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Book Title: How to Create Research and Development Themes Based on "Future Forecasting" --- Read the future from a unique perspective and discover the next hit! Delve into the insights and thinking techniques behind it!! ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ AI, quantum computers, 6G, CASE/MaaS, SDGs, etc. The "treasure trove" lies here! How to search for untapped veins!! ◎ Big data, marketing, patent information, scenario planning, etc. How to read the unreadable future! Choosing and using future forecasting methods!! 1. Information gathering and perspective setting for future forecasting! 2. How to create growth scenarios by analyzing the present and future! 3. How to derive future strategies and develop them into a roadmap! 4. Points for assessing the feasibility of themes for a 10-year plan! 5. Progress management and course correction methods for promising future themes! 6. How to allocate personnel to advance research and development based on future forecasting! 7. How to clearly convey the vision of future society to management! 8. The role of leaders in supporting developers who challenge future creation!

Book Title: Utilization of IoT and Local 5G in the Production Process ☆ The key to further improving labor productivity lies in the use of sensor data! ☆ Examples of data acquisition, collection, and utilization for smart plants and smart factories ■ This book includes the following information: - Latest trends in local 5G and the transition to smart factories - Factor analysis, loss analysis, and monitoring aimed at improving yield and operational efficiency - Data processing required for machine learning and deep learning - Utilization of manufacturing big data and approaches to data science - Improvement activities focused on data utilization, implementation, and systematization - Realization of "connecting" and "visualization" of on-site equipment - Anomaly prediction diagnosis using time-series sensor data - Concepts and approaches for equipment maintenance processes aimed at preventive maintenance - Challenges and solutions for IoT implementation in manufacturing sites - Initiatives related to manufacturing DX and GX, etc.

Book Title: Implementation of Accelerated Testing and Product Lifetime Prediction Using Models ---------------------------- ■ Table of Contents Chapter 1: Planning Accelerated Testing, Conditions, and Utilization of Acceleration Models Chapter 2: Weibull Analysis in Lifetime Testing for Beginners Chapter 3: Calculation Methods for Coefficients Used in Lifetime Prediction Models Chapter 4: How to Present and Interpret Plots of Lifetime Prediction Models Chapter 5: Types of Accelerated Testing Equipment, Selection, and Usage Chapter 6: Accelerated Testing of Electronic Components and Batteries and Lifetime Prediction Using Models Chapter 7: Accelerated Testing of Resins, Rubbers, and Various Materials and Lifetime Prediction Using Models Chapter 8: Accelerated Testing of Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Foods and Lifetime Prediction Using Models Chapter 9: Development of New Accelerated Testing, Accuracy Improvement, and Lifetime Estimation Methods Chapter 10: Data Collection for Lifetime Estimation and Degradation Analysis

Book Title: Methods for Analyzing Protein Structures and Applications in In Silico Screening －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ Examples of structural analysis approaches and cases from both wet and dry fields are included!! ◎ Packed with examples of "interaction analysis," which is crucial for drug discovery research, and "how to use various databases"!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ≪1≫ Tips and examples for protein structure analysis ≪2≫ How to obtain high-quality protein crystals ≪3≫ Introduction of numerous MD simulation examples ≪4≫ Potential of drug discovery using AlphaFold ≪5≫ Diverse hints for successful In Silico drug discovery ≪6≫ Explanation of various databases

◎A comprehensive explanation of the current state of carbon recycling technology from various aspects such as environmental impact, thermodynamics, and cost! ◎How can we achieve energy efficiency and low costs in utilization processes? Detailed case studies towards realization! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ CO2 conversion processes for the production of useful chemicals - Design methods for reaction fields to control and enhance the selectivity of CO2 reduction reactions - Approaches to electrode durability in electrochemical processes - Measures against catalyst degradation in high-temperature reaction processes and cooling down the processes - Key points to improve conversion efficiency in bioprocesses! ◆ Production of useful chemicals and fuels using CO2 - Urea compounds, carbonates, polyurethanes, ethylene, carboxylic acids, formic acid, carbon monoxide, polyesters, formaldehyde, calcium carbonate, etc. - Synthetic fuels, methane, methanol, hydrocarbons, dimethyl ether, biofuels, ethanol, etc. Numerous case studies on the production of useful chemicals and fuels! ◆ Direct utilization technologies for CO2 and fixation technologies - Adhesive technologies - Coating technologies - Cleaning technologies - Refrigeration systems - Fixation technologies - Fixation technologies in the ocean?

