Osaka Prefecture
Isuzu Glass Co., Ltd. (Osaka City) High precision "Integrator lens array" by press forming
Vstone Co., Ltd. (Osaka City) Producing small but high-performance bipedalism robots
Tokaibane Mfg.Co., Ltd. (Osaka City) Producing all kinds of "springs” from one piece by make-to-order production system
Fujikin Incorporated (Osaka City) Producing ultra-precision valves for space rockets
Hokkai Iron Works Co, Ltd. (Kishiwada City) Producing "head plate" for pressure vessels by the world's first cold forming technology
Nakano Iron Works Co., Ltd. (Minamikawachi Gun) Producing air hub for bicycle without air
Nakamura Choko Co., Ltd. (Sakai City) Producing precise parts and tools by diamond applied technology SANYU REC CO., LTD (Takatsuki City) Protecting electronic parts and circuits from heat and water by special
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ITEC Tsuritani Co., Ltd. (Higashiosaka City) All-around maker of lead wires for various electronic parts
Atect Corporation (Higashi-Osaka City) Spacer tape to protect LSI that is weak in static electricity
NSC. CO., LTD. (Higashi-Osaka City) Supplying high-qualified precise parts by advanced die-casting technology
Kinomoto Shinsen Co.,Ltd. (Higashi-Osaka City) Producing high-qualified shafts for cars etc
Cluster Technology Co., Ltd. (Higashi-Osaka City) Technology innovation by nanotechnology
Taihei Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Higashi-Osaka City) Producing interdental brushes contributing to the health of teeth
TAKENAKA SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD (Higashi-Osaka
City) Producing special bolts by corrosion resistant technology and precise processing technology TANAZAWA HAKKOSHA CO., LTD (Higashi-Osaka City) Producing one-sided printed wiring board with grain finishing at
238 molding by etching technology
Mitue Molding Engineering Co., Ltd. (Higashi-Osaka City) Producing high-precision glass molds with technique and technology of long experiences
Millennium Gate Technology Co., LTD. (Higashi-Osaka
City) Developing plating processing method for nanoparticle
Yamanaka Engineering. Co, Ltd. (Higashi-Osaka City) Producing precise and cold forging tools with high precision for automotive parts
Yamamoto Kogaku Co., Ltd. (Higashi-Osaka City) Producing tarnish prevention goggles for sports
YUTAKA Co., Ltd. (Higashi-Osaka City) Development and manufacturing of inspection machines for micro spheres
SAWA CORPORATION (Hirakata City) Precise cleaning technology supporting high-density packaging of electronic equipments
TEIKOKU CHUCK CO., LTD. (Yao City) Producing special chucks to meet complicate processing conditions
239 Fuji Electronics Industry Co., Ltd. (Yao City) Hardening process of automotive and mechanical parts by high-frequency induction heating
LASERCK CORPORATION (Yao City) Producing and making sales of automatic processing machines for production by various kinds of die cutting
NALUX Co., Ltd. (Mishima Gun) Expanding the Future Dream, Nano & Opto Technology
240 Isuzu Glass High precision Co., Ltd. "Integrator lens array" by press forming 3-6, Minamitsumori 6-chome, Nishinari ward, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1943 TEL +81-6-6659-1575 Takashi Tarumi http://www.isuzuglass.co.jp/ President
Having 60% market share in the world by producing "Integrator" using the applied technology of press-molding glass by precise mold.
"Lens array" indispensable to brighter pictures from projectors
Enhancement of high brightness and miniaturizing optical engine are required for the spread of rear projection TV such as liquid crystal video projector and third flat-screen TV. To produce bright and beautiful pictures, special lens called "lens array" (all-in-one lens in plane) which disable light evenly throw out the entire image.
Light source Lens Array LCD panel
Tradition process of production limit the mass production of the product
The traditional production method of "lens array" was to glue plurality of lens together or form by grinding process. But it has been very difficult to make mass production at low cost by the traditional production technology. Realizing we need to provide a stable supply and reduce cost, we re-engineered the production of Lens Array complete the high-performance technology of press-forming glass by special precise molds with high precision.
We have more than 60% market share of all-in-one lens in the world
Having applied its own press-forming technology to variant glass by special precise molds which was developed through the experiences of automatic production of glass-made go stones, Isuzu Glass Co., Ltd. succeeded in the development of "Integrator" by press forming in 1993. High-performance and compact "lens array" is developed by the improvement of technology to meet request of advanced technology and the customers' needs. It gains more than 60% market share in the world by stable supply at lower cost and have contributed to the spread of projectors and rear projection TV.
241 Vstone Producing small but Co., Ltd. high-performance bipedalism robots 4-2-7 Shimaya Konohana Ward, Osaka City Osaka Prefectural Government
Established in 2000 Nobuo Yamato TEL +81-6-6467-6601 President
http://www.vstone.co.jp
Producing and making sales of small but high-performance bipedalism robots by sensor technology with all-around visibility and image processing technology. 2nd straight victory at World Robo Cup
2nd straight victory at World Robo Cup
By joining a member of "Team Osaka" in World Robo Cup 2004 and 2005 that were the soccer competition of robots, "Vision", a bipedalism robot of the team, won 2nd straight victory. Our technology was highly appreciated.
Robot Development based on high technical capabilities
The strength is to produce the parts by hand and make everything relating to sensors, soft wares and electricity. Based on our high quality of technology which led us to consecutive world champion at Robo Cup World Series, we develop and sale the original Robot. Also we engage in character robot development.
