Company Profile

Corporate Philosophy

We strive to deliver both functionality and quality at a reasonable price, fulfilling our customers’ dreams.

By building mutual trust and cooperation, we aim to contribute to society.

As a result, the rewards we gain will enrich the lives of our employees and support the well-being of their families.

Quality Policy

We utilize our technological expertise to provide products and services that meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
By fulfilling the requirements of our Quality Management System (QMS) and continuously improving its effectiveness, we aim to eliminate quality-related issues.
We align the direction of both management and employees to accelerate improvements in customer satisfaction, and we secure the resources necessary for the implementation and enhancement of our systems.

Message from the President

Aiming to Be the “First Call Company” —
Establishing the One-and-Only Sanmei Brand

At Sanmei Machinery Co., Ltd. we began our journey by automating material supply systems for casting plants and promoting factory automation (FA). As the automotive industry experienced rapid growth, we expanded into automation systems surrounding die-casting machines. We also responded to the widespread adoption of LCD glass across various sectors by developing automation systems for flat panel display production lines geared for mass production. Throughout our history, we have consistently anticipated the trends of the times, refined our technological capabilities, and accumulated valuable know-how while diversifying our business.

One of our greatest strengths lies in our integrated system capabilities, powered by the synergy of mechanical, electrical, and robotic engineering. Leveraging this unique combination, we actively propose fully customized automation and robotic systems tailored to the specific needs of each client, unconstrained by industry or application.

More recently, we have ventured into the field of random picking using robots equipped with 3D image processing. These systems can pick randomly stacked parts with high precision—without the need for conventional robot teaching.

Our goal is to be a one-of-a-kind presence in niche markets within large industries. By carefully segmenting our target markets and focusing our efforts, we aim to develop proprietary technologies that cannot be replicated by competitors. Through this, we provide exceptional added value to our customers and solidify the Sanmei Kikou brand.

As customer needs continue to grow more diverse, sophisticated, and personalized, we at Sanmei Kikou are committed to evolving further—so that we may become the first company our customers turn to. A true “First Call Company.”

Company Overview

 

Company Name Sanmei Machinery Co., Ltd.
Established April 1947 (Founded in 1870)
Headquarters / Factory 940 Sodeshi-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka 424-0037, Japan
Phone +81-54-366-0088
Fax +81-54-366-0158
Capital 10,000,000 yen
Representative Kazuo Kubota, President & CEO
Number of Employees 95
Business Activities ■ Robot and Factory Automation Systems
■ Automation Systems for Die Casting Machine Peripheral Equipment
■ Casting Plant Systems
■ Automation Systems for Flat Panel Display Production Lines
■ Labor-Saving Industrial Automation Equipment
■ Cutting and Stacking Automation Systems
Group Companies Sanmei Co., Ltd.
Utilizes a nationwide sales network to gather information and promote technical expertise.
6-16 Matsubara-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka 424-0825, Japan
Tel: +81-54-353-3271 Fax: +81-54-352-1648
Sanmei Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.
Pursues increasingly advanced and complex FA technologies through electronics.
9-26 Saiwai-cho, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka 424-0923, Japan
Tel: +81-54-335-5588 Fax: +81-54-335-5724

 

 

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Company History

  • 1979: Developed an automatic stacking system for soft materials.

  • 1980: Formed a technical partnership with Sintokogio, Ltd. for hot blast cupolas.

  • 1981: Began manufacturing fishing equipment.
         Entered into a technology partnership with Germany’s VFG for split air cupolas.

  • 1984: Developed a multi-purpose stacker and a gate breaker machine for ductile cast iron.

  • 1985: Developed an N/C slitter.

  • 1986: Developed a fully automatic raw material supply system for cupolas and an N/C loader for lathes.

  • 1987: Developed a ferroalloy automatic feeder for electric furnaces, an N/C positioner, a Cartesian robot, an auto shear, and an auto cutter.

  • 1989: Introduced a CAD system for design and developed an N/C boring machine for aluminum building materials. Completed construction of a new office.

