August Online Seminar: Skill Development Training for Young Engineers in Manufacturing to Address Challenges in DX Transformation - (August 7) Toyota-style DRBFM/FMEA Reliability Design Method / (August 30) Quality Control Method for Zero Trouble Leakage.

The driving force behind manufacturing site reform! A training program aimed at improving the "problem-solving skills," "management skills," and "motivation" of young leaders and managers!

<Internal Training Proposal 1> The training theme can be freely set. (It will be planned according to the issues the company wants to address.) 1. Training Name Seminar on "Basics of Quality Management" for Young Employees: Basic Edition / Practical Edition 2. Number of Participants Approximately 20 to 30 people (employees with 2 to 3 years of service) 3. Theme Correcting common mistakes made in implementing quality management activities and understanding the correct mindset and actions for quality management. - The true meaning of customer-first principle - The purpose of quality management is to prevent problems through proactive activities - Differences between whack-a-mole and recurrence prevention measures, creating countermeasures for defect cases (workshop) 4. Training Method - Conducting two sessions of 4 to 6 hours each (including workshops) - Conducted online or on-site 5. Effects - Improvement of practical skills for young employees and acquisition of the correct mindset for quality management - Clarification of business objectives - Development of problem-solving skills

• Management Skills 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

Introduction of design tools suitable for electronic devices and embedded software engineers that can be used immediately on-site. A manual that explains the purpose and usage of FMEA (DRBFM).

We hear voices such as 'Our client is asking us to conduct FMEA, but we don't know how to implement it' and 'Even when looking at the explanatory documents, we can't understand the specific steps.' Especially in the case of mechatronic devices like embedded systems, there are few implementation examples, so many engineers are struggling with these issues. A key concern is how to define software failure modes. How do we distinguish between bugs and failure modes? There are many unclear points that pose challenges in actual design environments. Additionally, in the case of embedded devices, since they operate in conjunction with hardware, we must also consider risks such as injuries or property damage in the market. ★ Therefore, we will clarify all the above issues and introduce effective implementation procedures and design tools for conducting FMEA.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant

Gain customer trust by preventing troubles and leaks at the manufacturing site! Master the purpose, implementation procedures, and management points of 4M management completely.

To gain customer trust, it is essential to establish and operate a system for managing 4M change points. 1. What is 4M change management? 2. The positioning of 4M change management 3. Process design that defines the factors of 4M 4. Systematic 4M change management Purpose of QC process charts / creation methods / identification and ranking of change points / management of design changes and process changes / initial flow management / new launch management / daily change management / key management and proactive management / visualization of change points / evaluation and feedback 5. Statistical analysis methods and how to capture change points Stratification and sampling / variation / understanding process capability and variation management / creation of control charts and anomaly detection 6. Human error and daily management Classification of human errors / causes and countermeasures for behavioral influencing factors 7. 4M change management in partner factories Issues in quality management of partner factories / agreements with partner factories / evaluation and rating of partner factories 8. 4M change management in low-volume, high-variety production Commonality / standardization / production leveling, productivity improvement measures (just-in-time) / production schedule management / multi-skilled workforce development / training of middle management (supervisory level) 9. Traceability management Purpose / organization of material flow / definition of identification units / assignment of identification symbols / segregation management 10. Special process management What is a special process?

• Technical Seminar

Examples of human resource development plans are also included! We will introduce how to promote practical education for young employees.

This document introduces practical education methods for young employees in small and medium-sized manufacturing companies. How can we "develop people before creating things"? I would like to think together about how to tackle this challenging issue. We will present examples regarding "challenges and methods of human resource development" as well as "methods of education by hierarchy," so please take a moment to read through it. [Contents] ■ Challenges and methods of human resource development ■ Methods of education by hierarchy *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Management consultant/Small business consultant

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.