Fully Booked【Overseas Certification PRO】Announcement of the seminar on "Revisions to Machine Safety and Group Safety Standards ISO 13849-1 - Key Changes for 2023" to be held in Tokyo on April 18 (Thursday).

(Announcement of Free Seminar) 4/18 (Thu) Revision of Machine Safety and Group Safety Standard ISO 13849-1, 5/17 (Fri) Basics of EMC Testing Preparation

On November 30, 2023, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) issued the revised version 4 of ISO 13849-1. As one of the most important standards in the group of international standards for machine safety (Type B standards), "ISO 13849-1" specifies the design principles for safety-related parts of control systems. This standard evaluates the safety performance of control systems in terms of Performance Level (PL) as a condition to determine whether it is appropriate to implement risk reduction using control systems after conducting a risk assessment of the machinery. It stipulates that the PL must be at least the required PLr to reduce risks. When placing machinery on the market in Europe (EU), it is necessary to comply with the Machinery Directive (which will become the Machinery Regulation in 2027), and the harmonized standard EN ISO 12100 outlines the procedures that must be considered when conducting risk assessments and risk reduction for machinery. Recently, there has been an increase in inquiries, and it has been decided to hold a seminar on April 18 (Thursday) in Otemachi, Tokyo, inviting experts to discuss the overview and changes of this standard, as well as risk assessment for machinery.

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We will be exhibiting Polysera, jointly developed by Otsuka Chemical and U.M.I., at this exhibition. Polysera not only features excellent microfabrication capabilities, characteristic of POTICON sheet materials, but also possesses high dielectric strength, making it suitable for inspection jigs for electronic components such as semiconductors that require fine and precise processing. On the day of the exhibition, we will showcase finely processed products, so please take this opportunity to stop by.

Ito Machinery Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Omori Chrome Industry Co., Ltd., will exhibit at the "40th NEPCON Japan - Electronics Development and Manufacturing Expo" held at Tokyo Big Sight. The company will be showcasing within the booth of "Hitachinaka Tech Center, Inc." They plan to introduce custom-made products realized with their trademarked product "Benri Traverse." This exhibition features world-leading electronic components, materials, and manufacturing, assembly, and inspection equipment that support the multifunctionality and high performance of electronic devices. It has established itself as a venue for business discussions with domestic and international manufacturers of electronics, semiconductors, sensors, electronic components, and automotive and electrical equipment. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Comprehensive Exhibition of Functional Materials Creating "New" Added Value Exhibition: New Functional Materials Exhibition 2026 Booth Number: 3W-F25, 3W-F28 Exhibition Zone: Non-woven Fabric and Functional Paper Zone Exhibition Booth: Japan Non-woven Fabric Association Hirose Paper is a pioneer in high-performance wet non-woven fabrics using synthetic fibers, and we will showcase our main products, including "PPS Non-woven Fabric," "PET Non-woven Fabric," and "Polyolefin Non-woven Fabric." Additionally, this year we plan to introduce for the first time a wet non-woven fabric made from 100% POM (Polyoxymethylene) resin, which has been successfully commercialized globally. POM non-woven fabric is a unique product that boasts high strength, high durability, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption, quick drying, and hygienic properties, unlike any non-woven fabric available before. You can register for your visit at the following URL. We sincerely look forward to your attendance. https://unifiedsearch.jcdbizmatch.jp/nanotech2026/jp/invitation/dJ1budN2FOGjBaTFo-bZpw

Ichikawa Techno Fabrics Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "New Functional Materials Exhibition 2026" held at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibition will bring together many products and technologies essential for manufacturing, from materials to processing and devices. Numerous visitors with specific needs seeking solutions to various challenges will attend. Collaboration proposals among exhibitors, as well as between visitors and exhibitors, will also be active. At our booth, we plan to showcase "industrial felt." We look forward to your visit.

The winners of the 8th "Safety Labeling and Human Development Contest" hosted by Max Corporation have been decided. Along with this award ceremony, we will hold a "Safety Exchange Meeting" where each company will present and share their daily safety activities. 【Agenda (Tentative)】 - Award ceremony for the 8th "Safety Labeling and Human Development Contest" - Report on safety activities (from two winning companies) - Lecture on workplace safety activities - Exchange of information on safety activities and labeling, etc. This is a valuable opportunity to learn about the initiatives and safety labeling of other companies! We encourage your participation.