Integrating design and development data through the introduction of 3D CAD
First written in FY2017. 4 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-03.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-03Advancedprtimes.jp
「This initiative builds further on the work undertaken to date.」
The work on AI- and LLM-based design support, which began in September 2024, has progressed to the launch of verification for a system that autonomously compares design drawings with design standards documents. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We began the phased implementation and operation of 3D CAD, a new air-conditioning equipment design system, in FY2024 and are digitising product data required in the manufacturing and sales processes.」
The 3D CAD initiative moved to phased implementation and operation from FY2024, progressing toward the digitisation of product data for the manufacturing and sales processes. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「By converting AHU design operations to 3D CAD and creating a BOM, we aim to move away from the labour-intensive business model that has been a longstanding challenge.」
The 3D CAD initiative has become fully operational as the conversion of SIMA design operations to 3D CAD and BOM creation, progressing through to the start of implementation of the developed 3D CAD system. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Development of a 3D CAD system that automatically changes the dimensions of each piece of equipment and enables the output of processing data required for production」
The 3D CAD initiative, which had disappeared from the FY2018 disclosure, is again described as having progressed as a specific development item under the SIMA project. - FY2018DroppedAnnual reportThe text for the fiscal year ended March 2018 contains no identifiable reference to consideration of the introduction of 3D CAD.
- FY2017First statedAnnual report
「As a new initiative involving design tools, we are considering introducing 3D CAD. Three-dimensional design and development is expected to improve operational efficiency, including by linking data to production equipment, and to enable subsequent use of the data.」
A new initiative has been described to link data from 3D CAD design and development to production equipment, improving operational efficiency and enabling data utilisation.