Establishment of Robot Production (1st in Japan)
“Robo Pro”, the 1st Production for Robot, was established in November, 2004. “Robo Pro” throws the entertainment event associated with bipedal Robot, and through these events, “Robo Pro” commits the science education for children who bear the next generation.
242 Tokaibane Producing all kinds of "springs” from one piece Mfg.Co., Ltd. by made-to-order 7-27 3-chome Sagisu Fukushima Ward, Osaka City production system Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1944 TEL +81-6-6453-3120 Yoshiki Watanabe http://www.tokaibane.com President
"Springs" are used in all kinds of machines. Tokaibane Mfg.Co., Ltd. has the strength of its made-to-order production system under trends of standardization and mass production in the industry. All springs used for safety valves at nuclear power plants which require very strict quality are our products. Having No.1 market share by products which other cannot make
Tokaibane Mfg.Co.,Ltd. is the rare spring manufacturer in the world since it has produced high-qualified and high-performance springs in all kinds of materials, size and shape by made-to-order production system since starting the business. In a manner extreme enough to be labeled "no one except Tokaibane can make”, it has outstanding capacity for technological development. You will understand it from the fact that it is dominating the market of springs such as coil springs for nuclear power plants, belleville springs for machinery tools and springs for special equipments that have not to break definitely. To realize the ultimate high-mix low-volume production system by introduction of IT
It established its own production system by introduction of IT and has the ultimate made-to-order production system for high-mix low-volume of springs. The average quantity per order is less than 5 pieces and it has about 30,000 orders annually. It meets the order of 1 piece or 2 pieces from around the country by establishing the supply system to supply the required quantity of the required springs of customers at the required time. In spite of multiproduct production, at the same time, it reduces the stock and meets the required delivery schedule completely by intensive production control.
Fusion of mastery and IT
While many of spring makers shift to the direction of mechanization and mass production, it has kept the stance of specializing in hand-made springs by craftsmen since starting business. The fusion with IT system to support the stance is the strength to enhance customers' satisfaction. It has high reputation of the management style by receiving the highest award of top 100 companies of IT management in 2004 and Kansai IT top companies for 3 consecutive years.
243 Fujikin Producing ultra-precision valves for space rockets Incorporated 3-2 Itachibori-2, Nishi-Ward, Osaka city Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1954 TEL +81-6-6532-5601 Hiroshi Ogawa http://www.fujikin.co.jp/ President
Fujikin’s corporate policy is to defy boundaries and surpass the limits of technology. As a result, Fujikin has become a leading R&D-based manufacturer of specific-purpose precision valves and ultra-precision flow-control systems.
A leading manufacturer of ultra-precision valves used in cutting-edge industries
Fujikin manufactures ultra-precision flow-control equipment used in cutting-edge industries. Fujikin’s range of products includes high-temperature and high-pressure valves used in domestically-developed rockets (such as the H-IIA), fuel cell development, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Fujikin products are also used in micro-machinery, nanotechnology, chemical production, and biomedical facilities.
An 80% share of the space rocket valve market
Fujikin is a major supplier to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and enjoys an 80% share of the valve market for domestically-developed space rockets. Fujikin is also taking a leading role in the development of fuel cell technology. Fujikin products are used in hydrogen fueling station supply lines and related applications. (Picture: shutoff valve for man-made satellite)
A 70% share of the ultra-precision valve market for semiconductor manufacturing
To prevent semiconductor manufacturing defects, production gases must be controlled precisely, and contaminant particles must be eliminated. Fujikin’s 70% share in the flow-control valve market reflects its high standards and commitment to quality. That commitment to quality was recognized when Fujikin received the Excellence Prize in 2005 at the first Monozukuri Nippon Grand Awards.
UPG® fitting ECV® IGS®
Ultra-compact metal gasket fitting Electrically-controlled compact direct diaphragm valve Integrated gas system
Fujikin’s Award-winning Products
244 Hokkai Iron Producing "head plate" for pressure vessels by the Works world's first cold forming Co, Ltd.
technology 20-18 Rinkai-cho Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1955 Yasutoshi Hayashi TEL +81-724-38-1381 President http://www.hokkai-gr.co.jp
60% market share in head plate. Head plates for nuclear power plants and space rockets and parts for railroad carriages are produced widely by its own innovative technology.
60% market share in Japan
One of largest manufacturers of "head plate" for pressure vessels. ”Head plate" is an essential aspect of pressure vessel equipment and facilities in all industries, including petroleum refining, petro chemicals, nuclear power, thermal power, space rockets, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, pulp, textiles. It is one of top head plate manufacturers having 60% market share.
Cold press technology changing the history of head plate production
After starting the business as tank maker in 1946, Hokkai Iron Works developed a 600 tons double-acting oil pressure press machine only for head plates in 1962 by gathering its own processing technologies together. It started the production and sales by "cold press technology" which makes press production of head plates without heating materials for the first time in the world. The "cold press technology" brought the revolution of the history of head plate production since it enabled us to "reduce the production cost ("by mass production"), "improve the quality" and Full automatic 6,000 tons press establish the quick delivery system".
