[Online Lecture Series Vol. 5] Event to Deepen Understanding of Tolerance Design & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Essential for Manufacturing Design Digitalization
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun and Planar Inc. will co-host an online lecture on May 28, 2026, for manufacturing designers to deepen their understanding of tolerance design and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T). Based on case studies from a related book, the event will present concrete methods to link these concepts to design reform and quality improvement.
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[Online Lecture Series Vol. 5] Event to Deepen Understanding of Tolerance Design & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Essential for Manufacturing Design Digitalization
May 8, 2026
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd.
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (President: Taku Kannzaka, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will co-host an online lecture "Designers Speak Through Drawings! Practical Application of Tolerance Design & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Unraveled with 3 Case Studies" with Planar Inc. (President: Koji Kuriyama, Headquarters: Shimosuwa-machi, Nagano Prefecture) on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 13:00.
This lecture will elaborate on three case studies featured in the book "Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Tolerance Design - Practical Edition, Understood Through Case Studies," published in March 2026. It will not merely impart knowledge but will present concrete measures on how to connect tolerance design & geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to "design reform" and "quality improvement."
Lecture Overview
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 13:00-16:30
Venue: Conducted using Microsoft Teams
* The participation link will be sent after application.
* Please prepare a headset or earphones and a microphone.
Capacity: 30 people
Participation Condition: Those who have newly purchased one of the specified books using the designated method.
Application Method: Please apply via E-mail or the form below, filling in the required information.
Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iw0F2kb1c4
PDF for E-mail Application
d33323-312-d266c678033793e57f8a75a376906ba2.pdf
Program
[Part 1]
* Lecture 1: Semantic PMI Realized with Tolerance Design and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Planar Inc.: Koji Kuriyama
* Lecture 2: GD&T Practice and Design Reform in EV Motorcycle Gearboxes - Tolerance Design to Eliminate Shims
Mobitec Inc.: Naoyasu Sumi
[Part 2]
* Lecture 3: Learning Design Process and Tolerance Design from Tubing Pumps - Design Thinking Starting from Function
Planar Inc. GD&T LABO.: Yuichi Sugiyama
* Lecture 4: Tolerance Design in High-Precision Spindle Units - Design Judgment for Achieving Target Values
Swany Co., Ltd.: Yoshihiro Dobashi
* The program may change depending on the situation.
Information on Related Books
"Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Tolerance Design - Practical Edition, Understood Through Case Studies"
Supervised by Koji Kuriyama, Edited by Planar Inc., Authored by Naoyasu Sumi, Yuichi Sugiyama, Yoshihiro Dobashi
A5 size, 176 pages, 2,750 yen (tax included), published March 2026
* Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10159505.html
"Understanding with Examples! Problem Solving with Correct Design Process Execution by DRBFM and GD&T (Tolerance Design and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)"
Authored by Masami Washizaki, Koji Kuriyama
A5 size, 200 pages, 2,860 yen (tax included), published November 2022
* Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10026549.html
"Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Key Points for Proper Tolerance Design, Understood Through Case Studies"
Supervised by Hiroshi Kuriyama, Authored by Koji Kuriyama, Kiichi Kitazawa
A5 size, 196 pages, 2,640 yen (tax included), published July 2020
Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10021680.html
"Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Tolerance Design"
Edited by Planar Inc., Authored by Koji Kuriyama, Satoshi Kinoshita
A5 size, 176 pages, 2,420 yen (tax included), published August 2016
Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10021245.html
[Online Lecture Series Vol. 5] Event to Deepen Understanding of Tolerance Design & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Essential for Manufacturing Design Digitalization
May 8, 2026
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Ltd.
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (President: Taku Kannzaka, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will co-host an online lecture "Designers Speak Through Drawings! Practical Application of Tolerance Design & Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Unraveled with 3 Case Studies" with Planar Inc. (President: Koji Kuriyama, Headquarters: Shimosuwa-machi, Nagano Prefecture) on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 13:00.
This lecture will elaborate on three case studies featured in the book "Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Tolerance Design - Practical Edition, Understood Through Case Studies," published in March 2026. It will not merely impart knowledge but will present concrete measures on how to connect tolerance design & geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to "design reform" and "quality improvement."
Lecture Overview
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 13:00-16:30
Venue: Conducted using Microsoft Teams
* The participation link will be sent after application.
* Please prepare a headset or earphones and a microphone.
Capacity: 30 people
Participation Condition: Those who have newly purchased one of the specified books using the designated method.
Application Method: Please apply via E-mail or the form below, filling in the required information.
Application Form
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/iw0F2kb1c4
PDF for E-mail Application
d33323-312-d266c678033793e57f8a75a376906ba2.pdf
Program
[Part 1]
* Lecture 1: Semantic PMI Realized with Tolerance Design and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Planar Inc.: Koji Kuriyama
* Lecture 2: GD&T Practice and Design Reform in EV Motorcycle Gearboxes - Tolerance Design to Eliminate Shims
Mobitec Inc.: Naoyasu Sumi
[Part 2]
* Lecture 3: Learning Design Process and Tolerance Design from Tubing Pumps - Design Thinking Starting from Function
Planar Inc. GD&T LABO.: Yuichi Sugiyama
* Lecture 4: Tolerance Design in High-Precision Spindle Units - Design Judgment for Achieving Target Values
Swany Co., Ltd.: Yoshihiro Dobashi
* The program may change depending on the situation.
Information on Related Books
"Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Tolerance Design - Practical Edition, Understood Through Case Studies"
Supervised by Koji Kuriyama, Edited by Planar Inc., Authored by Naoyasu Sumi, Yuichi Sugiyama, Yoshihiro Dobashi
A5 size, 176 pages, 2,750 yen (tax included), published March 2026
* Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10159505.html
"Understanding with Examples! Problem Solving with Correct Design Process Execution by DRBFM and GD&T (Tolerance Design and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)"
Authored by Masami Washizaki, Koji Kuriyama
A5 size, 200 pages, 2,860 yen (tax included), published November 2022
* Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10026549.html
"Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing - Key Points for Proper Tolerance Design, Understood Through Case Studies"
Supervised by Hiroshi Kuriyama, Authored by Koji Kuriyama, Kiichi Kitazawa
A5 size, 196 pages, 2,640 yen (tax included), published July 2020
Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10021680.html
"Designers Speak Through Drawings! Introduction to Tolerance Design"
Edited by Planar Inc., Authored by Koji Kuriyama, Satoshi Kinoshita
A5 size, 176 pages, 2,420 yen (tax included), published August 2016
Click here for details
https://pub.nikkan.co.jp/book/b10021245.html