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★A detailed explanation of the characteristics required for insulation materials, such as workability, performance sustainability, and environmental harmony, along with the features of various types of insulation materials! 【Instructor】 Part 1: Mr. Tomo Yoda, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Part 2: Center Director, Analysis and Evaluation Center, LIXIL Technology Research Headquarters Part 3: Mr. Eiji Okawa 【Venue】 Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall, 4th Floor, Meeting Room 1【Tokyo, Chuo Ward】 【Date and Time】July 23, 2014 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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★Information packed that you can only hear here ★Part 1 → External factors that have a significant impact on the in vitro diagnostic (IVD) product market ("Regulatory frameworks in Japan, the U.S., and Europe (pre-market approval systems)" and "Healthcare systems in Japan, the U.S., and Europe (healthcare policies)") ★Part 2 → Explanation of the characteristics of the IVD market in various countries based on data 　　　　　　　　　Examples of marketing strategies for IVD products using infectious diseases and cancer diagnostics ★Discussion on emerging markets, LDTs, and hospital-acquired infection markets!? 【Speaker】 Kuwanai Technical Research Office (Kuwanai Research) Representative, Ph.D. in Agriculture, Kenji Kuwanai 【Venue】 Scheduled to be held in Chuo-ku, Tokyo 【Date and Time】August 7, 2014 (Thursday) 13:30-16:30

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[On Publication] The discovery of carbon nanotubes (CNT) by Mr. Iijima in 1991 changed the common understanding of carbon materials even further. It had been thought that hexagonal networks could only form flat surfaces, but it was demonstrated that they could also form tubes with a diameter of 1 nm. As we entered the 2000s, CNT gained significant attention as a key material in nanotechnology due to its fascinating structure and physical properties. This book can be regarded as a specialized work on cutting-edge carbon nanotube technology, supervised by leading figures in the field, Mr. Hiroshi Yui of the NPO Super Composite Research Association and Professor Emeritus Masao Sumida of Tokyo Institute of Technology, and written by top-class researchers. Through this publication, we hope to assist all stakeholders involved with carbon nanotubes in generating future market developments.

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<<Preface>> This book, centered around the keyword "functionality of films," is an unprecedented publication in Japan that explores the theme of "new possibilities for films," encompassing materials, process technologies, analytical evaluations, functionality enhancement, application development, and markets. Under the supervision of Mr. Toshitaka Kanai from Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd., a leading figure in this field, it can be regarded as a cutting-edge technical book on film technology written by top-class researchers. Through this book, we hope to assist all stakeholders involved with films in creating the next generation of films.

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Films have a large surface area relative to their volume and mass, and when this surface becomes charged, it can significantly impact products and manufacturing processes. Electrostatic phenomena are influenced by characteristic charging phenomena related to equipment, and due to the uniqueness and complexity of each process, there seems to be many cases where a fundamental understanding is lacking and countermeasures are challenging. This time, we will focus on the film process and explain everything from the basics of static electricity to practical knowledge that can be used on-site.

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**Lecture Summary** DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) is rapidly gaining popularity as a surface treatment for sliding parts in automotive and machinery components due to its characteristics of low friction, wear resistance, seizure resistance, and corrosion resistance. Recently, it has attracted attention as a solution to global environmental issues, such as energy conservation through low friction and resource conservation through the extended lifespan of components. Various structures of DLC are being proposed. This seminar will provide an explanation of the processes, structures, and characteristics of various types of DLC, along with practical case studies, and will conclude with an overview of future technologies and market trends.

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Elastic surface wave devices are being increasingly applied and diversified due to the high-frequency and narrow-band requirements of communication devices such as mobile phones and portable terminals. In recent years, there has also been progress in the application of touch panels and the development of various sensors. This lecture will organize and study the fundamental technologies to serve as a foundation for future application developments. The history of SAW devices, a discussion on the development to commercialization of SAW devices handled by the instructor, and the future technological trends of SAW devices will be covered. If time permits, the reasons for SAW devices that did not reach commercialization will also be discussed.

