Factory Automation

About Factory Automation

Providing optimal solutions by taking on the challenge of diverse industrial fields

We, HIKARI Co., Ltd., propose fully customized value-added factory automation (FA) systems to meet automation needs in a wide range of industrial fields.
We improve production efficiency and bring new value to our clients’ businesses by designing and building systems optimized for each site.
We continue to solve problems in diverse industries with our flexible response and high technological capabilities.

Sales

Design

Control

Machining

Material
Procurement

Assembly

Delivery
and Installation

Maintenance

Business Flow of Factory Automation

1.Sales

We propose one-of-a-kind manufacturing based on customer requests.

We will ask the customer for the specifications of the equipment.
We will summarize each requirement, such as the environment in which it will operate and the characteristics of the object to be produced.
HIKARI will make proposals while recalling our areas of expertise and past achievements.

2.Design

The possibilities are endless because we create from scratch. We propose the best FA to meet your objectives.

We aim to grasp needs without fail and make proposals that go beyond what the customer is looking for.
We consider various aspects such as equipment performance, price, takt time, defect rate, production cost, labor saving, and multi-product support. We then conceptualize a system and propose FA with high added value.

3.Control

We create intelligent factory automation by combining advanced technology cultivated through experience with cutting-edge technology.

HIKARI’s control staff is involved from the facility design stage and builds control systems with efficiency, operability, and maintainability in mind.
HIKARI’s technology is used not only to operate the equipment but also to establish traceability.

4.Machining and Material Procurement

Highly accurate parts are produced with a full range of processing machines.

We have a full range of processing machines and produce parts with high precision.
We have acquired ISO9001 certification for thorough quality control. We have our own machining department, which enables us to manufacture products with short delivery times.

5.Assembly

We utilize IoT to perform assembly operations quickly and with high precision.

We directly connect design data to the job site and perform assembly in real time.
Sub-unitization is promoted to increase efficiency and guarantee accuracy. We also unify the flow of products in one direction to ensure lean manufacturing and quality control.

6.Installation

The equipment we have manufactured is in operation not only in Japan but also all over the world.

We go to the factory where the customer produces to install the equipment that we have set up in-house.
After completion at the site, we have the equipment running so that the customer can use it to produce their products.
After that, we will respond to any problems or specification changes brought to our attention.

DX Promotion/ Quality Control

We are actively promoting DX and optimizing manufacturing through IoT technology. Furthermore, in order to maximize the use of digital technology, we produce related applications in-house. This allows us to be flexible and responsive, providing products that meet the diverse needs of our customers.
We aim to achieve sustainable growth by combining advanced production management with cost reduction through efficiency gains from DX and in-house production of proprietary technologies.

About Research and Development

Research and development at HIKARI Co., Ltd. is at the core of creating the technologies and products of the future. Here, cutting-edge technological research and the realization of innovative ideas take place. Our engineers and researchers work together in R&D to develop new products and processes.

Machining

About APM(Agile Precision Manufacturing)

We manufacture precision parts by machining, and assemble and test them, then deliver them as assembly parts. We have established a new production line that can handle not only mass production but also high-mix, low-volume production. We have also built an efficient production system by manufacturing machining jigs and tools and establishing our own automatic transfer and production system.

Strengths of APM

Sales
Production
Control
Machining
Inspection
Assembly
Test
Packing
and
Shipping
Sales
Production
Control
Machining
Inspection
Assembly
Test
Packing
and
Shipping

Sales

Our integrated system, from machining to assembly, enables us to manufacture products according to customer specifications. We can propose and provide quality, price, delivery, etc., that meet the customer’s requirements.

Production
Control

We use an in-house production management system to centrally manage production planning, progress management, inventory control, material procurement, etc., to ensure thorough control of delivery dates.

Machining

With more than 100 machines, we are capable of machining to suit the shape, size, and precision of the product. We have built our own design line to handle a wide range of products from high-mix, low-volume production to mass production.

Inspection

We can perform inspections tailored to your needs, from partial measurements to whole number and whole item measurements.
We can link inspection reports with manufacturing instructions and promptly respond to retroactive and corrective actions.

Assembly

We assemble machined products made in-house and purchased products to produce assembled products. We also design and manufacture assembly jigs in-house.

Test

With our in-house-made test jigs and testing machines, we can perform tests that meet your specifications. We also have a wealth of past delivery records, so we can consult with our customers and respond to their needs.

Packing
and
Shipping

Packing and shipping can be customized according to the customer’s needs. Since it is separated from the processing and washing areas, contamination can be prevented.

APM Technology and Features

Because we have more than 100 machines, from stand-alone machines to line machines,
the production system can handle various lots and shapes.

  1. To improve production capacity, the machining that had been carried out by one machine was changed to reducing tact time through process dispersion and line management
  2. No need to change stages by utilizing common jigs made in-house easy to handle small-quantity, high-mix production
  3. Establishment of a mass production system for stable products