Practical Study in Textile Fundamentals at Seiko Epson Corp.

Activity report

We visited Seiko Epson Corp. Shiojiri Plant on July 1, 2015, to learn about their watchmaking business.


Participation report by Ms. Jiaping Zhang (1st-year student)
1. Purpose of participation
As a student in "Global Leader program for Fiber Renaissance", I think we should not only be good at basic knowledge but also have the ability to apply them into practical manufacture processes. Therefore, from this practical study in SEIKO EPSON, I aim to understand how good-quality products are made and learn some crucial concepts from them. And there is also a good opportunity to discuss with technicians, during which we can acquire more practical knowledge and cultivate the ability of finding and solving problems.

2. Issues identified as a result of participation
Epson continues to refine its compact, energy saving and high precision technologies. During our invitation, we saw the precious processes for making watches. The pursuit of extremes gives birth to world's firsts. The world's first GPS Solar watch introduced by SEIKO, which can respond to all recognized 39 time zones on earth. The world's first Spring Drive watch introduced by SEIKO, which is driven by mainspring power and controlled electrically. The success of achieving world's first in watch making field attributes to their pursuit of extremes and their continued efforts. The growth of an excellent leader is also the same, I think. We should continue to move forward and challenge ourselves to be best.

3. Results of participation
The global tagline of SEIKO EPSON is "Exceed Your Vision", which means surpassing people's expectations and pursuing of extremes. As for us, we also should concentrate on challenging extremes to surpass ourselves. To be a leader, having a certain level of knowledge will help us feel confidence to inspire our group member and make a better decision to get a big success.

4. How will you apply what you learned to your research?
Doing research needs more precious skills and wide visions. After this visit to SEIKO EPSON, I really appreciate the exquisite technology and global tagline of exceeding your vision. I will do my best to realize them in my research. Even there are many challenges waiting for me, I won't be afraid and move forward continuously.

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