WIRE CAM DX Introduction Case Study <Asahi Corporation> Introducing a case where an environment was established within one month of implementation, allowing anyone to perform wiring work on control panels!

Introducing a case where an environment was established within one month of implementation, allowing anyone to perform wiring work on control panels!

At Asahi Co., Ltd., which operates its business with two pillars: the design and manufacturing of control panels and the design and manufacturing of medical devices (ISO 13485 certified), there was a sense of crisis regarding the reliance on veteran workers for assembly and wiring tasks and the intensifying competition among control panel manufacturers. As a result, they introduced "WIRE CAM DX." Here, we will introduce the effects of this implementation. ■ Background of Implementation - A sense of crisis regarding the production system's reliance on veteran workers for assembly and wiring tasks and the intensifying competition among control panel manufacturers. - Promotion of standardization in work to enhance the efficiency of younger and novice workers. ■ Reasons for Adopting WIRE CAM DX - Demands from various departments for the introduction of electrical CAD and automatic wire processing machines led to the selection of ECAD DCX and WIRE CAM DX, which allow for collaboration between design and manufacturing. ■ Effects After Implementation - Over 90% of orders are processed using data created with WIRE CAM DX. - Manufacturing of custom items has become possible for anyone. - The assembly and wiring workforce in the manufacturing department has been increased by 10 new employees. - Wire usage has been reduced by 30%. - Easier inventory management due to the ability to understand wire usage before wiring. - A significant reduction in inquiries from manufacturing to design.

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The standard of the electrical design industry "ECAD"

ECAD, which has led the design of control panels in Japan, has introduced the latest technology as a comprehensive "manufacturing support tool" covering everything from electrical design to procurement and manufacturing, achieving further evolution. ECAD is a dedicated CAD solution for electrical design that strongly supports manufacturing reform.

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Even if you understand the necessity of work style reform, what exactly should you do? Here are hints for work style reform in control panel manufacturing that you should focus on in the future, as seen in successful examples!

We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering reforming the way control panel manufacturing works, with an eye toward the next 5 to 10 years, to help you find the starting point for your reforms! This digest version introduces general challenges in control panel manufacturing, points that can be resolved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and examples of companies that have actively engaged in reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by various panel manufacturers ■ Points that can be resolved by utilizing IT ■ Advanced examples of work style reform *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Even if you understand the necessity of work style reform, what exactly should you do? Here are hints for work style reform in control panel manufacturing that should be addressed in the future, as seen in successful examples!

We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering reforming the way control panel manufacturing works, looking ahead to 5 and 10 years from now, to help you find starting points for reform! In this design section, we introduce the challenges faced by the design department in control panel manufacturing, points that can be resolved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and case studies of companies that have actually undertaken reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by the design department ■ Points that can be resolved by utilizing IT ■ Integrated database-type CAD that will become mainstream in the future ■ Case studies of work style reform in the design department ■ Features of the control design and power distribution panel design CAD 'ECAD DCX' *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Even if you understand the necessity of work style reform, what exactly should you do? Here are hints for work style reform in control panel manufacturing that you should tackle in the future, as seen in successful case studies!

We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering reforming the way control panel manufacturing works, with an eye towards the next 5 to 10 years, to help you find starting points for reform! In this procurement edition, we introduce the challenges faced by the procurement department in control panel manufacturing, points that can be solved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and examples of companies that have successfully undertaken reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by the procurement department ■ Points that can be solved by utilizing IT ■ Integrated database-type CAD that will become mainstream in the future ■ Case studies of work style reforms in the procurement department ■ Features of the control design and power distribution panel design CAD 'ECAD DCX' *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Even if you understand the necessity of work style reform, what exactly should you do? Here are hints for work style reform in control panel manufacturing that you should focus on in the future, as seen in successful case studies!

We are currently offering a free guidebook for those considering a reform in the way control panel manufacturing operates, looking ahead to the next 5 to 10 years, to help you find the starting point for your reforms! In this manufacturing edition, we introduce the challenges faced by the manufacturing department in control panel production, points that can be resolved through standardization and labor-saving by utilizing IT, and examples of companies that have actively engaged in reforms and achieved results. [Contents] ■ Challenges faced by the manufacturing department ■ Points that can be resolved by utilizing IT ■ Data integration between the upcoming mainstream integrated database-type CAD and the manufacturing department ■ Case studies of work style reforms in the manufacturing department (1) & (2) ■ Features of the manufacturing support system 'WIRE CAM DX' *For more details, please refer to the PDF document. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Introducing examples of successful work style reforms achieved through the efficiency and standardization of electrical design!