Developing new market by new technology
According to the various demands of "head plates", various kinds of new processing technology for various materials and application have been developed. As the result of approval of the high-performance technology by various kinds of plant makers, the technology is required in various advanced technology areas such as space development and nuclear power generation etc as well as pressure vessels. Its business scope is expanding to not only "head plates" but also "monument products" and pressed products for railroad carriages.
Safe and reliable head plates from Hokkai
245 Nakano Iron Producing air hub for Works Co., Ltd. bicycle without air 2-1-8 Mokuzaidori, Mihara-Ward, Sakai city, Osaka Prefecture Established in 1954 TEL +81-72-362-5550 Takaji Nakano http://www.nakano-iw.co.jp President
World's first product based on originality through medium and small-sized business. Development and production of air hub for bicycles which does not require the air injection during riding Flat tire of bicycles is caused by keep riding with low pressure tire and air leakage from tire due to the character of rubber.
70% of flat tire of bicycle is said to be caused by keeping riding with low-pressure tire.Tire tubes are used for bicycles to commute to office and school and to play sports, and for wheel chairs at hospital and motorcycles.
Revolution of bicycle tires
Nakano Iron Works developed air hub which keep a standard air pressure of tire for safety and comfort by sending compressed air into tire after producing the air pressure in the hub in the center of front and rear wheels, and connecting hub and tire tube. In general, numbers of rotation is 130 per minute at the average speed of 15km/hour of bicycle. Compressed air can be produced at such the rotation number.
World's first product based on originality through medium and small-sized business
It is the world' first product based on originality through the site of medium and small-sized business. The idea is expected to be used in various kinds of area such as wheel chairs and contribute to increase the values of universal products. In addition to that, it received the special award of 1st Japan Manufacturing Award in 2005 as the result of our efforts.
246 Nakamura Producing precise parts and tools by diamond Choko applied technology Co., Ltd.
5-682-8 Otoriminamimachi, Nishi-Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1970 Makoto Inoue TEL +81-72-274-0007 President http://www.nakamura-gp.co.jp
It produces adsorption nozzles for electronics parts of mounting devices and antiwear tools by using its advanced processing technology to high hardness materials such as diamond, hard metal and ceramics. From precise-processed parts of mounting devices to development of devices
Starting production of parts of "adsorption nozzles for electronics parts " by ultra-microfabrication technology to diamonds, it expands to mounting device business by taking orders of units. According to the trend of making parts smaller, it met the market needs of "high-precision mounting" by the higher processing technology. It started development and sales of "nozzle washer" as an environment-friendly washing system which is the 1st product in the industry.
Nozzle washer
Producing the wear resistance parts and tools by using high hardness materials
It contributes to improve the wear resistance of parts and tools by precise processing of high hardness materials such as diamond. It challenges more microfabrication by producing special processing tools by itself.
Entry into new area by alliance
The fruits by industry-academia-government collaboration are new business developments. "Five Tech Net", wide-area alliance of companies, aims at creating new business models by collaboration of small companies with their own technology.
Special diamond tool Medical implants business by the collaboration with national universities.
247 SANYU REC Protecting electronic parts CO., LTD and circuits from heat and water by special plastic 3-5-1 Doucho Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1963 TEL +81-72-669-1234
http://www.sanyu-rec.jp/ Yuzuru Shimomura President
Succeeded in the development of dampproofing, waterproofing and heat resistance materials in electronic control circuits which are weak in water, humidity and heat by its own technology. Having 80% market share in Japan Having 80% market share in dampproofing polyurethane resin for electronic control circuits of washing machine and high heat resistance polyurethane resin for car
Dampproofing polyurethane resin is widely used for electronic control circuits of washing machines, water heaters and toilet seat with warm water flushing system as dampproofing material of electronic control circuits. It has the experience of the products for a few decades and has 80% market share in Japan. High heat resistance polyurethane resin for car which is developed by it and has flexibility is widely used for electronic control circuits and in-car sensors as in-car dampproofing materials. The epoxy resin which are developed by its applied technology is used for dampproofing materials of hybrid cars of major automotive companies.
Developing "waterproofing, dampproofing polyurethane resin in sheet" necessary for miniaturizing and dampproofing of electronic control board.
It developed water proofing and dampproofing polyurethane resin in thin sheet with economical and reliability by using polyurethane resin. It realized making waterproofing and dampproofing process only on the necessary parts of the board.
Like rust prevention materials in water supply, its plastic materials attract attention from construction and engineering works areas.
It develops the business of rust prevention materials in water and sewage and construction materials in widely engineering and construction areas by using its own waterproofing technology and environment-responsive technology to materials (mainly epoxy plastics and polyurethane resin).
Application hardening to In-car parts (heat resistance, water proofing, insulation and flame terminals of parts of electronic retardant resistance) control circuits 248 ITEC All-around maker of lead wires for various Tsuritani Co., electronic parts Ltd.
6-9-53, Wakaehigashimachi, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Established in 1947 TEL +81-6-6723-3221 Masahiro Tsuritani President http://www.itec-tsuritani.co.jp/
Having 60% market share in lead wires for backlight which will be source of luminescence in growing liquid crystal panels drastically. All-around maker of lead wires of electronic parts for PC, digital cameras and DVD recorders All-around maker having 60% market share in Japan
Itec Tsuritani Co., Ltd produces lead wires necessary for electronic products and has 60% market share for lead wire of backlight of liquid crystal panels. It handles more than 2,000 kinds of lead wires and has developed the business as all-around maker of lead wires.
