Kyoto Prefecture
Asahi Roentgen Ind. Co., Ltd. (Kyoto City) Dental X-ray equipment manufactured ahead-of-time
Kataoka Corporation (Kyoto City) Top niche manufacturing of YAG laser processing machine or battery testing equipment
Susumu Co., Ltd. (Kyoto City) Unique thin film technology acquired through fundamental research
Fuji Industries Co., Ltd. (Kyoto City) High quality igniter supporting equipment for heating and supplying hot water
Nichidai Corporation (Kyotanabe City) Net shape formation of complex shaped components with precision forging dies
Nabel Co., Ltd. (Nagaokakyo City) Automatic eggs sorting with high speed integrated processing
Enami Seiki Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Maizuru City) Technical innovations with “Caulking” that is not welding
227 Takako Industries, Inc. (Souraku Gun) Hydraulic pump components that work in various fields
228 Asahi Dental X-ray equipment Roentgen Ind. manufactured ahead-of-time Co., Ltd
376-3, Kuze Tsukiyama-cho, Minami-Ward, Kyoto City Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1956 Harushige Ino TEL +81-75-921-4371 President http://www.asahi-xray.co.jp
First in Japan to develop and manufacture dental panoramic X-ray equipment. Top share in Japan with shipment amounts and assorted merchandise. Perceptional change; panoramic X-ray equipment
Panoramic X-ray equipment that triggered the company’s progress was produced due to perceptional change to rotate equipment, not a patient, and has become an epoch-making equipment for the company.
Development of new products considering the needs of universities and laboratories
Development of new products is generated from solving requests from university and laboratories. Recumbent panoramic X-ray equipment is one example of its excellent technology. Thanks to this equipment, it became available to take x-ray radiograph of the head and neck for disabled patients due to Down’s syndrome, and as a result, it was revealed that existing primary teeth should not be extracted because of congenital aplasia of permanent teeth.
Development of ultimate 3D panoramic X-ray equipment
In order to take clearer images of invisible areas, 3D image, optional MPR image (cross sectional image), and the integration of software with various image processing and software to safely manage patients information, allow for the provision of high quality images and image processing with ease. It supports improved treatments, such as implant treatments and treatment of periodontal disease.
3D Panoramic X-ray Apparatus PSR9000N 3D images
229 Kataoka Top niche manufacturing Corporation of YAG laser processing machine or battery testing 140 Kuze Tsukiyama-cho, Minami-Ward, Kyoto City equipment Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1968 TEL +81-75-933-1101 Koji Kataoka http://www.kataoka-ss.co.jp President
Research and development-oriented company that focused its resources to the field of charging batteries (rechargeable batteries) by supporting the advanced information society and has achieved a 50% share of the global market of laser welders with lithium ion batteries Focus on promising laser technology
Laser technology is the most advanced technology that is used in a wide range of fields, such as welding, cutting, drilling and measuring, and is promising technology. President Koji Katayama aiming to be an industrial electronics manufacturer used to manufacture industrial controllers or robots, but it was unprofitable because they were only producing one item. Then, after Japan’s economic bubble burst, he made laser processing machines, liquid crystal manufacturing equipment, and battery testing equipment as strategic products, and eager to become the best company in Japan even in a niche, he focused on the advanced technology of laser technology.
Establishment of unique leading laser laboratory
Collaborating with Lasag, a laser manufacturer in Switzerland since 1986, Kataoka Corporation independently developed laser processors, but since the establishment of the leading laser laboratory in 2001, it has been independently developing oscillators. Since the development and manufacture of advanced laser technology requires large investments, it is difficult for small to medium-sized companies to compete with large companies, but it aggressively engages in developing for application and acquired top share, although a niche.
Specializing in applicable field of rechargeable battery market and a substantial share in welding machines
The field focused is the market for batteries for electronic devices that are being miniaturized. As is the case with mobile phones or personal computers, chargeable secondary batteries are incorporated in small electronic devices. A case for such secondary batteries consists of aluminum and a highly precise laser welding machine is used to weld the cover of the case. Kataoka Corporation possessed a 75% share of the domestic market and a 50% share of the global market for such laser welding machines, which has achieved the position as the world’s top manufacturer.