We would like to introduce the issues that were challenges at Nakazaku Co., Ltd., an industrial machinery manufacturer, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the dedicated electrical design CAD solution 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Implementation - In 2020, amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, management instructed each department to "set important mid-term initiatives for their own department and establish goals and action plans." - There were significant differences in work and technical proficiency among members, leading to a concentration of work on a few individuals, resulting in long working hours becoming a problem. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - ECAD DCX was adopted as a new electrical CAD because it has abundant design support features and its operability is similar to the previously used ECAD dio, allowing for a smooth transition. ■ Effects After Implementation - Automatic checks for missing components and consistency between drawings eliminated inquiries from control panel manufacturers, significantly reducing overtime hours. - By using the cabinet collaboration function, mistakes were completely eliminated, making the arrangement of cabinets much easier. - Standardizing the parts master and operational rules allowed designers to focus on creating drawings, and the maintenance of the parts master was also smoothly managed.

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Even unskilled workers can become immediately effective! Achieving efficiency in board manufacturing!

We would like to introduce how the introduction of "WIRE CAM DX" has addressed the strong sense of crisis regarding the aging of wiring workers at Daiichi Seisakusho Co., Ltd., which broadly engages in equipment design and system design, centered on the manufacturing of distribution boards, control panels, and sub-distribution boards. ■ Background of Introduction - A strong sense of crisis regarding the aging of wiring workers - Establishing a system where anyone can manufacture products with the same quality - Simultaneously aiming for standardization ■ Reasons for Adopting WIRE CAM DX - Adopted WIRE CAM DX, which allows wiring length measurement not only from ECAD DCX drawings but also from AutoCAD drawings, enabling manufacturing and data integration. ■ Effects After Introduction - Approximately 15% reduction in overall man-hours from design to manufacturing within about a year and a half after introduction. - Changed to allow wiring design based on standardized rules by digitizing wiring routes and know-how. - After about six months of training post-operation start, individuals can independently view drawings and perform wiring tasks. - By integrating data with wire processing machines, manual work has been mechanized, leading to reduced man-hours and improved quality. - Overall quality level of products has also improved.

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Introducing a case where transitioning from general-purpose CAD has improved drawing quality and productivity, while also reducing stress for the staff!

We will introduce the issues that were challenges at Nichei Electric Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of control panels/distribution boards, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the CAD for control design and distribution board design, 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - The previous general-purpose CAD required transcription to 100 files for 100 pages, resulting in a significant amount of labor beyond design. - Although an add-on software for electrical design for general-purpose CAD was introduced, it was difficult for us to register the vast amount of component data on our own, leading to operational challenges. - Picking components from paper drawings took a full day of work and resulted in many mistakes. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - After hearing from other companies at a seminar that they had achieved efficiency in panel manufacturing using ECAD, we decided to introduce ECAD DCX to reduce design labor, prevent mistakes, and improve overall efficiency through production collaboration. ■ Effects After Introduction - We can now perform transcription, modifications, PDF output, and printing all at once, significantly reducing labor outside of design. - The automatic creation of various forms has greatly reduced the labor and mistakes associated with component procurement. - With user-oriented support services for implementation, we smoothly began using the system, resulting in improved drawing quality and productivity, as well as reduced stress for the staff involved.

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We will introduce examples of business efficiency improvements from design to procurement and manufacturing, as well as adaptations to changes during times of material shortages!

