The production management system "TECHS" series has achieved the No. 1 shipment volume in the production management SaaS/PaaS sector for the fiscal year 2024!

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

"Efficient management of drawings with AI" - With simple operations, "AI (artificial intelligence)" searches for past similar drawings.

【Manage Drawings with AI! Supporting DX Promotion】 This is software that uses AI image recognition technology to search for and extract similar drawings (floor plans). 【Benefits of Introducing AI Similar Drawing Search Tool】 ▷ Easy operation allows "AI (artificial intelligence)" to search for past similar drawings ▷ Reduces search workload and improves estimation accuracy and speed ↑ ▷ Shares points of caution from similar drawings, enhancing work accuracy ↑ ■ Unique Technology (Patent Pending) The AI similar drawing search is equipped with Technoa's unique "AI that captures both local shapes of parts and overall shapes." It automatically encloses the relevant parts of 2D drawing data using a deep learning-based object detection algorithm, searching for and extracting similar drawings.

• Other production management systems

In recent times, there has been a growing interest in infection control measures and facility hygiene management. Our company offers non-contact sensor products that are recommended for commercial facilities, food factories, and nursing and caregiving facilities. 【Sensors for Automatic Doors】 ● Light Touch Sensor HA-T401 … When you wave your hand in front of the automatic door, the sensor detects the movement and opens or closes the door. It is recommended for making doors that use touch switches non-contact. ● Hand Wave Sensor PF-R5, PF-U2, DHS-1 … Opens and closes the automatic door by waving your hand in front of the sensor. ● Foot Switch PF-01S/01D/03S/05 … Opens and closes the automatic door by placing your foot in the opening. 【Access Control System】 ● Face Recognition + Unmanned Temperature Measurement DS Series … Capable of detecting mask-wearing and measuring body temperature simultaneously with face recognition. ● Automatic Disinfectant Spray Dispenser PHW-03B … Automatically sprays disinfectant when you wave your hand in front of the sensor. 【Nursing and Care Sensors】 ● Infrared Bed Exit Sensor "Just Place It Pole-kun" … This bed exit sensor is installed next to the bed and alerts via nurse call when the subject enters the detection range. ◎ For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

[Co-hosted Webinar by Sencum and Hack Japan] "Optimization of Wastewater Monitoring: Utilizing Automatic Water Samplers and TOC Analyzers" We will hold a webinar introducing solutions to support the efficiency and accuracy of wastewater monitoring for engineers in private sector wastewater treatment facilities, environmental analysis labs, and municipal and infrastructure-related fields. In this webinar, we will focus on the utilization of the automatic water samplers "AS950" and "BU2000," as well as the TOC analyzer "QP1680," delivering approximately 45 minutes of content covering product features, case studies, and operational innovations through collaboration between the field and the lab. ■ Title: "Optimization of Wastewater Monitoring: Utilizing Automatic Water Samplers and TOC Analyzers" ■ Date and Time: September 4, 2025 (Thursday) 11:00 - 11:45 (45 minutes) ■ Agenda (subject to change without notice): - Importance of Automatic Water Samplers - Utilization and case studies of AS950 and BU2000 - Role of TOC measurement and features of QP1680 - Optimization of wastewater monitoring through collaboration between the field and the lab - Implementation steps and support system

The production management system 'TECHS' series developed and sold by Technoa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Representative Director: Koji Yamazaki, with 'saki' pronounced as 'tatsusaki') has been awarded the No. 1 title for the highest shipment volume in the production management SaaS/PaaS sector for the fiscal year 2024. (Published by Fuji Chimera Research Institute, from the Software Business New Market 2025 edition) *For more details, please see the related link.

We are pleased to announce that "Alphan GPP," a biomass plastic blended OPP developed by Prince Eftax Co., Ltd. (President: Hirokazu Yasui, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), has been adopted for the packaging of dried goods in the "Topvalu Best Price" series sold by Aeon Topvalu Co., Ltd. (President: Mitsuko Tsuchiya, Headquarters: Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture). Alphan GPP is an OPP film blended with biomass plastic made from waste cooking oil derived from plant-based edible oils. By incorporating biomass plastic, it contributes to the conservation of petroleum resources and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Aeon Topvalu Co., Ltd. is actively addressing environmental issues and has declared its intention to switch all Topvalu products to environmentally friendly products by 2025. In this initiative, they have taken notice of Alphan GPP. The packaging in question features a unique "Environmental Consideration 3R Mark," which is awarded to products that demonstrate superiority in decarbonization compared to existing Topvalu products or those generally available in the market. Our company will continue to advance the development of environmentally friendly products and contribute to a sustainable society.

Professor Gen Endo and graduate student Haruna Ito from Tokyo University of Science have developed a quadruped robot that can be manufactured using a 3D printer for its body and gearbox.