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**Lecture Summary** In this lecture, I will first mention the cultural background of manufacturing in Japan and the causes of declining workplace productivity. Based on my experiences at Toyota, I will explain the mechanisms and tips for motivating subordinates as a manager. Additionally, I will discuss the importance of mental management, which was a key focus at Toyota in fostering motivation, and I will also address mental health measures, aiming to provide content that is as useful as possible for the participants in their work.

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**Lecture Summary** In recent years, issues related to odors have been changing. In particular, with the aging population, care environments have gained attention, and the specific odor problems associated with these environments have also been addressed. Additionally, it is said that increased airtightness has made it easier for odors generated indoors to linger. This lecture will explain the basic knowledge regarding odors, including sources of odors indoors, methods for measuring and evaluating odors, and the characteristics of odor generation. It will also discuss the necessary considerations for the amount of odor generation and acceptable levels when considering odor countermeasures, as well as introduce the standard values derived from previous research. Furthermore, examples of odor surveys and measurements in actual indoor settings will be presented, along with an explanation of the concepts behind odor control methods. Based on survey results regarding the deodorizing performance of products claimed to have deodorizing functions and the effectiveness of measures implemented in real-world settings, the lecture will introduce the deodorizing effects and challenges associated with each method.

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**Lecture Content** Energy conservation is an important issue for our country, and the significance of insulation materials used for this purpose goes without saying. Recently, a roadmap for mandatory insulation in buildings was announced, and the obligation for insulation will be implemented sequentially starting with large-scale buildings. In order to enhance the thermal insulation of buildings in the future, simply increasing the thickness of insulation materials has its limits. Therefore, the development of high-performance insulation materials is urgently needed, and various insulation materials, including VIP (Vacuum Insulation Panels), are being developed. Taking VIP as an example, its thermal conductivity is less than one-tenth that of conventional insulation materials, which leads to issues with measurement accuracy when using traditional thermal conductivity measurement devices. There are many considerations to address in order to measure low thermal conductivity materials like VIP with a level of uncertainty comparable to that of conventional insulation materials. This lecture will explain the issues and solutions related to evaluating low thermal conductivity materials, aiming to contribute to future material development.

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**Lecture Summary** In addressing global issues, the construction sector is also exploring strategies to reduce environmental impact. As part of this effort, research and technological development aimed at improving the long-term durability of buildings is being conducted. This presentation will focus on roofing, discussing various types of roofing materials used in roofing methods, along with their development and market trends, material testing methods, performance evaluation methods, and required performance characteristics.

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【Lecture Content】 In recent years, the advancements in decoration technology have been remarkable, with various companies introducing individual technologies. This lecture will comprehensively and systematically explain decoration technology, presenting recent trends through molded product samples and actual photographs. It will also discuss the application of decoration technology in building materials and furniture, indicating future directions. 【Lecture Content】 An explanation of processing methods and machinery for building materials and furniture components will be provided. Additionally, the latest trends in secondary processing technologies and machinery in Europe, as well as the surrounding environment, will be discussed. 【Lecture Content】 It has been over 40 years since industrialized housing was born, and during this time, housing has dramatically changed alongside the Japanese lifestyle as a "container for living." This lecture will introduce recent examples of plastic decoration required alongside changes in living space design and consider future directions.

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【Purpose of the Course】 This course will discuss the current state of thermal conductivity measurement techniques for insulation materials, as well as the characteristics and precautions associated with various measurement methods (such as the guarded hot plate method, heat flow meter method, transient hot wire method, cylindrical method, and periodic heating method). Additionally, it will separate the components contributing to thermal conductivity into solid, radiant, and gaseous contributions, and discuss the results regarding the attenuation coefficient of radiation within insulation materials and estimations of internal structures. Furthermore, it will cover high-performance insulation materials using nanoparticles, focusing on the mechanisms that achieve both low thermal conductivity and high strength, as well as practical applications that leverage low thermal conductivity.

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**Lecture Summary** The number of tropical nights in Tokyo has been increasing since around the end of World War II. The cause is said to be the heat island phenomenon, and it has become urgent to reduce heat radiation from the surface and buildings. Methods to mitigate the high temperatures of the surface include using primarily evapotranspiration through greening and reducing solar radiation absorption on surfaces, such as with heat-reflective paints. These technologies are referred to as cool roofs. In this lecture, I will discuss the heat island phenomenon mitigation effects of heat-reflective paints, their solar radiation shielding effects, and methods for performance verification based on previous research.

