ROUTE A
If you have drawings or data
Looking for a processing or mass production partner? We'll find the optimal factory and manage it for you.
Specifications
Product Development
Product development and OEM/ODM,
Product development and OEM/ODM,
From planning to manufacturing and salesComprehensive, end-to-end support
For product development consultations, please start by telling us exactly what you want to create and any current challenges you're facing. Our engineers and sales team will work together to support you every step of the way, from planning and prototyping to mass production. We're not tied to a single factory; we select and connect skilled craftsmen to bring your ideas to life. Even if you're just considering a consultation before prototyping, we welcome you.
ROUTE B
Ideas only
We welcome consultations from the conceptual stage. We will shape your ideas with you, from planning and design to the final product.
Pain Points
the"I'm in trouble."If even one of these applies to you.
I have ideas, but I don't know where to start.
The drawings are done. I just can't find anyone to make it.
I was told "it can't be done" at the current factory.
We were able to create a prototype. We stumbled during mass production.
Even if we can create it, we don't have the resources to figure out how to sell it.
To begin with, I don't even know who to ask for help.
All of it,A company that takes on the entire project.There is.
2 ways to start
There are two entrances.Either way is fine.
ENTRANCE — AFrom an idea
I have an idea.
For those who don't know how to make it.
People like this
- I have ideas and things I want to do.
- There are no drawings or specifications yet.
- I don't know where to start.
- I want you to help me think through how to make it a marketable product.
What Machikoko will do:We'll work with you from planning and design, through prototyping and mass production, and all the way to ensuring it sells.
First, I want you to listen to what I have to say.→ENTRANCE — BDrawings available
The drawings exist.
形にしたい方へ。
People like this
- The drawings and specifications are already complete.
- 試作から量産まで任せたい
- 1つの工場では収まらない
- I was turned down by the factory I was currently working at.
What Machikoko will do:その図面に"いちばん合う"職人を選んで、確実にカタチにします。複数の職人を組み合わせて、最後まで作りきります。
受託製造を見る→Either entrance is fine.As long as you have the desire to create something, we'll take care of the rest.
外注先そのものをお探しの方へ
手配する機能ごと、お預かりすることもできます。
「図面を読んで交渉できるのが社内で自分だけ」「外注先の管理まで手が回らない」という場合は、外注手配の伴走として、手配先の選定から品質管理まで機能ごとお引き受けしています。
Planning → Manufacturing → Sales
It's not just about "making".
It's not just about "making".
From planning to sales,The whole thing.
01
Planning and Design
Planning / Design
From ideas to drawings and specifications. From original planning and industrial design to 3D design and prototype models.
02
manufacturing
Manufacturing
From prototyping to mass production and quality control. OEM/ODM, metal processing, and collaboration with ambitious engineers.
03
sale
Sales / Marketing
We don't just finish the product; we provide support for marketing, sales channel development, e-commerce, and promotional materials.
A typical small factory only "manufactures".Machikoko connects everything before and after that point.
Why Chosen
MACHICOCO isReasons for being chosen
製造技術を知ったうえで企画できることが、当社の強みです。
どんな工法があるかを分かっているので、情報をまとめるだけでは出てこない形が出せます。
そしてそれを、試作・検証から量産、品質管理まで一緒に持っていきます。
01
We handle everything from planning and design to engineering in-house.
Understanding manufacturing technology, and creating something that doesn't exist in the world
Products that meet your needs, starting from ideas.
We handle planning, design, and engineering.
02
We motivate engineers and bring things to fruition.
Identify the necessary skills and convey them to the craftsmen, ensuring they are effective.
Commercialization. Prototyping and testing are also conducted together.
I will support you until you are satisfied.
03
We look ahead to the point of selling.
Leveraging marketing knowledge,
Design the concept. Develop a sales method that aligns with it.
We will propose solutions and support you through to market launch.
04
試作・検証を重ねて、量産へ
1次・2次・3次と試作を重ねます。
量産で成立するかを確かめてから、
生産の条件を決めます。
05
量産後の品質管理まで見る
検査の基準を決めます。不良が出たときは、
工程と材料まで戻って原因を追います。
作って終わりにしません。
06
挑戦する技術者と連携する
We don't determine the process based on the limitations of our own equipment.
東大阪から全国の技術者とつながり、
難しい案件に挑戦する人を選んで組みます。
Service Flow
From product development consultations and requests,Until completion
For product development requests, we will support you through every stage, from planning to sales. And—
WhichpositionYou can start from anywhere.
PHASE 01You can start consulting from here.
Inquiry
Interview
Interview
We also support confidentiality agreements.Please feel free to tell us your wishes. We will provide suggestions that fit your budget.
PHASE 02
Estimate
Proposal and Contract
Proposal and Contract
Proposal/Project SheetWe'll work together to design the future, starting with "who we want to reach and what kind of future we want to deliver."
PHASE 03You can start consulting from here.
Project planning
Concept design
Concept design
Engineers with extensive manufacturing knowledgeWe design products and services into a form that can be manufactured.
PHASE 04
project
Team formation
Team formation
I will interpret anything that is difficult to convey.We select engineers and translate your ideas into practical, on-site terminology. You can communicate your wishes directly.
PHASE 05If you have drawings, click here.
Design
Prototyping and verification
Prototyping and verification
1st prototype → 2nd prototype → 3rd prototypeWe will conduct repeated prototyping to ensure a smooth transition to mass production.
