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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

We handle TFT LCD modules from WINSTAR for use in display sections of devices. 【We receive inquiries in the following situations】 - Wanting to update the display section of measuring instruments or control panels - Looking for LCDs to incorporate into industrial equipment - Searching for a supplier that can accommodate small quantities 【We can assist with】 - Selecting sizes and interfaces that meet application and enclosure conditions - Confirming pin assignments and arranging samples - Developing custom products and embedded systems - Selling in small lots We also handle OLED (organic EL) modules from the same WINSTAR company. Please consider these as well for devices that want to take advantage of their thinness, low power consumption, and wide viewing angles. Please check the specific specifications in the manufacturer's datasheet. We also accept requests for quotes only.

CLT is known as a building material, but its applications are not limited to just buildings. The wooden lightweight mat "Hyper CLT Mat" is a new option for utilizing CLT in civil engineering. It can be used as a wooden mat in places where steel plates have been the norm, such as temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery work yards, and material storage areas. The 5×10 mat is relatively light at about 230 kg, making it easy to install, remove, and relocate. Additionally, it offers different values compared to steel, such as reducing glare and metallic noise, as well as CO2 fixation through wood. Moreover, the Hyper CLT Mat is registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a NETIS technology "TH-250021-A." It can also be utilized for proposals involving the use of new technologies and environmental considerations in public works. From construction to civil engineering, the new use of wood is expanding in the form of wooden lightweight mats.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs can cause changes in the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying 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.

We have newly added a **"Frequently Asked Questions Q&A"** section to the Hyper CLT sheet website. It clearly summarizes many questions frequently asked by those considering the introduction of the product, such as "What types of civil engineering sites can it be used on?", "Can it be used on rainy days?", "Is it compatible with large machinery?", and "What is NETIS?". The Hyper CLT sheet is a lightweight wooden sheet utilizing wood CLT, suitable for a wide range of applications including temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery work yards. It is also registered as a **Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism NETIS registered technology "TH-250021-A"**. Since it is a new material, we will not leave any uncertainties unaddressed. We aim to create a website that makes it easy to resolve questions before introduction, including information on wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT, and we will continue to enhance the Q&A section.

We have added a new **"Glossary"** to the Hyper CLT sheet website. In the civil engineering and construction industries, there are many specialized terms such as "CLT," "NETIS," "temporary roads," and "wooden lightweight sheets." Therefore, we have introduced related terms in an easy-to-understand manner so that those who are encountering Hyper CLT sheets for the first time can understand the products and technologies. Hyper CLT sheets are wooden lightweight sheets for civil engineering that utilize wood CLT and are registered under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS technology as **"TH-250021-A."** We hope that by not only conveying the features of the product but also sharing the underlying technologies and terminology, users will feel a closer connection to Hyper CLT sheets. We will continue to enhance our website and provide clear information related to wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT.