The July 25, 2026 issue of the "Weekly Political and Economic Report" featured Matsui Manufacturing's initiatives. Based on the metal processing field, we are advancing activities such as drawing management, AI utilization, education through YouTube, and joint research with universities. The goal of these efforts is not merely efficiency, but to create a company where each employee can demonstrate their abilities. Moving forward, we will continue to accumulate knowledge and technology in the manufacturing industry and expand it both internally and externally.

At the Shizuoka Prefecture Development-Type Company Research Association, our representative Matsui gave a presentation. Presentation content: Our company's initiatives related to DX (Digital Transformation) including 3D printers, YouTube, AI, and industry-academia collaboration, etc.

On April 6, 2026 (Monday), the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, page 21, features an introduction to the AI application developed by our company and our initiatives on YouTube (Matsui Seisakusho Channel). The electronic version is available here: "Factory Improvement with Developed Apps" https://www.nikkan.co.jp/articles/view/00778251/ *Paid membership registration is required to view the full text.

The artificial respirator support arm for MRI developed by our company was featured in the 44th issue of the Kobe City Mechanical and Metal Industry Association's newsletter "JOURNAL." By using non-magnetic and high-strength resin materials, we were able to provide a product that meets the needs of the medical field.

At the mid-term presentation of the Capstone project, a collaboration between industry and academia at Kyoto Advanced Science University (November 5, 2025, Kyoto Advanced Science University Uzumasa Campus), our company’s project "Development of an Application for Improving Factory Productivity Using Smart Glasses" won the gold award (best award).

Matsui Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will jointly exhibit with the Medical Device Development Research Association at the "18th Kobe Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises Exhibition and Business Meeting" held at the Kobe Sunbowl Hall, 2nd floor large exhibition hall. This is an exhibition in Kobe where business connections are made in real life. Small and medium-sized manufacturers with technologies in casting, forging, pressing, plating, resin molding and processing, rubber molding and processing, molds, and related support organizations will be exhibiting. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Matsui Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will jointly exhibit with Tottori Prefecture at the "3rd SPEXA International Space Business Expo" held at Tokyo Big Sight. SPEXA is an exhibition where everything related to space business comes together. As the importance of space development is increasing with the involvement of both public and private sectors, we will hold an exhibition that gathers everything related to space business. We plan to introduce the outdoor lunar demonstration field "Luna Terrace," which was established in July 2023 to provide a demonstration venue for companies and researchers engaged in lunar exploration and other activities. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Our company will be exhibiting at the 28th Monozukuri World Osaka, scheduled to be held at Intex Osaka from October 1 (Wednesday) to October 3 (Friday)! Please be sure to visit our booth (in Hall 6B, jointly exhibited within the Osaka Industrial Bureau, booth number: 53-36). ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Exhibition Overview ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ << 28th Monozukuri World Osaka >> Date: October 1 (Wednesday) to October 3 (Friday), 2025, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: Intex Osaka Exhibition Content: - A wide variety of non-ferrous metal valves and piping components - 3D printed objects Overview: From metal processing to mastering processing and assembly using 3D printers.

Our company's Executive Director, Daito Matsui, participated as a panelist in the following seminar panel discussion. ~Creating a Future of Working Together~ "The Option of Foreign Talent in the Era of Labor Shortages" September 12, 2025, Ishikawa Prefectural Center for Local Industry Promotion

In the regular course "Capstone Project" of the Faculty of Engineering, which proposes solutions to real challenges faced by companies, students worked on the project provided by our company: "Development of a factory operating rate measurement device using MESH." Details are introduced on the Sony Marketing website.

Our company manufactures NC lathe and leak testing jigs using a 3D printer! Details are also introduced on Ricoh's website. (Please refer to the related link below.)

We collaborated with students from Kyoto Institute of Advanced Science to jointly develop a fixture for leak testing using a 3D printer! More details are also introduced on the university's website. (Please refer to the related link below.)

