Specific precision instruments are important for a variety of industries, such as the aviation, automotive, and medical fields. These instruments help to ensure the quality of the products that are being produced, and they play a vital role in the scientific process.
Japan is well known for its precision manufacturing capabilities, and this is why so many high-quality precision instruments with Japanese origin are in demand around the globe. These instruments are made using a variety of state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, and they are often customized to meet the specific needs of the customer.
Some of the most popular precision instruments made in Japan include micrometers, gauges, and optical measurement tools. These instruments are used to measure small details, and they are often used in conjunction with other technology to help improve the quality of products.
Japan instrumentation remains among the best in the world, but with the proliferation of Chinese copycat products at ridiculously low prices, customers for instrumentation are starting to choose the knock-offs. Actually these Chinese knock-offs are reaching parity in quality (in some instances) with the precision instruments of Japanese products…a worrying trend for Japanese part and instrumentation manufacturers.
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A & D, A&T, Accretech, ACM PieWater Systems, Acoma Medical, Advantec, AET, Aichi Tokei, Aisin AW, Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International, Alpha MOS, Alpha Technology, ALS, Ametek, Amco, Anritsu Meter, Antec, AOR, Applied Electronics, AR Brown, Argofile Japan, Arkray, Arm Sangyo, Asahi Keiki, Asahi Roentegen, Asker-Kobunshi Keiki, Astrodesign, Asunuma Giken, Atago, Atom Medical, Atto, Automax, Azbil TA
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BC Checker, B.L. Autotec, Big Daishowa, Buchi
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CBC, Century Medical, Chest M.I., Chino, ChromaNik Technologies, Clarion Japan, Cosmic Industry
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Dai-Dan, Dai-ichi Shoji, Daiki Rika Kogyo, Daishinku, DataTrak, Digital Signal Technology, DKK, DKK-TOA, DSP Research
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Ebara, Eishin Kagaku, Eko Instruments, Endo Kogyo, Epoque World, Epson CrystalDevice, Erma, Espec, Etoh, Exnos
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FIS Group, Fischer, Fluoro Mechanic, Fuji Electric Device Technology, Fuji Pream, Fuji Seal, Furuno Electric, Future Wave
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Gastec, GL Sciences, Goodman K.K., Gosho, Goto, Granopt, Graphtec, GTR Tec
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Hakuto, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Heishin Mohno Dispenser, Hioki, Hirata, Hi-Lex, Hirunuma Sangyo, Hitachi High Technologies, Hitachi High-Tech Fielding, Hitachi Kokusai Electric, Hitachi Medical, Hochiki, Hokuriku Electric Industry, Hokuto Denko, Honda Electronics, Horiba, Hoya Candeo Optronics, Hrein Energy, Hyoda Instruments
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IAS, Iforcom, IKD, IHI Inspection & Instrumentation, Ikeda Scientific, ImageLink, Imagetek, Imaging Supersonic Laboratories, IMV, Inami, Institute of Microchemical Technologies, Instrumentation Control Association of Japan, Inter Action, Inter Medical, Irie, Ishida, Iwatsu Test Instruments
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Japan Analytical Instruments, Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturing Association, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Japan Cashmachine, Japan Electrical Measuring Instruments Manufacturers’ Association, Japan Federation of Medical Devices Association, Japan Federation of Scientific Instrument Associations, Instruments Manufacturers Association, Japan Lifeline, Japan Measuring Instruments Federation, Japan Music Trades, Japan Probe, Japan Quality Assurance Organization, Japan Techno, Japanese Society for Dental Materials and Devices, Jasco International, JBM International, JEOL Group, JFE Advantech, Jokoh, J.S Flow Instruments, JSR, JTEC Electronics
