Challenging Decarbonization Technologies! Introduction to the Thermal Technology Research Institute [Opening on May 8]

2nd anniversary celebration! Approximately 100 customers attended. Experience the forefront of decarbonization technology, including hydrogen combustion gas burners.

In May 2023, we established the "Thermal Technology Research Institute," and over the past year, we have conducted numerous tests. ~ Test Equipment Overview ~ ◇ Aluminum Melting Holding Furnace This furnace allows for verification tests of "melt quality" and "melting efficiency" through hydrogen combustion melting. It is an actual machine-based aluminum melting furnace. Melting capacity: 150 kg/h Melting: Hydrogen combustion gas burner Holding: Electric heater ◇ Painting Drying Furnace (Testing Equipment) Using equipment that is comparable to actual production sites, tests can be conducted with four different heat sources. It accommodates various types of workpieces. In the fiscal year 2023, we conducted optimization tests of heat sources with approximately 20 customers. ◇ Direct Combustion Deodorization Device (On-site Testing Available) A movable demo unit that can conduct tests using actual odors at customer factories. - Treatable components: VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and various other odors. - Treatment capacity/temperature: Max. 1.0 m³N/min / 760℃ ⚪︎ Hydrogen Combustion Gas Burner As a manufacturer of industrial gas burners, we are advancing the adaptation of our existing lineup to hydrogen. The combustion observation of hydrogen gas burners has been very well received. Experience the forefront of technology development aimed at a decarbonized society.

• Drying Equipment
• Heating device
• Industrial Furnace

Optimal heat source! Testable with four heat sources. We propose suitable heating equipment for work using gas/electric/hybrid heat sources! Thorough testing can be conducted together with our customers.

QCO Test Equipment ■ You can test the painting and drying processes in an environment close to an actual production site. Temperature measurements of the workpiece can be conducted, allowing for the derivation of optimal heating patterns by changing the heat source. The equipment can accommodate large and long workpieces, so please feel free to consult us about your requirements. ■ Gas hot air & jet heating zone With a jet stream of 350°C and 50m/sec, it can handle not only painting and drying but also other heating applications. Hydrogen combustion is also possible, allowing for the evaluation of its impact on products. Load capacity: 800W x 800D x 1400H (maximum) 50kg/hanger (maximum) Conveyance method: Trolley conveyor (hanger pitch 300mm) Conveyance speed: 1 to 10 m/min Painting booth: No-pump type Drying furnace: Gas infrared burner (bottom 23kW x 2, sides 35kW x 2, Max. 800°C) Gas far-infrared panel (116kW x 1 Max. 350°C) Gas hot air & jet heating (233kW x 1, Max. 350°C, 50m/sec) *1 Electric infrared heater (bottom 11kW x 2, sides 17.5kW x 2, Max. 800°C) *1 Please consult us regarding hydrogen combustion.

• Drying Equipment
• Heating device
• Industrial Furnace

A test furnace based on actual equipment that uses a hydrogen burner for melting and an electric heater for holding. It is possible to conduct thorough tests for decarbonization in aluminum casting sites together with our customers!

It is possible to conduct aluminum melting tests using hydrogen combustion with ingot input. Please use it to verify the quality of the molten metal and its impact on the products. The melting gas burner employs a hydrogen burner and electric heaters for retention! It is a hybrid furnace that enables carbon neutrality. By exchanging burner components, you can switch between fuel gases (hydrogen/LNG (natural gas)/LPG), allowing for adaptability based on gas supply trends. Additionally, the furnace structure has a high oxide suppression effect, which you can verify in actual operation. We are committed to solving problems in aluminum casting sites and promoting low carbonization. Please feel free to reach out to us. ~Equipment Overview~ Test Furnace: Aluminum Handheld Melting Retention Furnace (Oxide Suppression Structure) Model: SMH-150H2 Melting Capacity: 150kg/h Retention Capacity: Retention Chamber 800kg/ch *Actual effective capacity during continuous melting, specific gravity 2.4 Melting Temperature: 660–680℃ Control Accuracy: ±5℃ ~Heat Source Configuration~ Melting Burner: Hydrogen Combustion Burner 116kW x 1 unit Retention Heater: Immersion Type Electric Heater 9kW x 2 units Fuel Used: Hydrogen (city gas 13A and propane gas are also possible) Power Supply: 200V/60Hz for power, 100V for operation

• Electric furnace

Contributes to improving work efficiency in aluminum casting sites for automotive parts and others. Reduces the occurrence of oxides and significantly decreases the tedious cleaning of the holding chamber. (About once every six months to a year!)