  • 1990: Completed construction of a new factory and renovation of an annex to expand production capacity.

  • 1992: Strengthened the robot integrator business.

  • 1993: Developed a fully automated system for die casting machine peripheral equipment.

  • 1994: Developed an automated welding line using robots.

  • 1995: Delivered a 3D stress loading system for PL testing (Ministry of International Trade and Industry).
         Developed the “Power Roller,” a hauling machine with drag function for tuna longline fishing.

  • 1996: Developed an automated tapping hole inspection system for aluminum casting parts using robots.

  • 1997: Developed a spray robot system for die casting machines and strengthened the foundry division.

  • 1999: Developed a pouring flow inoculation system.

  • 2000: Developed a transport system for LCD glass substrates.

  • 2001: Developed centrifugal casting equipment.

  • 2004: Developed a film remover for LCD glass substrates and the energy-saving vacuum auxiliary device “i-Joint.”

  • 2005: Completed construction of a new Seichi factory and developed crate-type and flat-type packing systems for G7.5 glass substrates.

  • 2006: Developed an LCD module lighting inspection system, opened the Robot Academy, and developed an air-float transportation system for LCD glass substrates.

  • 2007: Developed unpacking and packing systems for LCD cell substrates and crate-type unpacking systems for G8 glass substrates.

  • 2008: Strengthened the deburring robot field and developed a flat-type unpacking system for G8 glass substrates.

  • Oct 2009: Developed a material supply system using an automatic lifmag crane.

  • Jan 2011: Established a new company in Thailand’s Amata Nakorn Industrial Estate: Sanmei Mechanical (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

  • Nov 2011: Became the first certified partner in Japan to sell and integrate Denmark’s Universal Robots.

  • Jul 2012: Developed a pouring robot hand with an external axis.

  • Apr 2013: Formed a partnership with 3D Media and began working on a 3D picking system.

  • Sep 2013: Opened the Robot Academy in Thailand to train robot system integrators.

  • Jul 2014: Developed a slag removal device.

  • Sep 2014: Developed a new type of gate breaker.

  • Jul 2015: Developed a pouring robot hand and a compact, energy-saving articulated robot with a unique conversion mechanism.
         Exhibited for the first time at the Die Casting Exhibition in Shanghai, China.

  • Feb 2016: Strengthened after-sales service in Mexico by outsourcing operations to Kanematsu KGK.

  • Oct 2016: Partnered with Mujin to strengthen efforts in 3D random picking systems.

  • Jan 2017: Established a new company in Suzhou, China: Suzhou Sanmei Automation Technology Co., Ltd.

  • Mar 2017: Developed a “Variable Pitch Insert Hand.”

  • Mar 2018: Developed a “3D Grinder System.”

  • Dec 2018: Certified as a “Regional Future Leading Company.”

  • Jul 2018: President Kazuo Kubota appointed Chairman of the FA & Robot System Integrator Association (Sier Association).

  • Jun 2019: Developed and launched the “Fully Automated Core Setting Robot System.”

  • Dec 2019: Opened the “Virtual Robot Solution Center (VRSC).”

  • May 2020: President Kazuo Kubota appointed Vice President of the Japan Robot Association.

  • Nov 2019: Developed an “Automated Processing Line for Automotive Door Reinforcements.”

  • Nov 2020: Developed an “Automatic Packaging Line for Stick Products.”

  • Apr 2023: President Kazuo Kubota reappointed Chairman of the Japan Robot System Integrator Association (Sier Association).

  • Apr 2023: Won the Excellence Award for “Digital Trainer” from The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

  • Jun 2024: Obtained a patent for the “Digital Testing Machine.”

  • Sep 2024: Developed a “Remote Pouring Robot System.”

  • Dec 2024: Formed a business alliance with “Remote Robotics,” a remote control system manufacturer.

  • Jan 2025: Formed a business alliance with “FingerVision,” a tactile and visual sensing technology company.

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