“Why”
Significance of existenceOpen up a new field that constantly

Innovative Product development &Engineering solutions eXpert

generates excitement for the world

This is what we aim for. With our keen sensitivity, it is the sharpest tip that
opens the way to the next generation in order to create a brighter future.
We bring surprise, joy and excitement to the world by creating new values
that reflect society, reflect tomorrow, and stay one step ahead of the needsof the times. A group of people who creates things that previously didn't
exist or that no one could create. That is I-PEX.

“How”“What”

Capabilities and values

Business development

Open and enlarge the "sharpest tip"

Surpassing expectations throughby connecting people, wisdom, andinspired manufacturing and creativity

technology

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Our Products

Automotive components
Sensors / Automotive connectors / Smart entry keys

I-PEX technology that supports today,and builds tomorrow.
I-PEX products support convenience andcomfort in a variety of everyday situations.
I-PEX will create the future through thedevelopment of innovative products that enable
a richer way of living.

Laptops and tablets
Micro-coaxial connectors

HDDs (Hard Disk Drives)
HDD-related parts

All-in-one copy machines and printers
FFC connectors

Smartphones and wearable devices
Micro RF coaxial connectors

Electronic andautomotive semiconductors
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment

TVs and digital cameras
Board-to-board connectors / FPC connectors

Robots, medical care andindustrial manufacturing, etc.
Smell sensors / Torque sensors

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Connectors
Correctly, promptly, and precisely.
Connect to open up the future.
We carry out in-house development and manufacturing ofsmall connectors for high-performance electronic devices usedin personal computers and smartphones, for example, andautomotive connectors for automotive lighting and electronic
control devices. We have expanded our business all over the world.

Achieved a consistent production
system on a global scale
We adopted an integrated production system ona global scale, through product planning, design,equipment manufacturing, and finally mass-production.
We respond quickly to the rapid development oftechnology and meet the stringent quality needs of ourcustomers.

In-house development of high-performanceconnectors to meet a wide variety of needs

Contributing to the standardization of thelatest standards through rapid development.

We develop high-performance connectors to meet the higher levels

We are leading the market as a top supplier in the industry by quicklyof complexity, sophistication, and various needs of electronic devices

developing connectors suitable for 5G applications, as well as thoseas they increase in performance and variety.

that meet standards such as Thunderbolt™3 and USB 3.1 Type-C.

Connectors for high-end electronic devices

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Automotive connectors

Micro-coaxial connectors

Micro RF coaxial connectors

FPC/FFC connectors

Board-to-board connectors

SMT connectors

PCB connectors

These connectors are used to connect
LCD displays and PC boards for laptops,
etc. They provide high-speed andhigh‑capacity transmission, to meet
the trend of small and thin electronic
devices that have high performance.

Cable connectors for high-speed
radio communications antennas.
They are used in many mobiledevices, such as smartphones andwearables.

These connectors are used to connect flexible
printed circuit boards or flexible flat cables tomain printed circuit boards. They are widelyused in digital appliances and touch panel
modules, etc.

These connectors are used to connectboards inside equipment. They have
360 degree fully-shielded feature, andcontribute to the space-saving designs andhigh-speed transmission of mobile devices.

Ultra-small, thin SMT (surfacemount) connectors for automotive
applications that are resistant toheat and vibration. They are widelyused in applications that require
high connection reliability, such as
inverters and LED headlights.

Connectors for electronic control
units (ECUs) that combine multiple
PCB connectors in accordance withindustry standards (USCAR/EWCAP)
and are used for seat memor ycontrol and more.

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Semiconductor Molding Machines

Sensors

Contributing to the accuracy andquality stability of evolving semiconductors.

Opening up new markets for the nextgeneration.

By developing and providing semiconductor manufacturing-related equipment, including fully

We are taking on challenges for the creation of new markets through the development

automatic semiconductor resin sealing equipment, we have contributed to the automation ofof sensors with unique design concepts based on new perspectives and ideas. With

manufacturing and to quality stabilization.

innovative ideas and research independent of existing technologies and creative

In the semiconductor manufacturing sector, which is ever evolving towards the future, we will continue

collaboration with excellent partners, sensors are expected to expand beyond the existing

to take on challenges for further labor-saving, efficiency and quality improvements.

business to a wide range of applications.

