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#19 Creating New Value Through Takumi Craftsmanship: Part 2

This is part two of a report on the Takumi Kobo, which harnesses the sheet metal craftsmanship and monozukuri spirit passed down since Toyota's founding. Here, we take a closer look at the team's aspirations and the monozukuri genba, the place where things are made.

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2024.04.12
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#19 The Takumi Kobo, Toyota's New Monozukuri Frontier: Part 1

An ongoing series showcasing the master artisans who sustain the automotive industry. This special installment shines the spotlight on the Takumi Kobo, which harnesses the sheet metal craftsmanship and monozukuri spirit passed down since Toyota's founding.

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2024.03.26
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#18 Masashi Miyazawa, the Master Engraver Crafting Intricate Emblems with Traditional Techniques

This is an ongoing series looking at the master artisans supporting the automotive industry. In the 18th installment, we hear from a master engraver who crafts intricate emblem designs with metal carving techniques passed down from Japan's old Edo period (1603-1868).

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2024.01.17
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#17 Hikaru Ubukata, a Master of Decorative Engineering who Gives Shape to Designers' Ideas

This is an ongoing series looking at the master artisans supporting the automotive industry. Here, in Part 2 of the 17th installment, we hear from the master decorative engineer behind the new Century's beautiful wooden panels.

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2024.01.16
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#17 Tatsuya Kaneko, the Sumikake Master with an Eye for Beautiful Wood Finishes: Part 1

This is an ongoing series looking at the master artisans supporting the automotive industry. In Part 1 of the 17th installment, we speak with the sumikake (wood selection) master behind the new Century's beautiful wooden panels.

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2024.01.16
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#16 Master Inspector Moriaki Higa, the Last Line of Defense Upholding the Century's High Standards

This is an ongoing series looking at the master artisans supporting the automotive industry. In the 16th installment, we hear from a master inspector who safeguards the Century's quality through a special process.

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2023.11.30
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#15 Hiroki Tanaka, a Master of Precision Assembly

An ongoing series looking at the master artisans supporting the automotive industry. For the 15th installment, we speak with a master craftsperson who assembles parts with no deviation from design values.

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2023.11.27
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#14 Tsubasa Yamanaka, the Master Plastics Polisher Behind Toyota's Stunning Finishes

The process of molding plastic car parts inevitably leaves behind some faint work lines. To achieve the stunning finish of a Century bumper, one master plastics polisher smooths these markings down to thousandths of a millimeter.

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2023.10.23
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#13 Akira Miki: Welding Master with Self Taught Aluminum Welding Skills (Part 2)

This is an ongoing series looking at the master artisans supporting the automotive industry. The 13th installment two-part article features an interview with a master welder using self-taught skills to join metal plates and aluminum through skillful use of temperatures over 5,000 degrees Celsius.

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2023.04.20
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#13 Akira Miki: Welding Master Using Ultra-high Temperatures of 5,000 Degrees (Part 1)

This is an ongoing series looking at the master artisans supporting the automotive industry. The 13th installment two-part article features an interview with a master welder using self-taught skills to join metal plates and aluminum through skillful use of temperatures over 5,000 degrees Celsius.

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2023.04.20
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#12 Takuya Okada, a master of the strain gauge: Part 2

This two-part article takes a look at Takuya Okada, a master of the strain gauge whose unique expertise helps test the strength of chassis components.

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2023.01.16
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#12 Takuya Okada, a master of the strain gauge: Part 1

This two-part article takes a look at Takuya Okada, a master of the strain gauge whose unique expertise helps test the strength of chassis components.

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2023.01.16
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#11 Leveraging Skills for Disaster Response

A two-part article on Hirotoshi Hikota, a master of facility maintenance who repairs the vast systems that keep the car production genba moving.

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2022.10.12
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#11 Powering Production Through Facility Maintenance

This two-part article introduces Hirotoshi Hikota, a master of facility maintenance who repairs the vast systems that keep the car production genba moving.

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2022.10.12
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#10 Teppei Hayashi, a master of cutting tools: Part 2

This two-part article features Teppei Hayashi, a master of cutting tools that play an indispensable role in car manufacturing.

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2022.07.21
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#10 Teppei Hayashi, a master of cutting tools: Part 1

This two-part article features Teppei Hayashi, a master of cutting tools that play an indispensable role in car manufacturing.

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2022.07.21
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#9 Auto mechanic Koji Okada, a master of restoration (Part 2)

This two-part article features Koji Okada, an auto mechanic and master restorer who is using his exceptional skills and experiences in bringing legendary Toyota 2000GTs back to life.

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2022.05.24
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#9 Auto mechanic Koji Okada, a master of restoration (Part 1)

This two-part article features Koji Okada, an auto mechanic and master restorer who is using his exceptional skills and experiences in bringing legendary Toyota 2000GTs back to life.

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2022.05.24
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#8 Shingo Yamashita, a master of multi-modeling (Part 2)

This two-part article features Shingo Yamashita, a multi-modeling master who creates authentic interior designs with unique skill at achieving superlative tactile experiences.

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2022.03.15
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#8 Shingo Yamashita, a master of multi-modeling (Part 1)

This two-part article features Shingo Yamashita, a multi-modeling master who creates authentic interior designs with unique skill at achieving superlative tactile experiences.

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2022.03.15
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#7 Kazushi Eto, a master of clay modeling (Part 2)

Kazushi Eto, clay modeling master. "The craft behind Japan's car making excellence."

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2022.01.17
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#7 Kazushi Eto, a master of clay modeling (Part 1)

Kazushi Eto, clay modeling master. "The craft behind Japan's car making excellence."

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2022.01.17
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#6 Keishi Miyachi, a master of painting

Toyota Times uncovers the essence and core strength of the traditional Japanese monozukuri (making things), which is woven from the past into the future. The sixth interviewee is a master of painting.

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2021.09.08
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#5 Yasunobu Wada, a master of press molding

Toyota Times uncovers the essence and core strength of the traditional Japanese monozukuri (making things), which is woven from the past into the future. The fifth interviewee is a master of press molding.

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2021.07.28
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#4 Eisuke Yoshino, a master of sheet-metal welding

Toyota Times uncovers the essence and core strength of the traditional Japanese monozukuri (making things), which is woven from the past into the future. The fourth interviewee is a master of sheet-metal welding.

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2021.06.28
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#3 Toshio Ando, a master of forging

Toyota Times uncovers the essence and core strength of the traditional Japanese monozukuri, which is woven from the past into the future. The third interviewee is a master of forging.

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2021.05.28
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#2 Kiyohide Motoki, a master of casting

Toyota Times uncovers the essence and core strength of the traditional Japanese monozukuri, which is woven from the past into the future. The second interviewee is a master of casting captivated by the casting technology.

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2021.04.21
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#1 Masamitsu Kenmochi, a master woodworker

Toyota Times uncovers the essence and core strength of the traditional Japanese monozukuri, which is woven from the past into the future. The first interviewee is a master woodworker who also has experience working on motorsports engines.

Monozukuri (manufacturing) Make ever-better cars

2021.03.31