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★ "5G Circuit Boards," "Flexible Organic EL," "Materials for LiB," "Onboard Drive Motors" Explaining the points of high functionality, performance improvement, and product application for new usage development! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Document 【Components Related to 5G】 - Low dielectric loss polyimide for 5G and millimeter waves - Development of low dielectric polyimide adhesives for FPC - Direct metallization on polyimide films 【Flexible Displays】 - Development status and technological direction towards low CTE transparent polyimide - Transparent polyimide for foldable smartphones - Flexible LCD using polyimide film substrates 【Insulation Materials for EVs and HEVs】 - Polyimide coating for onboard drive motors that balances high insulation and high heat resistance - Required characteristics and adhesion improvement for insulation coatings for motor windings 【Lithium-Ion Batteries】 - Development status of polyimide binders for high-capacity silicon-based anodes - Development and challenges of polyimide separators for lithium metal batteries 【Aerospace and Space Fields】 - Development trends of heat-resistant CFRP using polyimide as the base material - Application of thermoplastic polyimide to prepregs

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Book Title: Adjustment and Coating Technology of Nanoparticle Coating Liquids ---------------------------- ★ Optical thin films, improved thermal properties, conductivity control, hard coatings, hydrophilic/hydrophobic control, photocatalysts ★ Detailed explanation of the method for dispersing nanoparticles with significantly high adhesion and aggregation into a coating liquid ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Points to Keep in Mind for Nanoparticle Dispersion - Utilization of SP values for wetting, dispersion, and stabilization of fine particles - Surface modification of nanoparticles using silane coupling agents - Measurement of particle size and zeta potential as particle evaluation in solvents ★ Key Points in Coating Process Design and Quality Defect Countermeasures - Coating film drying using high-frequency dielectric and microwave - Improvement of leveling, flow properties, and smoothness of the film after application - Selection of pumps for precision thin film coating - Measures against dust and foreign substances in the coating process, "visualization" ★ Examples of Coating Film Design - Shielding and light-absorbing coatings - Electrochromic films - Transparent films with UV and infrared shielding functions - Flexible transparent conductive films - Inorganic-organic hybrid hard coat materials - Superhydrophobic and anti-fouling coating materials - Photocatalytic paints

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Book Title: Development Trends of In-Vehicle HMI and Its Application to Autonomous Driving and ADAS －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ "HMI Required for Autonomous Driving" - Current Status and Challenges of Element Technology Development Towards Its Realization ◎ The Latest Trends in "Human-Centered HMI Design" for Smooth Communication and Information Transfer Between People and Vehicles! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Table of Contents Chapter 1 Human Factors in Autonomous Driving and Their Challenges Chapter 2 Design and Evaluation of In-Vehicle HMI Chapter 3 Detection, Estimation Methods, and Monitoring Technologies for Driver State Chapter 4 Methods for Maintaining Driver Alertness and Estimation and Evaluation of Alertness Levels Chapter 5 Delegation of Driving Authority Towards Level 3 and Beyond in Autonomous Driving and Its Challenges Chapter 6 Development of Driving Assistance Systems Considering Driver Characteristics and Intent Chapter 7 Evaluation of Driver Characteristics and Application to HMI Chapter 8 Evaluation of Driver Driving Behavior and Intent and Model Construction Chapter 9 Research and Development Trends for Improving Comfort in Autonomous Vehicles Chapter 10 Display Technology and Visibility Improvement of Head-Up Displays, Safety Evaluation Chapter 11 Cybersecurity and Countermeasures for Autonomous Driving and Connected Cars

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◎ How to incorporate analysis results into processes and designs? ◎ To obtain highly accurate analysis results! ◎ Detailed explanations from "how to choose software" to "how to create models" and "setting conditions"! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● High efficiency in process design! ・ Design of stirring blades, screws, and dies ・ Setting optimal operating conditions ・ Case studies for scale-up applications ● Quality improvement and trouble resolution in processes! ・ Measures against unevenness and poor heat transfer during stirring ・ Measures against coating defects, die lines, and foreign substances ・ Analysis of stress, warping, and deformation ★ Visualization of flow through simulation "Stirring and mixing," "kneading," "film stretching," "extrusion molding," "injection molding," "thermal and curing reactions," "particle dispersion," "coating and drying"

