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Manufacturing industry
Producing a diverse array of products essential to daily life,
including automobiles, home appliances, food, and pharmaceuticals
Flexible adaptation is required in response to increasingly complex risk factors

The environment the manufacturing industry finds itself in and the business models used by manufacturers have undergone significant changes in recent years. The risk factors that could affect production activities are becoming increasingly complex, including rising raw material and energy prices due to the spread of infectious diseases and geopolitical risks, as well as the growing risk of global supply chain disruptions caused by material shortages and logistics disruptions. To avoid these impacts, there has been a movement to review global supply chains, including changes to procurement sources, production sites, and production plans.

The industry is also facing changes in industrial structure driven by market changes and technological innovation, and there are cases where companies are being forced to change their conventional manufacturing processes and methods for delivering value amid the shift to digital transformation (DX) and green transformation (GX).

As the semiconductor market exemplifies, industrial structure can change depending on government investment and industrial attraction policies, so it is necessary to pay close attention not only to market trends and competitive conditions, but also to political situations and government trends.

Environmental issues in the manufacturing industry
  • Greenhouse gas emissions
    Manufacturing processes use large amounts of energy (mainly from fossil fuels), resulting in high emissions of greenhouse gases including CO2, which contribute to global warming
  • Initiatives for environmentally conscious design
    Advanced product design is required, such as balancing the expansion of eco-material and recycled material usage with cost reduction
  • Waste generation
    The handling and disposal of waste materials generated during the production process, defective products, and end-of-life products is a challenge. In particular, the use of materials that are difficult to recycle increases enviromental burdens
  • Water pollution and release of harmful chemical substances
    Factories use large amounts of water and may discharge wastewater containing heavy metals and chemical substances. There are concerns about contamination of rivers and groundwater, as well as adverse effects on human health and the surrounding ecosystems
  • Air pollution
    Factories emit dust, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides, and other substances, raising concerns about adverse effects on the surrounding environment and human health
Do you face these challenges or requirements?
  • We want to reduce the use of raw materials with high procurement risk. We want to consider using alternative materials
  • Is it possible to design products that can improve product performance and energy efficiency?
  • We want to consider using recycled materials, but we are concerned about quality variation. Is there a way to evaluate this in advance?
  • We want to quickly and accurately perform screening inspections for substances regulated by the RoHS Directive, REACH Regulation, and other regulations
  • Chemical substance management throughout the supply chain is extremely cumbersome. We want to do this with precision without needing to invest excessive time and effort
Hitachi High-Tech is a strong partner for customers facing these types of challenges
Hitachi High-Tech’s approach to the Manufacturing industry
Supporting the Development of High-Performance Materials
Solved IssuesCircular Economy
Offering Comprehensive Support from R&D to the Establishment of Technologies for Mass Production
  • Provided alongside material analysis and analytical technologies to develop eco-materialsProvided alongside material analysis and analytical technologies to develop eco-materials
    • Materials Informatics (MI) / Compound Discovery AI
      Further advances material development through large-scale data aggregation and analysis and performance predictions
      CO2 emissions were reduced from 1.77 t to 0.35 t by deriving optimal materials and process conditions
    • Process informatics (PI)
      Works to optimize manufacturing processes
Solved IssuesDecarbonization
Evaluating Thermal and Functional Properties of High-Performance Resins
  • Thermal analysis and viscoelasticity measurement are effective in evaluating the thermal and mechanical properties of high-performance resins containing glass fiber and inorganic fillers
  • Supports sustainable manufacturing, from R&D to optimized molding conditions and quality control
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Supporting the Development of Eco-Materials
Solved IssuesCircular Economy
Supporting Quality Evaluation of Recycled Materials and Optimization of Processing Conditions
  • Thermal analysis and viscoelasticity measurement are effective in evaluating the quality of recycled materials, such as recycled polymers, and optimizing processing conditions
  • Enables the accurate identification of thermal stability and mechanical properties of such materials, thereby helping to boost both environmental and product performance
Solved IssuesCircular Economy
Effective in Verifying the Composition of Recycled Materials and Preventing Contamination
  • Also supports the sorting of recovered precious and rare metals
  • Enables non-destructive, immediate analysis
Solved IssuesCircular Economy
Optimized to Verify the Composition of Recycled Metals and Scrap Materials
