Overview
- Summary
- ACO is a leading Japanese company specializing in sound and vibration sensors and measuring instruments, established in 1972 as a noise meter manufacturer, accumulating research and development through collaborations with user companies and university laboratories. Expanding into the vibration measurement sector in 1977, it has grown into one of Japan's largest enterprises in the sensor industry. Since 1976, the company has established global business relationships in countries such as the U.S., U.K., Germany, Korea, and Taiwan, where 'ACO-made sensors' are highly regarded. Operating a factory and technology research laboratory in Miyazaki equipped with the latest technological equipment and a large anechoic chamber, the company continuously invests in new product development and quality improvement. ACO is a company that provides high-precision measurement solutions for various industrial fields, keeping pace with increasing environmental concerns and technological innovations.ACO is a leading Japanese company specializing in sound and vibration sensors and measuring instruments, established in 1972 as a noise meter manufacturer, accumulating research and development through collaborations with user companies and university laboratories. Expanding into the vibration measurement sector in 1977, it has grown into one of Japan's largest enterprises in the sensor industry. Since 1976, the company has established global business relationships in countries such as the U.S., U.K., Germany, Korea, and Taiwan, where 'ACO-made sensors' are highly regarded. Operating a factory and technology research laboratory in Miyazaki equipped with the latest technological equipment and a large anechoic chamber, the company continuously invests in new product development and quality improvement. ACO is a company that provides high-precision measurement solutions for various industrial fields, keeping pace with increasing environmental concerns and technological innovations.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Measurement Condenser Microphones: A diverse lineup of microphones with various diaphragm diameters, including 1 inch, 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/6 inch, and 1/8 inch.Measurement Condenser Microphones: A diverse lineup of microphones with various diaphragm diameters, including 1 inch, 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/6 inch, and 1/8 inch.
- Preamplifier Integrated Microphones: IEPE compatible, connectable directly to FFT analyzers and other analysis equipment, enabling high-accuracy measurements at low costs (e.g., TYPE 7146N, TYPE 4170N, TYPE 4160N).Preamplifier Integrated Microphones: IEPE compatible, connectable directly to FFT analyzers and other analysis equipment, enabling high-accuracy measurements at low costs (e.g., TYPE 7146N, TYPE 4170N, TYPE 4160N).
- High-Temperature Specification Microphones: Products designed for long-term stability in high-temperature environments, achieved through an accelerated aging process at 360℃, usable up to 250℃ (e.g., TYPE 7412).High-Temperature Specification Microphones: Products designed for long-term stability in high-temperature environments, achieved through an accelerated aging process at 360℃, usable up to 250℃ (e.g., TYPE 7412).
- Infrasonic Sensors: Preamplifier integrated microphones capable of measuring low-frequency sound pressure from 0.1 Hz to 1000 Hz (e.g., Type 7744N), suitable for mobile volcano observations due to low current consumption.Infrasonic Sensors: Preamplifier integrated microphones capable of measuring low-frequency sound pressure from 0.1 Hz to 1000 Hz (e.g., Type 7744N), suitable for mobile volcano observations due to low current consumption.
- Sound Level Meters: Integrating-averaging sound level meters suitable for environmental noise measurements (e.g., TYPE 6226, TYPE 6238LA, TYPE 6236/6238), utilized for measuring traffic, aircraft, and machinery noise, and for quality control.Sound Level Meters: Integrating-averaging sound level meters suitable for environmental noise measurements (e.g., TYPE 6226, TYPE 6238LA, TYPE 6236/6238), utilized for measuring traffic, aircraft, and machinery noise, and for quality control.
- Compact Sound Level Meter ACCURA: A compact, lightweight, and cost-effective model conforming to the Measurement Act, JIS, and IEC standards, suitable for daily life noise measurement and educational purposes.Compact Sound Level Meter ACCURA: A compact, lightweight, and cost-effective model conforming to the Measurement Act, JIS, and IEC standards, suitable for daily life noise measurement and educational purposes.
- Vibration Level Meters: Small and lightweight for high mobility, capable of simultaneously measuring vibration levels and acceleration levels in three directions (X, Y, Z) when combined with Vibration Pickup Type 7833 (e.g., TYPE 3233, TYPE 3116/3116A).Vibration Level Meters: Small and lightweight for high mobility, capable of simultaneously measuring vibration levels and acceleration levels in three directions (X, Y, Z) when combined with Vibration Pickup Type 7833 (e.g., TYPE 3233, TYPE 3116/3116A).
- Acoustic and Vibration Accessories: Including sound calibrators, vibration calibrators (e.g., TYPE 2110), Head and Torso Simulators, Ear Simulators, and all-weather windscreens (NA-0304B).Acoustic and Vibration Accessories: Including sound calibrators, vibration calibrators (e.g., TYPE 2110), Head and Torso Simulators, Ear Simulators, and all-weather windscreens (NA-0304B).
- Sound-Vibration Monitoring System KINRIN-KUN: A system connectable with a 4-channel sensor power supply (TYPE 5006/4) and a 2-channel AD Converter (ACO DAQ TYPE 8835).Sound-Vibration Monitoring System KINRIN-KUN: A system connectable with a 4-channel sensor power supply (TYPE 5006/4) and a 2-channel AD Converter (ACO DAQ TYPE 8835).
