TR-300 Featured in Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Supporting Automation" Series
kotai2003TR-300 Featured in Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun's "Supporting Automation" Series
We are pleased to share that on May 5, 2026, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun — one of Japan's leading daily manufacturing newspapers — featured TOMOMI RESEARCH, INC.'s AI surface inspection system TR-300 in its "Manufacturing" page, as part of the ongoing series "Supporting Automation."
Coverage at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Publication | Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Japan's leading manufacturing daily) |
| Date | May 5, 2026 (Tue) |
| Page | Page 06, "Manufacturing" section |
| Series | "Supporting Automation" |
| Headline (translated) | "Supporting Automation / TOMOMI RESEARCH — High-speed continuous detection of fine surface defects" |
Technical Highlights Mentioned in the Article
The article highlights several features of TR-300, including:
- Photometric stereo technology for inspecting glossy materials whose mirror-like surfaces are typically difficult to evaluate with single-angle cameras
- Detection capability down to the micrometer (um) scale for fine surface defects
- Continuous in-line inspection supporting work widths up to 2 meters and line speeds up to 200 m/min
- Heatmap visualization of inspection results, enabling intuitive review and data accumulation
The article also touches on TR-300's expansion beyond steel sheets and automotive parts into emerging fields such as resin, textile, and paper products.
Read the Full Article
The full article is available on the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun website.
Read on Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Japanese)
Closing Note
We sincerely appreciate this feature and the recognition of our work. TOMOMI RESEARCH, INC. will continue to contribute to inspection automation and quality assurance in manufacturing.
Interested in TR-300? Reach out for a spec sheet, a sample evaluation, or a demonstration.
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