Development of automatic welder for lead wires which has been thought to be impossible technically
In the age of height of prosperity of condensers, it developed automatic welders for lead wires which have been thought to be impossible to realize technically, and realized combined processing with welding and pressing of different kinds of metals. It still pursues the technology developments for high precision and high-speed etc, and meets the increasing needs of high precision and high quality.
Chain lead improved the productivity of users drastically
Moreover, it realized the production of chain lead, integration of processing technology (lead wire units with aligned processing in band plate), and improved the productivity of users drastically.
Chain lead Lead wire for backlight of liquid crystals
249 Atect Spacer tape to protect LSI Corporation that is weak in static electricity 2-1-36 Sumida Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1969 TEL +81-729-67-7000 Tokuo Kodaka http://www.atect.co.jp/ President
LSI mounted to mobile phone and liquid crystal displays is weak in static electricity, and attention has to be paid during production and transportation. It developed tape to transport LIS in safe and has No.1 market share in the world. To protect LSI from static electricity during production and transportation.
LSI (large scale integration) for electronic products such as mobile phone and liquid crystal displays has been getting smaller year-by-year, and LSI which integrates circuits on thin film is the main stream. Accordingly the quality requirements of transfer and transportation of electronic circuits mounting small LSI is getting much severer and the quality of products to protect LSI are severer, too.
Getting top market share immediately by meeting the requirements of semiconductor makers
It focused on the transportation equipments of LSI in liquid crystal areas when the market size was still small. It developed the spacer tape to protect LSI from static electricity and scratches by adjusting the space between boards by 0.1mm unit by using its injection molding technology. The wide range of line-up which meets the needs of semiconductor makers lead us to have top market share immediately. In recent years, behind the curtain, it supports the reliability and safety of electronic circuits with higher integration under the situation of increasing demand of products for flat-panel including flat-screen TV.
Entry into bio business for further growth
As the 2nd start of business, it starts the development and sales of sanitary control products for inspection such as laboratory dishes and test tubes. The wide range of line-up is developed to meet the needs of users through direct sales. It includes laboratory dishes which can be piled up and carried, and hand-stamp laboratory dishes in palm size. The line-up makes the difference from other competitors and shows good performance.
Spacer tape Laboratory dishes with For the process of LSI of nutrient medium liquid crystal and plasma Sterile experiment of displays foods and medicines.
250 NSC Supplying high-qualified CO., LTD. precise parts by advanced die-casting technology 1-3-7, Shinke, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 2001 TEL +81-6-6789-1118 Yasuhiro Nishimura President http://www.nsc-osk.jp
Supplying high-qualified die-casting parts such as ultra-thin and important security parts Having 35% market share in hard disk parts in the world Supplying advanced and high-qualified die-casting products
NSC has supplied advanced and high-qualified die-casting parts such as ultra-thin and important security parts of home appliances and auto parts. Main products are HDD cases, HDD drive motor parts, and head parts for video.It has supplied 150 million pieces of hard disk parts (aluminum) from production sites in Japan, China and Thailand to the world, and it has about 35% market share. It also is increasing market shares in steering parts which are the important security parts in automotive area.
Aiming at manufacturing the best products by integrated manufacturing from mold designing to die making, die-casting molding and precise processing
Making design of molds in consideration of productivity of molds, fluidity of casting, allowance of processing and finished products, it supplies high-precision molds which have effects on mass productivity in short term by using advanced machines such as 3-D CAD, CAD/CAM and MC. It standardizes works and produce maximum machine capacity by repeating trials at mass production plant, and achieved the costs reduction.
Establishment of global production
To meet the needs of customers (global procurement), it established the production facilities in Thailand and China. The facilities play a role of engineering center to keep the same quality.
HDD parts (front) Automotive parts
251 Kinomoto Producing high-qualified Shinsen shafts for cars etc Co.,Ltd.
2-56 Yayoi-cho Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefectural Government Yutaka Kinomoto Established in 1973 President TEL +81-729-86-1801
http://www.kinomoto.co.jp Producing special steel shafts (Cold drawn steel bar) for cars, home appliances, OA equipments, precision machines and tools, and having No.1 market share in high-qualified special steel shaft. Entry into special steel shafts by using its wiredrawing technology
Kinomoto Shinsen is the maker of "special steel shafts” by using its wiredrawing technology. There is about 160 years history in our wiredrawing technology. For example, our "tool steel shafts" for driver bits used in the assembly process has the highest hardness in the world. It has No.1 market share in "free-machining steel" since it developed new materials which improved machinability without damaging the required character of steels and met a new production technology.
Achieving high-qualified process by continuous developments of technology and accumulating know-how.
It has accumulated technology and know-how by analyzing needs of users in engineering process and understanding features of steels generated in the production process of shafts. It enjoys high reputation for its high-qualified shafts of different shapes which helps to reduce the production process of customers, and shafts for ink-jet printers which require high dimensional accuracy and straightness.
Challenging the development of shafts with new materials
It makes efforts to accumulate higher technology and know-how in the new production process and to develop new materials that meet the new market needs.