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★ Structure exploration of highly resistant catalysts using "machine learning," estimation of promising additive elements, and prediction of catalytic activity! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key points of this book ● Elucidation of degradation mechanisms 　　・Sintering 　　・Coking 　　・Poisoning by hydrocarbons, ammonia, and sulfur 　　・Relationship between degradation and chlorine content 　　・Adsorption of inorganic impurities 　　・Degradation of catalytic activity due to Fe deposition ● Measures against catalyst degradation and enhancement of activity 　　・Degradation countermeasures using pretreatment agents 　　・Durability enhancement of catalysts through alloying 　　・Nanoparticle formation and dispersion technology for catalysts 　　・Addition of a third component (promoter) 　　・Composite formation of active metals 　　・Degradation countermeasures approached from the support ● Evaluation of catalyst degradation and lifespan 　　・Evaluation of sintering 　　・Carbon deposition evaluation 　　・Evaluation of support structure destruction (spalling) 　　・Sulfur resistance evaluation 　　・Visual assessment of catalyst degradation state ● Reduction of precious metals in catalysts and precious metal-free technology 　　・Design guidelines for precious metal-free VOCs decomposition catalysts 　　・Cathode catalysts for solid polymer fuel cells without precious metals 　　・Design and durability of exhaust gas catalysts that do not use any precious metals

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Book Title: How to Choose and Proceed with Foreign Patent Application Countries Based on Cost-Effectiveness －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ☆ A rapidly changing global situation! Evaluate intellectual property value in connection with your business and strengthen international competitiveness!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Learn from case studies the secrets to successful foreign patent strategies ★ Formulating intellectual property strategies in response to globalization!! ★ How to maintain or abandon foreign patent rights!! ★ Criteria for choosing foreign patent applications / trade secret protection!! ★ Learn from case studies about patent litigation and intellectual property issues in various countries and how to address them!

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■ Points of this book 1. How to find optimal conditions for correctly separating the target substance - Improvement of yield and efficiency, quality and high purity of the refined product - How to read and utilize important physical property values when considering conditions - Basic calculation procedures in theoretical calculations 2. Proper approach and know-how for scale-up experiments - What data should be obtained in the lab? - How to consider actual production equipment in pilot studies? - Presentation of examples of material balance and energy balance predictions for each process! You will understand the necessary data and how to utilize it 3. Utilization of modeling and simulation - Presentation of examples of correlation and estimation of physical property values for each process! - Application to the design of continuous production processes - Comprehensive condition examination and optimization using informatics and AI 4. Trouble cases and countermeasures in each process - Crystallization - Control of nucleation and growth rate, contamination of crystals with impurities - Filtration - Causes and countermeasures for fouling, membrane degradation, and contamination - Classification - Aggregation, adhesion, wear of particles, classification accuracy - Concentration - Prevention of membrane fouling, cost issues - Drying - Variability in drying degree, adhesion of powder particles, caking of dried products

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Book Title: Analysis, Evaluation, and Assessment Techniques for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Case Studies －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ How does degradation occur inside the battery, and how do the structures and conditions of each component change? Clarifying these mechanisms and factors will lead to the development of high-performance batteries and materials! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. "Positive Electrode": Analysis cases of charge/discharge behavior and degradation mechanisms of various positive electrode materials such as ternary systems, Li-rich systems, and sulfur-based systems. 2. "Negative Electrode": Factors and mechanisms of degradation in Si-based negative electrodes, observation of SEI films, and behavior analysis of graphite-based negative electrodes. 3. "Internal State and Behavior": Internal behavior during charge/discharge, non-destructive analysis of the interior, lifespan prediction, and thermal runaway mechanisms. 4. "Degradation Diagnosis": Estimation techniques for battery condition, non-destructive imaging of the interior, and degradation diagnosis of EV batteries. 5. "All-Solid-State Batteries": Structural analysis aimed at low-resistance interfaces, evaluation of heat generation behavior, and clarification of contributing factors. 6. "Post-Lithium": Latest analysis cases of Li-air batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and magnesium batteries.

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Book Title: How to Develop and Advance Research and Development and Intellectual Property Strategies to Win as a Latecomer ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Exclusive! Winning Patterns for Latecomer Entry Strategies!! Revealing the secret strategies for market conquest known only to successful companies!! - What strategies can defeat first-mover companies? - What are the unique strengths, advantages, and benefits of being a latecomer? - Understand the mechanisms of the market you are competing in and identify winning paths! - What points and goal settings should latecomer companies consider when entering new markets? - Identify accurate targets and develop marketing strategies that respond to changes in their needs. - Skillfully exploit the weaknesses of first-mover companies to expand your business! - Leverage core technologies cultivated in existing businesses to expand into other markets and dominate! - What is the optimal timing for entry that can overturn first-movers, and how to determine it? - How to exploit the weaknesses of first-mover companies and navigate their patent networks? - Promote the application of your own patents that cannot be ignored by competing companies based on patent research results. - What are the methods to protect technological strengths as patents or know-how? - How to capture consumer needs by leveraging the advantages of being a latecomer? - What are effective methods for persuading and explaining to opposing forces? - How to help management envision the success of new entry businesses as a latecomer?