★ Surface treatment required for 5G/6G materials! Improved adhesion of low dielectric resin/copper! ★ Mechanisms of dissimilar material bonding in automotive multi-materials, factors causing strength reduction, and countermeasures! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key points of this book ● How to choose and use silane coupling agents ● How do pre-treatment and modification conditions affect aging changes? ● Surface treatment for poorly adhesive fluorine and polypropylene ● Towards surface treatment for complex shapes ● Evaluation of long-term stability and sustainability after surface treatment ● Measurement of "dynamic wettability" and its precautions ● Surface treatment technology for advanced mobility such as flying cars and drones ● Energy-saving processes and reduction of CO2 emissions

Book Title: The Latest Technologies in Genome Editing and Their Applications in Pharmaceuticals, Gene Therapy, Agriculture, Aquaculture, and the Production of Useful Substances －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ How will we overcome the challenges in future genome editing? Unraveling through the latest technologies and abundant case studies! (Safety, Efficacy, DNA Repair, Clinical Trials, Regulations, and Patents) ★ "Latest Technological Trends in CRISPR-Cas" • "What is Non-Cutting Genome Editing?!" • "Clarifying the Causes of Disease Mechanisms" • "Hot Topics such as High-Sugar Tomatoes and Aquaculture" －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ★ The latest technological trends and case studies of the CRISPR-Cas system ★ What is non-cutting genome editing?! Its technological trends ★ Clarification of disease mechanisms and numerous application examples in the pharmaceutical field ★ Theories and technologies related to hot application topics such as high-sugar tomatoes and aquaculture

★ How to accurately and efficiently calculate CO2 emissions from raw materials, intermediate products, processing, logistics, use, and disposal! ★ Initiatives for carbon neutrality involving the supply chain revealed by leading companies! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1 How to Advance LCA Evaluation - Overview and calculation methods of Scoops 1, 2, and 3 - Calculation of CO2 emissions in the global supply chain - Prediction of GHG emissions using AI - Calculation of CO2 emission reductions Specific Examples of CO2 Emission and Reduction Contribution Calculations - Polymers and composite materials, container packaging - Use of waste plastics and automotive recycling parts - Steel products, cement, concrete - Introduction of IT technologies and digital solutions Overview and Utilization of Carbon Pricing - Creation and trading of J-Credits and bilateral credits - Pricing for internal carbon pricing - Scenario analysis and transition planning related to climate change - Types of international initiatives, characteristics, and participation points

◆Fundamentals and Latest Technological Trends in iPS Cells◆ 　　・What are the efficient culture methods for iPS cells? 　　・Key points for differentiation induction of iPS cells using vector technology 　　・Key points in the development of automated culture systems for iPS cells 　　・How to derive bio big data from machine learning and iPS cell research? ◆Research and Commercialization of Materials Expected for Regenerative Medicine Scaffolds◆ 　　・What materials are available and what are the patent trends? 　　・How is biocompatibility evaluated? 　　・Development of scaffold materials for regenerative medicine using bio-nanofibers, collagen, elastin, and polymers ◆Freezing Preservation Techniques for Three-Dimensional Cell Culture and Contamination Prevention◆ 　　・Establishing freezing preservation techniques for cells 　　・Contamination prevention measures in cell culture settings 　　・Development and usage of automated screening systems 　　・How to stabilize the culture process using image analysis technology ◆Management and Educational Guidance for Cell Processing Facilities in Accordance with GCTP Regulations◆ 　　・Management of cell processing facilities with a view to the next ten years 　　・How should standard operating procedures be created? 　　・Key points in the design and maintenance of cell processing facilities 　　・Required computer system validation

Book Title: Required Properties and Development, Performance Evaluation of Polymer Materials for Architecture and Housing ★ Energy saving through high thermal insulation and high heat shielding! Control of living noise and echo noise, which are issues in high airtight houses! ■ Key Points of This Book ● Improvement of Comfort in Living Spaces - Antibacterial and antiviral properties - Deodorization and odor removal technologies, VOC reduction - Stain and odor prevention technologies - Control of floor impact noise and drainage noise from upper floors, and voices from neighboring rooms - Materials, designs, and decorative methods appealing to sight and touch ● Development of New Materials for Enhanced Thermal Comfort - Balancing insulation and heat shielding with daylighting in openings - Balancing transparency, infrared reflection performance, and radio wave permeability - Condensation suppression and energy-saving effects with resin windows - Development of vacuum insulation materials and smart windows - Temperature rise suppression effects of heat-shielding paints ● Improvement and Evaluation of Safety and Durability - Flame retardant standards for building materials and required flame retardant performance - Enhanced flame resistance and heat resistance of insulation foam - Seismic reinforcement technology using fiber composite materials - Estimation testing methods for the service life of construction adhesives - Improvement of durability of applied waterproof materials and prevention of cracking in floor materials - Performance and testing method regulations for structural materials and adhesives

Book Title: How to Promote a New "Work Style Reform" in the Research and Development Department ☆Introducing telework and remote work, utilizing DX (automated experimental devices and digital technology) ⇒ Create an environment and culture that fosters innovation, free from conventional notions of time and place!! ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Work styles are moving to the next step!! 　　　　　　　The true "work style" reform is set in motion by the pandemic!! ★ Answers to these concerns!! 　1. Are my subordinates making progress while working from home? 　2. How can we advance talent development through remote work? 　3. How can we conduct remote work without lowering researchers' motivation? 　4. What is the evaluation method for researchers working from home? 　5. What is an effective response if an infection occurs in the workplace? 　6. How should we incorporate DX, such as automated experiments? 　7. How to build a team during telework?

