DX Fabrication Engineering
Japan’s fabrication capabilities, a traditional driving force of Japan’s manufacturing industry, continue to impact the global economy significantly. However, the global manufacturing map is in a period of transition as small-mix, high-volume production leads increasingly to the commoditization of products, while high value-added manufacturing develops toward high-mix, low-volume production systems, and even “mass customization.” In the DX Fabrication Engineering of this research arena, we propose new manufacturing processes that freely make use of digital technologies, typified by 3D printing (additive manufacturing) of metals, ceramics, polymers, and biomaterials, and leading-edge device integration processes based on IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), big data analysis, and advanced integration of cyber and physical space, with a view to adaptation to the fourth industrial revolution, as per visions such as Germany’s “Industrie 4.0” and Japan’s “Society 5.0.” With this goal, we are committed to tackling the challenges of scientific research at the cutting edge of manufacturing by striving to accelerate digital transformation (DX), encompassing CAD simulation, 3D/4D design, material development, material manufacturing processes, processing and joining, and quality control systems.
Researchers List
Co-Group Leader OZAKI Masanori
Professor
Division of Electrical, Electronic and Infocommunications Engineering
Associate Professor
Division of Electrical, Electronic and Infocommunications Engineering
Associate Professor