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Part 1 [Lecture Summary] NTC thermistors are utilized as temperature sensors due to their characteristic of exponentially decreasing electrical resistance with rising temperature. First, I will explain the applications and types of thermistor materials. I will also take the example of the Mn-Co-Ni ternary oxide, one of the thermistor materials, and explain its electrical properties while showing actual products. Furthermore, I will introduce the crystal structure of thermistor materials and discuss their electrical properties, including thermistor characteristics and conduction mechanisms. Next, I will highlight the issues with the general manufacturing methods of thermistor materials and explain the manufacturing method and electrical properties of cubic spinel-type single-phase sintered bodies to achieve stable electrical characteristics. Part 2 [Lecture Summary] PTC thermistors exhibit a very unique resistance-temperature characteristic, showing low resistance at room temperature and a sharp increase in resistance at a specific temperature. This characteristic is utilized for overcurrent protection and temperature detection in AV equipment, PCs, mobile phones, game consoles, and automobiles. In particular, for overcurrent protection, they act as fuses that automatically reset when the abnormal condition is cleared, and for temperature detection, they have the feature of enabling temperature detection at multiple points with a single detection circuit.

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This book focuses on "conductive pastes, particularly copper and silver," and is an unparalleled resource that covers surface treatment, manufacturing, synthesis, evaluation as firing thin films, application development, and future markets specifically for paste materials specialized in copper (Cu) and silver (Ag). It highlights challenges with a particular emphasis on ink and paste technology, covering key points comprehensively. Additionally, it includes significant applications such as printed electronics and touch panel wiring materials, particularly focusing on antioxidant properties in copper paste and low-temperature sintering and low resistance in silver paste. This book encompasses specific surface treatment methods that are not found in other similar publications. It can be considered a cutting-edge technical book written by leading researchers in this field. I hope it serves as a guide for readers considering the development of conductive pastes and inks to create new products.

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**Lecture Summary** The new film formation technology utilizing the phenomenon of particle collision solidification, which forms a ceramic film on a substrate by dispersing and mixing ceramic microparticles in gas and then injecting them at high speed from a nozzle to collide with the substrate, has characteristics such as the ability to form thick films relatively easily at room temperature, resulting in dense structures composed of nanometer-level crystallite sizes. Due to its dense quality, the film exhibits high hardness, excellent adhesion to the substrate, and superior electrical insulation properties. This method allows for the film formation of various materials, including oxides such as alumina, titanium oxide, barium titanate, lead zirconate titanate (PZT), and yttria, as well as non-oxide materials like silicon carbide, and it also enables the composite of different materials. Additionally, since the film formation occurs at room temperature, it can be applied to low melting point materials such as resins and metals. In this presentation, I will discuss the characteristics of this film formation technology, compare it with conventional film formation methods, explore the relationships of various parameters affecting film formation, and discuss the application developments of this film material.

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【Lecture Summary】 The insulation materials for motors used in electric vehicles are subjected to harsh environments, making concerns about insulation breakdown and degradation unavoidable. In this seminar, after discussing the fundamental properties of polymer insulators (dielectrics), we will focus on the insulation characteristics of polymers, particularly the mechanisms of insulation breakdown and degradation, as well as the measurement and countermeasures (prevention methods) related to insulation properties. 【Lecture Summary】 This presentation will introduce insulation technology around motors using polyimide film "Kapton," which has the highest level of heat resistance among all resins. 【Lecture Summary】 This seminar focuses on electrical insulation technology for motors driven by power supplies of 600V or less, particularly for inverter-driven motors used in vehicles. These motors are exposed to harsh environments due to increased temperatures for miniaturization and the method of directly applying moisture-containing transmission lubricants to the heating parts for improved cooling performance. The seminar instructor, with 40 years of motor design experience, will explain insulation technology that provides easy-to-manufacture and highly reliable motors, using examples to illustrate the fundamentals of insulation and manufacturing issues.