Book Title: Analysis Techniques for Disease-Causing Genes and Proteins and Their Application in Drug Discovery/Diagnostic Technologies --- ◎ What are the latest disease mechanisms and drug discovery targets revealed by the latest omics research? ◎ Learn tips for utilizing open databases, methods for integrative use of several databases, and important considerations! --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Identification of mutated genes through genome and epigenome analysis 2. Elucidation of disease causes through proteomics analysis 3. Elucidation of disease causes through transcriptomics 4. Understanding disease causes through multi-omics and trans-omics analysis 5. Drug discovery applications of genome and omics-related databases 6. Case studies of mutated genes and proteins in specific diseases

Book Title: Setting Research and Development Themes Based on Exit Strategies and How to Connect Them to Commercialization －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1 1. How far should we envision commercialization and business during the theme exploration phase? 2. How should we evaluate the business viability and growth potential of the targeted product area? 3. How should we consider the time required for development and market changes when setting themes? 4. Where should we set the exit point for research? 5. How can we correct deviations from initial assumptions? 6. What are the implementation structure and key points of exit strategies to ensure the success of new businesses? 7. What is the ideal project formation for early commercialization of R&D results? 8. What strategies can be used to instill an exit image within the company? 9. How to cultivate personnel who can envision exits and change their mindset? 10. How should researchers conduct marketing to avoid mismatches with the market? 11. How to create and use a framework for theme planning focused on the exit of research and development? 12. How to read the unseen future? 13. What is stage management and evaluation of research and development based on exit strategies?

★ The "concrete measures" that respond to the latest electronics implementation materials such as high-frequency substrates and semiconductor encapsulation can be understood from the examples of advanced companies! ★ Optimal selection of hardeners, usage amounts, and optimization of curing process conditions! Reduction of environmental impact through the realization of low-temperature rapid curing! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1 ● High heat resistance and high thermal conductivity ・ Long-term heat resistance for 5G/6G compatibility, power modules, etc. ・ Increased heat resistance through benzoxazine and bismaleimide modification ・ High filling of fillers with high thermal conductivity ・ Low dielectric constant that trades off with heat resistance ● Toughening and high strength ・ Compatibility with processability as CFRP matrix resin ・ Coatings with excellent self-healing and corrosion resistance ● High adhesion ・ Multi-material compatibility ・ Functions with excellent workability such as high viscosity and high room temperature stability ● Environmental considerations ・ Development of plant oil-derived resins ・ Recycling technology for epoxy resins and CFRP ・ Development of curing processes with low CO2 emissions ● Latest technologies and trouble countermeasures ・ Low-temperature rapid curing technology for epoxy resins ・ Countermeasures for mixing unevenness and troubles with hardeners ・ Data-driven approaches using MI ・ Evaluation of cured products containing many auxiliary materials

Book Title: Latest Trends in Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes and Miniaturization Technologies --- ★ Amidst the calls for the limits of Moore's Law, how far will the development of miniaturization technologies continue? A comprehensive book covering the latest technologies in the "front-end" of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, where new structures and materials are being applied. --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1 - Latest trends in EUV lithography and the technical challenges of resists, masks, and light sources - The development history of metal resists that breaks conventional wisdom and future challenges - Recent development cases of atomic layer processes (ALD, ALE) that are rapidly gaining momentum in research and development - Latest trends in nanoimprint systems aimed at mass production applications for next-generation semiconductor memory devices - Latest trends in film deposition technologies and process optimization in semiconductor multilayer wiring - Cleaning performance required for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, the reality of contamination, and the latest cleaning technologies - Latest technologies and process control for high aspect ratio etching that enables the miniaturization of integrated circuits - CMP processes and consumable materials that respond to advancements in miniaturization and new materials, along with performance requirements for post-cleaning.

