AI BriefingKuken Industries cuts drawing search time to 4.5 minutes using OpenAI API
·2026.11.09 17:00
Key point
The tool, built with Japanese AI startup Recursive, is projected to reduce annual drawing search hours by 90% for the Japanese manufacturer.
Details
- Kuken Industries uses a search tool built on the OpenAI API to find replacement part drawings in 4.5 minutes, down from nearly an hour.
- The system, developed with Japanese AI startup Recursive, allows engineers to search a 70-year archive by entering part numbers or uploading screenshots and PDFs.
- Kuken projects a 90% reduction in hours spent searching for drawings over a year, freeing engineers to focus on repairs and design improvements.
- The company is developing a prototype tool to check partner drawings, which flagged genuine discrepancies in about 90% of cases during testing.
- The search tool reduces the need for experienced engineers to guide newer colleagues through manual archive lookups, enabling knowledge transfer.
- Engineers can review drawings directly in the app, reducing printing costs and allowing more time for design exploration.
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