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Seminar on Innovative Mindsets in Manufacturing

On February 26, 2023, a seminar co-hosted by Cimtops Inc., located in Shinagawa, Tokyo, will take place. The event aims to address the ongoing challenges in Japan's manufacturing industry, featuring noted figures such as Akira Kitoh, executive producer of NHK's “Magical Makeover Night,” and Yuto Ueno from Utech Co., a DIRECTOR6/i-Reporter user.

The manufacturing sector in Japan has long been heralded for its technical prowess. However, in recent years, the industry faces unprecedented structural changes due to a declining workforce, the difficulty in transferring skilled craftsmanship, and intensified global competition.

While there has been an advancement in the adoption of IoT and AI technologies, many manufacturing sites are struggling with issues such as underutilized data and the inability to sustain improvement initiatives. The transformation required is not merely about efficiency; rather, it involves reconstructing work environments where “people move, knowledge connects, and change is constant.”

The seminar will emphasize a shift towards a manufacturing approach that prioritizes human potential, with younger generations taking active roles, digital resources supporting operations, and data being accumulated as a form of next-generation knowledge. The keywords of this seminar, “Magical Makeover Thinking,” symbolize the creativity needed to create work environments where human input and data are in harmony.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is particularly beneficial for:

• - Individuals in production management who are struggling with adapting to changes in the workplace.
• - DX promotion officers looking to advance digital transformation but who have concerns about system implementation and cultivating an internal organizational culture.
• - Managers and executives wishing to reflect collected data in business metrics.
• - Users of DIRECTOR6 and i-Reporter interested in the visualization of accumulated data.

Seminar Highlights

• - Insights into the magical makeover thought process necessary for organizations to keep pace with the times.
• - Case studies showcasing effective utilization of execution management systems in manufacturing and future data collection strategies.
• - How to visually depict on-site data using MotionBoard.
• - Steps for system implementation and keys to achieving operational improvements through digital transformation.

Schedule Overview:

The event will unfold as a hybrid seminar, combining both in-person and online participation. It is set to begin at 14:00, starting with a keynote speech by Akira Kitoh titled “The Power of Teams Created by Magical Makeover Thinking.” He will discuss how engineers confront seemingly “silly challenges” and why this show can unleash the power that transcends the boundaries of organizations and individuals.

After a brief pause, Yuto Ueno will provide a real-world example of Utech’s approaches towards establishing a continuous improvement cycle in the manufacturing environment.

This session will be followed by a dialogue between Ueno and representatives from Cimtops and WingArc where they will delve into the realistic aspects of workplace improvement and future applications of data and AI technologies.

The concluding segment will allow for Q&A and individual consultations, with in-person attendance encouraged for direct engagement.

Venue and Participation

The seminar will be held at WingArc’s headquarters in Tokyo, specifically at the Roppongi Grand Tower, offering a comprehensive view of the latest trends and innovations impacting the manufacturing sector.

Whether attending in person or via Zoom, participants will gain valuable insights into the essential shift happening within the industry towards a more dynamic and data-rich manufacturing environment.

This is a golden opportunity for those invested in manufacturing to learn about revolutionary strategies that will shape the future of production. Don’t miss out on this chance to redefine your understanding of manufacturing processes.

For registration, please click on the links available for in-person and online attendance.