Mechatronics in Japan: a Trip Report

George Gamota

September 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Staff
Disclaimer
Abstract
List of Figures
List of Tables

1. Overview

• Background
• What is Mechatronics?
• Manufacturing in Japan
• Approach to Automation
• Investment in Automation
• Japanese Government Research Programs
• Manufacturing Investment
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgements

2. Site Reports

• IMS Promotion Center
• Komatsu Ltd
• Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, MITI
• Mitsubishi Electric Company
• Nagoya University
• University of Tokyo

APPENDICES

A. Professional Experience of Author

B. Questionnaire and Compilation of Hosts' Answers

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