★ Simulation, optimization of the granulation process using AI, and the establishment of continuous production systems! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● Proper setting of operational parameters necessary for scaling up granulation ● Troubles and countermeasures in granulation equipment and operations ● Evaluation of granule particle size distribution, particle diameter, flowability, and adhesion ● Real-time monitoring of granulation and establishment of continuous production systems for solid formulations

Book Title: Improving the Safety, High Capacity, and Degradation Suppression Technology of EV Batteries －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ How to Estimate Temperature State and Health State? Detailed Explanation of Simulation and Management Technologies! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Trends in the Technological Development of Onboard Batteries ◆ Development Trends of Cathode and Anode Materials for Onboard Batteries ◆ Development Trends of Post-Lithium-Ion Batteries

Book Title: Analysis Techniques of Capillary Electrophoresis and Ion Chromatography －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ☆ For analyses requiring precision, such as bio-samples, environmental pollutants, low-concentration components, and trace impurities, as well as for the analysis of fine samples! ☆ A high-sensitivity, reproducible, and high-resolution analysis technique with low running costs in a short time – its applications! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 【1】 Capillary cleaning, selection of electrophoresis buffer/additives, detector selection, measurement considerations, sample pretreatment, spectral data analysis, causes and countermeasures for peak shape distortion and anomalies 【2】 How to choose columns, detector selection, sample pretreatment, measurement considerations 【3】 Proteomics analysis, metabolomics analysis, genetic mutation analysis, single molecule analysis of nucleic acids and amino acids 【4】 Analysis of heterogeneity in protein pharmaceuticals, validation of analytical methods 【5】 Analysis of hexavalent chromium, analysis of inorganic ions in salt 【6】 Analysis of metal ions, water quality assessment of environmental water, analysis methods for atmospheric pollutants 【7】 Analysis of halogens in solid samples using combustion-ion chromatography, quantitative analysis of trace sulfur in organic materials using ion chromatography

Book Title: Streamlining R&D through Automation and Autonomy of Experiments －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ☆ Reduce variability due to experimenters, skill levels, and experiment dates! ☆ Unveiling the secret strategies to achieve "unprecedented development speed" and "overwhelming cost reduction"! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to encourage personnel to voluntarily input data? 2. How to build a system for accumulating and utilizing experimental data scattered in different formats? 3. How to integrate and control a diverse array of devices with varying standards and specifications? 4. How to mitigate cost challenges in introducing automated experimental robots? 5. I want to automate, but I don't know how... 6. Efficient exploration of optimal experimental conditions using Bayesian optimization! 7. Shortening experiments and improving precision and reproducibility with AI and robots! 8. Methods to reduce implementation costs and maximize the use of existing commercial equipment! 9. Utilizing machine learning based on limited training data in material development! 10. Data collection and expansion of experimental space using generative AI! 11. How to safely collaborate and utilize inter-company data through secure computation technology!

☆Development and Prospects of Interior Materials for Balancing Safety and Comfort in Vehicle Cabin Spaces －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ This document includes the following information: - Future automotive cabin spaces and changes in lifestyle - Air quality design and sensing around the cabin - Air conditioning systems for BEVs that balance comfort and range - Measures against motor noise, road noise, and rattling or creaking sounds that become apparent with electrification - Sound development and feedback technology for electrification - Soundproofing materials that are lightweight and have excellent sound insulation properties - Damping materials that effectively reduce vibration and noise - Voice interfaces that create a mobile experience - Required characteristics for automotive HMI and cockpit - Antibacterial and deodorizing technologies for the cabin - Interior materials with excellent appearance and tactile feel - Window glass that reduces heat sensation and displays with excellent visibility

◎ Utilization in practical applications such as regulatory trends towards the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act, in-house training, and label creation! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of this Document ≪1≫ Introduction to analysis methods for impurities that support the safety of pharmaceuticals and regulatory trends!! ≪2≫ Introduction to know-how for impurity analysis and foreign matter detection in food and cosmetics!! ≪3≫ Introduction to impurity analysis of industrial materials such as semiconductors, metal materials, and plastic products!! ≪4≫ Introduction to regulatory trends, management methods, and handling precautions regarding chemical substances!!

Book Title: Development of Low-Temperature Processes and Shortening of Sintering Time to Reduce CO2 Emissions during Manufacturing ★ Development of "Low-Temperature Processes" and "Shortening of Sintering Time" to Reduce CO2 Emissions during Manufacturing ★ Control of "Microstructure and Organization" and "Densification of Sintered Bodies" Leading to the Performance and Reliability of Final Products ■ Key Points of This Book 【Raw Powder】 - Manufacturing technology for iron powder for powder metallurgy - Manufacturing technology for barium titanate and titanium oxide - Development of high-purity alumina powder with excellent sintering characteristics 【Shaping and Debinding Technology】 - Powder compaction molding process - Formation of green sheets - Considerations for selecting ceramic binders - Suppression of cracking and defects during debinding 【Sintering Technology】 - Hot isostatic pressing, microwave heating, millimeter wave irradiation, discharge plasma sintering, flash sintering 【Ceramics】 - Crystal orientation control using strong magnetic fields - Room temperature pressure sintering technology for sulfide-based solid electrolytes - Debinding and sintering technology with atmosphere control - Process informatics 【Metals and Magnetic Materials】 - Strengthening and cost reduction of sintered metal gears - Fabrication of metal matrix composites using discharge sintering - Net shape HIP technology - Sintering of metal nanoparticles

