CategoryManufacturing

The assembly tricks that give Japan Inc. an edge

Mazda uses karakuri — such as plastic bottles that act as counterweights to pull equipment back in place after use — in its manufacturing operations.
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HG
By:
Hans Greimel
December 31, 2018 05:00 AM

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