Jul. 9, 2024
I-PEX Inc. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Representative Director: Takaharu Tsuchiyama, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market Code: 6640, hereinafter I-PEX) has begun accepting orders from outside the company in June 2024 for molds and automatic machines that had previously been manufactured exclusively for in-house mass production of products.
Based on I-PEX's strength in precision processing, automated equipment solutions that cover everything including equipment design, production, and launch will be offered to our customers by uniting our precision mold technology, which was our founding business, with automated machine technology according to our experience in mass-production of a variety of products.
We are determined to contribute to solving our customers' issues regarding production devices and mass production.
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Molds and automation system business website (excerpt)Background of the “Molds and Automation System” Business
I-PEX was founded in 1963 as Dai-ichi Seiko, a precision mold manufacturer, and in around 1980 the company shifted its business to molds manufactured in-house and mass-production of molded products using automated machines. Since then, although we manufactured molds and automated machines in-house, those were never sold to outside parties, except for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and molds.＊
In January 2024, the company centralized the production equipment divisions by integrating semiconductor manufacturing equipment businesses with the production equipment divisions belonging to various businesses, such as connectors, automotive components, and precision molded products.
We have decided to focus on “Molds and Automation System” as our new business domain and to commercialize orders and sales of molds and automation systems while we work on integration of production device knowledge, improving the efficiency of the production device division, and improving market competitiveness.
Depiction of Molds and Automation System Business- ﹡1I-PEX developed the world's first fully automated semiconductor molding equipment in 1980 and has continued to accept orders and sell molds and automated machines exclusively for the use of semiconductor manufacturing to this day.
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For Reference: Strengths and Features of I-PEX's “Molds and Automation System”
1. Proposal of an all-in-one system that includes molds and automated machines
Example of a fully automated insert molding systemWe are capable of making a proposal to customers about an all-in-one automated device that meets a variety of needs for automation by combining precision molding molds, precision press molds, and automation technology based on I-PEX's strength in precision processing.
2. Proposal of production process and production line
An example of an automatic production process proposed by I-PEXWe will provide a proposal for automated machines and assist customers in reviewing the entire production process. Customers will be offered our proposal regarding the entire process of manufacturing from start to finish by combining the core manufacturing technologies that I-PEX has developed, including molding technologies, with the adhesion, joining, welding, electrical inspection, and other technologies required in the manufacturing process.
3. Reliable support system with over 40 years of experience
For over 40 years since its launch, I-PEX has been providing customer support for semiconductor manufacturing equipment regarding device maintenance both domestically and internationally. We also provide support for molds and automated devices mainly in Japan and other parts of Asia, ensuring that customers will be able to use our products with confidence.