IDEAL

Founded on July 18, 2018, by Masaaki Tanabe, IDEAL is a research and development-oriented manufacturing company based in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. The firm specializes in the life science, healthcare, optical equipment, and actuator application development sectors. IDEAL's business model is centered on integrating the advanced manufacturing technologies of the Tohoku and Iwate regions to create new products and systems.

The company provides comprehensive R&D support, including planning and consulting utilizing mechatronics technology, coordinating the manufacturing of various devices and prototypes, and designing and producing equipment and specialized tools. It also offers development support services such as design, drawing creation, and evaluation assistance. One of their key products is "Shiri-Up," a toilet-mountable device designed to facilitate the collection of urine samples, which is linked to a health management application. This system supports daily health monitoring and aims to reduce the burden of sample collection.

Keywords: mechatronics R&D, product development, manufacturing network, life sciences, healthcare technology, optical equipment, actuator applications, R&D consulting, prototype coordination, manufacturing technology integration, Shiri-Up, health monitoring system, development support, custom equipment design