252 Cluster Technology Technology innovation by Co., Ltd. nanotechnology 5-28, 4-chome, Shibukawa-cho, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefectural Government
Established in 1991 Minoru Adachi TEL +81-6-6726-2711 President
http://www.cluster-tech.co.jp/
Nanotechnology company playing a role of technology innovation in many of industries areas by composite material technology, ultra-precision molding technology, nano-micromachining technology, analysis and measuring technology and integrated technologies as main technology Nanotechnology business
"Plastic head pulse injector system" developed by our integrated technology ejects various nanoparticle dispersion solution at picolitre level and it is expected to be used in nano-bio and in electronics area such as the next generation of fine pitch electronic circuits patterning. In addition, it develops and produces the parts using nano-micromachining technology.
Micro technology business Pulse injector system
By composite materials developed in complying with the requirements, the ultra-precision molding technology and the analysis/measuring technology, it produces precise products. As an example, it has more than 40% market share in cylinder base for digital video camera (DVC).
Macro technology business
It produces molding insulators for power distribution based on composite materials technology. It produces the complicate shapes which cannot be produced by ceramic and has 80% market share in Japan.
Cylinder base for DVC
Molding insulators
253 Taihei Kogyo Producing interdental Co., Ltd. brushes contributing to the health of teeth 3-3 Choeiji, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefectural Government
Established in 1952 TEL +81-6-6783-1451 Skira Sano http://www.jacks.co.jp/ President
By intensive mechanization of high-performance using its own technology and its excellent customer services, it has 40% market share in interdental brush market where major brush makers enter into.
No.1 market share in interdental brush in Japan
Taihei Kogyo introduced high-performance machines to produce interdental brushes automatically by its own technology. It reduces the production cost drastically and has 40% market share in Japan.
Its own service business to expand the market size of interdental brushes by 10 Change of the market share of interdental cleaning kit times fross floss – pick interdental brush 100,000,000 yen 75 65 18.1% It has provided various services through its own 18.0% 21.9% marketing as well as reduction of production cost, and 37 22.0% 28.4% 60% made efforts to expand the market size of interdental 22 29.7% 40.9% (approx. 45) 60% 36.4% 41.9% (approx. 15.5) (approx. 39) brushes. As the result, it has expanded the market size of 22.7% (approx. 5) interdental brushes by 10 times. < Estimated > year
"Exchange service of interdental brushes" to find your suitable brush at pinpoint
Its typical service is "exchange service of interdental brushes". It is a novel and epoch-making service which enables consumers who buy the interdental brush for the first time to replace unsuitable brush with new one at free of charge after purchase. The service has the advantage of "can buy at ease " since it is difficult for consumers to find the suitable brush. The data shows that the service is the key factor to purchase.
254 TAKENAKA Producing special bolts by SEISAKUSHO corrosion resistant CO., LTD technology and precise processing technology 178 Hishie, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1935 TEL +81-6-6789-1555 Tadahiro Takenaka
http://www.takenaka-mfg.co.jp President
Having 50% market share in the world and 80% share in Japan in corrosion resistant bolts for oil refinery complex facing ocean and marine environment. Having 90% market share in core areas of nuclear environment. Succeeded in developing coated bolts with corrosion-resistant and lubricant film
The bolt coating technology of TAKENAKA SEISAKUSHO provides both corrosion resistance and lubrication features, contributing to the improvement of safety, efficiency of maintenance and cost reduction. It has also ultra-precision processing technology of bolts and parts for core areas of nuclear environment.
Remarkable reputation oil refinery complex under the severe environment
Corrosion resistant bolts (TAKECOAT-1000) and ultra-precision processed bolts have won remarkable reputation not only domestic but also international market under sever conditions such as oil refinery and petrochemical complex facing ocean, bridges, desalination plant, marine environment facilities and nuclear power plants. TAKENAKA was honored with the 1st Japan Manufacturing Award in 2005.
Developing coating materials by nanotechnology
It has been developing coating materials by nanotechnology. It provides stronger coating film than previous ones and it will be similar strength to metal coating. It plans to launch in spring of 2006.
Product line of TAKECOAT-1000 Application of TAKECOAT-1000 Application of ultra-precision at Middle East site processed bolt at nuclear power plant
255 TANAZAWA Producing one-sided HAKKOSHA printed wiring board with CO., LTD grain finishing at molding 2-1-01 Nishi Ishikiri-cho, by etching technology Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture Established in 1953 TEL +81-729-82-5361 Hajime Tanazawa http://www.tanazawa.co.jp/ President
Having 55% market share in the delicate grain finishing technology which is given to the plastic forming molds for cars, building materials and home appliances. The word "grain finish " created by its founder is now used all over the world. It also has top market share in production of one-sided printed wiring board of electronic parts. Utilizing the traditional “grain finish” processing for plastic molds.
TANAZAWA HAKKOSHA processes more than 20,000 molds annually since it can give the traditional "grain finish" processing to plastic molds. "Grain finish" was created by its founder and represents lines on the surface of leather originally. The inequality of zigzag hat is called "grain finish" and the word has been used before Kamakura period. After 1945, the grain finish processing which prevents scratches and creates higher decoration effect has been highlighted in line with the rapid development of plastic industry.
Grain finish processing for wide application such as cars, home appliances and building materials
Its grain finishing process has the capability of very precise processing and has better reproduction capability of natural and 3-D patters with spatial effect. The technology is used for wide applications such as interior patterns of cars, interior or exterior materials for houses and plastic cases of home appliances and has contributed to improvement of touch of a material.
