February 22, 2023 Applied Corporation Seminar for Corporations "Successful Case of Quality Uniformity through AI Visual Inspection 'HACARUS Check AI Software'"

Reduce the man-hours for visual inspection of pressed products and improve accuracy; capable of making judgments equivalent to skilled inspectors from the day of implementation by adding an image inspection system.

This is an AI software for suppressing false positives in the inspection of pressed products. By reducing false positives based on the judgment results from the appearance inspection equipment already used by customers, it decreases the workload of visual inspections by inspectors and improves accuracy. 【Are you facing any of these issues?】 ■ You have already introduced appearance inspection equipment for pressed products, but there are many false positives, leading to accuracy problems. ■ It takes personnel and time to visually inspect the false positive items. ■ It has become difficult to secure experienced and skilled inspectors due to retirements and other factors. ■ The recruitment and training of inspection personnel have become challenges in expanding factory lines and business growth. 【Features of this solution】 ■ Can be added to existing inspection equipment, eliminating the need for expensive equipment replacement. ■ High detection accuracy made possible by AI. ■ Customizable to meet customer-specific challenges. 【Benefits of implementing this solution】 ■ Maintain the same number of inspectors while accommodating 2 to 3 times the production increase and line expansion. ■ Reflect the knowledge of skilled inspectors in AI, enabling equivalent judgment from the day of implementation. ■ Reduce the training costs for new inspectors and eliminate dependency on specific individuals.

• Defect Inspection Equipment
• Image analysis software
• Other image-related equipment

When we look around us, we see various areas such as housing, home appliances, automobiles, miscellaneous goods, and sports equipment filled with many plastic materials like synthetic fibers, films, bottles, and resin products. However, the concept of modern polymer materials, specifically the idea of polymers (macromolecules) connected by covalent bonds, was not established just 100 years ago. Therefore, it can be said that in less than a century, numerous plastic materials with various characteristics have been developed and rapidly integrated into our lives. Due to the short history and the diversity of materials, there are various challenges encountered when dealing with plastic materials, and the role of analytical technicians in solving these issues is significant. In this course, we will explain important and fundamental points over two sessions, focusing on the field of resin materials, not only for analytical technicians but also for engineers who create products using plastic materials and those who use plastic products to deepen their understanding. In the first session, which serves as a foundational overview, we will discuss the characteristics of representative plastic materials, including molecular structure and physical properties, characteristics and applications, and manufacturing methods, to aid in the understanding of plastic materials.

When we look around us, we see that various areas such as housing, home appliances, automobiles, miscellaneous goods, and sports equipment are overflowing with many plastic materials like synthetic fibers, films, bottles, and resin products. However, 100 years ago, the concept of modern polymer materials, specifically the idea of polymers (macromolecules) connected by covalent bonds, had not yet been established. Therefore, it can be said that in just under a century, numerous plastic materials with various characteristics have been developed and rapidly integrated into our lives. Due to the short history and the diversity of materials, there are various challenges encountered when handling plastic materials, but the role of analytical technicians in solving these issues is significant. Following the previous foundational edition, this second application edition will explain polymer multiphase materials (such as polymer alloys, compounds, and resin composites) and molding techniques, as well as environmental issues surrounding plastic materials, in order to enhance the practical value of plastic materials.

[Instructor] Yosuke Okada, President of Activation Consulting Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] As work styles diversify, the difficulty of personnel evaluation is increasing. While there is an effort to motivate subordinates, it is often heard that repeated meetings without proper "evaluation techniques" can lead to increased dissatisfaction. This course will convey the "evaluation techniques" practiced by effective managers for those struggling with the evaluation and development of their subordinates. By learning "evaluation techniques," participants will understand eye-opening "ways of thinking" to gain the trust of their subordinates and will be able to motivate them to carve out their own careers. The instructor has guided over 100 companies as a "personnel evaluation consultant." Many have noted that his book "The Techniques to Become a Valued Employee" articulates the true feelings of managers. [Lecture Items] 1. Essential "evaluation techniques" for future managers 2. The essence of personnel evaluation that no one teaches 3. Methods to motivate subordinates to carve out their own careers 4. Immediately usable personnel evaluation techniques 5. Q&A

Our company will be exhibiting at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Reproductive Psychology, which will be held at the Urban Center Hotel. The event will take place in person. We sincerely look forward to the participation of many attendees.

We will be exhibiting at the 47th Kinki Academic Conference of the Japan Hospital Pharmacists Association held at Grand Cube Osaka. The conference will be held in person. We sincerely look forward to the participation of many attendees.