JST Mfg. Co., Ltd. was established in 1957. They were Japan's first manufacturer and distributor of Solderless Terminals by their founder Mr. Teiji Takahashi. Their technology has been used for chain terminals and diversified connectors as well as wire terminating tools and machines.
Many of the products that they make connectors for have been made more and more compact over the years.
JST - 1.25FJ connector (B 2 B)
JST - AP-2 (Pneumatic press for IDC)(Application Machines)