New system to develop new cars to be sold at same time in the world and new technology "Banatone" to reduce development period
It has subsidiaries and licensees in 14 countries of Europe, U.S.A and Asia, and has the system to meet the demands of new cars to be sold at the same time in the world. Its "grain finishing" technology is used all over the world. It released the technology to produce trial parts, which have the same level of production samples and have the grain finish, at the stage of trial and development before production molds are completed. Obtained patent.
Air bag, parts with grain finishing process Trial product of "Banatone" flowerpot 256 Mitsue Mold Producing high-precision Engineering glass molds with Co., Ltd. technique and technology 4-4-41 Kawada, of long experiences Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1951 TEL +81-729-65-0635 Tomoyuki Mitsue
http://www.mitsue.co.jp President
Providing total solution to support precise glass products such as optical devices by production technology of ultra-precise glass molds Progress of vitrifaction of optical devices in line with higher functions of information devices
In line with the increasing demands of higher functions to information devices, vitrifaction of optical devices (lens and prism etc) are progressed and the ultra-precision glass molds is the base technology to support the information device industry such as digital home appliances in Japan. Precise精 glass-forming密 ガラス 成形 機 machine
Glass mold maker to support "manufacturing products" since starting business in 1916
Mitsue Molding Engineering has the long history of glass molds since 1916. Since starting business, it has developed the business of glass forming molds as core business. It supplies molds to major precise glassmakers having top share in each area. It has gained high reliability from users by its long experiences and technology. Aiming at providing total solution in glass optical devices
The mass production and cost reduction has been the major issues in high-precision glass optical devices.
Mitsue Molding Engineering addresses the development of comprehensive technology including the analysis technology in the forming process and the surface processing technology of molds, and aims at providing total solutions of the glass optical devices.
Ultra-precision mold Analysis成形 プロセ technologyス 解析技術 of 超精密金型製造技術 production technology forming process
257 Millennium Gate Developing plating Technology processing method for Co., LTD.
nanoparticle 2-4 Kashiwadahonmachi, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1999 TEL +81-6-6727-1004 Isamu Takeuchi
http://www.mg-tec.com/ President
Established plating technology to fine particles of up to 15 nanometers in diameter and developing the next generation of materials by plating technology as the innovative high-function technologies such as catalyst of effluent gas of cars and electronics materials. Plating subcontractor to the research & development company
Millennium Gate Technology was a small plating company. Under the circumstance of downward price trend due to the transfer of plating process into overseas, but, it transformed into the research & development company with the special plating technology through the academic-industrial alliance by using its high-qualified technology.
Succeeded in plating process of titanium materials and nano plating process
Major fruits are the plating process of titanium materials and the nano plating technology. Titanium has the feature of no rusting, but has such strong oxide coating that plating to the material was very hard by normal plating process. It achieved the reliable plating process into titanium for the first time in the world, and developed the plating technology to advanced materials by nanotechnology such as carbon nanotubes. It now comes into the forefront not only in Japan but also in the world.
Entry into bio and nanotechnology area by plating technology
In addition to titanium surface processing and major parts of thermal cycler for DNA analysis equipments (70% market share in the world), it now develops new functional materials in collaboration with major companies in automotive, electronics and cosmetic industries and its technology is widely used.
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258 Yamanaka Producing precise and Engineering cold forging tools with Co, Ltd. high precision for 4-24, 4, Kano, automotive parts Higashi-Osaka City Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1966 Toshiki Yamanaka TEL +81-792-62-0676 President http://www.yamanaka-eng.co.jp
Having 25% market shares in precise and cold forging tools for major automotive makers in Japan which is the leader of the tools industry in the world. Precise and cold forging tools technology contributing to higher hardness, cost reduction, environment and resources saving
Precise and cold forging tools forms the required shape of metal material with the required precision in normal temperature and contributes to higher hardness of materials as well as saving thermal energy and loss of materials by cutting. It is now highlighted since it contributes to reduction of size, cost saving and functionality, environment and resources saving.
Producing tools for automotive parts requiring the precision in micron unit
Under the situation that automotive makers in Japan and overseas who are its customers require complicate and high-precise molds which have precision in micron unit, strong durability and cost competitiveness for automotive parts, the precise and cold forging tools technology has contributed to the development of automotive industry since it removed a polishing work in the process and achieved the mass production of forging for helical gears which was considered impossible. It has always challenged the advanced technology and developed tools using hardest metals after diamond for the first time in the world.
In addition, the introduction of large press for prior verification of analysis simulation and verification of actual molds, and the joint development with users from the stage of planning have contributed to the reduction of development period and the revolution of the precise and cold forged molds in automotive industry.
1,600 ton Stress distribution by FEM Double-action link press for Cold forged parts process development
259 Yamamoto Producing Anti-fog Kogaku goggles for sports Co., Ltd.
25-8, Chodo-3, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Established in 1935 TEL +81-6-6783-0232 Tamenobu Yamamoto http://www.yamamoto-kogaku.co.jp/ President
Producing high-value added brand products of glasses for sports, leisure and industry Having 60% market share in goggles for swimming and ski, and 80% market share in safety glasses for laser Anti-fog ski goggle which was highly appreciated in Sapporo Olympic
The goggle under "SWANS" brand in 1972 was the 1st anti-fog goggle in the world and it enhanced the name of Yamamoto Kogaku. "SWANS" has been used regularly in various international stages as many racers in Sapporo Olympic praised it and 50 racers in the world including Japanese mainly used the products at Torino Olympic. Anti-fog technology is used for swimming goggle and safety glasses for industry, too. It developed 1st swimming goggle with anti-fog in the world and always develops new products by focusing on improvement of functions and designs ahead of other competitors.
