KURODA HISTORY 100
DNA of "Precision":
A history of craftsmanship
passed on from one generation to the next
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President and Representative Director
Message from Hiroshi Kuroda, PresidentWith the mission of "supporting industrial advancement around the world through precision technologies," our company has continued its journey for the past 100 years. From the Great Depression, World War II, the Oil Crisis, the Nixon Shock, the IT bubble burst, the Great Recession, the Great East Japan Earthquake, to the COVID-19 pandemic—our ability to overcome numerous crises is entirely thanks to the unwavering support of our employees and their families, business partners, shareholders, local communities, and so many others. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you.
In the next 100 years, we aim to maintain and carry forward the DNA of "Kuroda Precision" while embracing the spirit of "Challenge & Create" to continuously develop new products and contribute to the advancement of global industries. We sincerely ask for your continued support and encouragement.
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Kuroda Precision Industries 100th Anniversary Symbol Mark
The 100th anniversary symbol mark was designed through an internal competition.
The people around us, drawn in our corporate colors, represent our predecessors who have passed on the sash to us throughout our long 100-year history. KURODA has been able to get to where we are today thanks to our predecessors who overcame countless challenges, and we express our deep respect and heartfelt gratitude to them.
The laurel tree represents KURODA's strong determination to continue to take on future-oriented challenges and achieve further growth and development for the next 100 years.
KURODA MEMORIAL - Scenes from the early days
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People at an early gauge block factory (circa 1934)
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Founder Saburo Kuroda
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Inside the factory (around 1937)
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Company advertisement (around 1937)
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Factory main gate (around 1937, located in present-day Ota Ward, Tokyo)
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Onuki Laboratory (established in 1938, currently located in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture)
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Prince Asaka visits the factory (1940)
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Measuring device (around 1939)
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Gauge (product from early days of the company)
Since our founding in 1925,
Kuroda Precision Industries has supported
numerous industries
as a professional in "precision,"
carrying forward a rich technological heritage.
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1925
View product detailsKuroda Kyohan Seisakujyo was founded. Efforts were made to popularize interchangeable production using gauges (American system).
Spline Gauge -
1931
Featured in the Journal of the Society of Mechanical Engineers, "A Look at Japan's Precision Industry" as one of the top domestic manufacturers
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1930
View product details(Japanese)Development and sales of small measuring instruments
Small precision measuring instrument SM-3 -
1955
Became the first factory to receive JIS mark certification
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1957
First in Asia to receive API Master Gauge Certification
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Around 1960
Developed various measuring instruments, including an interferometer and a large screw measuring instrument (the world's first 3D measuring instrument).
3D measuring device -
Around 1960
Jointly developed electric hydraulic pulse motor with Fujitsu Ltd.
Electro-hydraulic pulse motor -
1961
Development of pneumatic equipment
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1962
Development of universal boring head
UFB (boring head) -
1963
Advance into the machine tool business
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1960～1970s
Development of nuclear power-related measuring instruments
Large neutron diffraction instrument -
1971
- Manufacture and sale of hydraulic equipment
- Electric discharge machine development
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1972
Developed "Hadmar," a wave-type peripheral circulation promotion device
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1977
Japan's first contract manufacturer of premium pipe thread gauges
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1980
Developed a grinding machine for magnetic head processing
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1980s
Development of a small pneumatic control system
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1987
Super Polisher development
Super Polisher -
1987
Developed "Uniwire," a parallel-serial conversion wiring-saving system
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1996
View product detailsDeveloped "Nano Metro", an ultra-precise flat shape measuring device for silicon wafers
Nano Metro 300TT -
1999
View product detailsDeveloped "Ecosaver" lubricant supply device for semi-dry processing
Ecosaver -
2005
- Started selling motor cores for hybrid engines
- Developed "Nano Metro FTT", a large LCD photomask substrate shape measuring device
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2006
Developed the "Next Generation Craftsman GS-45 Series" precision grinding surface grinding machine
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2008
View product detailsDeveloped "Glue FASTEC®" an in-mold automatic adhesive lamination system
Glue FASTEC® -
2009
Developed "Nano Metro 450TT" for Φ450mm silicon wafers
Nano Metro 450TT -
2016
View product detailsReleased the SF-640M ultra-high precision flatness measuring device
SF-640M -
2018
View product detailsLaunched the GS-30V/Vs precision surface grinder with interactive software GS-SmartTouch®.
GS-30V/Vs -
2021
Started installing the new functions "Smart-Contact" and "Smart-Dress" on precision surface grinders
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2025
Thanks to your support, we will celebrate our 100th anniversary.
Kuroda Precision Industries
will continue its journey
toward an even brighter future.