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An Innovative Step in Component Procurement

Japan Electronics, a global leader founded in 1949, has long supported the advancement of science and technology through the manufacturing and sales of electronic microscopes, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and medical devices. Headquartered in Akishima City, Tokyo, the company boasts branches in 24 countries and supplies its products across more than 130 nations worldwide.

With the growth vision of undergoing a transformation in its 70th year, Japan Electronics is actively introducing new products and solutions to enhance its corporate value further. Medical devices are viewed as one critical area for future market growth, and the company is focused on developing analytical devices. Given the products' nature, ensuring high-quality and precise data is paramount, which necessitates extensive trial and error during the development phase.

However, as Japan Electronics strives to accelerate development, the lead time for component procurement has posed a significant bottleneck. Traditionally, the procurement process involved designing in 3D CAD, creating paper drawings, selecting processing contractors, and requesting estimates, severely hampering efficiency.

Benefits of Adopting Meviy Marketplace

The integration of the Meviy Marketplace has revolutionized Japan Electronics’ component procurement. It enables sourcing solely based on 3D data, eliminating the need for paper drawings, estimates, and order negotiations, thus streamlining the process tremendously. Moreover, regardless of the complexity of manufacturing methods—be it 3D printing, vacuum casting, or injection molding—the company can effortlessly select optimal partners from a single platform, facilitating smoother estimates and orders.

The speed of responses for estimates and delivery times has seen significant improvements compared to conventional processes, drastically reducing the timeframe from design initiation to part delivery. Consequently, the time gained through the Meviy Marketplace is now allocated towards design refinement, technical evaluations, and prototype testing, all of which contribute to enhancing product quality.

Components Created Through Meviy Marketplace

A representative from the Mechanical System Design Department at Japan Electronics, Mizuki Nakamura, commented on the transformation:
“We utilize the platform according to the development phase. During the initial stages, we leverage 3D printers to produce prototypes quickly for functional verification, and subsequently employ vacuum casting for parts that are closer to the final specifications for thorough testing. The prompt production times with Meviy Marketplace allow us to dedicate saved hours toward design evaluations and tests, aiming to boost product quality and reliability.”

For more detailed information, refer to the case study report on Japan Electronics’ procurement lead time reduction and its application towards improving analytical equipment quality: Japan Electronics Case Study.

What is Meviy Marketplace?

Meviy Marketplace is Japan's largest manufacturing marketplace, designed to simplify the procurement of machining parts in a seamless, one-stop service. Users can upload design data, and an AI-matching system recommends suitable manufacturing partners. Transactions can be completed digitally, eliminating hassles in searching, connecting, and engaging with suppliers.

Explore the Meviy Marketplace at: Meviy Marketplace Website.

About Misumi

Misumi provides essential mechanical components, tools, and consumables required in automation to over 318,000 global companies (as of March 2024). With a distinct business model that combines manufacturing capabilities and third-party branding, Misumi ensures “global guaranteed short delivery times,” significantly enhancing customer convenience.