  • Enables resource recovery by sorting reusable materials and identifying harmful elements, contributing to waste reduction
  • Supports material verification and contamination prevention for electronic and metal components
  • High‑precision detection of harmful elements such as lead and nitrogen, aiding compliance and risk management
Solved IssuesCircular Economy
Providing Bioplastics Made from Cassava, an Environmentally Conscious Material
  • Minimizes the use of petroleum resources by using plant-derived renewable resources as raw materials, thereby helping to reduce CO2 emissions
  • Can be processed using existing molding equipment, thereby eliminating the need for additional energy consumption or capital investment
Solved IssuesCircular Economy
Solving Quality Issues Faced by Recycled Plastics
  • We provide recycled plastic materials pre-evaluated for quality
  • We provide contract analysis services to support customers in selecting materials
  • We provide material evaluation systems for automatic fault extraction for customers who conduct their own evaluations or defect analysis during mass production
Solved IssuesCircular Economy
Used for Safety Assessments on New and Recycled Materials Made from Waste
  • Inspects harmful elements and other substances contained in recycled materials, such as slag and byproducts, to verify their safety
  • Rapidly verifies compliance with environmental standards
  • Streamlined material evaluation through non-destructive and rapid elemental composition analysis that eliminates the need for sample preparation
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Reducing Environmental Impact Through Environmental Monitoring
Solved IssuesNature Positive
Accurately and Efficiently Controlling Harmful Elements in Products
  • Non-destructive and rapid detection of harmful elements, such as lead and cadmium
  • Supports regulatory compliance through reliable analyses, from component and material screening to advanced analysis
Solved IssuesNature Positive
Analyzes Particulates in Factory Environments and Pollutants in Emissions
  • Observes and analyzes particulates and pollutants to help visualize environmental risks and support regulatory compliance
  • Enables enhanced monitoring systems linked to environmentally conscious product development and quality control, supporting sustainable manufacturing
  • Applicable to quality evaluation of recycled and new materials and optimization of processing conditions, contributing to the development of advanced materials that balance safety and functionality
Solved IssuesNature Positive
Detecting Trace Contaminants on Cleaned Substrates and Surface Components
  • Highly sensitive detection of residues on cleaned substrates and component surfaces, reducing product defects
  • Accurately measures the concentrations of major and trace components in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, helping to reduce costs
  • Used for evaluating transmittance and reflectance of optical materials, in addition to measuring hazardous substances specified in RoHS and REACH regulations and organic matter in wastewater
Solved IssuesNature Positive
Rapidly Detecting Harmful Substances Including Phthalates, Which Are Restricted for Use
  • Measures phthalates contained in plastic products, such as electrical wire and films, in about 10 minutes per sample
  • Multiple samples can be measured automatically and consecutively, enabling efficient quality control without needing to stop the production line
  • Since no organic solvents are used, no waste liquid is generated, thereby minimizing environmental impact
Solved IssuesNature Positive
High-Precision Equipment Specialized for Quantitative Analysis of Metal Elements
  • Highly sensitive analysis of wastewater discharged from factories and heavy metals associated with work environments, such as lead, cadmium, and chromium
  • Analyzes the content of harmful metals in electronic components, coatings, and other substances in compliance with environmental regulations such as the RoHS Directive and REACH Regulation
  • Can also be used for analyzing metals contained in recycled materials and waste, thereby helping to efficiently recover rare and precious metals
Solved IssuesNature Positive
Managing Factory Wastewater and Preventing Chemical Overuse
  • Accurately measures the composition of raw materials and products, thereby achieving environmentally conscious manufacturing while maintaining quality
  • Minimizes the amount of chemicals and water used, thereby helping to reduce cost and environmental impact
  • Can be used for water quality monitoring and neutralization during wastewater processing, thereby helping to achieve safe wastewater and environmental conservation
Solved IssuesNature Positive
Utilized in Measuring Harmful Substances, Including Cyanide Used for Plating and Other Processing
  • Effective in measuring surfactants in cleaning solutions used in areas including metalworking and electronic component manufacturing, as well as cyanides and other compounds used in plating and similar processes, thereby supporting the creation of environmentally and health-conscious products
  • Enables the adequate management of emissions that is both environmentally and health-conscious through the analysis of residuals in products and wastewater
Solved IssuesNature Positive
Aiming to Establish More Effective and Economical Treatment Technologies for PFAS, Substances That Raise Concerns Regarding Their Impact on Ecosystems
  • We work to solve environmental issues by developing PFAS countermeasures along the entire value chain, from detection to removal, destruction, and disposal, with analytical instruments and inspection technologies at the core
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