[Event Participation] Participating in an event for robot system integrators on November 2 (Wednesday)!

For software imitation prevention and tampering protection! We can handle license checks not only online but also in offline environments such as factories without internet access.

As globalization progresses, are you aware that "software licenses" can enhance profitability through different licensing models? On the other hand, issues such as unauthorized copying and infringement of licensing rights, which were not problematic within Japan, pose significant challenges when expanding overseas, necessitating robust countermeasures. [Addressing the following challenges and needs] 1. We want to protect software, applications, and AI models for FA/industrial robots from unauthorized copying and theft. 2. We want to implement not only one-time sales but also subscriptions and additional feature options. 3. We want to prevent reverse engineering and unauthorized modifications of the software. 4. We want to protect the output files created by users in development environment applications. [Reasons why CodeMeter is chosen] ■ Encryption of software without modifying the code ■ Licensing that enables access control and diverse revenue models ■ Scalability of use cases that start small and grow large *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

A useful tool for protecting and encrypting Python applications that are easily decipherable by third parties due to being interpreted.

AxProtector Python is a Python version of the encryption tool provided by CodeMeter, designed to protect Python applications from reverse engineering and unauthorized copying with simple operations. After selecting the files to be protected, there are three options for encryption with AxProtector Python: - Automatically add a license check and encrypt the entire Python application (Basic Settings) - Protect the Python application with modular encryption that allows users to activate features individually (Custom Licensing) - Use AxProtector Python as a shield against reverse engineering (no user license required) (IP Protection Mode) To achieve excellent security, AxProtector Python encrypts Python applications method by method, and during use, decryption/processing occurs only in a protected environment at runtime. This means that the original Python code only temporarily resides in the computer's working memory.

• Other image-related equipment
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Encryption and authentication

Easily set up a system that uses a USB dongle as a license key for authentication on PCs and devices. Compatible with Win/Mac/Linux.

When developing a software business, it is as important to consider how to provide licenses and authentication as it is to examine licensing models such as subscriptions. 'CodeMeter' enables software protection and licensing, and it can provide created licenses via a USB hardware dongle. By offering licenses through a dongle, software can be used in both online and offline environments, allowing for proper license management. Below are the benefits from the perspective of end users (your customers) when licenses are provided via a dongle: ■ Convenient for portability: The license is stored in the dongle, making it easy to move the license. ■ Easy license recovery: Even if the PC crashes, inserting the dongle into another PC allows immediate access to the software. ■ Convenient for license borrowing: Licenses can be borrowed for use in locations without internet access, such as during business trips or on-site work. ■ License redundancy: Important for mission-critical applications (ideal for hot standby and cold standby).

• Encryption and authentication

We use CodeMeter's automatic encryption tool AxProtector to strongly encrypt applications. *Free trial version available.

■Automation of Protection CodeMeter's automatic encryption tool, AxProtector, is an ideal solution that saves time and effort in software protection. By using AxProtector, you can protect your software in a completely automated manner from unauthorized use and reverse engineering. AxProtector encrypts the entire set of software you want to protect and secures it with AxEngine, a security shell. Then, the best anti-debugging and anti-disassembly methods are inserted into the software. ■Supported OS AxProtector protects executable files and libraries on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also supports Python, .NET, and JavaScript.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Firewall and intrusion prevention
• Encryption and authentication

With a license, access restrictions are possible.

Standalone applications created using MATLAB Compiler or Simulink Compiler do not require a MATLAB/Simulink license and can be duplicated, making them convenient for free distribution to an unspecified number of people. On the other hand, if you want to implement access control for applications with requirements such as "I want it to be usable during the project period" or "I don't want it to be provided to third parties without permission," what should you do? Should we document the terms of the agreement? If you are doing business within Japan, this method may be somewhat acceptable. However, if you are expanding your business overseas, it is necessary to reconsider. Therefore, in response to concerns about the leakage or copying of code and logic developed in MATLAB, implementing access control through CodeMeter's encryption and license authentication features is effective. Additionally, by attaching conditions such as expiration dates or usage limits to the license, you can sell licenses for the standalone applications you create, which can enhance business profitability.

• Development support tools (ICE, emulators, debuggers, etc.)
• Encryption and authentication

Explaining how to build a license model tailored to customer usage and how to protect the software itself!

