JAXA Venture Tenchijin Receives Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th Japan Manufacturing Grand Award Hosted by METI and Others
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JAXA-certified space venture Tenchijin Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director Yasuto Sakuraba) is pleased to announce that it has received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th Japan Manufacturing Grand Award, jointly held by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
About the Japan Manufacturing Grand Award
The "Japan Manufacturing Grand Award" honors outstanding individuals from all generations involved in "manufacturing," including mid-career professionals who form the core of manufacturing and production sites, skilled professionals who have supported traditional and cultural "craftsmanship," and young professionals who will lead the future.
This award has been held jointly by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology since 2005, and this marks its 10th iteration.
This time, the four ministries involved have decided on 8 recipients (25 individuals) for the Prime Minister's Award. Additionally, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided on 13 recipients (58 individuals, 1 organization) for the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, in addition to the Prime Minister's Award.
Quote: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry News Release | 10th "Japan Manufacturing Grand Award" Prime Minister's Award and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award Recipients Decided
Award Overview
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Awarded Project Name
Development of a Leakage Risk Assessment and Management System (Sui-Do Kyoku) Utilizing Satellite Data and AI Analysis
Project Summary
Addressing the social issue of aging water infrastructure, we have developed "Sui-Do Kyoku" (Space Water Bureau), a leakage risk assessment and management system that allows easy identification of risk areas without requiring expertise in water pipes. Utilizing over 500 satellite data points from domestic and international space agencies such as JAXA, NASA, and ESA, including surface temperature, climate, and ground data, along with water pipe data held by water utilities, the system evaluates the leakage risk of water pipes through AI investigation and analysis. In an example implementation in a municipality, it achieved a 6-fold increase in leakage detection efficiency and a 79% reduction in investigation costs.
Award Comment:
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