Book Title: Recycling of Plastics and Modification Technology for Recycled Materials ★ Recycling methods for composite plastics! ★ Methods to improve physical properties and processability that decline due to recycling! ■ Key Points of This Book Trends in domestic and international regulations and strategies, development trends in recycling technology Chemical/Material recycling technologies Improvement of physical properties and quality control of recycled plastics Examples of promoting recycling - Plastic packaging containers - Bottles, trays - Plastic caps - Home appliances - Label backing - Automobiles

Book Title: How to Use Biodegradable Surgical Materials and the Utility of New Materials －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● Surgical Fields Covered in This Book Neurosurgery / Obstetrics and Gynecology / Gastric Surgery / Colorectal Surgery / Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery / Thoracic Surgery / Cardiovascular Surgery / Urology / Otolaryngology / Orthopedic Surgery / Pediatric Surgery / Breast and Thyroid Surgery / Ophthalmology / Oral Surgery / Gastroenterology ● Actual Use of Various Surgical Materials, Complication Management, Medical Needs, and Development Trends Adhesion prevention materials, local hemostatic agents, bone fixation materials, vascular repair materials, stenosis prevention materials, tissue reinforcement materials, adhesives, artificial dura mater ● Materials and Shapes Being Used and Developed Materials: Cellulose, gelatin, collagen, hyaluronic acid, silk, dextran, silicone, polyglycolic acid, poly-L-lactic acid, magnesium alloys, etc. Shapes: Gel, powder, spray, film, gauze, cell sheets, plates, clips, etc. ● Key Points for Obtaining Manufacturing and Sales Approval as a Medical Device - Biological safety evaluation when applying as a medical device - Required attached documents and data for the manufacturing and sales approval application

Book Title: Research for "Winning" as a Latecomer: Intellectual Property Strategy and How to Explain and Persuade Management －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ We will teach you how to create entry plans, strategies, and identify winning paths that even management will nod in agreement with!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ There is always a way to break through leading companies! Insights for successfully entering the market as a latecomer and how to formulate winning strategies!! 1. What is the maturity level of the entry market and the appropriate timing for entry? 2. How to leverage core technologies developed in existing businesses to expand into other markets and dominate! 3. How to differentiate from the business models of leading companies! 4. How to break through the barrier of obstacle patent networks that serve as entry barriers and how to tackle them!! 5. Planning winning technology and intellectual property strategies using patent maps! 6. How to formulate strategies for commercialization even when there are competing products! 7. How to communicate and convince management and business divisions about market entry analysis! 8. How to convey high feasibility and rationale to obtain a go-ahead from management! 9. How to gather information from the technologies, applications, and businesses of leading companies!

Book Title: Development of Electromagnetic Wave Absorbing and Shielding Materials and Countermeasures for Electromagnetic Noise －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ This book contains the following information: - Concepts for designing electromagnetic wave absorbing materials compatible with 5G/Beyond 5G - Film formation and lightweighting of broadband electromagnetic wave absorbing materials - Development of frequency-selective metamaterial wave absorbers for broadband applications - Research and development of gigahertz and terahertz wave absorbers - Methods for selecting electromagnetic wave shielding materials and applicable technologies - Electromagnetic wave shielding technology using conductive polymers - Development of lightweight electromagnetic wave shielding materials using carbon nanotubes - Providing shielding properties through electromagnetic wave shielding plating technology for lightweight materials - Development of simulators for quantifying electromagnetic noise - Analysis techniques and EMI simulation using electromagnetic field simulators - Three-dimensional transient electromagnetic field analysis using the FILT method and physical optics approximation - System-level modeling and analysis methods to achieve equipment noise suppression design - Countermeasure technologies in electronic devices, semiconductors, power electronics, automotive electrification, autonomous driving, EMC issues, communication devices, and IoT.

Book Title: Development of Biometric Sensing Technology and Its Application in Healthcare and Remote Diagnosis －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ What are the measurement technologies and challenges for assessing fatigue and stress? －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ This book includes the following information: - Development of remote stethoscopes and online medical consultation demonstration experiments in Sendai City - Challenges of home healthcare through online means and corresponding devices and solutions - Real-time, simultaneous non-contact vital measurements for multiple individuals - Non-invasive glucose sensors using microwaves - Sheet-type vital sensors capable of analyzing heart rate, breathing, and sleep depth during sleep - Sensing technology for eye activity and its application in health promotion and disease prevention - Sensing of stress and mental health issues through voice - Case studies on the problem of excessive sitting among office workers and sensing solutions - Quantification of workers' workload and its application for workplace improvement - Estimation of learning states using EEG, heart rate, and facial expression measurements

