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This is an article about the automation of the "Hanamaru Udon" factory, undertaken by the FA trading company Kyoji, featuring a case study on the introduction of robots (advertisement article published in Robot Digest). Kyoji Co., Ltd. is a key distributor of robots manufactured by Nachi-Fujikoshi and has established a dedicated team for robots within the company to propose optimal robot systems. On the other hand, "Hanamaru," which operates a chain of self-service Sanuki udon restaurants under the "Hanamaru Udon" brand, is advancing innovations in noodle manufacturing. We would like to introduce the efforts made by Kyoji in the introduction of robots at the Chiba factory (located in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture), which is the main manufacturing base.