The small and medium-sized enterprise consultant column "Prioritize Justice Over Profit" has been published: "What are the Secrets to Successful DX? - Key Points for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to Achieve Results."

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

The material yard is not just a place to store materials. Delivery vehicles come and go, materials are stored, and the process of transporting them to necessary locations is repeated. Therefore, if the ground becomes muddy due to rain or if the roadbed is damaged by vehicle traffic, it can affect work efficiency. In this context, the wooden mat "Hyper CLT Mat," made from CLT, can be considered for use. By laying it down on the floor of the material yard, delivery routes, material storage areas, and worker pathways, it becomes easier to manage the ground conditions on site. The 5×10 mat weighs about 230 kg, and the 5×20 mat weighs about 460 kg, making them relatively lightweight. Depending on site conditions, they can be easily installed, removed, or relocated, allowing for adjustments to the layout and traffic flow of the material yard in accordance with the progress of construction. Compared to steel plates, wooden mats are better at reducing metallic sounds during vehicle passage and minimizing heat reflection in the summer, which also contributes to consideration for the surrounding environment. The Hyper CLT Mat is registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under the NETIS technology "TH-250021-A." Wooden mats, NETIS, civil engineering, CLT, lightweight wooden mats. A new option for supporting the delivery, storage, and movement in the material yard.

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at Edge Tech 2026+ to be held at Pacifico Yokohama. Since 2017, when the terms "Edge AI" and "Edge Computing" were not yet widely recognized, AAEON has focused on their potential and continued to make proactive investments. At this exhibition, you will be able to see a comprehensive showcase of the technologies, products, and solutions we have developed so far. We invite you to experience AAEON's latest solutions at the venue. ■ Dates: November 18 (Wednesday) to 20 (Friday), 2026 ■ Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (until 6:00 PM on the 19th) ■ Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall ■ Booth Position: BP-15 Pre-registration for attendance is available at the following URL: https://f-vr.jp/jasa/etp2026/ We sincerely look forward to your visit.

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" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. 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.

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" 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.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding 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 Waterworks 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 with heat. Repairs can be performed 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.