~Possibilities of Data Utilization in Manufacturing Sites~ How Does Visualization of Equipment Change Decision-Making? (Archived Video)

Case of discovering long-term shutdown of injection molding machines at night using Manufacturing Execution System (MES)!

■Recommended for the following individuals! - Customers in the automotive and plastics industries (processing, assembly, and manufacturing) - Medium to large enterprises ■Features Creating a roadmap for visualizing the manufacturing site and implementing MES is challenging. → With ProManage Cloud, you can start small with equipment monitoring and gradually introduce MES functionalities! Setting up IT infrastructure takes time and money. → ProManage Cloud is a cloud-based MES, so there are no costs for on-premise server installation or maintenance! There is a limited budget available for smart factory initiatives. → ProManage Cloud offers an affordable subscription price, and it can be implemented starting from just one piece of equipment on a monthly basis! Concerned about return on investment? → There are cases where ROI has been achieved in as little as one week after implementation. We recommend starting with a small scope for equipment visualization. Want to implement an MES from a reliable company? → ProManage has over 300 implementation cases, primarily in Europe. When implementing in Japan, our company will support you with MES utilization methods and language aspects. *Free dashboard demo currently available!

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

Small start and affordable introduction possible! Would you like to achieve improved productivity of equipment with the manufacturing execution system ProManageCloud?

■Recommended for the following individuals! - Customers in the automotive and plastics industries (processing, assembly, and manufacturing) - Medium to large enterprises ■Features Creating a roadmap for visualizing the manufacturing site and implementing MES is challenging. → With ProManage Cloud, you can start small with equipment monitoring and gradually introduce MES functions! It takes time and money to establish IT infrastructure. → ProManage Cloud is a cloud-based MES, so there are no costs for on-premises server installation or maintenance! There is little budget available for smart factory initiatives. → ProManage Cloud offers an affordable subscription price, with implementation possible starting from just one piece of equipment on a monthly basis! Concerned about return on investment? → There are cases where ROI has been achieved in as little as one week after implementation. We recommend starting with a small scope for visualizing equipment. Want to implement MES from a reliable company? → ProManage has over 300 implementation cases, primarily in Europe. When implementing in Japan, our company will support you with MES utilization methods and language aspects. *Free dashboard demo currently available!

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

Small start and affordable introduction possible! Would you like to achieve improved productivity of equipment with the manufacturing execution system ProManageCloud?

■Recommended for the following individuals! - Customers in the automotive and plastic industries (processing, assembly, and manufacturing) - Medium to large enterprises ■Features Visualizing the manufacturing site and creating a roadmap for MES implementation can be challenging. → With ProManage Cloud, you can start small with equipment monitoring and gradually introduce MES functionalities! Setting up IT infrastructure takes time and money. → ProManage Cloud is a cloud-based MES, so there are no costs for on-premise server installation or maintenance! There is little budget available for smart factory initiatives. → ProManage Cloud offers an affordable subscription price, allowing implementation starting from just one piece of equipment, with terms as short as one month! Concerned about return on investment? → There are cases where ROI has been achieved in as little as one week after implementation. We recommend starting with a small scope for equipment visualization. Want to implement an MES from a reliable company? → ProManage has a track record of over 300 implementations, primarily in Europe. When implementing ProManage Cloud in Japan, our company will support you with MES utilization methods and language aspects.

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

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

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

[Speaker] Mr. Takashi Fujita, Economist, Economic Research Department, Meiji Yasuda Research Institute, Inc. [Key Lecture Content] In this lecture, we will explore the social roles that autonomous driving and robot taxis can play, starting from the recent serious shortage of taxis, and systematically address the challenges for their social implementation from multiple perspectives. Considering structural changes such as the decrease and aging of taxi drivers and the increase in demand from foreign visitors to Japan, we will compare the trends of overseas companies like Waymo with the characteristics of demonstration experiments conducted by Japanese automobile manufacturers. Additionally, we will explain the current state of responsibility determination in the event of accidents during Level 4 autonomous driving, the insurance system, and the development of legal frameworks, while looking ahead to the necessary public-private and cross-industry collaboration to enhance social acceptance. [Lecture Items] 1. Structural factors of taxi shortages, increase in foreign visitors, and transportation demand 2. Leading examples from overseas and strengths of Japanese companies 3. Achievements and challenges of domestic demonstration experiments 4. Responsibility determination in the event of accidents 5. Relationship between compulsory insurance, voluntary insurance, and the Product Liability Law 6. Barriers to social acceptance 7. Responses towards social implementation 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Abe Shinsei, Representative of Abe CN Consultant Director (Outside) of Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. Former Executive Director of Toyota Motor Corporation / Former Director of BluE Nexus Mr. Abe Shinsei [Key Lecture Content] With the European Commission reconsidering the 35-year engine phase-out and the future of electric vehicles becoming increasingly uncertain and diverse in achieving carbon neutrality, China is leading the world in the evolution of automobiles, including the proliferation of electric vehicles and the practical application of autonomous driving. In this lecture, I will explain the direction of automobiles for achieving carbon neutrality, what the added value of automobiles is for users, and touch upon the threats posed by China's evolution in the automotive sector. [Lecture Items] 1. Latest Trends in Electric Mobility 2. The Threat from China 3. Reasons for the Return to HEV and PHEV 4. Future Challenges and Initiatives 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Lecturer] Daisuke Shirai, Ph.D. (Media Design), Chief Researcher, Frontier Communication Research Department, NTT Corporation Future Network Research Institute [Key Lecture Content] There is growing anticipation for quantum computers to tackle problems that are difficult to solve even with the latest computer and AI technologies. In this lecture, I will explain the optical quantum approach, which is gaining attention for its energy efficiency and scalability among various methods. I will cover the basic operating principles of optical quantum computers, an overview of measurement-induced operations and continuous-variable quantum bits, and the quantum light source using PPLN optical parametric amplifiers (OPA), which are key components of the optical quantum approach, along with points on miniaturization and energy saving. Additionally, I will present a roadmap for achieving one million quantum bits by 2030 and the prospects for a network-native quantum accelerator in IOWN.

SANDO TECH Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at "CONVERTECH2026" held at Tokyo Big Sight. It is a comprehensive exhibition of manufacturing where you can see, touch, and feel. Starting from Roll to Roll processing technology, functional materials, films, processing machinery, and technology will come together to propose the realization of high added value and sustainable manufacturing. When you visit, please be sure to stop by our booth.

Mettler Toledo, Inc. will hold the "Japan RXE Forum 2026" at the TKP Akasaka Conference Center. We will invite experts from various fields who are using our automated synthesis devices and PAT tools to give presentations on topics such as automation of lab experiments, safety assessments, scale-up, reaction monitoring, and the implementation of crystallization optimization into actual manufacturing. This seminar is recommended for those involved in process development at pharmaceutical and chemical companies, those conducting crystallization studies, those performing safety assessments, and those interested in lab automation, productivity improvement, digitalization of labs, and data management.