What does IoT mean for machine engineers, controllers, and other device manufacturers? This document investigates the opportunities ahead and the risks that await. In particular, we will look at what decisions can be made to become a successful player in this new world. Please take a moment to read it. 【Contents (excerpt)】 ■ Many names, one idea ■ Internet of Things (IoT) ■ Trends in IoT ■ Strategies for success ■ Standards for protection and licensing systems in IoT *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. *CodeMeter offers a free trial version.

• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)
• Other embedded systems (software and hardware)
• Other security

From February 11 (Wednesday) to February 13 (Friday), Mikasa Trading Co., Ltd. will sponsor the technology conference "JANOG57 Meeting in Osaka" held at the Congre Convention Center. This event provides an open platform for field engineers to freely discuss and share the latest network technologies, practical operational know-how, and case studies of failures. This time, we will be exhibiting a booth in collaboration with Western Digital Marketing LLC, showcasing innovative storage solutions such as the "Ultrastar Data60" and HDDs with a maximum capacity of 30TB. The Ultrastar Data60 is recognized for its ability to efficiently accommodate up to 60 high-quality HDDs while achieving large capacity, low cost, and space-saving design. Additionally, we will display mobile label printers made by Brady Japan at our booth. You will have the opportunity to see products that are actively used in infrastructure development and data management up close. Don't miss this chance to experience the technologies that support the future! We look forward to seeing you at the venue.

Cancer Biomarker Discovery 2026 is an online seminar focused on the latest biomarker discovery and analysis technologies in the field of cancer research. Advanced technologies that support the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment research of cancer, such as liquid biopsy, proteomics, and spatial omics analysis, will be introduced. This seminar primarily targets basic and clinical researchers involved in cancer research, as well as those interested in biomarker discovery and analysis. In our section, we will introduce the latest techniques in fluorescent imaging for spatial biology and spatial proteomics research, centered around the Invitrogen EVOS S1000 Spatial Imaging System. Unlike traditional microscopy, which is limited in multiplex immunostaining, our spectral unmixing technology enables simultaneous imaging of up to 9 colors, allowing for rapid data acquisition with minimized sample damage. Additionally, we will explain a practical workflow using direct conjugate antibodies and TSA-based Invitrogen Aluora amplification reagents, proposing high-reproducibility analysis methods that leverage spatial information. For research use only. Not for diagnostic use.

In spatial biology/spatial proteomics research, the coexistence of "high-quality multiplex fluorescence image acquisition" and "reliable quantitative analysis" is becoming increasingly important. This webinar, co-hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific and Indica Labs, will introduce a practical workflow that allows for a comprehensive understanding from imaging to analysis. Recommended for: - Those interested in spatial biology/spatial proteomics research who want to systematically understand the entire process from imaging to analysis. - Those who are already conducting or considering the implementation of multiplex imaging (multiplex immunostaining). - Those who feel limited by traditional four-color fluorescence observation and wish to engage in higher-dimensional spatial information analysis. This is a free seminar, so please join us. *For research use only. Not for diagnostic use.

[Speaker] Naoki Eguchi, Attorney at Baker McKenzie [Lecture Topics] 1. Utilization of Storage Batteries (1) Storage Batteries for Renewable Energy Integration (2) Grid-Side Storage Batteries (3) Hybrid Power Generation with Solar, Wind, and Storage Batteries 2. Positioning of Grid-Side Storage Batteries 3. Subsidies for Grid-Side Storage Batteries / Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auctions 4. Practical Aspects and Contracts for Grid-Side Storage Batteries - Offtake Model, Merchant Model 5. Current Status of Corporate PPAs (Overseas and Japan) 6. Types of Corporate PPAs (Physical and Virtual) 7. Contracts for Corporate PPAs 8. Corporate PPAs and Project Finance 9. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Instructor] Professor at Waseda University Graduate School of Political Science and Economics / Director of the Institute for Environmental Economic Management Visiting Researcher at Sciences Po Paris Faculty Fellow at the National Institute of Economic and Industrial Research Mr. Toshihide Arimura [Key Lecture Content] Starting in the fiscal year 2026, participation in the GX-ETS will become mandatory for some companies in Japan. Carbon costs will become an increasingly important factor in considering long-term value creation for businesses. This seminar will explain the impacts of the full-scale implementation of the GX-ETS on Japanese companies and the economy. Additionally, we will introduce the future outlook for the GX-ETS and the paths that should be taken, from the perspectives of comparison with overseas emissions trading systems and its economic significance.