Finally, registration begins: Basic Skill Improvement Training for Young Leaders in Manufacturing Industry <Practical Training> "Fundamentals of Factory Management" (Starts on 11/29, Online, 4-day course: 30,000 yen per company)

Young employees will acquire the fundamentals of factory management, including key points for process improvement, quality control, and production management through statistical analysis (Online: 4-part series).

Implementation Method: Conducted online (targeting manufacturing industries nationwide) Target Audience: Frontline leaders (manufacturing department leaders, manufacturing engineers, quality assurance engineers) Please apply as a company or as an individual. Duration and Frequency: 4 sessions, each 4 hours/session (1 PM to 5 PM) Scheduled Dates: December course, every Wednesday, 1st session: November 29 (Wed) to 4th session: December 20 (Wed) Participation Fee: 30,000 yen per company (up to 3 participating locations) <Members receive a 5,000 yen discount> Payment via bank transfer or credit card Text: PDF data will be available for download in advance for each session. ★The content of the text program may change. ★Training can also be conducted in person upon request (company visits).

• Distance learning/E-learning

What are the mechanisms for motivation and drive? Human resources are an important management asset! Training and education tailored for newcomers, leaders, multi-skilled workers, and management levels.

Takasaki Manufacturing Technology Research Institute Project "Four Systems for Developing Young Talent" 1. Online Training Training for next-generation on-site leaders and skill enhancement (4-part series) January Course: Starts January 11, 2023 http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/493421683.html 2. Group Training Practical training focused on problem-solving in groups to achieve results http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/453170667.html 3. Manual and Text for Young Talent Skill Enhancement Training Practical quality improvement procedures and manuals for in-house training and self-improvement http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/488474702.html 4. Free Email Course (4 Courses) Regular email distribution (Fundamentals of Quality Control, Defect Countermeasures, Design Quality Improvement, Management Quality Improvement) http://factorysupport-takasaki.com/article/436247947.html

• Technical Seminar

We have launched an on-demand video streaming service. We will gradually open free streaming services and paid membership streaming services.

Overview of On-Demand Distribution - Management Innovation in Manufacturing (DX) - Improvement of Management Quality - Human Resource Development in Manufacturing - Basics of FMEA/DRBFM/FTA - How to Promote Improvement Activities in Manufacturing - Fundamentals of Quality Control in Manufacturing We offer a wide range of content for newcomers, mid-level employees, and managers in the manufacturing industry.

• Distance learning/E-learning

The Takasaki Manufacturing Technology Research Institute plans to hold an "exercise-based" online seminar from August to October 2023.

In the seminar, participants will acquire quality building techniques aimed at preventing troubles in the upstream processes of the manufacturing industry. The program focuses on case studies and exercises, particularly honing the practical skills of young engineers to enhance their abilities. Schedule: ■ September 27 (Wednesday) Thoroughly master Toyota-style DRBFM/FMEA through case exercises! We can achieve zero leakage accidents. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 7,000 yen (Member price: 4,900 yen) ■ October 20 (Friday) Thoroughly master recurrence prevention procedures through case exercises! We will never allow the same problem to recur again. 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, 7,000 yen (Member price: 4,900 yen) ■ October 27 (Friday) DX strategies for managers and engineers: Utilizing AI and digital technologies to aim for a tenfold increase in operational efficiency. 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM, 5,000 yen (Member price: 3,000 yen)

• Technical Seminar

Practical Application and Case Studies of Toyota DRBFM: Procedures for Preventing Market Outflow Troubles and Accidents, and Explanation of Specific Cases for Designing Reliability and Safety Without Omissions.

◆Date: February 10, 2023 (Friday) ◆Method: Conducted online (targeting manufacturing industries nationwide) ◆Target Audience: Frontline leaders (design engineers, manufacturing engineers, quality assurance engineers) Please apply as a company or as an individual. ◆Time: 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (4 hours/session) ◆Participation Fee: 5,000 yen per company (no limit on the number of participants) <Members: 3,000 yen> Payment via bank transfer or credit card ◆Text: PDF data will be available for download in advance for each session. Overview: What is the purpose of FMEA? It is absolutely unacceptable for quality issues in the market to lead to accidents. However, why do smoke, fire, and structural failures occur? Conducting a formal FMEA will never eliminate market troubles. This course will teach techniques to incorporate FMEA/DRBFM into the design process to ensure reliability throughout the entire process from design to manufacturing. Program: 1. Quality building techniques in upstream processes 2. Knowledge management techniques for past troubles 3. Key points of reliability design in mechatronics equipment development 4. Implementation procedures for DRBFM/FMEA