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【Venue】 Tekuno Kawasaki 4F Conference Room 【Kanagawa, Kawasaki City】 5-minute walk from Tokyu Mizonokuchi Station East Exit, JR Musashi-Mizonokuchi Station 【Date and Time】 February 15, 2013 (Friday) 13:30-16:30

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**Part 1:** High-performance batteries are being sought as next-generation batteries, and the market for secondary batteries is emerging in two types: mobile and stationary. The latter is a market where cost is prioritized, but considering future resource risks, the concept of sodium secondary batteries is emerging. **Part 2:** In this lecture, I would like to explain a new type of secondary battery that uses metal cluster complexes (molecular clusters) and their nano-composites as positive electrode active materials, discussing their principles, performance, and reaction mechanisms, as well as the potential for these to exceed the performance of currently mainstream lithium-ion batteries. **Part 3:** Various approaches are being taken to develop new secondary batteries that can handle energy more efficiently. "Multi-electron organic secondary batteries" are a new type of secondary battery that utilizes multi-electron reactions of organic compounds for charging and discharging, and are expected to feature high energy density, safety, low environmental impact, and low cost. The lecture will introduce the operating principles, development status, and future prospects of such multi-electron organic secondary batteries, and discuss their potential as next-generation secondary batteries.

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Part 1: Professor Shinichi Tobishima, Department of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Gunma University Part 2: Representative from Toray Research Center, Inc. Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall, 4th Floor, Meeting Room 4 [Tokyo, Chuo Ward] January 28, 2013 (Monday) 13:30-16:30 [Details URL] http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3124

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【Lecture Summary】 In packaged food and beverage products, issues may arise due to off-odors or transfer of scents. The causes of off-odor generation can include the presence of odor-causing substances in the packaging material itself, transfer of scents from external sources, or changes in the contents due to external factors such as oxygen, light, or microorganisms, leading to the generation of off-odors. This lecture will discuss measures to prevent off-odors in the design, manufacturing, filling, and transportation of packaging materials. 【Keywords】 1. Barrier properties 2. Transfer of scents 3. Functional barrier 4. Adsorption properties

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In order to develop VIPs that exhibit higher thermal insulation performance in high-temperature environments, it is necessary to suppress gas permeation not only through the surface barrier but also from the edge of the heat seal. This introduces the excellent thermal fusion properties of the "Evar" barrier sealant EF-E and the importance of suppressing gas permeation from the edge in high-temperature atmospheres.

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Kawasaki City Educational and Cultural Center, 4th Floor, Room 2 for Learning [Kanagawa, Kawasaki] February 19, 2013 (Tuesday) 10:30-15:30 Part 1: Takashi Sugisaki, Director of Sugisaki Engineering Office / Advisor at Sun Aroma Co., Ltd. (Director of the Japan Packaging Consultant Association, Professional Engineer (Chemical Division)) Part 2: Takeshi Nagaoka, Chief Researcher, Industrial Strategy Information Headquarters, Research Division 2, Shinko Research Co., Ltd.

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★What is the impact of pre-doping on performance!? ★What are the applications, costs, and manufacturers of LIC!?

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Part 2: Excerpt from the Lecture Summary This presentation will explain the basics and applications of foaming molding in an intuitive way, without using complicated formulas. Foaming molding is a method of shaping foaming resins to obtain porous plastics. There are chemical and physical foaming agents that impart foaming properties to the resin. Foaming molding has been widely used in combination with processes such as injection molding, extrusion molding, and blow molding. The first half will provide a general overview of the types of foaming agents used in foaming molding and the different types of foaming molding. The second half will explain micro-injection foaming molding (MuCell) using supercritical fluids and core-back foaming, introducing methods for lightweighting products and practical examples, focusing on automotive applications.

