Automating and reducing labor requirements in processes before and after cutting through Total Cutting Solution
First written in FY2017. 11 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the automatic cutting machine field, the P-CAM® R automatic multi-ply cutting machine has been well received for its world-class productivity and cutting performance. We are the only manufacturer able to handle both flat knitting machines and automatic cutting machines, as well as both knits and woven fabrics, and will accelerate business expansion by leveraging this strength while responding to market needs.」
The company presented performance evaluations of P-CAM R and reaffirmed its policy of linking its strength in handling flat knitting and automatic cutting machines, as well as knits and woven fabrics, to business expansion. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At SAMPE Japan Advanced Materials Technology Exhibition 2024, held at Tokyo Big Sight in September, the Group exhibited P-CAM120C, a compact cutting machine with customizable cutting lengths to meet individual needs, and APEXFitPGM, subscription-based CAD software offering high efficiency and operability through enhanced integration with cutting machines. It promoted the advantages of its products to the industrial materials, apparel, automotive, furniture and interior industries by introducing examples of cutting various materials for each industry.」
The company exhibited P-CAM120C and APEXFizPGM and proposed solutions linking cutting machines with CAD for industrial materials, automotive, furniture, and other applications. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the automatic cutting machine field, the next-generation P-CAM R automatic cutting machine, launched last year, has been well received for its high-definition cutting performance, which is considered world-class. We are the only company in the world able to handle both flat knitting machines and automatic cutting machines, and both knits and woven fabrics. We will continue development based on the expertise and technology that leverage this strength, aiming to further improve machine performance across our product lineup.」
The company described the market reception following the launch of P-CAM R and indicated a policy of using its strength in handling flat knitting and automatic cutting machines, as well as knits and woven fabrics, to expand its next product lineup. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the automatic cutting machine “P-CAM” increased, mainly in Japan, with revenue of ¥1,711 million, up 7.1% year on year, and operating profit of ¥397 million, up 12.0%.」
The company reported increased sales and higher profits, driven mainly by domestic sales of P-CAM, the core of Total Cutting Solution. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the automatic cutting machine “P-CAM” increased, mainly in Japan, with revenue of ¥862 million, up 28.1% year on year, and operating profit of ¥229 million, up 84.6%.」
The company reported increased sales and higher profits, driven mainly by domestic sales of P-CAM, the core of Total Cutting Solution. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We announced the P-CAM R, the flagship model of our automatic cutting machines, offering substantially improved cutting accuracy and productivity.」
The announcement of P-CAM R translated Total Cutting Solution, including improvements in cutting accuracy and productivity, into a specific offering. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We exhibited for the first time the P-CAM R, the flagship model of our automatic cutting machines, offering substantially improved cutting accuracy and productivity, as well as the SATC90 automatic towel-hem cutting machine, which automates downstream towel-production processes.」
For Total Cutting Solution, the company exhibited the P-CAM R with improved cutting accuracy and productivity, as well as a machine that automates downstream towel-production processes. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the third quarter, physical exhibitions gradually resumed. At SAMPE Japan Advanced Materials Technology Exhibition 2021, held at Tokyo Big Sight in November, the Group exhibited an automatic cutting machine for industrial materials designed to deliver high efficiency, productivity and quality, as well as CAD systems, presenting a broad range of solutions.」
The company exhibited an automatic cutting machine configured for industrial materials, broadening the scope of its cutting-solution proposals. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Demand for the automatic cutting machine “P-CAM” also showed signs of recovery, with revenue of ¥1,310 million, up 56.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥362 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥19 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company reported a recovery in demand, sales growth, and a shift to operating profit for its cutting solutions, including P-CAM. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of the automatic cutting machine “P-CAM” also remained sluggish due to declining demand in the textile sector,」
Sales of the cutting solutions centered on P-CAM were sluggish due to weak demand in the textile sector. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we renewed the P-CAM160 single-ply automatic cutting machine.」
As part of Total Cutting Solution, the company renewed the P-CAM160 single-ply automatic cutting machine. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the P-CAM automatic cutting machine expanded in Japan and overseas,」
The company reported specific progress in expanding P-CAM sales in Japan and overseas. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we revamped the drive systems for the frame and knife of our cutting machines and made other improvements to enhance cutting accuracy. We also added models adapted for overseas expansion.」
The company made specific progress in revamping P-CAM’s structure, improving cutting accuracy, and adding models for overseas expansion. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The P-CAM series of automatic cutting machines, whose adoption is expanding beyond the apparel industry, has been augmented with additional models. To establish Total Cutting Solution, we strengthened development not only of cutting machines but also of processes before and after cutting, including spreading, labeling, and pickup, to improve productivity and reduce labor requirements.」
The company is expanding the scope beyond P-CAM alone to spreading, labeling, and pickup, pursuing higher productivity and reduced labor requirements across the cutting process.