★Towards solving problems with abundant analysis examples! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key points of this book 1. Interpretation of spectra - Utilization of difference spectra - Baseline correction, noise countermeasures - How to distinguish numerous peaks - Spectral analysis using machine learning 2. Approach and considerations for preprocessing - Reducing the risk of foreign substance disappearance and thermal damage - Addressing samples that do not dissolve in solvents or are hygroscopic - Key points for storing micro samples 3. Analysis examples - Embedded foreign substances in films, bleed materials - Surface defects on wafers, fine particles on electrodes, ion residues on substrates - Insoluble fine particles in injectable drugs, polymorphism in tape preparations - Hair in drinking water and jam, larvae in cut vegetables, etc. 4. Various analytical instruments - Setting conditions for instruments - Composite analysis, combination analysis - Rapid and simple analysis using AI inspection devices

Book Title: How to Consider Appropriate Intellectual Property Costs and Decide on Rights Acquisition, Maintenance, and Abandonment －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ What are the truly necessary patents from a business strategy perspective! Revealing the criteria for determining necessity! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. What are appropriate intellectual property costs! How to reduce costs! 2. How to optimize the expenses, time, and human resources allocated to intellectual property activities! 3. How to evaluate the patents owned by your company! How to manage your portfolio and key points! 4. Patent application or trade secret protection! How to think and make judgments! 5. What are the truly necessary patents! How to decide on rights maintenance and abandonment! 6. The enormous costs of overseas patent applications! How to decide on the application countries, rights acquisition, and confidentiality considerations!

☆ Development and utilization of high-performance microbial production technology with the shortest fermentation metabolic pathway ☆ Packed with technologies and examples for improving production efficiency, such as pretreatment of biomass raw materials and optimization of fermentation processes! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of this Book 【1】 Development of microorganisms and enzymes for the production of useful substances 【2】 Pretreatment technologies for biomass raw materials 【3】 Design of fermentation processes 【4】 Process efficiency improvement, energy conservation, and reduction of environmental impact 【5】 Microbial synthesis technology for biomass-derived chemicals and materials 【6】 Production technology for biomass-derived energy and its commercialization

★ Latest regulatory status in Europe, the United States, China, and Japan! Required responses for manufacturing, use, and import/export operations! ★ Development examples of alternative materials with performance comparable to fluorinated coatings, additives, and polymer materials! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key points of this document 1. Screening, quantification, and structural analysis of PFAS - Usage of reagents, instruments, and certified standard materials for analysis - Types of columns, selection methods, and sample injection techniques - Sample pretreatment in analysis and points for reducing blanks - Guidelines for PFAS analysis in industrial products, tap water, and food, as well as sample preparation and measurement conditions - Data analysis of chromatography and validity testing of results 2. Adsorption, removal, and degradation of PFAS - Removal of PFAS using activated carbon, zeolites, magnesium, and MOFs - Treatment of PFAS-contaminated water using ion exchange resins and separation membranes - Deactivation of PFAS through hydrolysis, electrolysis, thermal decomposition, and incineration - Decomposition of PFAS using subcritical water treatment, atmospheric pressure plasma, cavitation, and bacteria - Insolubilization treatment of PFAS-contaminated soil and in-situ purification

Book Title: Generation, Detection, Control Technologies of Terahertz Waves and Latest Applications －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Development examples of "compact" and "high-power" terahertz wave generation devices ★ Application examples expected, including "ultra-high-speed communication at 100Gbps for 6G" and "inspection technology to visualize the invisible" －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 【Generation and Detection Technologies of Terahertz Waves】 【Antennas and Optical Elements for the Terahertz Band】 【Applications in Security Technology】 【Terahertz Wireless Communication and Semiconductor Technology】 【Applications in Analysis and Measurement Technology】 【Applications in Biomedicine】

Book Title: Material Design of Polyurethane, Environmental Impact Reduction, and Application Examples ---------------------------- ★ Heat resistance, flame retardancy, toughening, flexibility, self-healing, low dielectric properties, adhesion, biocompatibility ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book 【Environmental Considerations】 - Development of materials contributing to low-temperature curing and reduced curing time - Environmentally friendly amine catalysts - Polyols derived from plant oils - Polyurethane dispersions using biomass materials - Synthesis of polyurethanes without isocyanates - Chemical recycling of polyurethanes 【Material Design, Hydrolysis】 - Ratio of soft/hard segments - Control of molecular chain aggregation structure - Structural analysis of cured products that are difficult to dissolve in solvents and analyze - Investigation and countermeasures for causes of degradation, yellowing, and hydrolysis

