acm-header
Sign In

Communications of the ACM

ACM Careers

Japan Seeks Its Economic Mojo in the Stuff That Makes the Stuff


View as: Print Mobile App Share:
Irie Koken cylindrical metal product

The cylindrical metal products made by Irie Koken are a departure from the gadgetry of previous Japanese innovations, but a focus on building precision components could help the country forge a new, critical role in the global economy.

Credit:Ko Sasaki for The New York Times

There is absolutely nothing sexy about bellows. But they just might be the future of Japan.

From The New York Times
View Full Article


 

No entries found

Sign In for Full Access
» Forgot Password? » Create an ACM Web Account