Yosuke Itabashi

I am part of a team that mainly handles casting-related work, and I personally work on 3D measurement and evaluation of products before processing, as well as modeling of molds used for prototype production. In the past, when casting prototypes of developed products, it was necessary to create a mold to produce a casting mold, and the prototype process took three to four months or more. With the introduction of a 3D printer at EMTAC, it is now possible to create a mold simply by creating 3D data for the mold. This has led to a reduction in the time required for prototype production.

In order to deepen the trainee Nghiem's understanding of casting, he not only received lectures but also created molds and test specimens. I realized that I could not teach someone if my own knowledge was incomplete, so this was an opportunity for me to study. After the training, I would like Nghiem to share in Vietnam what he has learned in Japan and improve the technical ability of his base by deciding what they should and should not incorporate. I hope that we can continue to work together and that they will become a bridge between Japan and the United States.

When I joined the company, I knew almost nothing about casting, but the people around me taught me a lot of things, and now I am even involved in prototyping new products. The production of prototypes that we are currently working on is one of the first samples where the design and development teams have come up with a product, and we are putting together the optimal methods and processes to ensure that no defects occur in the products we produce. There are successes and failures, but I always feel that I am creating something. EBARA's workplace environment makes it easy to take paid leave and it offers substantial benefits. I would be happy if we could have more colleagues to work with.