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Book Title: Latest Technological Developments in Materials for Secondary Batteries －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Materials used in new batteries such as soft batteries, batteries with new power generation methods like temperature differences, and those that operate with divalent ions... －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of this Book ◆ Towards higher capacity and longer lifespan ◆ Application of new materials in storage batteries ◆ Materials for next-generation and next-next-generation storage batteries ◆ New development and manufacturing methods and battery recycling －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: June 30, 2022 ● Authors: 75 ● Format: A4 size, 738 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-885-2 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86798-082-8 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Development and Control Technologies of Electronic Devices and Components for Autonomous Vehicles --- ★ Trends in Sensor Development, Sensing Technologies for Surrounding Situations, and Vehicle Control Technologies --- ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ In-vehicle Networks and Communication Technologies ◆ ◆ Examples of In-vehicle Sensor Development ◆ ◆ Examples of In-vehicle Semiconductors and Component Development ◆ ◆ Development Examples for Autonomous Driving ◆

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Book Title: How to Promote Joint Research and Development, Key Points of Contracts ★ Universities, public research institutions, between companies, ventures, different industries, foreign countries, IoT, AI, regenerative medicine… Unique issues and unexpected pitfalls! Important points and practical advice for contracts and negotiations that cannot be overlooked! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: July 31, 2020 ● Authors: 53 ● Format: A4 size, 544 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-799-2 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-897-5 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Development of Resin Composites for Automotive Multi-Materials How can we reduce environmental impact? A detailed explanation of development cases considering recyclability, environmental impact balance, and LCA! ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Trends in Automotive Multi-Materials and Weight Reduction ◆ - Strength and durability of materials required for automotive bodies and parts - Technology to suppress strength variation during resin/metal bonding - Selection and development of materials considering LCA ◆ Improvement of Mechanical Properties and Impact Resistance of Automotive Resin Materials ◆ - Technologies for enhancing the mechanical properties of polymer materials, increasing rigidity and toughness - Improvement of heat resistance and mechanical properties of engineering plastics - Foaming technology for resin materials and enhancement of impact absorption - Resinification of transparent materials used for automotive windows and camera lenses ◆ Improving Strength Reliability of Fiber Composites and Application Cases in Automobiles ◆ - Mechanisms of fatigue failure in fiber composites and technologies for improving durability - Required properties of matrix resins - Key points for improving interfacial adhesion in fiber composites, use of compatibilizers and sizing agents - Long-term reliability evaluation of fiber composites under fatigue conditions

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Book Title: Interface Control and Evaluation of Resin/Filler Composites －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ For improving adhesion and wettability! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● Types of Fillers and Fibers Silica / Alumina / Boron Nitride / CNT / Antimony / Carbon Fiber / Glass Fiber / CNF etc. ● Improving Adhesion - Polymer Grafting - Fluorene - Maleic Anhydride - Coupling Agents - Sizing Agents etc. ● Fabrication of Polymer Alloys - How to choose and use compatibilizers - Control of phase separation structures - Future developments towards waste plastics ● Understanding the State and Behavior of Interfaces - What factors are acting at the resin/filler interface? - How to analyze the mobility and morphology of polymer chains?

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Book Title: HPLC and GC Analysis Techniques in the Fields of Pharmaceuticals/Cosmetics/Food －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ How to distinguish distorted peaks? What to do when ghost peaks appear? Packed with tips on chart interpretation from seasoned experts and condition settings backed by experience! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: June 30, 2020 ●Authors: 62 ●Format: A4 size, 521 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-797-8 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-894-4 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: "Improving Productivity and Enhancing Maintenance through DX of Plants" ★ Towards the realization of "safe," "high-efficiency," and "non-stop" plants utilizing IoT, AI, and digital twins! ■ Key Points of this Book - Establishment of wireless sensor networks and remote monitoring of conditions - Real-time collection of operational data using local 5G - Anomaly detection, lifespan prediction, and productivity improvement through data analysis using AI - Prediction of internal plant conditions using digital twins - Security measures and vulnerability assessment for plant control systems - Autonomous control anomaly detection, lifespan prediction, and productivity improvement of plants using AI - Efficiency in equipment management utilizing 3D models - Continuous monitoring of dynamic equipment and anomaly detection using machine learning - Detection of corrosion, damage, and deposits in tanks and piping - Efficiency in plant equipment inspections using drones and robots - Skill transfer and safety training for experienced workers using VR/AR - Inheritance of know-how and business efficiency through the database of operational logs - Development of AI and security personnel to support plants

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Book Title: "Streamlining R&D and Shortening Experiments through the Introduction of DX in the Research and Development Department" －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ How to Achieve Overwhelming Development Speed and Cost Reduction through the Implementation and Operation of Data-Driven R&D! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to break free from personalized and ritualized data management! 2. How to promote and raise awareness of DX within the company, and what are the key strategies! 3. How to identify and cultivate DX talent within the organization! 4. How to achieve efficiency in research and development through the automation, intelligence, and remote operation of experiments! 5. How to leverage artificial intelligence for the time-consuming tasks of technical literature and patent research! 6. To what extent can AI be utilized for exploring research and development themes and marketing?