- Core Advantages
- Leading Technological Expertise in Sound and Vibration Measurement: Over half a century of accumulated know-how in noise and vibration measurement since 1972, establishing the company as a key player in Japan's sensor industry.Leading Technological Expertise in Sound and Vibration Measurement: Over half a century of accumulated know-how in noise and vibration measurement since 1972, establishing the company as a key player in Japan's sensor industry.
- Extensive Research and Development Capabilities: Continuous R&D through collaborations with user companies and university research institutes, with a dedicated Miyazaki technical research laboratory featuring a large anechoic chamber for high-precision new product development and quality improvement.Extensive Research and Development Capabilities: Continuous R&D through collaborations with user companies and university research institutes, with a dedicated Miyazaki technical research laboratory featuring a large anechoic chamber for high-precision new product development and quality improvement.
- High Global Recognition and Reliability: Established international reputation for 'ACO-made sensors' through exports to major markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany, Korea, and Taiwan since 1976.High Global Recognition and Reliability: Established international reputation for 'ACO-made sensors' through exports to major markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany, Korea, and Taiwan since 1976.
- Diverse Product Lineup and Solution Provision: A wide range of acoustic and vibration measurement products, such as microphones, sound level meters, and vibration level meters, offering customized solutions for quality control, maintenance, and R&D needs.Diverse Product Lineup and Solution Provision: A wide range of acoustic and vibration measurement products, such as microphones, sound level meters, and vibration level meters, offering customized solutions for quality control, maintenance, and R&D needs.
- Compliance with International Standards and High-Precision Measurement Technology: Product design adhering to international and domestic standards like IEC 61094-4, IEC 61672, and JIS, coupled with proprietary technology ensuring stable measurements even in high-temperature environments.Compliance with International Standards and High-Precision Measurement Technology: Product design adhering to international and domestic standards like IEC 61094-4, IEC 61672, and JIS, coupled with proprietary technology ensuring stable measurements even in high-temperature environments.
- User-Friendly Product Development: Efforts to popularize measurement and enhance accessibility through the development of compact, lightweight, and easy-to-operate sound level meters like 'ACCURA' for beginners.User-Friendly Product Development: Efforts to popularize measurement and enhance accessibility through the development of compact, lightweight, and easy-to-operate sound level meters like 'ACCURA' for beginners.
- Patented Technologies and Innovative Solutions: Possession of patented products such as preamplifier integrated microphones and all-weather windscreens, and proactive engagement in technological innovation, including acquiring a sound source visualization technology license from Nissan Motor.Patented Technologies and Innovative Solutions: Possession of patented products such as preamplifier integrated microphones and all-weather windscreens, and proactive engagement in technological innovation, including acquiring a sound source visualization technology license from Nissan Motor.
- Target Industrie
- Quality ManagementQuality Management
- Facility Maintenance and InspectionFacility Maintenance and Inspection
- Industrial Control and MonitoringIndustrial Control and Monitoring
- Product Research and Development, and TestingProduct Research and Development, and Testing
- Construction and Building Noise MeasurementConstruction and Building Noise Measurement
- Medical and HealthcareMedical and Healthcare
- Environmental Noise Measurement (e.g., traffic, aircraft, machinery noise)Environmental Noise Measurement (e.g., traffic, aircraft, machinery noise)
- Occupational Health and SafetyOccupational Health and Safety
- Volcanic Activity Observation and Seismological ResearchVolcanic Activity Observation and Seismological Research
- Liquid Crystal Display Manufacturing (lamp unit assembly business)Liquid Crystal Display Manufacturing (lamp unit assembly business)
- Major Markets
- Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia (e.g., Vietnam)Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia (e.g., Vietnam)
- U.K., GermanyU.K., Germany
- U.S.U.S.
- Certifications/Patents
- Compliance with IEC 61094-4:1995 international standard (measurement condenser microphones).Compliance with IEC 61094-4:1995 international standard (measurement condenser microphones).
- Compliance with IEC 61672 Class 1/Class 2 microphone specifications (microphones and sound level meters).Compliance with IEC 61672 Class 1/Class 2 microphone specifications (microphones and sound level meters).
- Compliance with IEC 60651 Type 2 and IEC 60804 Type 2 standards (Sound Level Meter TYPE 6226).Compliance with IEC 60651 Type 2 and IEC 60804 Type 2 standards (Sound Level Meter TYPE 6226).
- Compliance with Japan's Measurement Act and JIS standards (Compact Sound Level Meter ACCURA).Compliance with Japan's Measurement Act and JIS standards (Compact Sound Level Meter ACCURA).
- Patented product: Preamplifier integrated microphone TYPE 7146N (TYPE 1).Patented product: Preamplifier integrated microphone TYPE 7146N (TYPE 1).
- Patented product: Small size all-weather type windscreen NA-0304B.Patented product: Small size all-weather type windscreen NA-0304B.
- Acquisition of sound source visualization technology license from Nissan Motor.Acquisition of sound source visualization technology license from Nissan Motor.
Introduction
Location
85-1 Ōtsuka, Hachioji, Tokyo 192-0352, Japan
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