Meeting increasingly sophisticated high-quality needs
Since the development of the world's first
fully automatic semiconductor resin sealing

Kyoto

equipment, we have made upgrades overFukuoka

the past 40 years to provide equipment that

Smell sensor“nose@MEMS”

Shanghaican meet diversifying needs concerning
type high-density products, etc.

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the pattern of odor molecules detected bymultiple sensing elements.
"Visible smell" helps to find a variety ofpotential uses that have not yet been

Thailandrealized. Such needs may include detecting

Custom responsiveness to meet a wide range of needs
To meet customer specifications we makeproposals for optimal production equipment
which is then customized using molds andautomatic machine technology cultivatedat the manufacturing site. In addition toin-vehicle semiconductors, we are highly
regarded by a wide range of customers for
products including automotive and consumer
semiconductors, power modules, passive
components, ECUs, and sensors.

Sensor cover

A smell sensor that recognizes and identifies

enlargement of products, along with thin-Filter
Sensor chip module

Temperature/humidity
sensorSensor bodySensor chip

USB-C forcoupling connection

odors in the following applications: checking
Malaysia

the quality of agricultural products, acting asSingapore

a nursing care monitoring system, confirming
the quality of daily necessities such as

Building a global local support systemaromatic products, identifying and controlling

We have established a local support system in each country

odors for medical purposes. The applications

that enables us to respond to customer needs quickly and indetail.

2D codeSwitch for switching parent/child device

quality for food products, and identifying

Power supply /communication USB-C(PC or Android)

for this sensor are endless.

Electrostatic capacitance torque sensor“ESTORQ”

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment

ESTORQ is a sensor for detecting and controlling
the torque generated during the rotation of various
robots and automatic assembly equipment. The
simple structure adopting the electrostatic capacitancesystem realizes a dramatic improvement in mass
production and cost compared to conventionalstrain‑gauge torque sensors. It is flexible in terms ofits design as required by customers and is expected to07

GP-PRO SP170

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Fully automatic semiconductor resin
sealing equipment suitable for mass
production.

Fully automatic semiconductorresin sealing equipment suitablefor various kinds of small
quantity production. A small andlightweight design with a simple
structure. It is highly maintainable
and cost‑effective, making it ideal
for small volume production.

Small bench-top molding
machine suitable for prototype
molding. Prototype molding
using small molds, can be,achieved at a low cost in ashort period of time, providing
flexibility for new package
development.

A taping machine is necessary to
prevent resin leakage that occurs
when performing thin/single-sided
resin molding. This contributes
to significant cost reductions andimprovements in lowering failure
rates.

play an active role in a wide range of situations wheretorque detection is required.

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Contract Manufacturing
I-PEX quality that goesbeyond the required needs.
In-house development of an automated production system thatcombines the fundamental technologies cultivated by I-PEX suchas molds and molding, presses, plating, and assembling, according
to the each individual customer's product concepts. We provide astable supply of various high-quality automotive parts and precision
mechanical parts using a high-precision production process.

Ultra-high precisionmold manufacturing andmulti‑molding technology
We supply high quality and stable productswith our core technologies that have been
continuously developed since our company's
establishment. These technologies include
ultra-high precision mold manufacturing andcomplex molding focusing on efficiency.

Realization of design optimization fromthe product concept stage
We respond to all matters quickly using our worldwide
network. Starting from the product concept stage, we can
optimize customers' productivity with technology proposals
that are made for mass production.

A long-term reliable support system with a trackrecord that spans more than 50 years
We offer high quality products and a post-production after-sales
service backed by our long-standing supply track record in theautomotive parts market.

Fully-automated insert molding system —Up to the completed sensor—
System preparation process

Fully automated insert molding system

Tool design and preparation

Stamping/plating

Pre-processing

Insert molding

Post-processing

To ensure high productivity and quality, high precision molds andmolding machines (keystones of the manufacturing process) aredesigned and manufactured in-house.