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★There were many requests at the seminar we held! "I don't understand the friction and wear mechanisms of polymers." "The measurement results are inconsistent." "I want to achieve both low friction and low wear." This book is a collection of hints for solving these problems! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: January 30, 2020 ●Authors: 58 people ●Format: A4 size, 550 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-777-0 ↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-demand edition available Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-891-3 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Biodegradation, Development and Application of Biomass Plastics －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Achieving 'Strength, Heat Resistance', 'Workability', and 'Cost' that can compete with conventional materials! Balancing the conflicting 'Weather Resistance / Degradability'! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: March 31, 2020 ● Authors: 60 people ● Format: A4 size, 560 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-782-4 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-889-0 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: How to Introduce and Utilize IoT and AI in Factories and Manufacturing Processes －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎Act immediately! No waste! Never stop! A comprehensive guide to realizing a smart factory!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: June 30, 2020 ●Authors: 52 ●Format: A4 size, 596 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-791-6 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-892-0 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will print and bind it simply. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: "Design, Fabrication, and Application of Metamaterials for New Materials and Device Development" ------------------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book 【Antennas】 - Development of a small antenna for factory IoT sensors that can be installed on metal surfaces - Compact UWB MIMO antennas enabling implementation on various objects 【Electromagnetic Wave Absorbing and Shielding Materials】 - Broadband and wide-angle metamaterial wave absorbers - Left-handed composite materials with negative properties through particle dispersion 【Optical and Thermal Control Devices】 - Optical phase modulation devices using mechanically variable metasurfaces - Development of optical metamaterials through self-organization using organic materials - Transparent reflective heat-insulating films utilizing surface plasmon resonance of ITO nanoparticles 【Terahertz】 - MEMS-driven metamaterials for 6G communication - Development of terahertz optical devices using metasurfaces 【Acoustic Metamaterials】 - Achieving both sound insulation and lightweight properties - Design methods for acoustic metamaterials for controlling reflected sound 【Sensors】 - Metasurface fluorescent biosensors for high-sensitivity detection of diverse biomarkers - Enhancement of non-cooled infrared sensors using metamaterials

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Book Title: Collection of Case Studies on Raman Spectroscopy Data Analysis －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ "Abundant" spectral and mapping data serve as references for analysis! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● What information can be obtained from Raman spectra? ● Data preprocessing and analysis methods for effectively interpreting spectra ● How to obtain good Raman spectra through sample preparation and measurement techniques? ● Numerous analysis case studies on polymers, electronic devices, batteries, inorganic materials, pharmaceuticals, food, and cells! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Published: February 28, 2022 ● Authors: 63 ● Format: A4 size, 405 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-872-2 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86798-076-7 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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The changes in "best-selling products" and "diversity of needs" brought about by COVID-19 hide business opportunities where there are changes! ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Capture latent needs that customers and consumers are not aware of! ~ Using AI, machine learning, text mining, biometric information, patent information, literature information, etc. ~ 1. What changes in living environments, preferences, and consumption behaviors have been brought about by COVID-19! 2. What needs are consumers unaware of, and what needs have they given up on! 3. Here’s the next target! An explanation of trends in attention-grabbing markets! 4. Methods for discovering latent needs using AI and text mining! 5. How to identify future needs through hypotheses derived from vast literature and patent information! 6. Surprisingly, there are ways to find customer needs buried within the company! 7. How to capture customer needs online! 8. Key points for practicing technology marketing in a telework environment! 9. How to extract customer and consumer needs from biometric information! 10. How to translate identified latent and future needs into research and development themes!

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Book Title: Development of High Output Motors and Related Materials for Next-Generation EV/HEV ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Technology Development for Automotive Motors and Onboard Applications ◆ - Current control, torque control, and efficiency improvement of SR motors - Optimization of magnetic balance and improvement of variable speed characteristics of PM motors - Reduction of copper and iron losses, high torque density, and superconductivity in induction motors - Reduction and countermeasures for motor noise, utilization of noise filter technologies - Winding, stacking, compression, and molding technologies for motor coils - Structural and electromagnetic measures for low vibration and low noise in motors ◆ Improvement of Magnetic Properties of Magnetic Materials for Automotive Motors ◆ - Enhancement of magnetic flux density, high strength, high fatigue strength, and reduction of iron losses in electromagnetic steel sheets - Reduction of iron losses in powder magnetic cores, optimization of particle size and shape of raw iron powder - Improvement of magnetic flux density and soft magnetic properties of amorphous and nano soft magnetic materials ◆ Development of Magnetic Materials to Reduce Environmental Impact ◆ - Enhancement of high coercivity in heavy rare earth-free magnets, development for automotive applications - De-rare-earth strategies for post-neodymium magnets and improvement of holding power - Technologies for improving the magnetic properties of iron and manganese - Rare earth recycling technologies for electric vehicle motor magnets