Development of 1st sports glasses with high-performance lens and high-tech design in the world
It develops new products with rapidity such as the 1st lens in the world by film inserting technology which is the integral forming of polarizing film and polycarbonate resin. High-performance lens cutting ultraviolet rays and glaring yellow ray are highlighted from all over the world, and are used for various sports such as fishing, golf, marathon, baseball, skate and yacht. It is famous for high-performance sunglass with distinctive design since it was used by a marathon runner at Athens Olympic.
Realizing more than 50% share in the industrial market with high-performance ray control technology
High-performance ray control technology having more than 50% market share in industrial market In industrial market, it has a leading line-up in the world such as safety glasses which has 50% market share, shading protective equipments for laser rays by using light control technology. It challenges optoelectronics areas such as the design system of optical filters that are made of plastic and the filters for light sensors. In the field of respiratory protection, "YAMAMOTO" becomes the strong brand in electric respiratory protective equipments and high-performance mask etc.
260 YUTAKA Development and Co., Ltd. manufacturing of inspection machines for 12-24, Shinmachi Higashi-Osaka City, micro spheres Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1991 TEL +81-729-84-6246 Kenji Yasuda
http://www.hct.zaq.ne.jp/yutaka/ President
Yutaka Co.,Ltd is the only manufacturer in the world of inspection machines for micro spheres. We also build inspection machines for fasteners.
We are targeting the niche market of Inspection and sorting. We have achieved outstanding accuracy and efficiency.
Yutaka Co.,Ltd. through years of R&D have succeeded in the manufacturing of sorting and inspection machines for micro spheres and fasteners. No competitors can beat our quality and price.
The latest development of our Inspection machine is for a 40 micron sphere.
Yutaka Co.,Ltd. is the only manufacturer in the world of inspection machines for 40-500 micron spheres, which are used in precision equipment such as computers and cell phones, etc. that can hold a 0.2 micron tolerance on every inspected piece.
How we are pursuing the development of inspection and sorting machines for smaller spheres and new materials.
Yutaka Co.,Ltd. is challenging the development of inspection and sorting machines for smaller and smaller solder spheres and silicon spheres for photovoltaic power generation. Our next challenge is to help develop the parts of the next generation semiconductor, responding to the new materials and aggressively handling clean energy issues.
Total inspection machine of Inspection machine of outer screws for CCD camera diameter of micro sphere
261 SAWA Precise cleaning CORPORATION
technology supporting 2-17-1 Tsudayamate, high-density packaging of Hirakata City, OSAKA Prefecture electronic equipments Established in 1991 TEL +81-72-859-8800
http://sawa-corp.co.jp Hitoshi Sawairi President
High-speed cleaning of dirt in micro areas by its own ultrasound cleaning technology. Having 90% market share and contributing to drastic reduction of defect rate, miniaturization and high precision of electronic devices makers
Senior venture developing and promoting business of cleaning machines without damaging the ozone layer
President Sawairi was involved in the development team of "Pepper" of slim radio which used the world’s first surface mounting technology at Matsushita Electric. For the reduction of defects of products, he focused on the importance of cleaning of metal mask (printing plate) used for surface mounting process. He developed and promoted the business of cleaning machines of metal mask without damaging the ozone layer.
Established the cleaning method by using ultrasound uniquely in the world
“Sawa clean” has achieved complete removal of recent lead-free solder pastes from metal mask, and reduced its power consumption to a hundredth part of traditional methods. It has been enjoying high reputation and has 90% market share in Japan. It supports the reliability of electronic devices in the world including Japan.
More requirements of cleaning in various micro areas
In recent years, it develops and produces cleaning machines for semiconductor area and flat panel display. In degreasing cleaning, “Sawa clean” realizes a higher removal rate within the time of thirtieth part of traditional electrolytic degreasing,, which used to be presumed as the best method. The machine draws attention to be used for fuel cells and in other ultra fine areas.
Before洗浄 cleaning前 After洗浄 cleaning後
Mask for wafer Apertures of 50μｍ Lead-less solder ウエハbumpingーバ ン printプ 印刷用 マスク 開口径 50μｍ 鉛レcleaningス 半田 洗浄
262 TEIKOKU Producing special chucks to meet complicate CHUCK processing conditions CO., LTD.
2-1-50, Kitakyuhoji, Yao City, Osaka Prefecture
Established in 1945 TEL +81-729-23-1821 Tetsuyuki Terasaka President http://www.teikoku-chuck.com
Regarding the production of chucks necessary to use machine tools, it produces special design chucks which satisfy various complicate processing conditions and has 100% market share in multi-jaw chuck “MUL”(multi-clamping pins) for thin-walled workpiece. What is chuck?
Chuck is one of workholding device for machine lathe, and is the equipment to transmit rotation of spindle of lathe to a workpiece by installing it on spindle and clamping strongly with high precision.
As a pioneer of scroll chuck maker in japan and having top share in designed power chucks category for automotive parts.
As a pioneer of scroll chuck maker in Japan, TEIKOKU CHUCK achieved the production of scroll chucks in Japan ahead of others, and has top share in design chucks which is used in mass production process for automotive parts etc. It has 100% market share in multi-jaw chuck “MUL”(multi-clamping jaws) for thin-walled workpieces.