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Kaijo, Kaise, Kamacho Scales, Kansai Automation, Kelk, Kenis, Kett-Kett Electric Laboratory, Kikusui Electronics, Kimoto, Kinki Roentgen, Kobelco Research Institute, Komyo Rikagaku Kogyo K.K., Konan Medical, Kyoritsu Electrical Instruments, Kyosemi, Kyoto Electronics Mfg., Kyowa Electronic Instruments
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Leader Electronics, Life Robotics, Lineeye, List of Medical Device Associations, Logbar
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Magellan Systems Japan, Macome, Marktec, MediXtec, Meiji Techno, Meisei, Mera, Metran, Micromachine Center, Micro Support, Microtec, Milestone General K.K., Minato Medical Science, Mitorika Glass, Mitsubishi Chemical Analytec, Mitsubishi Chemical Medience, Mitsubishi Precision, Mitutoyo, Miwa Electric, Mujin, Musashi Engineering, Myway, Myzox
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Nabtesco, NAC Technology, Nagano Japan Radio, Naniwa Abrasive Mfg., Nanophoton, Narishige Scientific Instrument Lab, NDK, Neitz Instrumentation, New Cosmos Electric, Next Energy & Resources, NF, Nihon Denji Sokki, Nihon Denki, Nihon Rufuto, Nikka Densok, Nippon Electric Instruments, Nippon GT, Nippon ITM, Nippon Keidenki Works, Nippon Medical & Chemical Instruments, Nippon S.T. Johnson Sales, Nireco, Noise Laboratory, Nomura Micro Science, Nozzle Network, NTT Advanced Technology
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Ocean Photonics, Ohtama, Optoelectronic Industry and Technology Development Association, Optoquest, Ohkura Electric, Ohnishi Netsugaku, OHT, Ohyo Koken Kogyo, Oji Scientific Instruments, Ojiden, Okazaki Mfg., Olympus, Omegawave, Onco Therapy Science, Ono Sokki, Optex, Opto Science, Optronics, Orbray, Osada Electric, Osaka Rasenkan Kogyo, Osaka Seimitsu Kikai, Otsuka Electronics, Otsuka Medical Devices
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Pacific Industrial, Panasonic Sunx, Pony Industry, Pulstec
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Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan, Rico Float Technology, Rigaku, Rikei, Riken Keiki, Riko, Rion, RKC Instrument, Ryoden Shonan Electronics
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Sakae, Sakura Finetek Japan, Saney Seiko, Sankosha, Santen, Sanwa Shoko, Sanwatsusho, Sanyo Trading, Satake Chemical Equipment, Sato Keiryoki Mfg., Sen Lights, Shiba Soku, Shibata, ShibaSoku, Shimaden, Shimadzu, Shimano Kenshi, Shinano Kenshi Aspina Brand, Shinko Denki, Shinko Technos, Shin Nihon Tsusho, Shinwa Rules, Shiseido HPLC, Shizuoka Seiki, Shodex, Shoko Scientific, Showa Denko, Showa Instruments, SICK Japan, Silicon Sensing Systems Japan, SK Sato, Sky Kogyo, Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Softex, Splice Sleeve Japan, Suga Test Instruments, Sugawara Laboratories, Sumika Chemical Analysis Service, Sumitomo Seika, Suzu Tech, Sysmex
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Taitec, Takachiho Sangyo, Takara Tsusho, Takasago Electric, Takenaka System, Takigen, Tamaya Technics, Tanaka Scientific, Tanita, Techno Medica, Teclock, Terumo, Tester Sangyo, Tohkemy, Toitu, Tokai Optical, Tokaseiki, Tokimec, Toki Sangyo, Tokkyokiki, Tokyo Giken, Tokyo Instruments, Tokyo Keiso, Tokyo Meters, Tokyo Rikakikai, Tokyo Seimitsu, Tokyo Sokki Kenkyujo, Tomy Digital Biology, Toplas Engineering, Toreck, Tosoh, Toyo, Toyo Denki, Tsugami, Tsukuba Technology
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Ucan, Ulvac-Phi, Ultrasonic Engineering, Uniden, Union Optical, Ushio, Uzushio Electric
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Yamato Scientific Tool Laboratory, Yamari Industries, Yamatake, Yamato Scale, Yamato Scientific, Yamayo Measuring Tools, Yasuda Seiki Seisakusho, Yasui Kikai, Yazaki, Yield, YMC, Yokogawa Denshikiki, Yokogawa Electric, Yoshida Seiki, Yuukohsha Cito Trading