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Book Title: Introduction of SDGs into Management and Business Strategies and Exploration of Research and Development Themes －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to incorporate SDGs into your company's management! 2. How to connect your company's core technologies with SDGs! 3. How to collaborate with universities and public research institutions on SDGs! 4. What specific research and development should be pursued! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: January 31, 2022 ● Format: A4 size, 681 pages ● Authors: 62 individuals ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-868-5 －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Design of Conductive Materials, Conductivity Control, and Latest Applications －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Conductive fillers and conductive polymers ★ Technologies to improve conductivity ★ Supporting the semiconductor supply chain and 5G, 6G devices ★ Exploring new applications for next-generation conductive materials －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Publication Date: December 31, 2021 ● Authors: 82 ● Format: A4 size, 984 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-867-8 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86798-043-9 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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★ Points to derive desired information from measurement results involving multiple complex factors! ★ Exploration of optimal structure and formulation, prediction of long-term reliability, setting conditions for molding processes, identification of defect causes, and quantification of sensory characteristics! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of this Book What can be achieved with viscoelastic measurements! - Evaluation of molecular motion and mechanical properties of polymer materials - Understanding the composite effects of nanofillers on polymers - Analysis of compatibility and composition ratios of polymer alloys/blends - Assessment of the degree of degradation of polymer materials and prediction of long-term lifespan - Analysis of orientation states and crystalline structures of plastic molded products - Analysis of crosslinking structural states of polymers and gels - Evaluation of dispersion and stability of particles in solution - Analysis of crosslinking reactions and curing processes of paints and adhesives - Evaluation of moisture and hydration feel in cosmetics - Evaluation of the texture and longevity of foams - Evaluation of texture and ease of swallowing in food products

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Book Title: Mixing Technology and Scale-Up, Utilization of Simulation ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Design of Optimal Mixing Equipment According to Purpose - What is the purpose of mixing, the liquid volume, the size of the mixing tank, and the properties of the liquid? - Design the mixing blades based on viscosity, including blade shape, diameter, and number of blades! - Effects and drawbacks of baffles - Does the strength of the mixing shaft meet the conditions? ★ Occurrence of Various Troubles in the Mixing Process and Their Countermeasures - What to do if abnormal heating occurs in the mixing equipment? - Scaling on the inner surface of the tank and its countermeasures - Defoaming techniques for bubbles that mix in during stirring! - Control of dispersion and contamination management ★ Utilization of Various Simulations - Determine the shape and operating conditions of the mixing equipment based on flow rate, temperature, and reaction distribution! - Evaluate stagnant flow, temperature variations, and reaction variations within the mixing equipment! - Evaluation and analysis of torque acting on the mixing blades - How to predict the required mixing power? - How to observe gas in complex flow paths and equipment?

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Book Title: Product Development and Its Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Aligned with Human Sensibility ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Biometric Information Measurement Techniques for Application in Sensory Evaluation - Sensory evaluation from vital signs - Non-invasive sensory measurement and evaluation - Estimating attention and emotions in daily life with low burden ★ Designing Questionnaires for Sensory Evaluation - Generating candidate evaluation words necessary for questionnaires - Factors influencing questionnaire responses - Online surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic - Evaluation and measurement of UX ★ Practical Usability Evaluation - Evaluation methods that convey necessity to the design department - Evaluation in a super-aged society ★ Examples of Preference Prediction Using AI - Visualization of advertising creatives - Emotion analysis through voice, facial expressions, and context - Predictions from sizzle words and keywords ★ Measurement and Product Development Examples - Driving performance and ride comfort in automobiles - User experience of driving assistance systems - Visibility of displays - Spaces that provide healing and stimulate the five senses - Usability of home appliances and keyboards - User experience of cosmetics and fragrances - Comfort of clothing and sportswear - Packaging design of food products

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Book Title: Synthesis, Preparation, and Latest Application Technologies of Metal Nanoparticles and Microparticles －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ A comprehensive guide to achieving "particle characteristics" tailored to your objectives and know-how for "application products and material development"! ■ Key Points of This Book 【Synthesis Technology】 Explanation of various synthesis methods for metal nanoparticles, including liquid phase and gas phase, and techniques for controlling size and shape. 【Wiring Materials】 Design and required characteristics of silver nanoparticle ink for inkjet printing. Development of copper-based wiring ink that can be made conductive through "oxidation resistance" and "low-temperature heating." 【Adhesive and Joining Materials】 Development examples of low-temperature, pressure-free silver sintering die bond materials. Characteristics of copper nanoparticles as bonding materials and development of bonding sheets. 【Optical Materials】 Development examples of photoelectric conversion devices, polarizing sheets, and multicolor electrochromic elements utilizing plasmon resonance. 【Sensors】 Development examples of biosensing and high-sensitivity biomolecule detection utilizing the characteristics of metal nanoparticles. 【Catalysts】 Catalyst design using various metal nanoparticles, and methods to improve function and reaction efficiency. 【Antibacterial Materials】 Evaluation of antibacterial and antiviral performance of silver nanoparticle-supported fibers and resins. Antibacterial effects of flat silver nanoparticles used in photosemiconductors.