At Takashima Engineering Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of control panels and power distribution panels, we will introduce the challenges faced until now and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the CAD for control design and power distribution panel design, 'ECAD DCX.' ■ Background of Introduction - The drawing methods were dependent on individuals due to individual design rules, resulting in inconsistencies in the drawings. - When arranging hole-processing cabinets with Nitto Kohki's Cabista, it was necessary to create hole processing drawings again for ordering. - Since parts procurement and processing data were manually entered, there were issues with labor and input errors or incorrect orders. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - The collaboration with Nitto Kohki's Cabista, which is equipped in the ECAD series, supported the introduction of ECAD DCX to improve collaboration and operational efficiency from design to subsequent processes. ■ Effects After Introduction - By constructing and standardizing a parts master, know-how has been shared, accumulated, and turned into an asset. - Collaboration with Nitto Kohki's Cabista has reduced man-hours and shortened the time to order. - Since parts lists and processing data can be output from the drawings, manual input labor has been reduced, significantly minimizing incorrect orders. - Even when substituting with different parts due to material shortages, changes to related areas are automatically reflected in bulk, reducing the effort and mistakes in corrections.

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Introducing a case where the transition from ECAD dio to ECAD DCX was completed within six months, along with the establishment of an operational system that improved productivity and reduced workload!

We will introduce the challenges faced by Mitsuba Seisakusho Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of extrusion molding machines and wire coating devices, and the points and effects that were resolved through the introduction of the control design and power distribution panel design CAD 'ECAD DCX'. ■ Background of Introduction - Designed about 150 control panels for in-house products such as rubber extruders and wire coating devices annually. - There was a need to improve the efficiency and labor-saving of design work, as well as enhance quality. - A situation arose where flexible and speedy responses to specification changes were required. ■ Reasons for Adopting ECAD DCX - Although CAD for the machines and devices in use was considered, ECAD DCX was adopted for its rich dedicated features, including the inheritance of the operability of ECAD dio, which was used in conventional electrical design, as well as actual usability, parts management functions, and integration with sheet metal processing machines. - It was determined that a rapid establishment of the design environment was necessary to improve the quality, reliability, and cost performance of in-house products, and support services for the launch were also utilized. ■ Effects After Introduction - The rich features that streamline design and prevent mistakes have improved design productivity and quality. - Standardization of drawings and reduction of maintenance man-hours have been achieved. - Various functions, such as parts list creation, have been utilized, reducing the workload of designers.

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Reduce drawing time by 20%! By automatically outputting parts list data from drawings, we can reduce ordering mistakes, and by outputting data for sheet metal processing, we can also reduce the man-hours until processing.

With over 70 years of experience, Tomii Engineering Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of distribution boards, currently handling cubicle-type distribution boards, control panels, distribution panels, terminal boards, and more. 【Trigger for Introducing ECAD DCX】 For 25 years, they had been using a customized general-purpose CAD, but they considered changing systems when development and support ended. The decrease in skilled technicians and the need for recovery through increased productivity were also factors. 【Deciding Factor for Introducing ECAD DCX】 Among several systems, the expectation of reducing design errors through an integrated database and the numerous implementation cases in other panel manufacturers in the same industry were the key reasons for adoption. 【Effects of Introducing ECAD DCX】 ■ By creating design procedure manuals, all designers acquired skills in a short period. ■ The quality of drawings improved due to the integrated database. ■ The establishment of a unique parts master achieved reduced man-hours, fewer mistakes, and standardization.

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Centralized management of numerous drawings! A drawing management system that significantly reduces management man-hours.

ECAD Findia is a system that stores drawing files and drawing information created with ECAD products on a server, allowing for efficient management of drawing data. It supports lifecycle management of drawings using commands such as check-in/check-out/approval, revision management of drawing files, and quick file search functions, addressing the efficient use of drawing data and risks such as revision errors. It can also be used in environments where the ECAD main software is not installed, facilitating smooth sharing of drawing information within the company. 【Features】 - Drawing storage and lifecycle management - Quick drawing search - Flexible access permission settings - Management of the latest versions For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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Rich parts library and comprehensive support system.

The dedicated CAD software for electrical design, "ECAD Series," offers a support service called 'Support Contract' to minimize the impact on business from unforeseen accidents. By subscribing to this service, you can take advantage of comprehensive support services, including free provision of upgraded versions with added features and improved stability, access to the 'ECAD Customer Support Site' exclusive to ECAD users, training at special prices or for free, and free replacement of faulty protectors and installation media. We recommend subscribing to the support contract so that you can achieve the best results in the best environment.