Oxide Suppression Furnace: SMH Series (Aluminum Holding Melting Furnace / Aluminum Central Melting Furnace) 【Features】 ◇ Maintains a low atmosphere temperature in the holding chamber (below 800°C) and keeps the residual oxygen concentration below 1%, utilizing the protective effect of the aluminum oxide film to slow down the progression of oxidation with a new furnace structure. ◇ Equipped with a newly developed flat frame burner to prevent agitation of the molten surface without directly applying flame to the molten metal in the holding chamber, and incorporates a heat exchanger utilizing exhaust gas for energy savings (a hybrid version using electric heaters is also available). ◇ To significantly enhance forced convection heat transfer from the matching of the furnace structure, it is equipped with a newly developed melting burner that considers flame length, flame diameter, and flame speed. 【Expected Effects】 (Compared to our conventional furnaces) By using the oxide suppression furnace... ○ Reduction in the frequency of cleaning the holding chamber (proven to be unnecessary for up to 1 year) ○ Elimination of flux treatment (may be performed in the melting chamber depending on the amount of dross) ○ Improvement in molten metal quality (reduction of hydrogen gas and inclusions in the molten metal) ○ Increased yield due to reduction in material loss ○ Improved fuel efficiency through energy savings from waste heat recovery in the holding chamber ○ Improved working environment due to reduced furnace surface temperature

• Industrial Furnace
• Non-ferrous metals
• aluminum

It is a movable unit that can be transported to the customer's factory, allowing for tests using actual odors. Deodorization tests for various odors, including VOCs, are possible!

Direct combustion deodorization device (on-site demonstration available) As it is a mobile demo unit, testing can be conducted using actual odors at the customer's factory. It can accommodate various fields such as painting sites and food processing. ~Device Overview~ Processable components: VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and various other odors. Processing capacity: Max. 1.0㎥N/min Processing temperature: 760℃ (Max. 800℃) Inlet gas temperature: Ambient temperature to 250℃ Inlet gas pressure: More than -500Pa Inlet gas concentration: Below 1/4 of the lower explosion limit ~Utilities and items to be prepared by the customer~ Power supply: AC200V, φ3, 50/60Hz, 10A Fuel used: City gas (13A) supplied at 2.0kPa Max. 2.8㎥N/h LPG (propane) supplied at 2.8kPa Max. 2.5kg/h External dimensions: 1875L × 1050W × 975Hmm (excluding attached duct) Weight: 600kg Outdoor use: Yes Transport: Will be loaded and transported by a one-box vehicle. Please feel free to contact us for more details.

• Heating device
• Industrial Furnace
• Environmental Test Equipment

The "Mechanical Stitch Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

On November 6th (Thursday) to 7th (Friday), 2025, we held the "Human Body Day 2025" at the NAC Image Technology Akasaka Multi-Purpose Space. We have uploaded videos of the highlights from each company and the presentations that took place on the day to our website. We encourage you to take a look. ---[Report on Human Body Day 2025 is here]------------------- https://info.nacinc.jp/jintaiday2025-report ------------------------------------------------------------------------- On the day of the event, participants were able to experience a wide range of products in a hands-on session format, including motion capture, force plates, eye tracking, and human body analysis software. We received numerous comments from attendees expressing high satisfaction, saying, "It was great to gain various information all at once," which makes us very happy. NAC Image Technology will continue to provide "valuable products to our customers." We hope you will join us for our next event as well.

Features: ● Equipped with Intel Core Ultra 7 255H/7 155H/5 225H/5 125H ● LPDDR5x 16GB/32GB/64GB onboard ● M.2 NVMe 256GB onboard ● USB 2.0 x 8, USB 3.2 (10Gbps) x 4 ● PCIe Gen 4 [x8] x 1, PCIe Gen 3 [x1] x 4, PCIe Gen 3 [x4] x 1 (2 lanes co-lay with SATA; BOM option) ● 2.5GbE x 2 ● COM-HPC Mini standard, size 95mm x 70mm ● Optional items ECB-980A: Development carrier board HPC-ARHm-FAN01: CPU fan HPC-ARHm-HSP01: Heat spreader (Note: heat dissipation is required in the enclosure)

Features: ● Equipped with Jetson AGX Orin 32GB/64GB ● Gigabit LAN ×1, 10Gigabit LAN ×1 ● USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) ×4 ● DB-9 connector ×1 (for DIO 8 channels) ● DB-9 connector ×2 (supports RS-232/422/485: Rx/Tx/RTS/CTS) ● Jetpack 6.0.0 pre-installed