December 2006

P. 6    Interview

Hiroshi Satoh: Executive Vice President, Kobe Steel, Ltd.

P. 17   Kaleidoscope

The new J (for Japanesque Modern) designation is a testimony to Japanese sensibility - improving competitiveness with true Japanese values

P. 21    Detailed Reports

P.21 Frenzy of expanded demand for vehicle installation motor market - Competition is under way that goes beyond the borders of sector specialization

P.25 Concrete uses for 3D graphics

P.29 Matsushita promotes manufacturing revolution - Changing perspectives to visualize waste

P.32 SGI Japan offers new solutions using inherited analysis know-how and streamlining

P.34 Iris Oyama markets safer paper shredder

P.35 Filter developed that reproduces color definition

P.36 Raw material prices go through the roof as the yen remains low – Products potential and cost reduction effort make difference

P. 54  Cover Story

P.54 Production technology that design does not know

P.56 Part 1: Overview
P.62 Part 2: Speeding up cooperation
P.68 Part 3: Bringing design and production closer

P.71 Kyushus manufacturing power

P. 90   How to Select and Buy Low-Priced Parts in China

Part 12: The dark side of cheap heaters is that they can catch fire - its important to hang on to your suppliers in Japan

P.94   New Ideas

High-grip steering column, etc.

P. 98   Search for Manufacturing

The relationship between the design and development divisions and the production technology and manufacturing divisions

P. 105   Accident Investigation

P.105 Incidents of lithium ion secondary batteries catching fire - doubts voiced concerning Sonys explanations

P.113 Incidence of damaged turbine blade in Hamaokas No.5 nuclear reactor

P. 121    Special report

JIMTOF 2006 Japan International Machine Tool Fair reflects boom

P. 128    The Method

ABCs for reforming/improving business (Part 1): Significance and application image

P. 134   Toyota Production System and Its New Development (Part 12)

Evolution towards a purchasing management division

P. 141     Documentary

Development of Lexus LS (Part 3): A move for pulling out of the fire

P. 146    Material Dynamics Mandala

Part 24: Continued - Is your contact stress calculation correct?

P.153    Introductory Course on Analysis for Designers

Part 11: Analysis of thermofluids (1) Flow speed and pressure for flow boundary conditions

P.158    Outstanding SMEs:

SERIC Ltd.

P.215    The Master

Part 30: Will it still sinter after this?

P.218    Frank Opinion

The successor to Japan-Style Management and rebuilding a new system