ZEROCKFor Manufacturers

ZEROCK for Makers
Drawings, inspection records, veteran expertise. Retrieve everything in seconds

Search 150,000+ drawings in 30 seconds for similar designs. Structure veteran expertise with AI knowledge graph technology that understands design intent and past defect patterns—not just keyword matching. SOC2 Type II certified, AES-256 encrypted, AWS Tokyo Region. We never train models on your data.

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Knowledge Challenges in Manufacturing

1

Finding past drawings takes 30+ minutes each time, with no way to know if similar designs already exist

2

Veteran engineers approaching retirement, but tacit knowledge (sound, vibration, touch-based judgment) cannot be formalized

3

Embedded software testing depends on specific QA engineers, with test case creation alone taking days

4

No way to cross-search past defect records and corrective action history for root cause investigation

5

Manual linking between drawings and specifications leads to frequent tracking gaps during design changes

6

Previous AI/DX tools failed due to data preparation barriers. 'AI doesn't work' sentiment lingers on the shop floor

1.57M

Workers lost from manufacturing in Japan over the past 20 years. The 2025 problem makes knowledge transfer even more critical

Source: METI Manufacturing White Paper 2024

6 AI Features That Solve Manufacturing Challenges

Search: 30min → 30sec

AI Similar Drawing Search

Upload drawings (PDF, TIFF, DXF), 3D models, and specifications. AI knowledge graph technology (GraphRAG) analyzes design intent, materials, and dimensions—finding past drawings with similar design philosophy in 30 seconds, not just keyword matches. Engineers review and select from candidates. Formats: PDF, TIFF, DXF, STEP, IGES, Excel, Word

Transfer period: up to 70% shorter

Knowledge Transfer Base

Structure veteran judgment criteria, troubleshooting procedures, and machining know-how with AI knowledge graph technology. Eliminate 'only that person knows.' Junior engineers learn naturally through dialogue.

Testing: 60% reduction

Embedded Software Test Agent

Agent Mode analyzes specifications to auto-generate test case candidates. Comprehensively identifies IoT device combination patterns. Generated test cases appear on a dashboard where test engineers review, edit, and approve before execution. Nothing runs without approval. Dashboard tracks adoption rates and defect detection for continuous improvement.

Root cause: days → hours

Quality Defect Traceability

AI cross-searches past defect records, corrective actions, and 4M change history. Analyzes similar defect patterns and suggests preventive measures. ISO 9001 compliant.

Impact analysis: automated

Design Change Impact Analysis

GraphRAG maps dependencies across drawings, BOMs, specs, and inspection standards. Auto-detect impact scope during design changes to prevent tracking gaps.

Accuracy: ±15% → ±5%

Cost Estimation AI Assistant

Reference past similar product costs and machining times to auto-generate rough estimates for new projects. Data-driven estimation without relying on veteran intuition.

Agent Mode in Manufacturing Scenarios

1

Pre-design investigation for new parts

Prompt

List similar past drawings to a φ25×L120 SUS304 shaft, along with any quality defect history from those designs

Result

Displayed 8 similar drawings with similarity scores by dimensions, material, and surface treatment. Also output corrective action history for 'heat treatment distortion' defects found in 3 of those designs. Results are continuously refined through feedback

2

Embedded software test automation

Prompt

Read the spec for the new temperature sensor module and generate test cases including boundary value and abnormal condition tests

Result

Auto-generated 52 test cases from spec. Covered temperature range boundaries (-40°C to +85°C), communication timeouts, and sensor failure failsafe behavior

3

Veteran knowledge retrieval

Prompt

Search past trouble records for how to handle porosity in aluminum die casting

Result

Summarized 12 records from past 5 years. Classified into 3 patterns: 'Lower melt temp by 10°C,' 'Gate position change,' 'Vacuum optimization.' Displayed success rate for each approach. Experts can review and adjust results

4

Design change impact identification

Prompt

Check the impact scope if motor bracket A-2341 plate thickness changes from 2.0mm to 2.5mm

Result

Identified 5 related drawings, 3-level BOM, 2 inspection standards, 1 assembly procedure. Flagged that upper assembly strength recalculation needed due to weight increase

Before and After Implementation

Before
After
Impact
30 min/search
30 sec/search
98% reduction
Drawing search
3 years (OJT)
6 months
80% shorter
Knowledge transfer
2 weeks/model
3 days/model
78% reduction
Embedded SW testing
3-5 days
2-3 hours
90% shorter
Defect investigation
2 days (manual)
10 min (auto)
99% reduction
Design change review
Half day/item
30 min/item
88% reduction
Cost estimation

Manufacturing Implementation Results

Automotive Parts Manufacturer (1,200 employees)

1,200 employees, 45 in engineering

Drawing search time reduced by 95%

We loaded 30 years of 150,000 drawings into ZEROCK. What used to take designers 30 minutes to find now appears instantly with a text search. Since defect history is linked, we've stopped repeating the same mistakes. TIMEWELL engineers completed data migration in 2 weeks. Almost zero burden on our team.

Design Department Director

Before

30 min/search

After

30 sec/search

Electronics Manufacturer (500 employees)

500 employees, 12 in QA

Embedded software testing reduced by 65%

With IoT product variations increasing, manual testing reached its limits. ZEROCK's Agent Mode auto-generates test cases from specs, letting our QA engineers focus on critical edge cases.

Quality Assurance Manager

Before

2 weeks/model

After

3 days/model

Precision Parts Manufacturer (380 employees)

We decided to adopt ZEROCK ahead of 3 veteran engineers retiring. We had failed with an AI chatbot before, so we were skeptical—but seeing the search demo with our actual drawings convinced us. Within 2 months, drawing search was no longer person-dependent, and junior engineers' design review quality improved.

Manufacturing Technology Director

Manufacturing ROI Simulation

Monthly cost reduction for a manufacturer with 10 engineers

Current Monthly Cost

Drawing search (3×/day × 30min × 10 people)150 hrs/mo
Engineer training (OJT hours)80 hrs/mo
Embedded SW testing (2 models)160 hrs/mo
Defect investigation40 hrs/mo
Total hours
430 hrs/month

* Calculated at ¥5,000/hr × 10 engineers (custom estimates available for your team size)

After ZEROCK

Drawing search (30sec × 10 people)2.5 hrs/mo
Engineer training (AI-assisted)20 hrs/mo
Embedded SW testing (automated)56 hrs/mo
Defect investigation (AI search)4 hrs/mo
Total hours
82.5 hrs/month

347.5 hours/month saved

ZEROCK費用

¥300,000* Includes implementation support, data migration, and ongoing support. No hidden fees

Monthly cost savings

¥1,437,500

ROI 379%

Payback period: ~3 months

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As the 2025 problem accelerates,
see a real demo with your drawings

In a 30-minute online demo, experience AI search with your actual drawing data. A dedicated consultant with manufacturing experience will guide you. After the demo: 2-week free trial → contract at your pace.

From ¥300,000/mo (10 users, implementation support included)SOC2 Type II · AES-256 EncryptionAWS Tokyo Region, Japan-based operation2-week free trialNo lock-in · Data deletion within 7 days guaranteed