When you think about introducing new equipment, what criteria should you use to make a judgment? While it is important to assess profitability through break-even analysis for each product, it is also crucial to consider safety and evaluate it alongside the company's financial situation. When discussing a company's financial situation, the "balance sheet" (also known as the balance sheet or BS) is often mentioned. For those not in specialized departments like accounting, it may not be very familiar, and some may even shy away from it. In this document, I will first explain the structure of the balance sheet, then describe the characteristics of a manufacturing company's balance sheet, and finally explain the criteria of "fixed ratio" and "fixed long-term compatibility ratio" as benchmarks for introducing new equipment. I have often omitted detailed content and exceptions to keep the explanation as simple as possible, but I hope this helps you grasp the overall concept.

This is a robot that can produce automatically 24 hours a day! It is the third one at our Osaka factory. In addition, we have six small robots that can handle small quantities, promoting the automation of production. If you have any issues with quality or cost, please feel free to reach out to us!

This is a Mazak machining center. Our company also owns CADCAM software (MasterCAM), enabling more efficient processing. We manufacture fittings for air conditioning units and gas equipment, manifolds for medical devices, and copper pipe-related components for kitchen equipment.

A new hot forging machine (servo press type) has been introduced at the Chinese factory. Due to its servo press design, it is possible to adjust the pressure and drop speed, allowing for production under optimal conditions for each item.

This will be our new office. We aimed for a natural and simple yet warm atmosphere, based on white and wood tones!

Regarding the efficiency of purchasing operations, have you ever thought, "I have concerns, but I don't know where to start!"? This document will explore the effects of consolidating multiple suppliers into one, using examples to illustrate the benefits. You will see that the impact extends not only to the purchasing department but also to other departments and ultimately to the overall management of the company. There will be discussions about financial analysis along the way, but I have tried to present the information as clearly as possible. While various operations may seem disconnected, they are actually interconnected. I hope this serves as an opportunity to reconsider purchasing activities from various perspectives, and I would be grateful if those other than purchasing personnel, such as business owners, could take a look! 【Contents of this page】 1. Challenges in purchasing operations 2. Identifying hidden costs and risks 2-1. Costs associated with individual orders for each component 【Supplementary explanation】Reduction of interest burden through inventory reduction 【Supplementary explanation】Review of labor costs (converting fixed costs to variable costs) 2-2. Risks of having a single production site 2-3. Cost reduction (factors determining product cost) 3. Considerations when reviewing suppliers

Regarding the efficiency of inspection operations, do you ever feel, "I have a sense of the issues, but I don't know where to start!"? In this document, we will examine whether the "company with the lowest price" is truly the best company for you, and whether there are hidden costs, using case studies. I believe you will understand that the impact extends beyond just the quality control department to other departments and ultimately to the management of the entire company. While each operation may seem isolated, they are actually interconnected. I hope this will be useful not only for those in charge of inspection operations but also for managers and newcomers. 【Contents of this page】 1. Problems in inspection operations 2. Identifying hidden costs 2-1. Is it enough to only look at the purchase price? 2-2. Reviewing processing methods 3. Things to be careful about when reconsidering suppliers

"To improve productivity, we will introduce new robots and promote automation!" Interest in automation in the manufacturing sector is increasing more and more. However, is the introduction of robots really contributing to improved productivity? Rather, could it be that we are now facing issues with stoppages and breakdowns, leading to a decrease in productivity compared to before? In this instance, we would like to examine the impact of robots on productivity using the case of metal processing parts produced through multiple processes. [Content of this page] 1. Which processes to automate 2. Impact of introducing automation equipment 3. Other points to consider

When involved in cost management of products in the manufacturing industry, various technical terms come up. Fixed costs, variable costs, direct costs, indirect costs, marginal profit, break-even point... "I have looked up the definitions of each and have a general understanding, but I have not yet reached a systematic understanding of how they relate to each other." I created this document in the hope of being of some help to those individuals. Many may feel that it remains at a basic level and may be unsatisfactory, but I would appreciate it if you could understand it as a resource for "understanding the first step."