CADDi, an AI data platform driving the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce a new partnership with DENSO CORPORATION’s Machinery & Tools Division, which oversees the design and manufacturing of DENSO’s in-house production lines. By implementing two of CADDi’s cloud-based services—CADDi Drawer, a manufacturing data utilization solution, and CADDi Quote, an AI-powered quotation solution—DENSO plans to transform its equipment manufacturing processes.
Issues and Background
Headquartered in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, DENSO is Japan’s largest automotive parts manufacturer, with annual sales exceeding $47 billion USD. The company is known for spearheading innovations that contribute to a more mobile society by developing high-quality, reliable technologies and products. Beyond its automotive-focused business, DENSO also engages in a wide range of other ventures—from QR codes and industrial robots to food value chains. These efforts put DENSO at the forefront of addressing major social issues, such as carbon neutrality and the circular economy, while striving to maximize environmental and safety benefits and promote human happiness and growth.
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However, one of the key challenges facing the manufacturing industry over the next decade is the large-scale retirement of experienced engineers and technicians. Many major manufacturers risk losing the tacit knowledge, expertise, and craftsmanship that reside with senior employees if this valuable information is not successfully converted into shared assets. This issue is particularly critical in the special-purpose machinery sector, which underpins much of manufacturing and already struggles to attract younger talent.
DENSO’s Machinery Division, which has been in operation for over 70 years, is responsible for designing and building approximately 1,500 pieces of production equipment annually. As part of its broader transformation to create the next generation of manufacturing equipment that addresses industry-wide challenges, DENSO has decided to implement CADDi’s manufacturing AI data platform to leverage and preserve the knowledge of its veteran workforce.
Source: CADDi
