DAIKIN FINETECH, LTD. Product Lineup

The "PICLIA Piezo Cable Sensor" and "Capacitive Sensor" are integrated into a single fabric-like ribbon. This flexible and soft ribbon sensor offers high durability and can perform dual sensing with two types of sensor outputs. It can be utilized in applications for monitoring and health monitoring in areas such as "wearable devices, medical and nursing care, automotive, toilets, railways and aircraft, cinemas and amusement facilities." 【Features】 ◆ Flexible and soft "fabric-like ribbon sensor" ⇒ Provides a comfortable touch even when directly contacted, while maintaining high durability in actual use. ◆ Built-in "piezoelectric sensor" and "capacitive sensor" ⇒ Enhanced detection accuracy through composite sensing and creation of added value. ◆ "Piezoelectric sensor"… detects biological information (heart rate, respiration, body movement), etc. ⇒ Vital sensing is possible even through clothing, with a differential response (responds only when "changes" occur). ◆ "Capacitive sensor"… detects the presence of objects through changes in capacitance. ⇒ Capable of distinguishing between people and objects. ◆ No power supply needed for the sensors, as they generate power through self-generation ⇒ low power consumption.

• Sensors
• Piezoelectric Devices

In the home appliance industry, product quality and safety are highly valued. Unusual noises are signs of product failure or abnormalities, and early detection is essential. The PICLIA piezoelectric wire sensor is as thin as a thread and can be installed in curved surfaces and narrow spaces, making it ideal for detecting unusual noises in various locations within home appliances. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Home appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners - Detection of unusual noises from motors, fans, and compressors - Evaluation of unusual noises during the prototype stage of product development 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Improvement in product quality - Reduction of complaints through early detection of failures - Increased reliability of products

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In the medical device industry, accurately capturing patients' biological information is crucial. To precisely measure weak signals such as heartbeats and breaths and to aid in diagnosis and treatment, highly sensitive and reliable sensors are required. The PICLIA piezoelectric wire sensor is thin like a thread and can adapt to curved surfaces, contributing to the integration and reliability assessment of various shaped medical device devices. 【Application Scenarios】 - Monitoring biological signals such as heart rate and respiration - Integration into wearable medical and healthcare devices Easily conforms to curved shapes along the human body, such as wrists, arms, chests, gloves, and clothing, making it suitable for vital sensing in wearable devices - Integration into surgical instruments and medical assistive devices Detects contact pressure, gripping force, vibrations, and subtle movements, aiding in operation assistance, condition monitoring, and device advancement - Use in environments requiring disinfection and sterilization Easily applicable to device designs that consider cleanliness and environmental resistance required in medical settings, and can also be deployed in peripheral devices that are reused 【Benefits of Implementation】 - Acquisition of highly sensitive biological signals - Contribution to miniaturization and weight reduction

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In the fields of sports and skilled movements, accurately understanding form, force application, and the state of contact with tools leads to improved performance and the acquisition of highly reproducible techniques. Particularly in golf, fishing, racket sports, and various work movements, it is important to capture the subtle vibrations, impacts, and changes in grip that are transmitted to the hands and fingertips. The PICLIA piezoelectric wire sensor is thin and flexible like a thread, making it easy to integrate into curved surfaces such as gloves and protective gear, making it suitable for sensing hand movements and vibrations during gripping. This contributes to visualizing movements, improving form, and understanding load conditions. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Impact and contact analysis, vibration monitoring during swings in golf/baseball/tennis rackets - Bite and vibration detection during fishing movements Capturing slight vibrations and changes in pulls for sensitivity measurement - Monitoring grip state of power tools and work tools Detecting grip, vibration, and reaction force during the use of drills, impacts, grinders, etc. - Form analysis using glove-type devices Understanding the movements of the palm, fingertips, and thumb for analysis of sports and skilled movements - Datafication of skill transmission and operational training Quantifying the hand movements and sensations of skilled practitioners.

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In quality control of the manufacturing industry, it is important to detect product defects early and suppress the occurrence of defective products. In particular, there is a need for the ability to accurately capture vibrations and shocks in products and manufacturing lines to detect abnormalities. The PICLIA piezoelectric wire sensor is thin like a thread and can be installed in curved surfaces and narrow spaces, allowing for the monitoring of vibrations at various points along the manufacturing line. This contributes to the early detection of equipment abnormalities, product defects, and warning signs, thereby improving quality control. - Abnormality detection in machine tools Captures vibrations and shocks during the operation of lathes, milling machines, machining centers, etc., and detects early signs of spindle abnormalities, tool wear, misalignment, and looseness. - Quality inspection through vibration measurement of products Evaluates vibrations during product operation, resonance, response characteristics, etc., contributing to the detection of assembly defects and performance variations, and enhancing pre-shipment inspections. - Detection of unusual sounds in manufacturing lines Monitors abnormal sounds and minor vibrations from conveyors, pumps, motors, fans, etc., and utilizes this information for understanding early signs of equipment troubles and for preemptive actions before shutdowns. - Wear detection of molds and parts Captures changes in vibrations related to wear, chipping, misalignment, and fastening issues in molds, contributing to the stabilization of product quality and management of mold lifespan.

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In the field of robotics, it is important to accurately capture not only the precise motion control of robots but also the contact state with objects, the force applied during gripping, and the vibrations and shocks of mechanical components. In particular, high-sensitivity sensors that can detect slight changes in contact or operational anomalies are required in processes such as gripping, transporting, assembling, and inspecting. The PICLIA piezoelectric wire sensor, with its thin and flexible wire shape like a thread, can be easily installed on robot hands, arms, joints, curved surfaces, and in confined spaces, making it suitable for applications that capture changes in the robot's operational state, contact, and vibrations. This contributes to the stable operation of robots, improvement in work quality, and early detection of anomalies. 【Usage Scenarios】 - Detection of gripping state with robot hands: Captures contact pressure, slipping, and slight misalignment when grasping parts or workpieces, aiding in stable gripping actions. - Vibration monitoring of robot arms and joints: Used to understand operational anomalies, looseness of mechanisms, and load fluctuations. - Contact inspection and state monitoring during transport on manufacturing lines: Detects the presence or absence of contact with workpieces and impacts during transport, contributing to the reduction of defects in assembly and transport processes. - Contact detection by installation on robot exteriors and covers: Supports applications that capture contact, pressing, and vibrations as part of the exterior.

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The "PICLIA Piezo Cable Sensor" is a thin and flexible piezoelectric sensor that achieves high heat resistance. It can be utilized in applications such as "security, wearables, medical and nursing care, robotics, sports," as well as "anomaly detection in automotive and industrial equipment." 【Features】 ◆ It is a wire-shaped piezoelectric sensor. ◆ It senses "pressure, vibration, impact, and vital signals" with a thin wire-like structure, making the sensor inconspicuous (installation transparency). ◆ It can sense through gloves or clothing due to its response to physical deformation. ◆ It has high sensitivity for detecting "weak signals" such as heartbeats and breathing. ◆ There is no need for power supply to the sensor, as it generates its own power for sensing, resulting in low power consumption. ◆ It has the same structure as coaxial cables, making it resistant to noise. ◆ It can be used even when wet or submerged in water. ◆ It offers the highest level of heat resistance as a flexible piezoelectric sensor, usable in environments up to 120°C. ◆ It can sense vibrations across a wide frequency range from a few Hz to several tens of kHz, allowing for the detection of anomalies in equipment. *Sample evaluation kits are available.

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