Recipient of the Excellence Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award
At the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award, the medical device business team of ASTI Corporation received the "Excellence Award."
Award-Winning Project
Development of a φ0.16 mm ultra-fine needle, the first of its kind for medical devices, and an injection system that significantly minimizes residual liquid.
Development of a φ0.16 mm ultra-fine needle, the first of its kind for medical devices, and an injection system that significantly minimizes residual liquid.
- By employing a proprietary method using an elastic body (Patent No. 7650263), the system reduces drug loss to approximately one-quarter of conventional levels.
- The use of a 35G (φ0.16 mm) ultra-fine needle enables a minimally invasive approach.
About the Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award
The Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award honors outstanding individuals across generations who are engaged in and contribute to Japan’s manufacturing industry, commonly referred to as “monodzukuri.” This includes mid-career professionals working at the core of production sites, highly skilled experts supporting traditional craftsmanship, and young professionals who will lead the future of manufacturing.
This award is jointly organized by the Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
The Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award honors outstanding individuals across generations who are engaged in and contribute to Japan’s manufacturing industry, commonly referred to as “monodzukuri.” This includes mid-career professionals working at the core of production sites, highly skilled experts supporting traditional craftsmanship, and young professionals who will lead the future of manufacturing.
This award is jointly organized by the Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
