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How a Japanese Factory Trains Workers with Decades-Old Skills
In Episode 30 of The Manufacturing Podcast, Lucas and Luna look at a factory in Japan that teaches ancient manual techniques—like sharpening industrial knives by hand—alongside robotics. The case is based on a small tool-and-die shop in Osaka that has been operating since 1952. Lucas explains why a robot can't replicate the sensory feedback of a master craftsman, and how the company uses a formal 'skill map' to document tacit knowledge. Luna asks whether this is just nostalgia or a real competitive edge. They discuss the economics: apprentices spend two years learning…
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