Ogura exhibited at the 30th Mechanical Components & Technology Expo or M-Tech for short at Makuhari Messe from July 9th (Wednesday) to 11st (Friday).

Ogura showcased its “robot hand” and “tool changer” that is Ogura’s response to ever-increasing needs in the robotic automation field. It also demonstrated its “brake diagnostic system” for the IoT devices.

Ogura’s full lineup for the spring actuated brakes was exhibited at the booth also, and it received interests from many attendees as a new solution in the manufacturing field.

The show was attended by more people than what was forecasted, and lively business and technical discussions were taking place everywhere. Of course, it was an excellent opportunity for Ogura to meet its customers.

Ogura will exhibit at the 30th Mechanical Components & Technology Expo or M-Tech for short at Makuhari Messe from July 9th (Wednesday) to 11st (Friday).

Ogura will showcase not only its primary product groups, industrial clutches and brakes but also various digital era products that are AI and IoT related.

Ogura is particularly proud to showcase the latest solutions for robot automation field that is in ever-increasing demand. Performance and potentials of the applications of the products will be demonstrated at the booth as part of a Collaborative Robot or Cobot.

Featured product 1: OGR Robot Hand
It can grab and transfer different types of parts. Controllability, stability and precision are demonstrated as part of a cobot.

Featured product 2: OTC Tool Changer
Suited to automation of change-over. Unique and revolutionary tool changing method driven by electric motor reduces downtime.

Featured product 3: CLE Brake Monitoring System (IoT)
The system diagnoses the status of spring actuated brake in real time. It is the solution of the next generation that supports predictive maintenance.

Besides the above, exhibited at the booth are low wear spring actuated brake with stable torque characteristics and large bore spring actuated brake with the industries’ largest bore size to torque ratio.

With decades of experience and knowledge as a prominent clutch and brake manufacturer, Ogura proposes solutions in the areas of automation, energy saving and efficiency that are environment and safety conscious.

<Exhibit Details>
●When：July 9th (Wednesday) ~ 11sst (Friday)
●Where：Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 6
●Exhibiter Booth #：34-6
●M-Tech：https://www.manufacturing-world.jp/tokyo/ja-jp/about/mtech.html
●Products displayed：Robot Hand, Tool Changer and their demonstration units.
Brake Monitoring System, Electromagnetic Gripper, Spring Actuated Brake with Less Wear, Spring Actuated Brake for Hallow Shaft, Hysteresis Brake with Hallow Shaft, High Speed Hysteresis Brake and other general industrial clutches and brakes

On June 11th (Wednesday), president of Ogura Clutch, Mr. Ogura received a merit award from a general incorporated association, Gunma Prefectural Federation of Corporations.

The award is in recognition of years of Ogura’s hard work in promoting, strengthening and developing the association.

Ogura is committed to contributing not only to the development of the local communities but also the development of the industries.

At the 70th anniversary ceremony of Japan Machine Accessory Association (JMAA) held at Tokyo Kaikan event hall on May 20th, 2025 (Tuesday), Ogura’s sustained membership in the association for over 60 years was recognized, resulting in an official letter of appreciation from the chairman of the association. At the same ceremony, president of Ogura Clutch,  Mr. Ogura accepted an award from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Ogura is committed to contributing to the development of the entire industry by engineering innovation and quality improvement.

The Japan Machine Accessory Association (JMAA) conducts surveys on production and distribution, conducts research on technologies and safety issues, and facilitates standardization of equipment used in industrial machinery such as metalworking machines, non-metalworking machines, and so on, so that the machine tool industry in Japan may be further developed, while contributing to the growth of the economy and the national standard of living.

Ogura exhibited at TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025, held at Makuhari Messe from January 10th (Fri) to 12th (Sun), 2025.

In addition to the current racing clutch line up, products showcased were Light Clutch for the TOYOTA Yaris, Metal Twin Clutch for the Nissan Fair Lady Z (RZ34), Light Tooth Clutch-noise abatement version for the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ 400, and Metal Single Clutch for the TOYOTA Hilux (for Thailand).

Three vehicles were on display at the booth: GR86 of the ORC ROOKIE Racing team, which partook in last year’s Super Endurance Race, and the GR86 and 86, which partook in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge.

Popular Ogura Clutch talk show featured the drivers who raced in various categories of races such as Inter Proto Series, KYOJO CUP, TOYOTAGAZOO Racing Rally Challenge and Formula Gymkhana.

During the Rally Challenge talk show, Ryo Tamura of London Boots No. 1 and No. 2 who made his debut at the show and Yuta Tomikawa of Toyota Times discussed their experiences of becoming a professional driver and exciting stories about being in a rally.

The merchandise section in the booth featured products, many of which were not sold anywhere else, such as official ROOKIE Racing items and collaboration stickers, and was busy with many visitors throughout the show.

All members of Ogura team would like to thank every one of the guests who visited our booth. We are excited to be part of the exciting motor sports scene.

Ogura is going to exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, held at Makuhari Messe from January 10th (Friday) to 12th (Sunday).

When: 1/10 (Fri), 1/11 (Sat), 1/12 (Sun)

Where: Makuhari Messe (Japan Convention Center) Chiba-ken, Chiba-shi, Mihama-ku, Nakase 2-1

Ogura Booth: West Hall with 3 NAPAC 【Booth# 310】

Official homepage for TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025：https://www.tokyoautosalon.jp/2025/