Announcement of participation in the "2024 Yokohama Automotive Technology Exhibition"

[Free Sample Available] A heating material made by turning a new carbon nanotube (CNT) material into paint and applying a thin film coating.

Unlike planar heating elements made from metallic materials such as nichrome wire, this is a material that heats uniformly across its entire surface. HEATNEX uses CNT as a resistive element and prints it onto a film, achieving a flexible heating material. By adjusting the transparency, it can be made close to transparent and can also accommodate specifications that allow light to pass through. 【Features】 ■ A flexible heating material that can heat uniformly across its entire surface. ■ Heats efficiently through heat conduction and far-infrared radiation. ■ Excellent thermal conductivity and thermal radiation, allowing for instant heating and cooling. ■ It is possible to create a lightweight planar heating element by forming electrodes with conductive paste, etc. ■ Capable of emitting about five times more far-infrared radiation than metallic heating elements. *Evaluation results are based on internal comparisons. 【Newly Developed Products】 High-Temperature Compatible Products - Heat Resistance: 200℃ (Standard Product: 80℃) Using polyimide as the substrate, it can heat at higher temperatures compared to standard products. Low-Voltage Compatible Products - Heat Resistance: 80℃ - Surface Resistivity: 30Ω/□ (Standard Product: 150Ω/□) It can be used at low voltage, making it widely applicable. *For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

• Other polymer materials

By equipping both multi-forming machines and press machines, various processes are possible, including complex shapes and cost-effective material processing.

At Advanex, we have a wide variety of equipment, including our own multi-forming machines, general-purpose press machines, high-speed press machines, 250t link press machines, and NC machines. We can produce precision springs with thicknesses ranging from 30 microns to approximately 2.0 millimeters, not only domestically but also in overseas locations such as China and Thailand.

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We can accommodate from "micro springs" with a wire diameter of Φ15 microns to "precision springs" of Φ4.0 millimeters.

Please feel free to consult us from the design stage. We will provide proposals tailored to your needs, including calculations for durability performance, considerations for manufacturability, integration of multiple parts into a single component, and introductions to new materials. We offer support for design, prototyping, and mass production in Japan, as well as overseas mass production in countries such as China, Vietnam, and Thailand.

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It is achieved by insert molding high-precision products that are difficult to handle with assembly processes such as press fitting and welding.

At Advanex, we possess all the technologies from press processing to injection molding and carry out production on a consistent line. We have injection molding machines ranging from 40 to 100 tons, capable of processing products from very small to medium-sized. We can design and manufacture everything in-house, from press molds to injection molds and automatic machines. This allows us to aim for reduced assembly man-hours, miniaturization, slimness, and high precision, while also proposing the best component designs for our customers. Additionally, we can also accommodate insert molding in the Dongguan area of China.

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Achieve cost reduction and weight reduction! With deep drawing processing, a production efficiency increase of up to 4 times is possible.

We propose value-added solutions by transitioning products that were traditionally processed through cutting or pipe processing to deep drawing processing. By converting from cutting processes, we achieve not only cost reduction but also weight reduction. Furthermore, by transitioning from pipe processing, we also achieve high precision. At Advanex, we can accommodate various shapes through our unique manufacturing methods. Please refer to the attached photos for the shapes. 【Bulge Processing】 [Points] - Capable of processing bulge shapes in the middle section of tubular products. - Unlike conventional bulge forming, we can shape the bulge in the product's middle section using only molds. 【Giboshi Processing】 [Points] - Capable of processing with a necked shape (giboshi shape) at the tip. - By adding a neck to the product's tip, we can enhance the pull-out strength against vibrations. - Since the deep-drawn products are processed with giboshi, there are no seams in the product. 【Irregular Drawing】 [Points] - Through transfer drawing, we can achieve integrated forming from blanking to irregular drawing within a single mold. - Complex irregular shapes can also be formed within the mold. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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Significantly reduce work time by one-third without removing the tang. Trial kits are also available in the lineup.

The "Tangless Insert" is a female thread reinforcement that can be inserted without a tang using a special tool. Since the insert has no directional orientation, it can be inserted from either side. There is no need to break off or search for the tang after insertion, which reduces the work time to about one-third compared to conventional products, thereby improving work efficiency. 【Features】 ■ No skilled expertise required. Anyone can easily perform the task. ■ Minimal damage to the female thread during extraction. ■ Both manual and automatic extraction of the insert are possible. ■ A kit that includes manual insertion tools, drills, and taps is also available (3 products: M4/M5/M6). *For more details, please refer to the documentation. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Certified by the Japan Architecture Center! Just attach it to the installed nut to effectively prevent loosening and falling off of bolts and nuts!