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In recent times, there has been a growing interest in infection control measures and facility hygiene management. Our company offers non-contact sensor products that are recommended for commercial facilities, food factories, and nursing and caregiving facilities. 【Sensors for Automatic Doors】 ● Light Touch Sensor HA-T401 … When you wave your hand in front of the automatic door, the sensor detects the movement and opens or closes the door. This is recommended for making doors with touch switches non-contact. ● Hand Wave Sensor PF-R5, PF-U2, DHS-1 … Opens and closes the automatic door by waving your hand in front of the sensor. ● Foot Switch PF-01S/01D/03S/05 … Opens and closes the automatic door by placing your foot in the opening. 【Access Control System】 ● Face Recognition + Unmanned Temperature Measurement DS Series … Allows for face recognition along with mask detection and body temperature measurement simultaneously. ● Automatic Disinfectant Spray Dispenser PHW-03B … Automatically sprays disinfectant when you wave your hand in front of the sensor. 【Nursing and Care Sensors】 ● Infrared Bed Exit Sensor "Just Place It Pole-kun" … This bed exit sensor is installed next to the bed and notifies via nurse call when the subject enters the detection range. ◎ For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

To customers considering the introduction of vehicle detection sensors for parking lot construction, design, or management: Are you facing any challenges with current issues or selecting the right sensors for parking management? Hotron offers free materials that explain how to utilize vehicle detection sensors and the benefits of their introduction! ▽ Here is the lineup of materials ◉ Vehicle Detection Sensor Basic Guide This guide focuses on the challenges and solutions in parking lot operations, introducing the overview of vehicle detection sensors. ◉ Key Points for Introducing Vehicle Detection Sensors This material discusses the benefits of introduction based on installation locations and specific challenges. ◉ Case Studies of Vehicle Detection Sensor Implementation This document presents the challenges before implementation and the results after introduction. For more details, please download from our website and check it out. https://www.hotron.co.jp/download/

We will be exhibiting at the only comprehensive and cross-sectional international convention in the marine field in Japan, "Techno-Ocean 2025." In this exhibition, we will introduce a wide range of specialized survey services related to offshore wind power generation projects, including wind and sea condition surveys, O&M, sediment surveys, and fishing ground environmental monitoring. We will also showcase marine surveys and seagrass bed investigations using marine robots such as autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) and underwater drones, as well as the collection of dead fish in aquaculture operations.

The energy policy promoted by the government has finally made a significant shift from "quantity to quality." The previous large-scale introduction of renewable energy policies relied on inexpensive foreign-made panels, leading to the chaotic installation of mega-solar farms across Japan's land, which created environmental, landscape, and waste issues. As a result, Japan's energy self-sufficiency rate remains at a mere 13%, and even with the advancement of renewable energy, "import dependence" has not been resolved. In light of this reflection, the focus moving forward will be on "developing domestic energy technologies" and promoting "self-consumption type renewable energy." Among these, perovskite solar cells are lightweight, highly efficient, and offer great flexibility in installation, making them a trump card for "decentralized renewable energy" that can be easily retrofitted onto building walls and roofs. Kenneth Energy Development Co., Ltd. is developing a "selective self-consumption solar power generation system" that utilizes domestic panels and perovskite technology. Based on a track record of 83 projects nationwide and a total construction cost of 908.4 billion yen, it supports the industry's "energy independence." Now, renewable energy is entering an era of "security infrastructure."

"Perovskite solar cells" are once again emerging at the center of Japan's renewable energy policy. Mr. Takai has proposed "nurturing domestic technology for renewable energy" as part of energy and industrial policy, causing related stocks to attract attention in the market as the "Takai trade." The background to this is Japan's long-standing dependence on foreign-made panels in its renewable energy structure. While inexpensive imports have supported proliferation, they have also left a "negative legacy" of forest development, disposal risks, and price fluctuations. If this continues, both the land and energy supply will be controlled by foreign entities—this sense of crisis is the trigger for policy change. Perovskite solar cells possess the trifecta of being lightweight, highly efficient, and low-cost, making installation in existing buildings easy. Development is progressing as a domestic technology, and it is expected to become a mainstay for self-consumption power generation in the future. Kenneth Energy Development Co., Ltd. is developing a "next-generation self-consumption solar power system" with an eye on these perovskite cells. With over 8,000 installations nationwide and expertise in subsidy support, they are turning companies' "energy independence" into reality.