Also top share in battery testing equipment
Considering that long time it takes for inspection prior to shipping large amounts of secondary batteries, charging and Yag laser processing machine discharging testing equipment for batteries was developed, and top share in the overseas market has been ascertained. Battery testing equipment
230 Susumu Unique thin film technology acquired Co., Ltd.
through fundamental 14 Umamawashi-Cho, Kamitoba, Minami-Ward, research Kyoto City Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1964 TEL +81-75-671-7371 Takeshi Miwa President http://www.susumu.co.jp With the development and commercialization of unique high precision electronic components by unique and experienced “Thin Film Technology,” the company is highly valued in the mobile telecommunications field, as well as almost all electronic and electric industry fields, including information equipment, measuring equipment, automotive equipment and consumer products. Attained 60% of global market share of thin film electronic components with technology acquired through long-term fundamental research
Thin film electronic components of Susumu Co., Ltd. are made from elements formed with ultra thin metal film with a thickness of 1/100 micrometer by using its original thin film technology. The thin film technology is a technological system to substantially conform to the fundamental and eternal proposition of information and communication technology “to process and communicate large amounts of information in a short time by using smaller spaces and energy.”
Most optimal product for the most-advanced technology and the protection of the global environment
Electronics will be directed to the building of ubiquitous information society that is the basis of the advanced information society and technological advances in increasing energy conservation, safety, and comfort of vehicles that are essential for social life. For the advancement of hand-held devices or network devices that support large-quantity and high speed communication necessary for such directions and the development of car electronics that support advancement of electric control and machine control of vehicles, thin film electronic components are increasingly expected as optimal products with the most advanced technology and from the standpoint of global environment protection.
Global expansion of operation contributes to world progress of digital electronic technology
Since its establishment, Susumu Co., Ltd. has established its position in the world as a unique and the largest supplier, as a specialist of thin films in the research of thin film technology and the development of products. At present, it has established production facilities and sales offices in the US, Taiwan, China, and Germany and networks in major countries. Each of them engage in the development of products and technologies from the global perspective as Susumu Group and they expand sales and cultivate markets while closely cooperating with one another, thereby increasing global share.
Ultra-high-precision and highly-reliable Thin film high frequency LC filter Low resistance chip resistor metal film chip resistor
231 Fuji Industries High quality igniter Co., Ltd. supporting equipment for 33-2, Kisshoin Ryusaku-cho, heating and supplying hot Minami-Ward, Kyoto City water Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1975 (Showa 50) TEL +81-75-314-8760 Genjiro Kawata President
Automatic igniters that are essential for equipment for heating and supplying hot water to instantaneously generate high temperature and are expected to have high durability. Fuji is the sole manufacturer of igniters for major manufacturers and possess 50% share of the domestic market. Very high quality and reliance through years of technology and know-how
While there have been reductions in the igniter industry, Fuji Industry Co., Ltd. is pursuing to improve quality and the delivery period by using technology and know-how gained through manufacturing of igniters for a long time, and as a result,have attained very high quality and trust by the market.
A 50% share of the domestic market
Many igniters made by Fuji Industry Co., Ltd. are used by major manufacturers of equipment for heating and supplying hot water and are pleased with the companies’ trust. It possesses 50% share of the domestic market and is a leading manufacture in Japan.
Development of new products and supply to the world
In recent years, through joint research with a major manufacturer, igniters have been developed to instantaneously generate temperatures of 1,200 degrees centigrade, leading the world. They are supplied not only within Japan but also in the US, and demands from cold regions, such as the Middle East and Europe, are expected.
Igniter
232 Nichidai Net shape formation of Corporation complex shaped components with 13 kitamachida, Takigi, Kyotanabe City precision forging dies Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1967 (Showa 42) TEL +81-774-62-3481 Motonobu Furuya http://www.nichidai.jp President Net shape formation (no need to lathe) to form with one-stroke with a press machine for important safety parts of automobiles with high precision and complex shapes
Net shape formation to form components with one strike by a press machine
Starting from the production of irregular shape drawing dies at establishment, Nichidai is strongly competitive in the precision forging dies field that requires advanced technology and experience. Dies for important safety parts of automobiles (such as engine parts and transmission parts) are mainly supplied, and a net shape formation(no need to lathe) to form components with one stroke by a press machine is realized, thereby significantly increasing productivity and quality of automotive parts.
Provision of total engineering services
Triggered by the introduction of large press machines at the new establishment at Ujitawara Factory, Nichidai, as a leading company in the industry, started to provide total engineering services. With total engineering services to participate in users’ designing stage of components and carrying out processes from designing dies to manufacturing components, Nishidai meets a wide range of customer needs, including in-house development as well as customized development and joint development.
Formation for the transmission of techniques
The polishing process (final polishing) of manufacturing dies requires skill in engineers. In Nichidai, teams are formed including excellent workers (technicians) to promote the transition of techniques to young engineers.
Die production factory
Net shape formation Precision forging dies A metal material (left) is formed with one stroke into a complex shaped component (right) without heating and lathing. Cycle time is about 2 seconds.