Having high technology to provide ideal function of the required precision and processing conditions
By technology and know-how collected through long experiences, it has high technology to design and produce chucks according to the required precision and processing conditions and shape of workpieces. It also has technology to clamp workpieces strongly without changing its shape by its self-developed multi-jaw chuck “MUL”(multi-clamping jaws)
263 Fuji Electronics Fine Hardening process Industry Co., Ltd.
Integrator of automotive 4-16 Oibara, Yao City, and mechanical parts by Osaka Prefecture
induction heating tech- Established in 1960 TEL +81-729-91-1361 nology with contributing to Ecology. http://www.fujidenshi.co.jp Junji Minoue President
Fine (high-precision) hardening process using high & medium frequency induction heating technology (electromagnetic induction) Having high market share in hardening of automotive engine parts in Japan Research and development specialized in high-frequency hardening
Since establishment, Fuji Electronics Industry (Fuji Denshi) has been developing "Fine hardening" technology to achieve hardening processes of steel parts with high hardness, high strength and precision. They has been releasing advanced new technologies in the field of heat treatment. These are developed and provided as automatic and semi-automatic hard- ening machines and systems. Fine hardened samples
Leading high technology in the field of heat treatment
Fuji Electronics Industry’s main users are automotive and machine tool makers. Based on designing of "semi open coil", they develop various machines focused to "Fine (precise) hardening" including cooling system to cool down processed parts and inverters for heating power source, and have more than 200 patents and utility models.
Energy saving & Ecology
By high & medium frequency induction hardening technology using semi-open coil, they now make a new trend to improve environment reducing CO2 and energy cutting off less than 1/2 compared to conventional method.
High reputation from automotive industries
Unification of processing know-how on high & medium frequency induction heating enable to achieve high-precision quality with the features of "clean", "energy saving", "high strength”, ”light weight design parts", "cutting off process before and after” and "improving production efficiency". Fuji Electronics Industry is proud of the top share in hardening process machinery of automotive engine parts in Japan.
Automatic Crankshaft hardening machine in production line
264 LASERCK Producing and making CORPORATION
sales of automatic 9-84-1, Minamikinomoto, processing machines for Yao City, Osaka Prefecture production by various Established in 1982 kinds of die cutting TEL +81-729-95-0394
http://www.laserck.com Chuji Yanagimoto President
Producing and selling total system of various processing machines for die cutting production, such as CAD system, laser processing machine and water-jet processing machine, and having 60 to 70% market share in Japan
Maker of various automatic processing machines and producing 95% of the parts at its own factory LASERCK has supplied automatic machines for production of cutting dies to 450 of 600 cutting-die makers in Japan, and has 60 to 70% market share in Japan. It has supplied many automatic machines including CAD system to various makers of industrial products including makers of printing paper machines and cardboard boxes. It produces 20 kinds of automatic machines at its own factory.
CAM system capable of transmitting the design from CAD to each processing machine Its system enjoys good reputation not only in Japan, but also in Asia and EU since customers can share CAD data with laser processing machine, automatic designing and sample cutting machine, automatic cutting machine of knife and automatic bending machine, processing machine of Counter plate and water-jet processing machine by common platform (automatic conversion).
Development of new laser technology by academic-industrial alliance
A collaboration with university has been pushed forward in the field of technological development in automated machine,(ie the femtosecond laser expected as in the next generation) from the viewpoint in the sense of impending crisis by rise of an Asian enterprise and reinforcement in the international market competition. Furthermore, the number of internship students is getting increased gradually Water-jet processing machine AM-I
Laser processing machine for cutting die production Bending machine of knife rule for cutting die MasterLaser MasterBender 265 NALUX Expanding the Future Co., Ltd. Dream, Nano & Opto Technology 2-1-7 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka Prefecture Established in 1970 TEL +81-75-963-3456 Seiichiro Kitagawa http://www.nalux.co.jp President
Creating value and higher function with plastic lenses: NALUX developed microlens array adopted to the “SUBARU” optical-infrared telescope (at Hawaii, operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
"SUBARU” Optical-infrared Telescope
No matter how large astronomical telescope is used, resolution achievable is limited due to atmospheric turbulence of the earth. The NALUX micro-lens array was adopted to the sensor of a device which makes adjustments according to “turbulence” of the atmosphere and contributes to realizing resolutions close to the theoretical limit.
188 microlens array (Diameter: 25.32mm, actual measurement)
Free-form Optical Lens
Making full use of NALUX own technology of fabricating free-form surface by nanometer-level control, NALUX has successfully improved optical performance and reduced the number of optical elements by giving a single plastic lens multiple functions, which were conventionally performed by multiple lenses. This allows us to miniaturize device size into 1/3 of the original size.
Manufacturing Products Under ±1℃ Level and Class 1000 Environments
The production site environment affects performance of NALUX products since very high accuracy is required. Molding tools are fabricated in temperature-controlled rooms by +/- 1 degree Celsius on a building frame where external vibration is minimized. NALUX performs injection molding maintaining environment with constant humidity and temperature controlled by +/- 1 degree Celsius and Class 1000 (in cleanliness). NALUX attempts to increase market share in new fields by introducing optical elements and modules with nanometer-level accuracy created by sophisticated optical design such as incorporating rigorous resolution of diffraction into market.
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