Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Nasu Operations
Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. is accelerating its improvement efforts by launching a project to promote energy conservation. Examples include reviewing the operation of 243 facilities, including soldering pots and reflow furnaces, which consume large amounts of energy, and replacing machinery and tools with high-efficiency models, such as introduction of LED lighting earlier than initially planned (installation of 5,700 LED lamps was completed in June 2013). Further, the company is actively striving to conserve energy, including by downsizing machinery and tools through reviewing their specifications.
■ Improvement of operation of production equipment
■ Use of LEDs for plant lighting