Innovation

Daifuku’s advanced technologies, systems, and solutions respond to ever-changing market needs and consistently deliver innovation that overcomes substantial challenges. We reveal more about some of the breakthroughs that will shape the future.

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Improving Reliability and Productivity with Daifuku’s Semiconductor Production Line Systems

The Daifuku Group’s semiconductor production line solutions ensure smooth and efficient transportation. We sat down with representatives from Daifuku’s Cleanroom Division to learn about the latest technologies, including AI designed to prevent vehicle congestion, and automation of back-end processes.

Jan 15, 2024

Innovation

Helping Reduce Staff Workload at US Airports with the “MIT” AGV-Based Inspection Table

The Mobile Inspection Table (MIT) is a solution designed for airport checked baggage resolution areas that uses Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to transport baggage flagged for additional inspection to a specified inspection station, helping alleviate staff workloads at US airports. We spoke with development team representatives from Daifuku Airport America Corporation—a Daifuku Group company—about this new technology and how it is changing the game.

Dec 15, 2023

Innovation

Introduction of a High-Capacity Sortation System to Handle Increases in Air Cargo

When relocating its Osaka Airport Cargo Center, Nippon Express Co., Ltd. chose to adopt Daifuku’s cross-belt sorter. We sat down with Takayuki Akiyama of the Osaka Airport Service Division’s Transit Department at the Osaka Air Service Branch to discuss the company’s efforts toward ensuring speedy, high-quality service.

Nov 15, 2023

Innovation

Enabling Flexible Manufacturing: New Door Auto Mounting System

Isuzu Motors Limited boasts the top share for commercial vehicles in Japan. We asked Yusuke Ueki of the Cab Assembly Group in the Vehicle Engineering Department what he thinks about the Daifuku door auto mounting system newly installed at Fujisawa Plant in Kanagawa.

Sep 15, 2023

Innovation

Daifuku Airport Solutions: Providing More Convenience and More Comfort

Shingo Ebara, Manager of the control design group in Daifuku’s airport division, explains about baggage handling and sortation systems, self bag drops, and other automated systems for airports.

Aug 17, 2023

Innovation

Take Your Manufacturing Operations to a New Level – Automated Buffers

Edward Ray, Vice President of Sales (retired) of Daifuku’s Intralogistics Division, explains his insights on the benefits of incorporating an automated storage and retrieval system into a manufacturer's manufacturing process.

Apr 17, 2023

Innovation

GTP Utilized to Substantially Optimize Order Picking

Jupiter Shop Channel Co., Ltd., Japan's top TV shopping company, opened a state-of-the-art logistics base in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture in April 2022. We asked Jun Takei from the Corporate Administration Division’s Logistics Department Shipping Control Group to tell us more about it.

Feb 15, 2023

Innovation

The Substantial Value Produced by Automation

We interviewed Junji Nagasaka, a senior executive officer at FANCL Corporation, about the strengths of their new Kansai Logistics Center and their logistics strategies.

Jan 16, 2023

Innovation

Our D-PAD Wireless Charging System Combines Compactness and Rapid Charging

We asked our product developers about the D‑PAD, a device that allows for automatic and wireless charging of systems integral to the automation of factories and distribution centers.