PHASE 06For those having trouble with mass production
Preparation for mass production and production
Assembly and shipping
Assembly and shipping
Finished products delivered with just one order form / Visualization of production managementWe handle everything from manufacturing to assembly.
PHASE 07
Sales and PR
Until it sellsWe don't just finish with production. We'll support you every step of the way, from sales channels to PR.
Whether you want to leave everything to us or join us midway through, we'll adapt to your current situation.
Sell, too
Don't stop at just "making" it.Up to the point of selling.
We provide comprehensive support throughout the product development process, from sales promotion and packaging to distribution channels.
Appearing
Package branding
Visually appealing for sale.
W
Promotional materials and PR
Brochure, flyer, and website creation. From photography to article writing.
EC
E-commerce and market development
The customer journey for online sales and wholesale.
Funding
crowdfunding
Funding and recognition during the startup phase.
*These are not individual menu items.We combine only the necessary parts as part of the product development process.
Case Studies
For example,This kind of workI am doing...
Product Development Partner
Product development,Don't keep it all to yourself.
Use MACHICOCO as an "external product development department."
Planning new products, improving existing products, reviewing manufacturing sources, and improving costs.
Instead of having to find a new manufacturing company each time a product is developed, MACHICOCO acts as the technical point of contact, continuously managing everything from planning to mass production.
Instead of having to find a new manufacturing company each time a product is developed, MACHICOCO acts as the technical point of contact, continuously managing everything from planning to mass production.
Your company
Product planning / Market assessment / Sales assessment
Technical review
Quote comparison
MACHICOCO Co., Ltd.
External Product Development Department
This single window manages everything on both the left and right sides.
Prototype management
quality control
Mass production management
woodmetalresinrubberprintingprocessing
Various specialized manufacturers and processing companies (a network of engineers built by the representative over 17 years in mold manufacturing)
One-off manufacturing, processing, and prototyping requestsWe continue to accept individual requests as before. For consultations regarding a single drawing, prototypes starting from one unit, and quotes for individual parts, we will discuss the details as before.Individual quotes available.I will.
The following services are for companies that wish to continue developing their products on an ongoing basis.Fees will be quoted individually based on the nature of your inquiry and the complexity of the case.
Your request is this3 typesIt starts with one of the following:
Whether you have drawings or just ideas, we accept them all through the same contact point.
TYPE A
New products
New products
From planning to development
Simply tell us what you want in your product, and we will assemble the materials, structure, construction method, and manufacturer.
You don't need drawings. You can start with hand-drawn sketches or even just the actual object.
TYPE B
Existing products
Existing products
Re-release and mass-produce
We will reassemble products whose production has stopped using currently available materials and processing methods, and prepare them to be ready for mass production again.
We accept projects even if the original drawings and molds are no longer available.
TYPE C
Existing products
Existing products
Improve and reduce costs
We review materials, manufacturing methods, and suppliers with the aim of changing quality, cost, or delivery time.
This includes remaking molds and jigs, as well as changing manufacturers for individual parts.
monthly,Deliverables that can be used for your decisionWe will serve you
Instead of an oral report, we will provide you with a written document that can be circulated and used for decision-making within the company.
MONTH 1
Survey and specification development
deliverables
Requirements Specification
List of technical challenges
Candidate materials
Candidate manufacturing method
Candidate company
MONTH 2
Prototyping and comparison
deliverables
Comparison and Evaluation Table
Prototype specifications
Estimated cost
List of tasks
MONTH 3
Evaluation and mass production condition determination
deliverables
Recommended specifications
Improvement details
Mass production method
Manufacturing route
Next stage estimate
After you review the deliverables from the third month, we'd like to discuss how to proceed from the fourth month onward.
The details of the product development service are as follows:
16-page documentIt is all summarized here.
This single document contains everything from the scope of work and process to the deliverables over three months and the fees. Please use it for your internal discussions.
Q&A
CommonQuestion
QCan I consult with you even if I don't have any drawings?
Yes. You can consult with us from the initial concept and idea stage. We will work together to bring your ideas to life, from planning and design, while listening to your needs.
QCan you assist venture companies and sole proprietors?
We can accommodate your request. We will propose the most suitable process and method based on your lot size and scale. We also welcome inquiries for even a single prototype.
QIs it okay if I don't understand anything technical?
A dedicated team of engineers will act as translators. Even if you don't understand technical terms, please talk to us based on what you want to achieve.
QCan I consult with you about products that other companies have told me they "cannot" handle?
Please feel free to contact us. Even for items that cannot be handled by a single factory, we can bring together multiple skilled craftsmen to complete the project from start to finish.
QTo what extent can we request product development services?
We handle product development requests ranging from partial requests such as planning and design only, prototyping only, or mass production only, to comprehensive requests from planning to manufacturing and sales. Even without drawings, you can consult with us based on hand-drawn sketches or physical samples.
CONTACT
Please feel free to contact us first.
Product development and manufacturing requests and quotes are free of charge. Drawings are not required.
Request a consultation or quote →*For those who want to build it themselves: Learn the techniques and methods.Paid spot consultation (¥11,000 / 60 minutes)There are also others.Apply for a one-time consultation →
Contact
First,Please tell me your story.
Whether you have drawings or just ideas, we will review your submission and get back to you within two business days.
If you don't want to fill out the form, you can do it here.You can also contact us by phone or LINE. Sending us photos or images of the actual item is the quickest way to get an answer.
TEL06-6720-8735Weekdays 9:00-18:00 / We will contact you on the next business day if you contact us on weekends or public holidays.