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Introduction to WOGO's AI Design Solutions

WOGO Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo and led by CEO Kyocho Hata, has officially launched its sophisticated AI automatic design solutions targeted at the manufacturing and construction sectors. This innovative offering aims to transform the design processes for machines, devices, jigs, frames, and support structures by automating various tasks in design work.

Utilizing advanced programming, WOGO's solution incorporates practical design rules for various processes like sheet metalwork, cutting, welding, and shaping. This functionality ensures a seamless automation experience ranging from reusing designs to generating assembly and fabrication drawings. By integrating AI, WOGO aims to surpass traditional rule-based automated designs with a more adaptable design support system that continuously improves and expands design rules.

Background: Challenges in the Manufacturing Sector

In Japan’s manufacturing sector, persistent challenges include an aging workforce, a significant lack of skilled workers, and tightening design lead times. These issues have intensified the need for effective automation and the generational transfer of design skills. A common problem in design activities for machines, devices, jigs, and structural supports is the extensive time spent on repetitive tasks involving the creation of new drawings based on past designs.

WOGO has long been engaged in revolutionizing the design process for the manufacturing industry, offering various 3DxAI solutions such as CAD data analysis, drawing search, automated design inspections, and 3D model generation from 2D drawings. Building on this experience, WOGO is now ready to fully launch its AI automatic design solution, combining parametric models with AI technology.

Key Features of the AI Automatic Design Solution

1. Creation of Automatic Design Programs
WOGO experts will assist in organizing design rules for the respective products, inputting dimensions, layout conditions, component specifications, and manufacturing constraints into the program. This process enables the automatic generation of CAD data or 2D drawings tailored to the specific requirements of each project.

2. Automatic Generation of CAD Data and Drawings
Using the automated programs, design personnel can effortlessly generate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings corresponding to new specifications based on reused designs.

3. Automated Inspection and Design Rule Checks
The generated CAD data and drawings undergo a thorough automatic examination against established design rules and manufacturing constraints, ensuring any potential errors in the autogenerated outputs are identified. This significantly reduces the need for revisions and manual checks.

4. Automation of 2D Drawing Generation
Creating necessary 2D drawings, such as component and procurement drawings, will also be automated. This streamlining assists design engineers in reducing workload and facilitates smoother transitions to procurement and production processes.

5. Flexible Design Modifications and Continuous Improvement via AI
By further integrating AI, the system allows for ongoing refinement and expansion of design rules. Ultimately, WOGO aims to develop an AI design support program that learns from each use based on individual company design standards.

Initial Implementation Case: Takahashi Metal Co., Ltd.

As an initial case, WOGO has collaborated with Takahashi Metal Co., Ltd. to develop an automatic design system for welding jigs. Traditionally, the design of a welding jig would require detailed CAD operations, part placements, design judgments, and the creation of procurement drawings, necessitating extensive time and expertise from skilled technicians.

Now, with this new system, users need only input a 3D model into the software to automatically arrange jig components and generate necessary procurement data and assembly drawings. This innovation automates the mechanical aspects of jig design, allowing even those unfamiliar with CAD operations to handle jig procurement. The implementation success has led to an 80% reduction in workload compared to traditional design and procurement processes.

Free Consultation Sessions on AI Automatic Design

To invigorate the manufacturing industry by minimizing redundant design tasks and shifting towards more creative activities, WOGO is conducting free consultation sessions focused on AI automatic design. During these sessions, participating companies will identify areas within their design operations that could significantly benefit from AI automation, including jig design, device design, structural frame design, inspection, and drawing creation.

Companies facing questions such as identifying which design operations to automate, looking to discover significant workload reduction opportunities, or seeking manageable proof-of-concept themes for in-house proposals are encouraged to reach out for consultation.

Upcoming Event: Tokyo 2026 Manufacturing World

WOGO will be exhibiting at Manufacturing World Tokyo 2026 from July 1 to 3, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 7, Booth E36-20. Entry is free with pre-registration, and visitors may register for VIP access to enhance their experience at the event.