The Inside View
Can many of the world's challenges be addressed through the collaboration of manufacturing and cyberspace?Dr. Koji Yasui
First Published in Japanese in August 2023 [3 parts]
Summary
Society is undergoing a large-scale transformation as the trend for smarter technology is continuing. In these modern times, manufacturing businesses need to become smarter, but the question is, what should they do? Dr. Koji Yasui, Mitsubishi Electric’s Senior Chief Engineer at the Factory Automation Systems Group, Industrial Automation Marketing Division shares his insights, based on his experience leading the discussion and writing about the smart society, as well as his participation in a number of government projects in Japan.
Dr. Koji Yasui
Born in 1959. He graduated from the Department of Physical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tokyo. He holds a PhD in Engineering. Since joining Mitsubishi Electric in 1982, he has worked in research and production divisions as deputy director and general manager. Currently, he is the Senior Chief Engineer of Factory Automation Systems Group. He participated in the development of industrial laser cutting machines as a researcher, and managed teams responsible for the development of electrical discharge machines, NC controllers and electron beam machines. He now takes these products to market, both domestically and internationally, as a member of the marketing division. Yasui also participates in collaborative activities involving industry, government, and academia to highlight technologies that meet customer needs. He has been active as a sub-program director and sat on several committees as part of the Japanese government’s Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP Program).
●Author of "Keys to Surviving a Sustainable Society", 2022. Available on Amazon in Japan.
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