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☆ Read the future from a unique perspective and discover the next hit! Delve into that insight and way of thinking! ーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ AI, quantum computers, 6G, CASE/MaaS, SDGs, etc. "The treasure trove" lies here! How to find 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. Methods for deriving future strategies and developing a roadmap! 4. Points for assessing the feasibility of continuation as a theme 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 forecasts! 7. Methods to clearly convey the vision of future society to management! 8. The role of leaders in supporting developers who challenge future creation!

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★ Points for interpreting the relationship between structure, physical properties, and spectra! A new analytical method using machine learning! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key points of this book ● Sample pretreatment and measurement condition setting ・Removal of impurities and insolubles, extraction and concentration of target substances from mixtures, uniformity of sample concentration ・Peak position shifts due to derivatization, high-sensitivity analysis of trace components ・Adjustment of NMR resolution, optimization of tuning ・Adjustment of flip angle, waiting time, decoupling conditions, and CP conditions in solid-state NMR ・Improvement of S/N ratio through function processing ● Application examples ・Molecular structure evaluation of polymer materials ・Network structure analysis of rubber materials ・Structural analysis of polymer alloys ・Structural analysis of trace graft monomers ・Analysis of intermolecular interactions in composite materials ・Evaluation of crosslink density in resins and rubber materials ・Analysis of molecular mobility in polymers ・Analysis of reaction processes in polymer materials ・Quantification of degradation in polymer materials ・Reaction analysis of fillers/silane coupling agents ・Visualization of the dispersion state of fine particles in concentrated slurries ・Analysis of interactions between binders and pigments in paints ・Observation of the curing process of adhesives ・Analysis of the three-dimensional structure and motion characteristics of proteins

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Book Title: Development of Noise Reduction and Vibration Control Technologies and Materials for Automotive Interiors ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Vibration and Noise Control Technologies for Next-Generation Vehicles ◆ - Mechanisms of vibration and unpleasant noise generation in automobiles; sounds produced in next-generation vehicles - Achieving a balance between sound insulation, sound absorption, and lightweight materials; proper placement of soundproofing and sound-absorbing materials in vehicle interiors - Application of active noise control in automobiles - Structures of vehicles that reduce NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) - Case studies on countermeasures for "wind noise" and "road noise" - What is required from soundproofing packages? ◆ Development of Sound Insulation, Sound Absorption, Damping, and Vibration Control Materials ◆ - Mechanisms of sound propagation, sound insulation, sound absorption, damping, noise reduction, and resonance phenomena - Design of porous materials and their sound absorption characteristics - Balancing lightweight, durability, and moldability - Case studies on the development of materials to reduce vehicle-specific noise and vibration ◆ Evaluation of Sound Quality in Automotive Interiors, Methods for Assessing Acoustic Comfort, and Sound Design ◆ - Acoustic analysis techniques for automotive interiors - Psychoacoustic evaluation for acoustic design considering human sensitivity - Evaluation of timbre and sound quality for sound design

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Book Title: Evaluation of R&D Themes, Progress Management, and Approaches through "Visualization" of Research and Development －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ⇒ Visually uncovering the issues faced by closed and opaque R&D! A grand reveal of the mechanisms and tricks!! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Making the vision understandable is the most challenging! 2. What are the mechanisms that generate groundbreaking ideas one after another! 3. What constitutes a theme evaluation that researchers can agree with! 4. Visualizing the progress of themes! 5. Why do researchers and engineers hide their failures! 6. Accurately grasping and utilizing the characteristics and strengths of personnel!

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Book Title: The Latest Immunology and Its Application Technologies That Drug Discovery Researchers and Academia Researchers Should Know ------------------------------------------------------------ The Latest Mechanisms of Pathology Accelerating the Development of New Drugs for New Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders, and Global Research and Development Trends ------------------------------------------------------------ ■ Key Points of This Book 1. The Latest Immune Mechanisms and Their Applications That Drug Discovery Researchers Should Know - What are the latest research trends and challenges in new drug development both domestically and internationally? 2. The Understanding of Immune Mechanisms for New Infectious Diseases Has Advanced to This Point! - What are the latest global trends in elucidating the pathology for specific diseases? 3. What Are the Key Molecules Involved in the Onset/Control of Autoimmune Diseases? - The latest research trends on target molecules that could become promising drug discovery targets! 4. Development Trends of New Vaccine Modalities - mRNA vaccines, recombinant VLP (virus-like particle) vaccines 5. How to Connect Seeds to Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials? - Approaches to Bridging Research in the Fields of Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders 6. Development Trends of DDS in Therapeutics for Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders and Development of Administration Routes