Book Title: Development of High Heat-Resistant and High Heat-Dissipating Materials for Next-Generation Power Devices and Thermal Management －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ Thorough explanation of Si, SiC, GaN, gallium oxide, required characteristics in automotive environments, and implementation examples! ◎ Detailed design guidelines for TIMs and heat dissipation sheets that balance "thermal characteristics" and "operational reliability"! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ This book includes the following information: - Improvement of resin heat resistance and measures against material expansion - Composite materials of thermally conductive fillers and resins - Development trends of resin substrates, ceramic substrates, and metal substrate materials - Countermeasures for warping, delamination, and breakage caused by inter-material stress due to linear expansion coefficients - Support for high-temperature operation above 300°C and low-temperature operation below freezing - Balancing thermal conductivity, mechanical properties, electrical insulation properties, and strength reliability - Improvement of thermal fatigue characteristics against repeated stress due to heat resistance and differences in linear expansion, and crack prevention - Suppression of electromigration and electrochemical migration - Ensuring moisture resistance, oxidation resistance, heat resistance, and long-term reliability of metal sintered materials

What are the design guidelines for coating films that ensure uniformity, wettability, and adhesion, as well as the challenges associated with coating and drying technologies? ---------------------------- ■ This document contains the following information: - Development of particle dispersion coating films - Development of emulsion-based paints - Preparation of sol-gel coating solutions - Design techniques for pigments and particle dispersion in coating films - Coating and application technologies

★ Development of materials with "hydrophilicity," "antithrombotic properties," "cell affinity," and "antibacterial properties" approached from the latest mechanisms! ★ What are the materials and modification technologies that achieve both "water resistance, solvent resistance, mechanical strength" and "biocompatibility"? －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of this Book Mechanisms of protein adsorption on polymers, inorganic materials, and metal surfaces, as well as cell adhesion Coatings and surface modification technologies that suppress the adsorption of proteins, cells, and bacteria Development of surface treatment technologies and materials that promote the adsorption of proteins and cells Evaluation of protein adsorption amounts Applications to medical containers, antithrombotic, antibacterial, and anti-biofilm materials

Book Title: Practical Compliance with the Latest GMP and Related ICH Guidelines －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Thorough and comprehensive explanation of key points of the revised GMP, including data integrity, risk management, PQS, and supply chain management! ★ Requirements and countermeasures for related guidelines such as ICH Q3C, Q3D, M7 (Impurities GL), and Q13 (Continuous Manufacturing GL)! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Breakdown of GMP requirements in response to changing regulations and ongoing transformations in digital technology! 【1】 Requirements for building a Quality System (PQS) and specific countermeasures 【2】 GMP documentation and its creation and management 【3】 Quality assurance and audits in line with PQS 【4】 Response to Data Integrity (DI) 【5】 Prevention of cross-contamination 【6】 Impurity regulations and required management strategies 【7】 Promotion of digital transformation (DX) in pharmaceutical factories and response to GMP and DI 【8】 Management strategies for continuous manufacturing, GMP compliance, and implementation examples

Book Title: How to Advance AI and Machine Learning with Limited Data, and Develop Explainable AI －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ☆ Why did AI come to that answer! What are the grounds for judgment and reliability! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of Each Chapter Chapter 1 ★ Analytical methods based on types/models! ★ How to accurately measure model performance! Chapter 2 ★ Identifying truly necessary data and recognizing missing data! ★ The impact of data missingness on decision-making! Chapter 3 ★ How to properly document experimental records! ★ How to appropriately accumulate and manage research data! Chapter 4 ★ Simply repeating learning does not lead to improved prediction accuracy! ★ Data augmentation methods that take advantage of hallucinations in generative AI! Chapter 5 ★ Reducing development costs through shortened learning time, rapid model updates! ★ How to achieve advanced language processing capabilities through performance improvement!! Chapter 6 ★ Ensuring fairness, explainability, and transparency in AI and machine learning! Chapter 7 ★ Considerations when using data for machine learning! ★ To realize trustworthy AI!

★ Towards new material development and database construction through materials informatics! ★ Utilization for intellectual property operations! Research on prior technologies and competitors, analysis of similar patents, interpretation of patents! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key points of this book How to effectively provide optimal prompts (instructions)? How to improve the language model's understanding performance? Digital transformation of research and development, business processes.

Book Title: Fine Chemicals, Continuous Production Processes for Pharmaceuticals ---------------------------- ★ Case studies of proof-of-concept experiments at lab/pilot scale and implementation in commercial facilities revealed by leading companies! ★ Development of requirements and management strategies for ICH Q13, and how to respond! ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book Continuous Mixing and Reaction Processes - Design of flow microreactors, scale-up, and measures against flow path blockage - Automation of reaction condition exploration using Bayesian optimization - Case studies on catalyst and process development for continuous production - Continuous culture for biopharmaceutical production Continuous Separation Processes - Selection of operating conditions for continuous crystallization, control of particle size/shape, and productivity improvement - Design of continuous distillation columns and automated exploration of efficient operating conditions - Continuous processing of membrane filtration, rotary filtration, and centrifugation, along with case studies - Continuous separation of proteins, chiral compounds, and viruses for pharmaceutical production Continuous Powder Processes - Continuous granulation, configuration of direct compression systems, and setting of operating conditions

Book Title: Discovering New Business and R&D Themes through Technology Marketing －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ How to capture latent needs that customers are not even aware of and translate them into R&D themes! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ In an era of diversifying customer needs and accelerating technological innovation, how to gather, interpret, and connect market information with technology! ◎ How to create a system that links your company's proprietary technology with customer needs! Delving into the initiatives, operational innovations, and key points of various companies! ◎ How to interpret customer information, make selections, and translate them into R&D themes!

