What are the cutting-edge innovations that have made an impact in the industrial world this year? What was the major news not to be missed? This winter, we offer you the opportunity to relive the year 2022 from an industrial perspective. In this article, we focus on Japan’s industry and its top manufacturers.
Thecountry dominatesthe world’sautomobile, robotics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and renewable energy sectors, and is home to some of the world’s largest manufacturers of electronic products. Its industrial sector representsnearlya third of the GDP and employs around a quarter of the Japanese workforce.
We selected 4 articles published in 2022 that highlight the weight of Japan’s industry in the world.
01/ The Top Robotics Manufacturers From Japan
July 7, 2022
A pioneer of industrial robotics and automation since the late 1960s,Japanremains at the forefront of high-tech manufacturing innovation as it continues to lead the world in producing industrial robots.
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02/ The Top Machine Tools Manufacturers From Japan
July 5, 2022
Machine tools manufacturers likeYamazaki Mazak,Okuma,DMG MORI,JTEKT, andKomatsuhave been at the forefront of the development of a wide range of heavy machines across the decades. These include milling machines, metal cutting machines, drilling machines, grinding machines, boring mills, and precision machines.
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03/ New Product: A Liquid Scanner to Enhance Airport Security
July 26, 2022
Japanese companyKumahirahas recently developed a very innovative liquid scanner that is able to detect explosives in all sorts of containers. It is currently used to improve airport security.
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04/ New Product: Advanced Ceramics For Electronics
July 8, 2022
Mino Ceramic developed a material with a high resistance to corrosion which makes it suitable for a variety of applications including the production of electronic components.
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