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★Effects of electrolyte additive on conductivity (ionic conductivity) ☆What are the effects of the oxidative decomposition of electrolyte additives? Methods for improving charge and discharge characteristics! ★What are the issues with existing overcharge prevention agents? 【Instructor】 Shinichi Tobishima, Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, Gunma University, Major in Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry 【Venue】 Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall, 4th Floor, Meeting Room 2 [Tokyo, Chuo Ward] 【Date and Time】 September 24, 2013 (Tuesday) 13:30-16:30

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★Latest Trends in Big Data! How can it help enhance the added value of your business!? ★How should data be analyzed? How should management planning be conducted? A wide-ranging and concrete explanation! ★What are the ways to utilize big data that are beneficial for business? What are the types of big data and key points for analysis? ★Advanced examples ⇒ Case explanations considering the industries of the participants! ★This content at this price (seminar participation fee) is an incredible deal! 【Keywords】 1. I want to know the latest trends in big data. 2. I want hints on how to leverage big data trends in my company. 3. I want to know the key points of big data analysis. 【Lecture Purpose】 Until now, seminars related to big data have often been aimed at engineers, but this seminar is targeted at practitioners who are not engineers. First, we will follow the latest trends in big data and explain how it can help enhance the added value of businesses. Next, we will provide a wide-ranging and concrete explanation of what new technologies and tools are available, how Japanese companies should face this trend, how data should be analyzed, and how planning should be conducted.

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Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall, 4th Floor, Meeting Room 2 [Tokyo, Chuo Ward] February 14, 2013 (Thursday) 11:00-16:00 [Instructors] Part 1: Bayer MaterialScience LLC Part 2: Hiroshima University Part 3: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology [Details URL] http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3164

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Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall 4F, Meeting Room 4 [Tokyo, Chuo Ward] February 21, 2013 (Thursday) 11:00-16:00 Nagoya University Ecotopia Science Institute Fusion Project Division Head Akimichi Kawase http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3165

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Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall, 4th Floor, Meeting Room 2 [Tokyo, Chuo Ward] February 26, 2013 (Tuesday) 13:30-16:00 Part 1: Mr. Kazuo Nagase, Executive Director, Minogroup Co., Ltd., Tokyo Branch Part 2: Person in charge, Factory Innovation Room, Machinery Division, Innoshima Iron Works Co., Ltd. http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3182

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Tekuno Kawasaki 5F, 5th Training Room [Kanagawa, Kawasaki] February 26, 2013 (Tuesday) 13:30-16:30 Part 1: First Industrial Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Functional Chemicals Research Institute, Technical Staff, [Name of the person in charge] Part 2: Kanagawa University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Material Life Chemistry, Laboratory of Electronics Materials Chemistry, Associate Professor, and Head of Kanagawa University Lithium-Ion Secondary Battery Open Lab, Mr. Hiroshi Matsumoto. http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3183

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Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall 4F, Room 2 【Tokyo, Chuo Ward】 February 26, 2013 (Tuesday) 13:30-16:30 Instructor: Mr. Takahito Omura, Group Leader, Strength Design Group, Structural Materials Unit, Element Strategy Materials Center, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3053

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Kawasaki City International Exchange Center, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 4 [Kanagawa, Kawasaki] February 27, 2013 (Wednesday) 13:30-16:30, Kobayashi Engineering Office, Director, Mr. Yukio Kobayashi http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3169

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Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall, 4th Floor, Meeting Room 2 [Tokyo, Chuo Ward] February 27, 2013 (Wednesday) 11:30-17:45 Part 1: Calsonic Kansei Corporation, Advanced Technology Development Group, Person in Charge Part 2: Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics Corporation, Technology Center, Product Development Group, Group Manager, Person in Charge Part 3: Central Glass Co., Ltd., Glass Research Institute, Deputy Director Atsushi Takamatsu Part 4: F.T. S Corporation, Representative Director Sadao Kadokura http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3177

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Kawasaki City Industrial Promotion Hall 10F, Conference Room 2 [Kanagawa, Kawasaki] February 28, 2013 (Thursday) 13:30-16:30, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Health Engineering Research Division, Artificial Cell Research Group, Group Leader Yoshinobu Azuma. http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3181

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Tekuno Kawasaki, 5th Floor, 4th Training Room [Kanagawa, Kawasaki] March 8, 2013 (Friday) 13:30-16:30 Morimoto Engineering Office, Representative, Doctor of Science, Mr. Tsuyoshi Morimoto http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3172

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Tekuno Kawasaki 5F, 5th Training Room [Kanagawa, Kawasaki] March 21, 2013 (Thursday) 11:00-16:00 Part 1: Mr. Arihiro Kamiya, Head of the 4th Design Room, Electronic Technology Division 3, Denso Corporation Part 2: Representative from Nippon Chemicon Corporation Part 3: Dr. Takeshi Nomura, Advisor, TDK Corporation http://ec.techzone.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=3186

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Recently, smartphones and tablets represented by the iPhone 5 and iPad mini have been equipped with touch panels, further enhancing usability. In particular, the iPad mini features a film-type touch sensor instead of the conventional glass sensor. This presentation will clearly explain the characteristics of polycarbonate film and its application to touch panel materials.