233 Nabel Automatic eggs sorting with high speed Co., Ltd.
integrated processing 1-6, Hachinotsubo, Shoryuji, Nagaokakyo City Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1987 TEL +81-75-958-1880 Kunio Nambu http://www.nabel.co.jp/ President
First in Japan to develop and manufacture automatic eggs sorting and packing system with processing speed of a single line of 40,000 eggs per hour. They have more than 70% of domestic share in the field of eggs sorting and packing system. Automatic eggs sorting and packing system that consistently processes at speeds of 40,000 eggs per hour irrespective of their sensitivity
Nabel Co., Ltd. has developed for the first time in Japan the automatic eggs sorting and packing system that has a processing speed of a single line of 40,000 eggs per hour.
Characteristics of automatic eggs selection and packing system
This system is mechanical, electronic, electric and information processing information put together. Eggs that are automatically sorted and packed are loaded into package by an intelligence robot, and a label is inserted into a package according to instructed data, and then the package is sealed and welded.
Automatic eggs selection and packing system
Unique technology applied for cracked eggs detectors and others In addition to the above unique technology, the company has developed technology to detect cracked eggs utilizing acoustic analysis technology. That technology is to tap on an egg 16 times continuously and determine cracked eggs from abnormal sounds, even if detected only once. The commercialization of this technology for the cracked egg detector provides great performance with a detection rate of 95%. Nabel Co., Ltd. has developed products that could be called world standard, thereby securing its position as an industry leader.
Cracked eggs detector
234 Enami Seiki Mfg. Technical innovations Co., Ltd.
with “Caulking” that is 1757, Koaza Choda, Oaza Taira, not welding Maizuru City Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1968 (Showa 43) TEL +81-773-68-0301 Toshiaki Enami http://enami.co.jp/ President
Unique “Caulking technology” that is not welding accounts for 40% share of the global market for electric oven case processing machines and development technologies for “Konjac block” enabled the development of die non-conversion automated machines (processing machine). Unique technology enabled the development of automated equipment that carries out simple processing to continuous and complex processing,
Enami Seiki Mfg. Co., Ltd. engages in the development and manufacturing of integrated automated machines that carry out simple processing, such as “extracting,” “bending” and “squeezing,” to continuous and complex processing, and depending on “caulking”, it continues to assembly. It accounts for 40% share of the market for electric oven case processing machines.
Technological features of automated machines
The company always considers from every possible angle such as “how much processing can be done by one stroke or one press”, “how many functions can be incorporated into one die,” and has developed dies and devices or automated machines so that dies work more efficiently.
What about automated machines winning attention and the representation of that?
The company’s metal contact technology by caulking is power-saving technology that enables forming coated steel plates without welding. In recent years, it has developed “Konjac block” (stretchable die), thereby realizing instantaneous various and mixed model production without die change, and is noted by each industry.
235 Takako Hydraulic pump Industries, Inc. components that work in
various fields 1-32-5, Housono-Nishi, Seika-cho, Souraku Gun Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1964 TEL +81-774-95-3336 Yoshitomo Ishizaki http://www.takako-inc.com/ President
First to succeed in mass production of pistons being the core of high pressure hydraulic swashplate type axial piston pumps (a pump for pumping large quantities of oil with a few pistons per revolution of a motor shaft and continuous pressure)
Revolution in the hydraulic pump industry
Takako Industries, Inc. has diligently continued research and development based on precision processing technology and has succeeded in the mass production of pistons being the core of high pressure hydraulic swashplate type axial piston pumps (a pump for pumping large quantities of oil with a few pistons per revolution of a motor shaft and continuous pressure). Since they generate high pressure and offer superior operability compared with other pumps, they are used in various industrial fields, such as construction machines, machine tools, agricultural machines and aircrafts. The company has 80% domestic share and 50% global share.
Further research and development
In order to correspond to customers’ requests to the increase in use, the world’s smallest microminiature axial piston pumps have been developed. Furthermore, taking note of the hydraulic field as it is attracting attention as an environmental technology, it aims at environmentally friendly products and manufacturing.
(Specification of microminiature axial piston pumps) Displacement volume: 0.8cc, 1.6cc, 3.15cc, 6.3cc 4 types Maximum pressure: 28Mpa Maximum speed: 6,000rpm Above is Takako’s compact pump component. Below is a conventional pump component.
Strengthening of the production system and enhancement of international competitiveness
In 2003, in order to strengthen the production system, headquarters were relocated to the Kansai Science City in Seika-cho of Kyoto Prefecture and a local subsidiary was incorporated in Vietnam. Under the three-country production system, including Shiga factory and the U.S. corporation, the company seeks optimal procurement and optimal production.
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