*February 21 (Wed) Event: Free Online Seminar ◆ [For Medium-Sized Manufacturing Companies] The Need for Automation in Maintaining and Developing Productivity: A Thorough Approach to the Challenges of Management Decisions and Implementation of Collaborative Robot Solutions.

Working alongside robots, automation begins from that day. Bringing new strength to the field with a compact robotic arm.

With DOBOT, automate and streamline production sites "quickly," "easily," and "safely." ■Features This robot system significantly reduces initial lead times for design and allows for the verification of effectiveness from the day of delivery. Automation for tasks such as picking and sorting has been packaged with DOBOT. With packaged solutions and implementation support, quick deployment is possible. Manuals and operational training materials are provided so that operators and managers can start using it immediately. We offer strong support to ensure it can be operated in-house. ■Three lineups tailored to your plans! We offer "Light," "Standard," and "Pro." Choose the optimal kit from these three options. ■Reference Video Introduction to Work Magic 1 [Pro] System Package https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJyU8UzQGzQ&t=1s ------------------------------------------------------------ ▼For product information, click here https://robot.afrel.co.jp/dobot/

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For factories and medical institutions: Automated transport robots that work alongside people alleviate labor shortages.

The cat-shaped design of PUDU Bellabot is well-known for alleviating labor shortages in factories and medical institutions. ■Features - Cat-shaped, friendly design - No need for facility construction or system replacement; it can start working together from the day it is introduced. We provide an introduction program that includes initial setup such as mapping and maintenance services as a single package. ------------------------------------------------------------ ▼For product information, click here https://robot.afrel.co.jp/pudu/

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Equipped with collision detection and vibration suppression algorithms for precise operation! Standard equipped with an emergency stop button, designed to be even more user-friendly for industrial applications!

This is a compact robot arm with a base size of 190mm x 190mm, featuring a rotation angle of 320 degrees and an arm reach of 44cm. It excels in portability, installation, and operability, ensuring high safety and meeting the automation needs of manufacturing sites. ■Features - Equipped with a standard emergency stop button - Accurate operation with collision detection and vibration suppression algorithms - Safety stop function and brake function during power cut - Terminals for PLC (sequencer) connection (16 input/output terminals each) Additionally, the dedicated software allows programming by arranging blocks, enabling beginners to smoothly learn and operate the robot arm. It can be installed in a space as small as a single A4 sheet of paper, making it versatile for various settings. *DOBOT Magician product page https://afrel.co.jp/product/dobot/ ◆◆Contact Information for Afrel Corporation◆◆ TEL. 0776-25-0303 9:30-17:30 (excluding weekends, holidays, and year-end/New Year) FAX. 0776-25-0309 robotcs-info@afrel.co.jp

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A scalar-type collaborative robot arm that increases productivity with precise and smooth operation and high-speed performance. It realizes multiple functions required on the production line.

This is a lightweight and portable 4-axis scalar robot arm. Due to its simple trajectory structure, it has a wide range of motion and smooth operational capabilities. It boasts a repeatable positioning accuracy of ±0.02mm, making it suitable for precise tasks. By combining various tool heads, it can be utilized in a variety of scenarios, contributing to the automation and labor-saving of a wide range of manufacturing processes. ■ Features - Wide range of motion: Radius R400mm x Height H400mm - Precise and smooth operation: Repeatable positioning accuracy of ±0.02mm in a planar coordinate system (XYZ) trajectory - Standard safety stop function with automatic collision detection and emergency stop button - Compatible with external devices such as PLCs (programmable logic controllers) (DC24V/DIO + LAN/Ethernet) ■ Examples of "DOBOT M1 Pro" usage scenarios - Automatic sorting of screws and nuts - Automation of product inspection - Product appearance inspection - Automatic alignment of parts - Industrial welding - Circuit board plugin ▼ For product information, click here https://afrel.co.jp/product/dobot/m1pro/

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Automating transportation tasks within the facility with AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot)! Ensuring high safety with obstacle avoidance features!

BellaBot is a cat-shaped autonomous delivery robot. By automating the cumbersome transportation tasks within facilities, it achieves labor-saving and efficiency improvements. With a 99% obstacle recognition rate, it can flexibly and accurately avoid obstacles without any "dead spots." It selects the optimal route based on the operating environment and moves accordingly. ■ Features - Rich expressions inspired by cats - Safety ensured with omnidirectional 3D obstacle avoidance and the industry's first dual SLAM navigation technology - Tray with four sensors - Interaction possible through voice, lights, touch, and expressions - Intuitive, simple, and easy operation

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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.

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Where is railway town development headed? ~Understanding next-generation urban development through TOD and smart cities~ SOMPO Institute Plus Co., Ltd. Senior Researcher, Public Policy Research Department, Mariko Miyamoto 1. Trends in compact town development 2. What is TOD (Transit-Oriented Development)? 3. Why TOD now? 4. Next-generation urban development through TOD and smart cities 5. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Latest trends in TOD at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY General Incorporated Association Takanawa Gateway Area Management Executive Director, Yoshinari Amano 1. Collaborative town development centered around the Greater Shinagawa area stations 2. Takanawa Gateway What is the "Ekima-chi Smart City Concept"? 3. Collaboration between urban and railway OS ~Concept of data governance~ 4. Sustainable + mobility creating regional public transportation 5. Summary 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

This is a practical monetization seminar that clearly explains the process of creating acrylic keychains and how to generate profits, with the opportunity to ask questions on the spot. You will also be able to see the movements of the "BD-8" and laser processing machines at the venue. It's perfect for those who want to start a manufacturing business!

Olink Explore HT is a next-generation proteomics analysis platform that enables the high-sensitivity and high-throughput measurement of numerous proteins from small sample volumes. In this webinar, we will explain the technical features and utilization points of Olink Explore HT and the new product Reveal, based on our analysis experience using actual BioBank Japan samples. We will also introduce the differences from other platforms such as SomaScan and Illumina Protein Prep, from the perspectives of analysis design and data characteristics. This content will provide practical insights for researchers considering options for proteomics analysis in large cohort studies and biomarker discovery. Speaker: Dr. Akinori Kanai (Associate Professor, Center for Life Data Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo)

In this seminar, we will break down "DX" into five elements in relation to the concept of innovation and explain them with examples. The aim is to deepen the understanding of "DX" itself and clarify what steps should be taken first. Additionally, we will introduce the approach of "suitable personnel in suitable places ERP" as a way to select the foundation for promoting "DX." <Program> - Introduction - The lagging DX in manufacturing and how to succeed in the new era - The choice of "suitable personnel in suitable places" ERP as a foundation for strengthening competitiveness <Recommended for> - Those who are exploring what steps to take towards DX - Business owners, managers in the manufacturing industry, and those responsible for management innovation - System personnel interested in the future of core systems *Applications from competing companies may be declined.