How to achieve the optimal balance of quality and cost when the need for translation is sky-rocketing? Can machine translation be the solution? What system to choose? Finding the right MT solution for your organization is not easy. In this paper, we would like to share our experience at Nikon Precision Inc. in quest of the right tool, focusing on rule-based Japanese MT software and the results of a small pilot project, together with our plans for the future and the challenges we are facing.