Japan's Top Inventions S06E01 - Automatic Ticket Gates / Tool Setters

Episode Overview

Delving into the intriguing tales and hidden truths surrounding popular Japanese products, as well as specialized components and machinery that dominate niche markets. The first segment explores the origins of automatic ticket gates, created by a Japanese firm in the 1960s, which are now a common sight at train stations across the country. In the latter part, the focus shifts to tool setters capable of precisely measuring drill bit lengths for high-precision machining, achieving accuracy within one thousandth of a millimeter.