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Book Title: The Latest Virology Knowledge Every Drug Discovery Researcher Should Know ■ Key Points of This Book ● Latest research on viral mechanisms and drug discovery efforts - Mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenicity - Mechanisms of viral entry into cells - Mechanisms of viral drug resistance - Immune responses to viruses ● Utilization of infection models, viral synthetic techniques, and culture techniques in drug discovery - Creation of viral infection models and drug evaluation - Verification of COVID-19 therapeutics using iPS cells - Cultivation methods and applications of viruses for drug discovery research - Structural analysis of proteins that compose viruses ● Cutting-edge vaccine and antiviral drug development and regulatory strategies - mRNA vaccines, neutralizing antibodies, infection-inhibiting peptides, etc. - Lessons from review reports on antiviral drugs and vaccines - Recent vaccine evaluation methods and related topics - Understanding the operational aspects of vaccine evaluation guidelines ● Preparation and utilization of viral vectors in gene therapy - Production and application of adeno-associated, lentivirus, and Sendai virus vectors - Application of oncolytic adenoviruses in immunotherapy

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Book Title: Data Creation and Its Analysis and Application Cases for Materials Informatics ■ Key Points of This Book - Policies of various countries and the development of databases - A system for organizing, managing, and extracting scattered data into a database - Skills required for data scientists and data engineers, and efforts for their development - Acquisition of large amounts of data through automation of experiments and improvement of data reliability - Data collection techniques using IoT technology - Key points for designing descriptions that appropriately represent features - Construction of predictive models and exploration of feature candidates - Types of algorithms, their characteristics, and selection - Predictions from limited data using sparse modeling - Inverse problem analysis using neural networks - Materials development using explainable machine learning - Development of algorithms for multi-objective optimization - Analysis of spectral data using machine learning - Design of polymer materials achieving multiple physical properties simultaneously - Building predictive models to overcome data shortages and missing data - Feature extraction through microstructure image analysis of metallic materials - Exploration of optimal film formation process conditions

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Book Title: Material Design and Latest Applications Related to Water and Functional Polymers ★ Points for Achieving Desired Resin Functions: Dissolving in Water, Being Insoluble, Repelling Water, Wetting with Water... ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ The Relationship Between Water and Resins/Polymers - The presence or absence of hydroxyl groups, the SP value of the polymer, and the relationship between interfacial free energy and "wettability" - Why do polymers that are supposed to be water-resistant experience water degradation? - Types, selection, and usage of "surfactants" that act as "dispersants" in water ◆ Functions and Applications of Water Solubility, Water Absorption, and Water Dispersion - Water-decomposable resins and water-resistant paper coatings addressing the marine plastic problem - Thickeners, gelling agents, coagulants, cleaning agents, cosmetics, hygiene products like "diapers," and environmentally friendly inks and labels - Improving the crosslinking of water-based resins and selecting additives ◆ Applications for Water Repellency, Hydrophilicity, Waterproofing, and Corrosion Resistance - Functional group control, charge control, surface modification, and controlling the "wettability" of resins - Aesthetics of buildings, stain removal, fingerprint resistance, rust prevention for electronic devices, and countermeasures against salt damage

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- Response to 5G, high-speed, and miniaturization - ■ Key Points of This Document Design and Application of Heat Sinks - Resolution of hotspot issues in next-generation power devices - Increase in maximum heat transport per unit - Composite use of graphite and metal materials and application of heat spreaders Development and Application Examples of TIM (Thermal Interface Material) - Orientation technology for transporting large amounts of heat in the thickness direction - Emergence of high thermal conductivity in TIM and reduction of contact thermal resistance - Achievement of high thermal conductivity with less filler content Development of Heat Dissipation Substrates - Improvement of high thermal conductivity and heat shock characteristics of metal-based substrates - Enhancement of thermal conductivity in silicon nitride substrates Prospects for Next-Generation Cooling Technologies - Outlook and challenges of boiling cooling technology - Boiling heat transfer under electric field application Examples of Heat Dissipation Design for Devices - Approach to thermal design and thermal verification, simulation technology - Response to thermal design based on substrate heat dissipation, component technology - Design and evaluation of submerged processor chips aimed at liquid immersion cooling - Key points of thermal design in mobile devices

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Book Title: Presentation of Sensations in VR/AR Technology, Augmentation Techniques, and Latest Application Cases --- ◎ Responding to new needs born from the COVID-19 pandemic: "Non-face-to-face, non-contact," "Remote," "Remote operation"! --- ■ Key Points of This Book 【Vision】 - Design of head-mounted displays considering "usability" and "comfort" - Improvement of holography calculation speed and application to 3D images and head-mounted displays - Air display technology aimed at applications in signage and control panels - Causes of motion sickness and VR sickness and their effects on the body 【Haptics and Force Sense】 - Development examples of various haptic sensors aimed at reproducing human touch 【Hearing】 - Construction of highly immersive sound spaces and development examples of acoustic playback devices - Sound space rendering technology that realizes virtual sound environments 【Temperature Sensation】 - Advancements in understanding the perceptual characteristics of temperature sensation and its interactions with other senses and emotions 【Taste and Smell】 - Augmentation of olfaction and gustation utilizing inter-sensory interactions 【Application Cases】

