Back Number [October 2026] Remote Monitoring Camera Moving Rail
The curtain rail carries the "camera." A single camera moves around a wide area on the ceiling rail, automating inspection and monitoring.
This is the back issue of the Toso Industrial Materials Department newsletter for October 2026. This month's feature is on a new use for curtain rails: "Rails for Remote Inspection and Surveillance Camera Movement." By attaching a surveillance camera to the front of an electric curtain rail and moving it along the rail, one camera can monitor and inspect a wide area. This reduces blind spots without the need to increase the number of fixed cameras, and it cuts down on the travel time for inspections that were previously done by personnel. For over 60 years, Toso has been the number one curtain rail manufacturer in Japan, honing our technology for "suspending and moving smoothly." Now, we want to expand this technology to applications that involve suspending and moving items other than curtains. "It would be convenient if we could move such items from the ceiling"—we would love to hear your thoughts on this.
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【Immediately Available Products】 Combination of electric curtain rail and camera - The rail can accommodate curves - The camera can move up to 15 meters 【Other Requests】 We accept requests for the development of control systems tailored to your needs. Please let us know your challenges, such as "I want to move this" or "I want to see this place." 【Notes】 * This product is intended for corporate customers. It will be sold to customers based on the premise of ongoing transactions. * Prices and delivery times vary depending on size and quantity. We will provide a quote after consultation. * As a general rule, we only sell products, but we can also assist with installation depending on the consultation details. * The effects of automation may vary depending on the installation environment and operational methods.
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【Use Cases】 ■Case 1｜Remote Monitoring of Substation Inspections Reduces Labor The inspections of substations, which were previously conducted on-site by personnel, have been replaced with remote monitoring using a camera that moves along a rail, reducing travel time and manpower. ■Case 2｜AI Cameras Monitor Pig Health at Pig Farms An AI camera moves along the ceiling rail of the pigsty, capturing and analyzing the pigs' conditions for health management. This reduces the need for frequent human entry into the pigsty, thereby alleviating the workload. 【Expected Use Cases】 - Monitoring areas that are difficult for people to access (high places, narrow spaces, high-temperature/low-temperature areas, and zones with strict hygiene management) - Equipment management and predictive maintenance combined with temperature and vibration sensors - Moving robots suspended from the ceiling (without occupying floor space) We also welcome inquiries that are still in the idea stage. We are looking for customers who can collaborate with us.
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A curtain rail manufacturer with the No. 1 domestic market share for over 60 years. The manufacturer of interior products that enhance window spaces, such as blinds and roller screens, also engages in product planning, manufacturing, and sales for industrial material applications. Are you facing any of the following issues? - "I want to open and close it." - "I want to raise and lower it." - "I want to move it left and right." - "I want to roll it up." - "I want to separate," "divide," or "partition." - "I am looking for a substitute for a door," "a substitute for a shutter," or "a privacy screen." - "I want to install sunshades" or "dust covers." We may be able to solve these issues with Toso's technology. Please feel free to consult with us.
