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Three Key Points of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Industry

From the time when it was surprising for each person to have a mobile phone, we have now entered an era where having a camera on a mobile phone and using a smartphone that can be operated with just one screen has become completely normal. Amidst the remarkably rapid pace of technological innovation, various industries are focusing on "digital transformation." In the manufacturing sector, there is a need for flexible responses to various environmental changes such as "the arrival of an era where products do not sell," "diversification of customer needs," "labor shortages," and "the impact of COVID-19." To address this, "digital transformation in manufacturing" is essential to build a manufacturing system that is resilient to change through the digitalization of the manufacturing industry. In this article, we will explain key points for advancing digital transformation in manufacturing, including "clarifying objectives and goals," "starting small," and "combining visualization and response."

• Production Management System

Collaborative robots that can work together while sharing the same space as humans in factory automation.

【Yaskawa Electric Collaborative Robot MOTOMAN-HC10DT Hand-Carry Type】 ▶ It has the flexibility to be easily moved and set up. - Can be used not only with 200V but also with 100V power supply (optional) - Mounted on a cart that can be pushed manually ▶ Even beginners can easily teach the robot. ▶ It safely stops while minimizing impact even when in contact with humans. We have summarized the features of this collaborative robot in a video. Please take a look!

• Assembly robot
• Transport and handling robots
• Welding robot

We will be exhibiting at the J AGRI (J Agri) / Agricultural Materials EXPO held at Gran Messe Kumamoto from May 22 (Wednesday) to May 24 (Friday), 2024. 【Booth Number】: B1-43 Outdoor Exhibition Area Japan's largest comprehensive exhibition for agriculture and livestock, Agricultural WEEK, will be renamed J AGRI starting in 2024. This is a place where you can actually see, touch, and compare products. At our booth, we will showcase our lightweight resin flooring boards "JULIGHT / SUPER JULIGHT / RAKURAKUBAN" along with new products. Starting with the agricultural-specific flooring board "RAKURAKUBAN," which can be easily laid in various scenes such as around greenhouses, agricultural work sites, temporary parking lots, for the movement of agricultural machinery and light trucks, and for protecting truck beds, there are various ways to use the lightweight resin flooring boards "JULIGHT / SUPER JULIGHT series." We offer a variety of sizes and protrusion shapes tailored to customer needs, and they are lightweight enough to be carried by hand, with excellent impact resistance, as well as superior water resistance, weather resistance, and durability, providing outstanding features not found in plywood or steel plates. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Dear Sir or Madam, We hope this message finds you well and that your company continues to prosper. FUKUDA will be exhibiting at the 28th INTERPHEX Week Tokyo. At the exhibition, we will be showcasing 100% inspection equipment compliant with Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) standards, as well as sampling inspection machines. We sincerely invite you to visit our booth at this opportunity and would greatly appreciate your attendance despite your busy schedule. Yours sincerely, [Dates] May 20 (Wed) - 22 (Fri), 2026 10:00-17:00 (JST) [Venue] Makuhari Messe, Japan 8 Hall Booth No. 41 - 36

Dear Sir or Madam, We hope this message finds you well and that your company continues to prosper. FUKUDA will be exhibiting at the AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING EXPOSITION 2026 YOKOHAMA. At this exhibition, we will be showcasing testing equipment such as Air Leak Tester for EV and Equipment Mounted Type Hydrogen Leak Detector. We sincerely hope you will take this opportunity to visit us. Yours sincerely, [Official Site] https://aee.expo-info.jsae.or.jp/en/yokohama/ [DATES] Wednesday, May 27, through Friday, May 29, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. [VENUE] PACIFICO Yokohama, Exhibition Hall, Booth No. ２７４ ※Online Exposition Website：Tuesday, May 19, through Tuesday, June 9, 2026

[Speaker] Toshio Fujimura, Ph.D. (Engineering) Representative, Touson Automotive Strategy Research Institute Automotive and Environmental Technology Strategy Analyst Visiting Professor, Aichi Institute of Technology [Former Toyota Motor Corporation] [Lecture Topics] <Chapter 1> Urgent Issue: CO2 Reduction Cannot Wait! <Chapter 2> Achieving a 48% Reduction in CO2 by 2030 Compared to 2019 is Impossible Without Carbon Neutrality in Fuels as Well as Electricity <Chapter 3> Technical Challenges in Electrification <Chapter 4> Pathways to Achieve a 48% Reduction in CO2 Emissions from Owned Vehicles by 2030 <Chapter 5> The Intentions Behind Electrification Strategies of Various Governments (Mainly in Europe, the U.S., and China) <Chapter 6> Electrification Strategies of Major Global Automakers and Sales Trends in Different Regions: Which Manufacturers Will Survive by 2030? <Chapter 7> Conclusion

[Speaker] Masayuki Sawada, Director of Sawada Masayuki Engineering Office [Lecture Topics] 1. The battle in Ukraine is the first large-scale drone war in history. 2. The battle in Iran also sees drones shifting the paradigm of strategy and tactics. 3. Efforts by major European countries (producing drones in Ukraine and collaborating with Ukrainian drone manufacturers). 4. Efforts by the United States (providing intercept drones and other support to Ukraine). 5. Efforts by Taiwan (producing drones in collaboration with U.S. manufacturers that have combat experience in Ukraine). 6. Efforts by Japan's Ministry of Defense (establishing a multi-layered coastal defense system using drones [SHIELD]). 7. Efforts by Japan's Terra Drone Corporation (collaborating with Ukrainian drone manufacturers). 8. Q&A / Business card exchange.