Personnel Matters
Information Systems
- Toyota's Founding to 1987
Developments in Technical Data Processing Systems
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Year
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Events
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1962
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Full-time staff positions added to Research & Products Development Department
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1968
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Administration Office established within Research & Products Development Department
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1969
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Separated into Technical Computer Center
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1974
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Technical Computer Center merged with Information Systems Department following completion of Information Systems Building
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1979
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Part of Material Research & Process Development Department merged
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1982
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Part of Stamping Die & Tooling Model Making Department merged
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1987
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Information Systems Department 1 established
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Year
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Events
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1962
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FACOM 202
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1967
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FACOM 230/50
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1970
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UNIVAC 1108 (general-purpose TSS)
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1973
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UNIVAC 1106 (Higashi-Fuji Technical Center)
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UNIVAC 1100 (directly linked to UNIVAC 1106)
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1977
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FACOM M190 (for structural analysis)
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UNIVAC 1100/42
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1978
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UNIVAC 1108 (Motomachi Plant; directly linked to UNIVAC1100/42)
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1979
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UNIVAC 1100/82
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1980
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IBM 3033(for body CAD)
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1981
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FACOM M200
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UNIVAC 1100/84
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1983
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FACOM M380S
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1984
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UNIVAC 1100/92
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IBM 3081 (for CAD/CAM of functional parts)
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1985
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IBM 3084
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1986
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FACOM VP100
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IBM 3090
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Year
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Events
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1967
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Design calculations, including
- Wiper blade path |
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1972
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Conversion of body shape to numerical data (linear)
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1973
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Stamping die CAM
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1979
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Conversion of body shape to numerical data (curved surface)
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Provision of CAM to body manufacturers commenced
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Body CAD (wins outstanding information processing system award in 1985)
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1980
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Die face CAD (wins Okochi Memorial Foundation Technical Prize in 1985)
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Provision of CAD to body manufacturers commenced
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1981
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Style CAD (wins Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers award in 1987)
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Plastic die and welding jig CAD/CAM
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Efforts to use data effectively through complete integration of CAD/CAM
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1982
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Stamping die finishing system
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1984
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Interior parts CAD
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1985
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CAD/CAM assistance for suppliers commenced
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Year
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Events
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1963
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Design calculations, including
- Engine cam profile - Suspension link mechanism - Acceleration performance |
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1979
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Fuel efficiency and driving performance simulation
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Vehicle suspension performance simulation
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1980
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Driveline CAD
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1982
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Engine CAD
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1983
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Casting mold CAD/CAM
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1984
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Suspension CAD
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Machine processing CAD/CAM
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Cable harness CAD
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1985
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Efforts to improve integration of CAD/CAM in all design and manufacturing processes
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Engineering drawing CAD
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Year
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Events
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1962
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Test data processing
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Mechanical analysis, including
- Frame deflection - Crank shaft bearing load |
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1974
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Thermal testing system
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1977
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Strength and stiffness analysis
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1978
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Engine testing system
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1981
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Drive testing system
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1982
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Comprehensive vehicle testing system
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1983
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Vibration analysis
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Collision analysis
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Plant air flow analysis
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1985
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Head office area testing systems integrated
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