• Technical Seminar

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the exhibition "TOYO One-Man Show 2026" hosted by Toyo, as detailed below. We regularly share information on our website and various social media platforms, but this will be a great opportunity for you to see the actual measuring instruments. We sincerely invite you to attend. Date: January 28 (Wed) and 29 (Thu), 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Venue: Kariya City Industrial Promotion Center (1-1-6 Aioi-cho, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture, a 5-minute walk from JR Kariya Station) Exhibiting manufacturers: Approximately 75 companies Registration URL: https://www.tenjikai-uketsuke.com/form/toyo-show2026/visitor *Please note that pre-registration is required, so we kindly ask you to register in advance via the web.

Do you want to use SOLIDWORKS more conveniently but think, "API seems difficult..."? How about trying to create a macro together? The theme is "Automating just one process." This time, we will create a system that automates the simple task of "saving," which you do manually every time in SOLIDWORKS, so that it can be completed with one click. Even if you have never written code before, that's okay. By simply "tracing and creating together" the necessary parts, you will be able to experience the excitement of actual automation in action. Through this webinar, I hope you will realize, "Oh, I can start with something this small in API." ■ Recommended for: - Those who do not fully understand how to utilize SOLIDWORKS API - Those who are not familiar with macros - Those who want to automate their design processes - Those who want to reduce human errors, even just a little.

[Speaker] Associate Professor Naoshi Matsuhisa, Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo [Key Lecture Content] Various soft and stretchable electronic materials that break the common belief that rubber does not conduct electricity are being developed. Electronics made with these materials are expected to be utilized as next-generation wearable devices that are soft like skin, provide excellent wearing comfort, and enable long-term health monitoring. This lecture will introduce the forefront of soft and stretchable electronic material development, as well as the creation of entirely new healthcare human-computer interfaces that integrate with the skin. [Lecture Items] 1. Soft and stretchable electronics 2. Ultra-flexible electronics that accompany people 3. The forefront of diverse stretchable electronic material development 4. Sensors and displays that integrate with the skin 5. Ultra-flexible semiconductor devices using stretchable semiconductor materials 6. Next-generation wearable devices that integrate with the skin 7. Summary 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Lecturer] Yoshiaki Otsuki, Special Counsel, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Enterprise [Key Lecture Content] Rare earth elements are metallic minerals commonly used in electric vehicles (EVs) and smartphones, but it is said that a large portion of their production relies on China. However, in light of the recent intensification of U.S.-China tensions and other international circumstances, concerns have arisen regarding the security of rare earth supply. In this context, the development of rare earth projects within Japan's territorial waters or exclusive economic zone (EEZ) has suddenly come into the spotlight. This lecture will focus on the legal aspects of rare earth development projects within Japan's territory, particularly addressing the application issues of the Mining Act, which was amended in 2022. [Lecture Topics] Chapter 1: Introduction - International Situation Surrounding Rare Earths Chapter 2: Application of the Mining Act Regarding Rare Earth Development in Japan's Territory Chapter 3: Future Outlook Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Mr. Daiki Kaneda, President and CEO of AXIA Marketing Co., Ltd. Mr. Atsushi Nagata, Director [Key Lecture Content] With the rise of manufacturers from emerging countries, the modern era is reaching its limits in competition based solely on specifications and price. The key for Japanese manufacturing industries, such as automotive parts, industrial machinery, semiconductors, chemicals, and steel, to regain growth in the global market lies in a "deep understanding of local technology trends and regulations" and a strategy that "avoids falling too deeply into price competition and transforms into added value." In this lecture, we will explain, using specific examples, how to avoid and leverage the latest local needs and pressures of technology transfer, and how to earn trust. [Lecture Topics] 1. The harsh reality of the global market and the redefinition of "reasons to be chosen." 2. Development strategies to break through the pressures of technology transfer and institutional barriers. 3. Game-changing material selection: the forefront of decarbonization and ESG compliance. 4. Learning from successful cases: a roadmap for market development and a "key" to execution. 5. Q&A session.