1 Bonds between people

What we can do to build better
relationships between people

For addressing various social issues from a broader and larger perspective, the world needs to work together.
What is necessary here is to expand the circle of bonds in which each individual feels happy and is connected with deep trust.
Makino will carefully nurture the connections between people developed through machine tool manufacturing for the future.

SDGs Action
Human resource development and employment support overseas

Makino Technical Training Center

Makino opened a dormitory-based vocational training school in Bangalore, India, in 2006.
We provide allowances to the training students from all over India and implement a curriculum that allows students to learn how to use machine tools and general education.

SDGs Action
Creating a universal place for people

MAKINO PARK

Makino PARK opened in Mason, Ohio, where Makino's U.S. subsidiary is located, as a park open to everyone.
We funded named "MAKINO PARK" to create this park and contributed to the local community through our long-held business activities.

2 Makino's Monozukuri

What we can do to create sustainable machine tools

We are continuously improving our production system to manufacture machine tools with less energy at our plants.
In addition, we are making various efforts to create a human-friendly work environment in which all employees can work safely, comfortably, and with satisfaction.

SDGs Action
Initiatives to reduce environmental impact at our plants

Makino Smart Factory

Machine tools are manufactured under constant temperature environments to ensure stable product quality. For this reason, we operate air conditioning day and night.
The Makino Smart Factory in Singapore, Integrated with automated robotics production at night as well.
We strive to minimize the amount of energy for production per machine by effectively using air conditioning energy at night.
In addition, Production plants with solar panels installation 20% of the total energy consumption.
We will install solar panels at all of our factories and facilities to further improve energy efficiency.

SDGs Action
Creation of a workplace environment where everyone can work with vitality

A factory is a friendly environment to the people

There are many pallets for transporting parts and machinery in our production plants, many of which are made of wood or plastic.
While the grass pallet, compressed and solidified with hay, has an excellent heat resistance and does not create harmful substances.
Makino introduced glass pallets in our factories as part of safety measures to protect employees in case of a fire.

SDGs Action
Collaboration with other manufacturers to reduce the environmental impact of the transportation stage

Container Round Use

We are working with other manufacturers to reduce CO2 emissions through our "Container Round Use" program, which reduces land transportation of empty containers. Jointly received a special award at the 23rd Logistics Environment Award sponsored by Japan Association for Logistics and Transport. We will continue to engage in environmental friendly activities in all of our manufacturing processes.

SDGs Action
Enhancement of employee training activities

Promoting Educational Activities by devising a teaching material

Makino Asia Inc. has created a cartoon-style document that explains the way of production management in an easy-to-understand manner. The material is used to educate employees.

3Connections with customers

What we can do for our customers' manufacturing

MAKINO Production System

The various products that our customers create help all of us realize a better environment and society.
With sophisticated machine tools and roduction systems used in their manufacturing, Makino contributes to the production efficiency of our customers and the related environmental impacts.
In addition, we will promote the development of machines and services that are easy for everyone to handle while also helping our customers achieve sustainable manufacturing.

SDGs Action
Contribution to energy conservation by utilizing digital technology

Digital Twin

Manufacturing machine tools takes a lot of time and energy because it's based on human experience and intuition cultivated through repeated tries and errors.
This problem can be solved quickly using simulation in a virtual space called 'Digital twin'.
Our digital twin technology instantly achieves optimal solutions based on the know-how of processing technology cultivated over many years and robust computing power.
By avoiding tri-errors, we contribute to cost reduction and energy saving for our customers.

SDGs Action
High-quality manufacturing available for more people

Creation of human-friendly machines

We aim to realize a manufacturing environment where everyone can deliver high-quality output.

For example, V80S is designed not only for high functionality but also for ease to use. For example, the height of the table on which the machined parts are placed is lowered, and the frontage can widely open.

The web manual of the machine also pursues ease of use.
While sticking to the quantity and quality of information, we are working to create a system that can quickly provide necessary details according to the customer's situation.

* We received the "Japan Manual Award 2019" Special Award (Planning Award/ Safety Award).

SDGs Action
Development of environmental friendly products in collaboration with customers

Creating novelties using bioplastic materials

Collaboration between the customer and Makino has resulted in the production of a multi-tray made from plant-derived plastic that reduces fossil resources by 60% compared to conventional products. Watch the video to see how customer's technology combined with Makino's desire to create a product based on environmental friendly materials.