Book Title: Development Trends and Characteristic Improvements of Perovskite Solar Cells －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Examples of material development aimed at "improving photoelectric conversion characteristics" and "ensuring long-term reliability" ★ Detailed explanation of printing and film formation process technologies for further high quality and large area －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ This book contains the following information 【Perovskite Materials】 - Stabilization of materials - Improvement of photoelectric conversion characteristics - Lead-free perovskite materials 【Hole and Electron Transport, Transparent Electrode Materials】 - PTAA - Applications of TiO2, SnO2, ZnO, CuSCN - Dopant-free materials - Fullerene derivatives, electron transport layers - Carbon electrodes 【High-Quality Film Formation】 - Orientation control, film formation conditions - Interface passivation - Vacuum deposition method, mist deposition method, mist CVD method - Densification, flattening 【Solar Cell Fabrication Technology】 - Inkjet method - Film formation in atmospheric conditions - Mist method - Roll to Roll mass production 【Modularization, Barrier Sealing Technology】 - Increased efficiency, improved durability - Formation of integrated structures - Glass building material integration - Barrier technology

★5G/6G and the proliferation of generative AI support high-speed, high-capacity communication devices and materials all in one place! ★Requirements for materials used in 2.xD, 3D implementation, chiplets, and next-generation packaging, along with development examples from various companies. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 【Low Dielectric Loss Materials】 - Achieving low dielectric constant and adhesion - Design of PPE resin - Solvent-soluble polyimide resin - Fluorine resin with adhesion properties - Film formation of liquid crystal polymers - Olefin-based low dielectric films - Low dielectric halogen-free flame retardants - Development of glass cloth 【Fine Circuit Formation】 - Improving adhesion of difficult-to-bond materials - Copper sulfate plating process - High-adhesion Cu seed layer - Low-resistance, adhesive Cu layer formation technology 【Semiconductor Package Substrate Materials】 - Reducing thermal expansion of organic core materials - Interlayer insulating films - Solder resist - Photosensitive films - For high-end computers - FO-WLP, FO-PLP - For WOW process 【Co-Packaged Optics】 - Co-Packaged Optics - Compact and high-density optical packaging - Silicon photonics - Optical transceivers

◎A comprehensive collection of development and application examples of functional materials in the fields of electronics, semiconductors, sensing, optics, and batteries! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ This book contains the following information: - How to synthesize and grow CNTs at low pressure, low temperature, and high speed? - Key points for the growth and synthesis of carbon nanotubes with small diameters and long lengths. - Thorough explanation of methods for grinding surface treatment, surface chemical modification, and introduction of functional groups. - What are the key points for solubilization through physical adsorption and chemical modification? - How to maintain properties and functionality when compounded with other materials? - What is the dispersion mechanism of CNTs? What methods stabilize dispersion without reaggregation? - Applications in thermoelectric conversion, photocatalysis, and as heat storage materials. - Applications as electrode materials, actuators, and memory devices. - Trends in sensor development and sensing technology. - Applications as transparent conductive materials, nanowires, and optical materials. - Applications in lithium-ion batteries, metal-air batteries, and fuel cells. - Research and development of space elevators. - Evaluation of fundamental physical properties, particle size, cutting state, length, and linearity. - Evaluation of dispersion state, aggregation state, and interfacial properties. - Evaluation of strength, mechanical properties, electrical properties, thermal properties, and thermal resistance.

■ Points of this book ● Mechanisms of gelation and evaluation methods for gel properties - Mechanisms of polymer crosslinking and gelation - Measurement and evaluation of dynamic viscoelasticity and swelling properties of gels - Evaluation of network structure and environmental responsiveness - Structural analysis of coexisting gels of polysaccharides and proteins ● How to create gels with strength and stability? - Toughening polymer gels through stretch-induced crystallization - Methods for producing high-strength PVA hydrogels and their applications - High-strength nanochitin composite gels - High-strength biodegradable cellulose nanofiber gels ● Development of gel electrolytes and power-generating gels - Highly stable gel electrolytes using inorganic nanofibers - Prolonging the lifespan of lithium metal anodes - Gel-based electrochemical transistors - Development of power-generating gels ● Development of gels with stimulus responsiveness and new functions - Thermoresponsive, potassium ion, and glucose-responsive gels - Gels for medical adhesives, DDS, and cell culture substrates - Gels as actuators, conductive materials, and sensors - Development of superabsorbent gels and synthesis of spherical absorbent gels - Utilization of gels in protein crystallization