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We can measure the force when gripping an object and the force when using the fingers to perform actions. Additionally, since it is equipped with an accelerometer, it can also measure movement. It does not cover the fingerprint area of the fingertip, allowing for natural movements to be measured without compromising the actual tactile sensation. 【Co-developed Product】 Shiseido Co., Ltd. × Catotech Co., Ltd. Catotech has been conducting research and development with Shiseido to see if we can turn fingertips into sensors. The way cosmetics and skincare products are applied can affect their efficacy. Furthermore, the amount of pressure applied can lead to differences in the user experience. It was impossible to explore such differences through customer surveys. Therefore, we have been developing sensors that can operate without compromising the tactile sensation of the fingertip. HapLog enables motion analysis of general monitors and comparison of movements with professionals, making it possible to visually convey the characteristics of individual tactile actions.

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You can analyze how the skin has changed due to the effects of the product under development, or the differences in the effects of the development materials, from the perspective of compressed evaluation.

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ThermoLab is a device designed to measure thermal absorption characteristics upon contact, made to be compact and lightweight. It can measure the coldness or warmth felt by a person when touching an object as the peak value of temperature change "q′max," allowing for data that aligns with sensory evaluations.

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This device is designed to accurately grasp the outer diameter of hair as a basic characteristic and to provide feedback data for the evaluation of other characteristics. There have been various methods for measuring the outer diameter of hair traditionally, but this device was co-developed with Shiseido to enable more precise and rapid measurements. *The operation is via a touch panel interface.

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The X-axis and Y-axis are independent, allowing for a structure without friction or stress interference during movement, enabling the measurement of small samples. It can stretch up to a maximum tensile stress of 50 kgf and a maximum elongation of 300%. Additionally, the test conditions can be set via a touch panel, making testing easier.

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Unlike the conventional torsional pendulum method and the double cylindrical fluid viscosity method, it is designed to measure the torsional behavior of fibers and threads subjected to large torsional strains, as well as to analyze hysteresis behavior.

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In addition to the conventional micro areas, it has become possible to measure bending stiffness not only of thick sheets with large bending moments, which could not be measured before, but also of composites (products) as well as single materials. Furthermore, the reproducibility of the data is extremely high, and the measurement is simple. It is also widely adopted in the automotive industry.

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By measuring the stiffness and recovery when bent, it is possible to quantify the differences in elasticity and spread. It can be easily measured with a single unit, so there is no need to go through the trouble of creating samples.

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The measured values are obtained using a force gauge that is calibrated to fingertip sensitivity, so they align with sensory evaluations. Accurate measurements can be made even with samples that have different treatments, such as surface treatment or flexibility treatment. It is a pure bending testing machine that is versatile and can be used for various types of objects.

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Nanofiber sheets can also undergo tensile testing with a width of 1 cm. This measurement allows for the assessment of mechanical properties such as tensile energy, elongation rate, and recovery. It has precision for low loads (resolution of 0.5g) and low displacements (resolution of 0.5μm), enabling measurements in micro-regions.

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Strength evaluation of the film (separator) inside lithium-ion batteries and puncture strength testing of packaging materials such as food packaging films can be conducted.

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The sample can be attached within a few seconds using handle operation, and the measurement method is very simple. The measurement data is displayed on a digital panel meter, so there is no reading error by the operator.

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You can use it to evaluate bedding materials with a cool and refreshing feel for summer, as well as inner materials with a warm touch for winter.

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Data on compressive stiffness, compressive energy, and recoverability can be obtained. It can be applied to a wide range of fields and purposes, such as the softness of diapers and the hardness of mousse foam.

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Data on the coefficient of friction and its variations can be obtained. These characteristic values allow for the objective evaluation and quantification of "smoothness," "slipperiness," and "roughness" when touched by hand. Additionally, data on the average coefficient of friction and its variations, as well as "surface roughness," can be obtained. It is also suitable for measuring light touch conditions and hair.

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Data on the coefficient of friction and its variations can be obtained. From these characteristic values, the "smoothness," "slipperiness," and "roughness" experienced when touched by hand will be evaluated and quantified using objective data.

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Data on the friction coefficient, variations in the friction coefficient, and surface roughness for various fibers, fabrics, paper, non-woven fabrics, and film samples can be obtained. It is said that surface friction and roughness characteristic data influence the texture's "fullness," "slipperiness," and "crispness."

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Data on compressive rigidity, compressive energy, and recovery properties of various fibers, fabrics, paper, non-woven fabrics, and films can be obtained. It is said that the compressive characteristic data influences the texture's "fullness," "slipperiness," and "firmness."

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Data on bending stiffness and recovery for various fibers, fabrics, paper, non-woven fabrics, and films can be obtained. Bending characteristic data is said to influence the texture's "firmness," "fullness," and "crispness."

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Data on the tensile/shear rigidity, tensile energy, elongation rate, and recovery of materials such as cloth, paper, non-woven fabric, and film can be obtained. The tensile and shear property data influence the texture's "stiffness" and "firmness," and these properties are said to affect "shape stability" and "wrinkle formation."

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