The 94th ordinary shareholder’s meeting was held at 10AM on June 29th at KBIC (Kiryu Business Intelligence Convention) Hall, located on the 6th floor of Kiryu chamber of commerce building. First, business reports and consolidated financial statements of the 94th financial period were discussed. Accounting auditor and supervisory board then reported the result of audit on consolidated financial statements. 4 proposals were voted and approved: 1) appropriation of surplus, 2) appointment of 6 directors, 3) appointment of an audit and supervisory board member and 4) bonus for the retiring directors.

Ogura exhibited at Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023, held from June 15^th (Thursday) to 18^th (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight. TIFSE is the largest trade show, held once every 5 years, hosted by Tokyo Fire Department, focuses on fire and safety equipment. Ogura showcased various new equipment such as the primary products, Fire hose Washer that is designed with the labor saving concept in mind and rechargeable electric-hydraulic life-saving tool, Ogura RP series that is being actively used at many rescue scenes. For Ogura, it was an opportunity not only to showcase its newest products that are answer to the needs of today’s market but also to exchange information with people in the industry.

　　

Ogura exhibited at the 28^th Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo (M-Tech), held from June 21^st (Wednesday) to 23^rd (Friday) at Tokyo Big Sight. Ogura showcased its products such as industrial clutches and brakes as answers to the needs arising from smartification. In particular, Robot Hand and Tool Changer that Ogura is offering for the expanding robot industry, Wear Monitoring System for spring actuated brakes that monitors the remaining life of the products in real time remotely—necessity in IoT (Internet of Things) and spring actuated brakes with stable slip torque and with large bore for hollow shaft (the largest hole to OD ratio in the industry). Ogura designs and manufactures products for that aide automation, labor saving, optimization, safety and protection of environment.

　　

Ogura exhibits at the 28^th Mechanical Components & Materials Technology Expo (M-Tech), held from June 21^st (Wednesday) to 23^rd (Friday) at Tokyo Big Sight. Ogura is going to showcase its products such as industrial clutches and brakes as answers to the needs arising from smartification. In particular, Robot Hand and Tool Changer that Ogura is proposing for the expanding robot industry, Wear Monitoring System for spring actuated brakes that monitors the remaining life of the products in real time remotely—necessity in IoT (Internet of Things) and spring actuated brakes with stable slip torque and with large bore for hollow shaft (the largest hole to OD ratio in the industry). Ogura designs and manufactures products for that aide automation, labor saving, optimization, safety and protection of environment.

 

When: June 21^st (Wednesday)~23^rd (Friday), 2023

Where: Tokyo Big Sight #8 Hall

Exhibiter ID: 57-14

URL: https://www.japan-mfg.jp/en-gb/about/mtech.html

Products to be displayed: Wear Monitoring System, spring actuated brakes with large bore, robot hand, tool changer, slip spring actuated brake, large hysteresis clutches and brakes, miniature spring actuated brakes, other industrial clutches and brakes and their demo.

 

Ogura exhibits at Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023, held from June 15^th (Thursday) to 18^th (Sunday) at Tokyo Big Sight. TIFSE is the largest trade show, held once every 5 years, hosted by Tokyo Fire Department, focuses on fire and safety equipment. Ogura is going to showcase various new equipment such as the primary products, Fire hose Washer that is designed with the labor saving concept in mind and rechargeable electric-hydraulic life-saving tool, Ogura RP series that is being actively used at many rescue scenes.

When: June 15th (Thursday)~18th (Sunday), 2023

Where: Tokyo Big Sight Easy #6 Hall

Exhibiter ID: 6-12

URL: https://www.fire-safety-tokyo.com/jp/index.html

Products to be displayed: Fire Hose Washer, Rechargeable Electric-Hydraulic Rescue Tools

This year LEAP (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program) Awards were announced by WTWH Media on October 18, 2022.  Ogura received the Silver Award in the Mechanical category for the MCNB-HS series brakes.  This year’s winners were chosen by an independent judging panel of 14 engineering and academic professionals. The MCNB-HS Series power-off spring applied brakes have oversized bores to allow wires to pass through the shaft’s hollow bore. They accommodate encoders, cables, hoses, shafts, and tools. The ratio of the brake’s field core diameter to outer diameter is leading the industry. Internal designs allow for reduced backlash, high cycling, long life, optimized torque per size, thin profile, low weight, limited drag, low heat generation, and low power requirements. Reduced backlash is important for precision and accuracy. Special attention is made to supply stable performance and response during total life for high-cycle applications. Torque is optimized to provide a smaller package size and lower weight. The thin profiles give an advantage where space constraints are tight. Low power requirements reduce energy consumption and limit heat generation.

 

 

Ogura exhibited at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023, held from January 13th (Friday) to 15th (Sunday) at Makuhari Messe after 3 years of absence.

Among the products Ogura showcased were metal twin clutch developed for Toyota Yaris, 5 motorcycle slipper clutches for Kawasaki, Honda and Suzuki and skeleton type clutch case that was developed as the original product for Ogura Racing Clutch.

As in the previous years, Ogura hosted a talk show. Guests were drivers who participated in various races such as Inter Proto Series, Toyota GAZ00 Racing Rally Challenge, GR86/BRZ Cup and ORC Rookie Racing that participated in Super Endurance Race. The most notable among the guests was the Driver Morizo (a.k.a. president of Toyota Motor Corporation, Mr. Akio Toyoda). The show attracted many attendees.

At Ogura’s booth, 2 automobiles and 1 motorcycle were displayed: GR Yaris that ran in Toyota GAZ00 Racing Rally Challenge, GR Corolla Morizo Edition and Yamaha YZF-R1 that raced in last year’s Suzuka 8 Hours.

Ogura’s motorcycle team, Ogura Clutch ORC with Ride In, announced the races that they are going to participate in 2023, and the members expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming season.

Ogura’s subsidiary in New Jersey, USA, Ogura Industrial Corporation exhibited at Equipment Exposition (aka. Lawn mower show) held in Louisville, Kentucky from October 19^th to 21^st. This is the biggest trade show in North America for outdoor power equipment, such as riding lawn mower, and it is a festive event for lawn care industry, even accompanied by live music concert.

At its indoor booth, Ogura showcased various electromagnetic clutches and brakes. With multiple large flat screen TVs in the booth, clutch functions and designs were explained and demonstrated to the attendees. Ogura also exhibited at outdoor booth a “Monster Mower,” shown in the photo below, which attracted the attention of many attendees.

The show was as busy as it was before the pandemic. Thank you for everyone who came to our booth.

　

An article on Ogura’s DQH Torque Sensor was published on engineering information media, Nikkei XTECH. See the link.

Nikkei XTECH

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One of Ogura’s very important customers, Stiga held their 2022 Supplier Conference at Guangzhou Nansha Garden Hotel in China on August 26th.

Approximately 60 suppliers, including engine makers, flywheel makers and cardboard box makers attended. Among them was Ogura’s subsidiary, Ogura Clutch Dounguan, which was nominated to be one of the superior suppliers for its quality activities for noise abatement and won an Excellent Quality Activity Award. This award is only given to suppliers that have achieved excellence in Stiga’s rigorous supplier evaluation system.

It is honorable to have received this award, and Ogura would like to raise the bar for ourselves in our effort to satisfy the customer’s needs.