and training costs may apply. ■ Compatible with web browsers, allowing for easy operation anytime and anywhere. ■ Report layouts can be freely customized. ■ Supports reducing the burden of preparation for small manufacturing businesses' implementation! Preparing services such as "master registration assistance" and "operation manual creation assistance." ■ Supports production management operations across multiple businesses and departments as a simple ERP. ★ Our company offers proposals for improving profit margins through the use of production management systems. We are currently providing materials that explain key points for profit margin improvement. Please check them out via PDF download.

• Production Management System

This is a production management system developed for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in multi-variety, low-volume parts processing.

**[Introduction Effects]** ■ OA (Office Automation) Effects - The data import functions of Excel and EDI can significantly reduce input labor. - Progress status can be viewed by anyone at any time, reducing the effort of searching for items on-site. - The operation of handheld terminals can greatly shorten the time required for cost aggregation. ■ Strengthening Progress and Delivery Management and Cost Reduction Effects - During order placement, data such as past purchase prices can be easily referenced for price negotiations. - Individual costs per production number can be grasped in real-time, allowing for measures to achieve profitability. - By issuing work instructions, productivity can be improved, real-time processing progress can be monitored, and load adjustments can be made as needed, leading to reduced labor costs (increased productivity) and adherence to and shortening of delivery times. ■ Improvement and Sustained Effects on Profit Structure (Company Quality) - Management and veteran employees can be freed from administrative tasks, allowing them to focus on product development and customer acquisition utilizing their experience and knowledge. - During estimation and calculation, quick and accurate estimates can be created based on past similar cost records, facilitating advantageous sales activities to secure high-quality orders. - The results of improvement effects will be actively visualized and showcased, drawing out the motivation of all employees through fair numerical evaluations.

• Production Management System

Streamlining drawing management with AI: Supporting the digital transformation of estimation operations.

With easy operation, "AI (artificial intelligence)" searches for similar past drawings, eliminating the task of "searching for drawings." AI similar drawing search is software that utilizes AI image recognition technology to search for and extract similar drawings (floor plans). [Four reasons specifically for small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses] ■ Specializes in 2D drawings (floor plans) commonly used by many small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses ■ No need for high-performance servers or expensive equipment ■ Available with an initial cost plus a subscription model ■ Continues to enhance features based on feedback from small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other production management systems

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The sheets used at construction sites require various considerations, including strength, workability, transportability, work burden, and safety. What we have developed is the Hyper CLT sheet (NETIS number: TH-250021-A). The Hyper CLT sheet is not just aimed at being a new "wooden sheet." What we value is that it can truly be used on-site and that we can make proposals based on evidence rather than intuition. To achieve this, we have focused on the feedback and usability obtained from actual construction sites while advancing the acquisition and verification of various data through collaboration with universities. Points that may be difficult to see in solo corporate development have been organized from a more objective perspective by incorporating university expertise, which has been reflected in product development. It needs to be evaluated comprehensively, considering weight, maneuverability, burden during installation, consideration for the surrounding environment, and ease of introduction. In this context, the Hyper CLT sheet (NETIS number: TH-250021-A) expands possibilities as a new option based on practical insights gained on-site and data support through collaboration with universities.

Fukuda Co., Ltd. has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is committed to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing properties. We will propose the appropriate testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

What is an Air Leak Tester? An "Air Leak Tester" is a device that pressurizes the inside (or outside) of a sealed workpiece with air and determines the presence of leaks based on pressure changes. When a master with no leaks and a workpiece with leaks are pressurized, the pressure on the workpiece side decreases, creating a pressure difference between the two. By measuring this pressure difference, the presence of leaks can be determined. Generally, differential pressure air leak testing is widely used, but Fukuda also offers products that utilize direct pressure leak testing and flow meters according to the leak rate, in addition to differential pressure leak testers. Since the air leak tester uses air as the measurement medium, it incurs no running costs and is environmentally friendly.

Fukuda's new flagship model. - Masterless type (FLA-0200 series) - General type (FLA-0201 series) Two models of air leak testers. With the mastering correction function, high-precision measurements can be achieved in a short time. Please take a look at the catalog.