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Book Title: Visualization of the Five Senses and Elucidation of Mechanisms Using Artificial Intelligence --- ◎ How can we "digitize" intangible sensory information such as human preferences, sensibilities, actions, and tacit knowledge? ◎ Model human senses and apply them to product development! --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Smell, taste, sight, touch, hearing— Modeling of human "five senses" and product development using artificial intelligence 2. Modeling and evaluation of human "emotions" and "cognitive functions/actions" 3. Biometric information collection technologies for evaluating the five senses and emotions, and their analysis through machine learning 4. Machine learning analysis of "sensibility/sensory data" that changes over time

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■ Points of this Book Understanding the mechanisms of degradation and discoloration of polymer materials - How do auto-oxidative degradation and discoloration progress under the influence of light, heat, and metal ions? - What factors promote hydrolysis? - How can we prevent cracking caused by solvents, oils, surfactants, and other chemicals? - The degradation mechanisms and stabilization of various materials such as thermosetting resins, thermoplastics, and composite materials. Optimal formulation of additives - Formulations considering antagonistic effects, compatibility, and migration. - Responses when antioxidants themselves discolor. - Synergistic effects and antagonistic actions of UVA/HALS. - Prevention of poor dispersion and blooming caused by metal inactivators. - Selection of antibacterial and antifungal agents according to purpose. - Selection of curing agents considering cost, safety, and lifespan. - Mechanisms of bleed-out occurrence and countermeasures. Troubles and countermeasures for polymer products - Degradation and prevention of protective coatings on automobiles due to temperature, pollen, bird droppings, stones, etc. - Scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and hardness in automotive decorative films. - How to meet the safety, reliability, and strength required in the railway sector? - Troubles such as burning and odor in packaging materials and their countermeasures. - Durability, seismic resistance, fire resistance... what are the required properties in the construction field?

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Book Title: Choosing and Using Coalescing Agents, Curing Agents, and Crosslinking Agents, and Their Examples ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ★ Complete curing of areas not exposed to UV light, uniform curing of surfaces and interiors, selection of initiators suitable for LED-UV! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book - Precise control of polymer structure and molecular weight - Introduction of functional groups to polymer ends, synthesis of crosslinkable polymers - Uniform curing technology for thick films and shadowed areas using UV irradiation - Reduction of oxygen inhibition and curing inhibition by bases and water in UV curing - Selection and usage of photoinitiators and sensitizers for UV-LED curing - Improvement of flexibility and elongation for films and coatings that conform to curved surfaces - High heat resistance, low dielectric constant, and low dielectric loss of epoxy resins for 5G applications - Improvement of workability by balancing long pot life and fast curing - Enhancement of stretchability and toughness through the formation of a supramolecular network structure with freely movable crosslinking points - Analysis of curing reactions and crosslinking states, and their real-time measurement

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Book Title: Latest Technologies in Materials, Molding, and Applications Related to Sealing, Barriers, and Coatings ★ Sealing technology is essential for next-generation communications such as 6G and terahertz, as well as for semiconductors. ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Latest trends in sealing materials and molding ★ Sealing solutions for the 5G, IoT, and DX era ★ Measurement, evaluation, and analysis of sealing and barriers ★ Sealing, barriers, and coatings in next-generation automobiles, displays, and energy storage fields ● Published: April 30, 2021 ● Authors: 72 ● Format: A4 size, 689 pages Hardcover edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-838-8 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-demand edition available for sale 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86798-085-9 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will print and bind it simply.

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Book Title: Collection of Case Studies on Scale-Up and Substance Production in Bioreactors －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Here are tips for implementing scale-up "efficiently," "quickly," and "with minimal failures"! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ● Efficient Scale-Up of Bioreactors - Data acquisition in the lab necessary for scale-up - Selection of operating conditions using measurement and numerical analysis techniques ● Efforts to Increase Yield and Production Efficiency of Target Substances - Defoaming technology for bioreactors - High-density culture techniques aimed at improving productivity - What is cultivation that suppresses by-products? - Which microorganisms or cells to utilize? ● Introduction of Abundant Substance Production Case Studies Ethanol, hydrogen, methane, biodiesel, sugars, biodegradable substances, beer, pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials, ● Latest Technologies in Production Management and Smart Cell Development - Substance production through continuous cultivation - Utilization of data analysis and AI for smart cell development - Bioreactors utilizing microbubbles - Bioreactors without stirring blades

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