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**Lecture Summary** Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, as well as for large-scale applications in smart grids and energy storage. As batteries become larger, there is a growing demand for further improvement in the properties of their components, particularly for separators, which require enhancements in heat resistance, strength, and chemical resistance. This paper introduces the characteristics and applicability of silica glass-coated fibers and aramid fibers as next-generation resin-based separators to replace polyolefin-based separators.

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Part 1 [Lecture Summary] In response to the demand for miniaturization of automotive products, various characteristics are required for each capacitor in relation to implementation technology. This will be explained, including reliability. Part 2 [Lecture Summary] We have successfully achieved high voltage (25-63V) by adding an electrolyte based on this conductive polymer, and have released it to the market as a "conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitor." We believe this will significantly contribute to the miniaturization of drive inverter circuits for brushless DC motors, which have seen remarkable adoption in the automotive ECU market. In this seminar, we will explain the technical overview of hybrid capacitors, including comparisons with aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Part 3 [Lecture Overview] Technically, thinning and multilayering are being rapidly advanced for miniaturization and high capacity. To further promote thinning and multilayering in the future, the importance of the manufacturing process, along with the dielectric and internal electrodes, is increasing. We will discuss the essential technological elements and various materials needed for the further development of multilayer ceramic capacitors from a materials technology perspective. We plan to address not only the ideal state of dielectric materials but also innovations in electrode materials and process technology.

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- A simple explanation of technical issues such as foundation, adhesion improvement, peeling improvement, heat seal defects, material quality, curling, odor, tunneling, etc. - Accepting customer content requests.

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- Basics, selection of resins and additives, interaction with biological systems, low adsorption, high transparency, market trends ★ Points to consider when selecting materials! ★ What innovations are needed for materials used in molding and processing?! What are additives? ★ Surface treatment technologies in medical devices (interaction with biological systems) Venue: Tokyo Chuo Ward Industrial Hall, 4F, Meeting Room 2 [Tokyo, Chuo Ward] - 4 minutes from B3 exit of Toei Asakusa Line Higashi-Nihonbashi Station towards Asakusabashi/ Oshiage - 5 minutes from B4 exit via underground passage of Toei Shinjuku Line Bakuroyokoyama Station Instructors: Part 1: Noboru Yamawaki, Fellow/Head of Research and Development Division, Kyocera Medical Co., Ltd. Part 2: Koichi Ikeda, Section Manager, High-Performance Resin Sales Department, High-Performance Resin and Materials Division, Zeon Corporation Part 3: Tadahiko Kuzu, Chief Researcher, Doctor of Engineering, Packaging Science Research Institute (Formerly of Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd.) Date and Time: March 28, 2013 (Thursday) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Wetness, anchor fastener effect, surface tension, solubility parameter, adsorption and diffusion, extrusion coating, co-extrusion coating and lamination, etc.

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**[Lecture Summary]** Currently, when looking at the products that Japanese companies are introducing to the market, many companies are launching similar functional products in a single product category. For example, flat-screen TVs, personal computers, mobile phones, many home appliances, gyudon (beef bowls), and groceries can be cited. This situation is referred to as parallel competition, where customers find that there is little added value regardless of which product they purchase, leading them to choose based on their preferred brand or lower price. The parallel low-price competition triggered by these companies has resulted in deflation. Indeed, it presents a situation where a survival strategy for Japanese companies is necessary. For Japanese companies, an important countermeasure is to create unique innovations and find ways to break away from parallel competition. To generate unique and excellent innovations, early-stage research management is crucial. This seminar will focus on this phase and clearly present specific management methods and know-how from a practical perspective.

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