It is significantly more effective than double nut loosening prevention measures and can reduce maintenance inspection processes. It also contributes to approximately 40% weight reduction. It can be easily installed using commercially available socket wrenches. It has passed tests using an impact-type vibration testing machine compliant with NAS3350 standards. The sizes range from M4 to M24. 【Product Features】 ○ Products conforming to the Japan Building Center evaluation (BCJ evaluation - LS0107-01, applicable to M12). ○ The loosening prevention performance of LockOne has been proven in tests using an impact-type vibration testing machine compliant with NAS3350 standards. ○ Lineup from M4 to M24. ○ Can be installed with commercially available 12-point socket wrenches. ◎ For more details, please download the catalog or contact us.

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Advantech Toyo will be exhibiting at the trade show "JASIS 2026," which will be held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall. At this exhibition, manufacturers of analytical and scientific instruments will gather to showcase cutting-edge scientific and analytical systems and solutions. At our booth, we will display filter products for microbiological testing and environmental analysis, water quality testing products, pure and ultra-pure water production equipment, and culture-related equipment. Additionally, we will also showcase analytical balances from Mettler Toledo, along with equipment from other well-regarded manufacturers in the industry. Our sales and technical staff will be available to assist with product selection, so please feel free to stop by!

[Speakers] Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Global Manufacturing Consulting Department Group Manager Hirokazu Shimo Senior Consultant Shoki Tokugawa Senior Consultant Wataru Hashimoto Consultant Masaaki Amano Consultant Tomoya Nakamura [Presentation Items] 1. Key Development Themes of Major OEMs 2. Development Approaches of Each OEM 2-1. Toyota 2-2. Tesla 2-3. Suzuki 2-4. Nissan 2-5. Honda 3. Development Approaches of Suppliers 4. Key Points for Strengthening Development Capabilities 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Ayaka Motomura, Consultant, Business Transformation Unit, NTT Data Management Research Institute [Key Lecture Content] With the advancement of Physical AI, telecommunications carriers have the opportunity to evolve from being "companies that provide lines" to companies that connect and control AI and the physical world in real-time. This seminar will organize the changes in communication demand brought about by Physical AI and the business opportunities for telecommunications carriers, while explaining the role of AIOps as the first step towards entry. Furthermore, it will discuss strategies for monetizing in the Physical AI market by deploying the operational intelligence accumulated through AIOps to network APIs and industry-specific services, as well as the layers that telecommunications carriers should hold. [Lecture Topics] Chapter 1: The Competitive Structure of the "Real World" Rewritten by Physical AI Chapter 2: Reasons Why Opportunities for "Reversal" Arise for Telecommunications Carriers in the Era of Physical AI Chapter 3: The First Step Towards Physical AI Chapter 4: Shifting AIOps from "Defense" to "Offense" Chapter 5: The Layers to Hold in the Era of Physical AI [Q&A / Business Card Exchange]

[Instructor] Partner Ryoji Mori, Eichi Law Office [Key Lecture Content] This lecture will explain the revised Personal Information Protection Act of 2028. The three-year review this time is a major revision, and it is essential to first understand where and how the revisions have been made, as well as the overall picture of the amendments. Next, we will explain the individual amendments that are practically important. The key points are as follows, but it is important to note that both the strengthening and relaxation of obligations are occurring simultaneously, increasing overall complexity. At the time of the lecture, it is expected that subordinate laws and guidelines will not yet be published, but we will discuss points that require attention upon publication. We will distinguish between what is necessary across businesses and what varies by industry. [Lecture Items] 1. Expansion of consent exceptions: Relaxation of the difficulty of obtaining consent and expansion of academic research institutions 2. Statistical exceptions: System content and how to read complex provisions (plus learning about acceptability from controversies) 3. Strengthening regulations on biometric information and children's information: Caution required for age verification 4. Contactable personal-related information: Changes in external transmission responses 5. Review of outsourcing regulations: Addition and removal of obligations for contractors 6. Administrative fines: Narrow target range and low amounts (not worth fearing) 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Innovation Analyst Andy Kondo [Key Lecture Content] *The latest content will be added (changed) as appropriate based on the on-site survey of IAA Transportation 2026.* From September 15 to 20, 2026, the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe, IAA Transportation, will be held in Hanover, Germany. It is a gathering place for manufacturers of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses, as well as the parts, energy, and software that support them, occurring every two years. The cost structure of logistics, urban transportation and the environment, energy transition, decarbonization efforts, and a microcosm of the industry will reveal the future business environment just a step ahead. In this seminar, an innovation analyst who has been observing major global exhibitions such as CES and Hannover Messe for many years will report shortly after the event based on on-site coverage. Has autonomous driving become the main focus in commercial vehicles? Where is the energy transition for large vehicles settling in terms of batteries, hydrogen, and alternative fuels? How far have Chinese companies come? Based on photos taken at the venue and observations of actual products, the seminar will delve into the implications for Japanese companies.