Notice of Participation in the "6th Smart Factory EXPO: Manufacturing Innovation Exhibition through IoT/AI/FA" by Ito Shokai.

Case Study on the Utilization of Manufacturing Execution System (MES): "Identifying Issues in Job Shop Processes"

I want to promote digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing site. However, "I can't envision how to utilize the data..." "I have the data, but I'm not able to use it effectively..." Many people may have such concerns, right? In this article, for those considering how to utilize the collected and accumulated data, I will introduce a case study on identifying issues in job shop processes using data from the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

• Production Management System

The manufacturing execution system ProManageMES enables a factory resilient to change through visualization of the manufacturing site!

Three Features of the Manufacturing Execution System ProManage MES [Feature 1: It can be implemented with a small start!] Depending on the factory's situation and budget, the system can be flexibly implemented with only the necessary functions at the right timing. Additionally, with the release of the cloud version of ProManage in February 2021, it has become more affordable to start small. [Feature 2: It is a management-oriented, overall optimization system!] This system is in line with the Industry 4.0 concept, with many successful implementations in Europe, including Germany. Based on international standards (ISA-95 and ISO22400), it allows for smooth data integration between factories and with overseas ERP systems. [Feature 3: It supports the establishment of a resilient manufacturing system!] This system quickly responds to various external changes such as the COVID-19 pandemic and digitalization, while maintaining and strengthening the improvements in QCD that have been pursued in Japanese manufacturing for many years.

• Injection Molding Machine
• Production Management System
• Other production management systems

Addressing diverse on-site challenges and data analysis needs! Anomaly detection solution Impulse.

Reasons to Choose Impulse 01 Responds to diverse challenges and data analysis needs on-site 02 Full support from data analysis to model operation 03 Easily create and operate machine learning models with auto-modeling features 04 Over 21,000 models operated for more than 100 companies

• Database
• Business Intelligence and Data Analysis
• Other information systems

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

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.