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

Experience the forefront of decarbonization technology, including hydrogen combustion gas burners. Test information is updated daily!

The "Thermal Technology Research Institute," established in May 2023, has conducted numerous tests since its opening. ~ Test Equipment Overview ~ ◇ Painting Drying Furnace (Testing Equipment) Tests can be conducted using equipment that is comparable to actual production sites, utilizing a heat source that combines gas, electricity, and hydrogen. It can accommodate various types of workpieces. 【From February 2026, the hot air zone will support hydrogen combustion! You can check the impact on painting quality.】 ◇ Aluminum Melting Holding Furnace Verification tests for "melt quality" and "melting efficiency" through hydrogen combustion melting are possible. This is an actual machine-based aluminum melting furnace. Melting capacity: 150 kg/h Melting: Hydrogen combustion gas burner Holding: Electric heater ◇ Direct Combustion Deodorization Device (On-site Testing Available) A portable testing device that can conduct tests using actual odors in 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 We have a rich lineup of hydrogen burners. The combustion observation of hydrogen gas burners has received great acclaim. Experience the forefront of efforts toward achieving 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

We have added a new **"Glossary"** to the Hyper CLT sheet website. In the civil engineering and construction industries, there are many specialized terms such as "CLT," "NETIS," "temporary roads," and "wooden lightweight sheets." Therefore, we have introduced related terms in an easy-to-understand manner so that those who are encountering Hyper CLT sheets for the first time can understand the products and technologies. Hyper CLT sheets are wooden lightweight sheets for civil engineering that utilize wood CLT and are registered under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS technology as **"TH-250021-A."** We hope that by not only conveying the features of the product but also sharing the underlying technologies and terminology, users will feel a closer connection to Hyper CLT sheets. We will continue to enhance our website and provide clear information related to wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT.

Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily understandable at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

On September 15, 2026, we issued a press release regarding the wooden lightweight sheet "Hyper CLT Sheet." The Hyper CLT Sheet is a civil engineering sheet that utilizes CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) stacked in an orthogonal direction. It can be used in various locations such as temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery work yards, and material storage areas. The 5×10 version weighs approximately 230 kg, making it relatively lightweight and easy to install, remove, and relocate. Additionally, it offers environmental benefits such as reducing glare and metallic sounds typical of wood, as well as CO2 fixation. Furthermore, it can be proposed for the use of new technologies in public works as a **registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism "TH-250021-A."** Through this press release, we aim to expand the new wooden lightweight sheet that combines wood, NETIS, civil engineering, and CLT to more construction sites.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

The "HA-T Series" is an energy-saving automatic door sensor that opens only for those who wish to enter, whether on a busy street or in a narrow passageway. The automatic door opens simply by bringing your hand close, addressing hygiene concerns even in facilities used by a large number of people. You can choose between "Non-vision Mount Type/HA-T401" and "Non-vision Built-in Type/HA-T520" depending on the application and installation location. 【Recommended for such places!】 ☑ Entrance facing a busy corridor ☑ Presence of counters or signs near the door ☑ Buildings facing narrow passages ☑ Buildings that prioritize aesthetics ☑ Hospitals and facilities that consider hygiene ☑ Large facilities with many doors 【Features】 ● Adaptable to various door types with four detection spot settings ● Reduces unnecessary opening and closing, contributing to energy-saving by minimizing wasteful power consumption ● Equipped with a light touch function, allowing the door to open and close just by waving your hand, ensuring hygiene ● Can also be used as a wide detection range non-vision infrared sensor ◎ For more details, please download the materials or contact us.