Grand Prize (Idea Contest)

Title

Plug-Basin

Company

ASMO

Representative

Takuya Yamamoto

Winner Interview

How does it feel to win the Grand prize?I am very happy! It is hard to believe that I could win the Grand prize. What was the most difficult thing during production? This idea uses a quite simple theory. The most difficult thing was to make it more user-friendly. What's MURAN for you? I 've been participating this event since 8th MURAN.
I love invention, so I will continue to participate in this event.

Q&A

Applicant's comments regarding wish or goal toward production of the idea. Hoping it will be nominated How did you feel when you heard you passed the screening? Can not believe! How many times have you applied for the contest? It is my 7th time to apply and 3rd time to be selected If you win the prize money, how will you spend? Party

Second Prize (Idea Contest)

Title

Quiet Muffler "SHIZUKA"

Company

DENSO

Representative

Shun Tomioka

Winner Interview

How does it feel to win the Grand prize? It was like a dream, but now I finally realize that I could really win the prize! What was the most difficult thing during production? What I found difficult the most was to make a sound insulation function. We've tried to keep it comfortable for babies, mothers, and their surroundings. What's MURAN for you? To me, working with my team members gathered from different divisions was so much fun, and I could very much refresh myself. It's also a good chance to gain knowledge and enhance my conception.

Q&A

Applicant's comments regarding wish or goal toward production of the idea. Winning a first prize, and it will be a product from DENSO. How did you feel when you heard you passed the screening? I could stand on a start point. I thought I do my best. How many times have you applied for the contest? 1st time. How does it feel to win the prize? It was like a dream, but now I finally realize that I could really win the prize!

Third Prize (Idea Contest)

Title

No More Missing Steps on the Stairs Ladder

Company

DENSO

Representative

Takayuki Takeuchi

Winner Interview

How does it feel to win the Grand prize? I'm so glad to win the prize!
Thank you very much! What was the most difficult thing during production? The idea is quite simple! I had a hard time making the idea work more stronger as this was for people riding on it. Any thoughts for next MURAN? My boss allows me to challenge for MURAN again, so I'll come back to next MURAN and try to win the grand prize!

Q&A

Applicant's comments regarding wish or goal toward production of the idea. This is my 3rd consecutive nomination, so I'll learn from the past, make a concrete plan, and I want to win 1,000,000 yen!! How did you feel when you heard you passed the screening? The voice inside my mind was "Yeahhhhhh!!", but I hesitated to express them all, so a little guts pose. How many times have you applied for the contest? 5th time. How does it feel to win the prize? I'm so glad to win the prize! Thank you very much!

KARAKURI Grand Prize (KARAKURI Works)

Title

Wonderful Juggler

Company

DENSO

Representative

Keishi Horie

Winner Interview

How does it feel to win the Grand prize? Since summertime, we've been taking our time to make this idea work , and I'm so happy that we were able to finish it in highly successful!
Over Machinery & Tool Div.'s prestige, we had so much pressure on getting prizes, now we are finally relieved! What was the most difficult thing during production? Making the idea work within the regulation of the work's height (1500mm).
What is new about this work is that we've combined existing KARAKURI technology and new technology. Any thoughts for next MURAN? The role of Machinery & Tools Division is to be a No.1 supporter of DENSO MONOZUKURI, so we need to win the grand prize again! We will challenge again with good preparation.

Q&A

What do you or team members do for work? Design and manufacturing of special purpose machine. How was the team formed? Selected members from each section. What is your product in short? This will create the future by adopting modern latest technology which was difficult only through Karakuri technology. Your comment regarding wish or goal toward MURAN. Winning a prize!

Second Prize (KARAKURI Works)

Title

Fairies playing with soap bubbles

Company

NIPPON SOKEN

Representative

Kazumasa Hagino

Q&A

What do you or team members do for work? Making device and system to test new products. How was the team formed? We selected members who have necessary skill and knowledge. What is your product in short? Drawing a picture on a soap bubble. Your comment regarding wish or goal toward MURAN. We will do our best to give audiences surprise and emotional experience.

Third Prize (KARAKURI Works)

Title

I-Cube

Company

DENSO

Representative

Yasushi Kato

Q&A

What do you or team members do for work? Launching mass production equipment and tools for heat exchanger and cooling products. How was the team formed? Voluntary members from various sections. What is your product in short? Result of our technology and technic. Your comment regarding wish or goal toward MURAN. We will give audiences surprise and emotional experience.

Grand Prize （Skilled Works）

Title

Attracble Bubble Gear

Company

DENSO

Representative

Takashi Hioki

Winner Interview

How does it feel to win the Grand prize? I'm so happy about this from the bottom of my heart! What was the most difficult thing during production? Usually, the gears are attached to the axis. This time, to make gear movements more freely, I hit upon an idea of no-axis and sphere-shaped gear. What was difficult the most was to make a gear into a sphere-shape which hadn't been invented and we were the first challenger to make it into a real product. Any thoughts for next MURAN? MURAN is a huge event which is held every 2 yers and gives us an opportunities to appeal my workplace.
Now my idea is blank, but we're sure to come back to MURAN next time!

Second Prize（Skilled Works）

Title

Solder Bonsai -Ginmatsu-

Company

DENSO

Representative

Kazuya Inokawa

Q&A

What do you or team members do for work? Evaluation of R&D products, making test bench and designing/making electronics circuit. How was the team formed? We are experts of soldering, finishing, machining etc. from our department. What is your product in short? Bonsai which was made of only solder. Your comment regarding wish or goal toward MURAN. We will do our best to win the first prize!

Third Prize （Skilled Works）

Title

Maple Leaves

Company

DENSO

Representative

Shinpo Tomio

Q&A

What do you or team members do for work? Equipment manufacturing and adjustment. How was the team formed? The members who have an experience of previous MURAN. What is your product in short? Autumn leaves. Your comment regarding wish or goal toward MURAN. Give machinery & tools dept.'s technic to the work by gathering all members power without compromise.