During the stamping and plating process, in which a metallic plate is
stamped at high accuracy using a high precision mold, then plated, theterminal (the metallic part which will form the electrical connection) is made.

Cutting of terminals, electric welding, bending processes, corecylinder welding, and assembly of relevant parts are carried out
to manufacture the core part of the sensor.

The par ts and metallic components manufactured in
pre‑processing are set in a mold, and then are insert‑molded
together with resin.

The mechanism elements are assembled, and oncevarious tests, marking and vision inspections havebeen performed, the sensor is completed.

Automotive parts

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OthersWheel speed sensors

Angle sensors

Smart entry keys

HDD-related parts

Water meters

Wheel speed sensors detect thespeed of the wheel rotation andare used in anti-lock brake systems(ABS), which electronically control
the locking of wheels by sudden
braking, requiring high reliability inharsh operating environments.

These sensors detect the rotation
angle and speed of an engine's
crank and cam. They enable
control of ignition timing and theinjection of fuel, contributing tothe suppression of CO2 emissions
and improved fuel economy.

Card-type smart keys are developed incollaboration with leading automotive
parts manufacturers. They take advantageof the semiconductor resin sealing
technology and mass production
technology that we have cultivatedin‑house, and have high elasticity andwater resistance.

We manufacture a variety ofmechanical parts, including
precision resin parts, whichplay an important role in theprotection mechanism of
the disk, which is the main
component inside hard disk
drives.

From the design stage throughassembly, we take on contract
manufacturing for precision resin
parts meeting customer needs.
This is based on the in-depth
knowledge we have cultivated in
the mass production of various
products, and in manufacturing ourown equipment.

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All Over the World
Manufacturing that spans across theglobe‒I-PEX manufacturing.

Top Message
We will contribute to progress
toward the next era as an Innovative
Product development & Engineeringsolutions eXpert.
Takaharu Tsuchiyama
President

Founded as an expert precision mold manufacturer, we have always striven to create value thatonly we can achieve. In our pursuit of this, we have never accepted anything less than extremely
precise and stable quality. Our potential is ever-growing through taking on unlimited challenges
By creating original value that surpasses the imagination of customers,
we will become a partner that is the first choice for people.
This passion, which is alive in each of us as we work around the world,
will help us to open up the next generation.

without end—even for unknown issues—amidst the vigorous advance of technologicalinnovation. This unwavering spirit of challenge is always nurtured by and resonant with every
employee of our company. It is a value that is essential to us, and is continuously being passedon I-PEX.
I-PEX is a company that possesses the capabilities both of a manufacturer that makes
contracted components and of one that proposes solutions. We manufacture components toorder through a vertically integrated production system that covers everything from design tomass production, and achieves high quality and stable production. Moreover, we proactively
press forward with the planning and development of products of our own that will lead themarket and contribute to the development of cutting-edge industry. Together with capabilities
such as these, we have been accumulating a diverse range of skills and resources, while making
leaps forward as a business entity.
Going forward, we will take the DNA for pursuing perfection in precision in manufacturingthat we have fostered up to now, and use it as a basis for promoting lifestyle innovation as an"Innovative Product development & Engineering solutions eXpert" that ventures a step beyond
the needs of the times to create new value. We will ensure our sustainable growth by drivingever forward with manufacturing that brings together passion, wisdom, and technology, while
always picturing the lives that lie beyond the components and products we make.

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Meeting diverse global needs.
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San Jose, USA

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Detroit, USA

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Shanghai, China

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Hong Kong, China

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Shenzhen, China

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South Korea

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Singapore

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Osaka Branch

Woodlands Plant, Singapore

Johor Bahru Plant, MalaysiaBintan Plant, Indonesia

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I-PEX Campus

Ogori Plant

Onojo Plant

Tachiarai Plant

Shanghai Plant 1, China

Shanghai Plant 2, China

Dong Guan Plant, China

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Yamanashi Plant

Okinawa Plant

I-PEX Shimane Inc.

DJ Precision Co., Ltd.

I-PEX Global Operations, Inc.

Laguna Plant, Philippines

Chonburi Plant, Thailand

Ho Chi Minh Plant, Vietnam

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