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Nikkei Monozukuri


May 2005 Issue

P. 13 Frank Opinion

Facing a crisis: The number of industrial high schools or the basis of manufacturing revival is reduced by half

P. 15 Kaleidoscope

Could this be the big break for the “Linimo,” the first maglev linear motor car?

P. 19 Detailed Reports

P. 19 An industry-academia joint research group has developed the world’s first motor using only coils made of superconductive materials

P. 23 The Japan Die & Mold Industry Association has created a format that links die-sinking EDM with CAD data

P. 25 Honda Motor has developed a glass roof with an extra-large opening for its all-new “Airwave” compact station wagon by improving its mechanism and the resilience of its framework

P. 26 Mazda Motor reduces the calculation time required for CAM to one tenth using computer graphic technology

P. 27 3D Systems develops a powder sintering rapid prototyping machine that allows users to create a large-scale 3D model

P. 28 The on-resistance of SiC power devices has dropped rapidly

P. 30 Nikkoshi develops a magnetic sensor that does not require an electric power supply

P. 31 Casio Micronics successfully introduces a production scheduler without placing any burden on its production sites

P. 32 SolidEdge, a middle-range 3D CAD system, makes more flexible operations possible

P. 34 DIPRO’ 3D CAD system makes it easy for users to operate a large-scale assembly by providing high-speed display processing

P. 35 UEL provides a 3D CAD system that can be used at a cost of just 200 yen per hour

P. 36 In a lawsuit for compensatory damages for the suicide of a contractor’s employee, the district court has ruled that the company to which the suicide victim was dispatched is liable because of its inadequate labor management

P. 40 Feature

The Theory of Happiness for Beleaguered Engineers

Part 1: One-way ticket to happiness
- Improve your capabilities by sticking to the job you like, and go to places where you want to go while accepting adversities

Part 2: Case studies
The theories of happiness of 10 people who make a living dealing with technology

Part 3: One-way ticket to a career change
- The recruitment situation for engineers is now very good, and a company that allows you to grow as a professional should be your first choice


P. 67 China’s Secrets, Japan’s Secret Plans

Part 5: Do low-cost parts violate patent rights? The risks can be avoided by utilizing the ability to gather, analyze, and use information


P. 73 New Ideas

Compact water-flow switching devices


P. 76 Search for Manufacturing

This month’s research theme: Prolonging the life of products


P. 89 Special Report

P. 89 Techniques for effective use of using IC tags, which are useful in the workplace

P. 99 A shortcut to innovation is a middle-up-down approach

P. 107 Safety measures for the service robots displayed at the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi, Japan


P. 120 The Method

New TRIZ (Part 3): Renovation of knowledge bases and systematic technological innovation


P. 124 Methods for Enhancing Development Capabilities that can be Learned from Employees Involved in Development Activities

Part 2: How to run a project

P. 131 Documentary

Development of “Legend” by Honda Motor (Part 4): Battle over space


P. 136 Studying Hot Products

Digital dictionaries: aimed at students preparing for entrance examinations, middle-aged and older consumers, and learners of the Chinese language -- the trend toward more diversified and multifunctional devices


P. 138 Material Dynamics Mandala

Part 5: The weight can be reduced if you know about torsion


P. 143 Treasure Box of Embedded Software

Part 5: Why does a moving picture sometimes stop?


P. 147 Outstanding SMEs

Tokiwa Seiki’s oil-pressure tube joints

P. 226 The Master

Part 12: Don’t aim at volume zones

P. 230 Accident Investigation

The truth behind accidents with revolving doors: the concept of safety was diluted during their development

P. 234 Diary of an IT Consultant

A system will collapse through a never-ending succession of trials and errors

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