Hiten wins manufacturing grant for longer-life forging dies
The ¥9.8 million grant supports research into longer-lasting, more precise hot-forging dies.
Hiten was selected for Japan’s FY2016 supplementary manufacturing development subsidy, with selections announced on March 17, 2017. The company subsequently received a ¥9.8 million grant decision on April 28, 2017.
The funded project develops technology to improve the lifespan and precision of hot-forging dies. Hiten designs and manufactures forging dies and related tooling used to shape metal components.
Use of funds
Develop longer-life, higher-precision hot-forging dies