Successful identification of the origin of sake! Using biotechnology, we can pinpoint 'when and where it was produced.' A new technology to protect consumers and Japanese manufacturers from counterfeit sake sold overseas.

Improving the reliability of hometown tax! Preventing the misrepresentation of the origin of export Shine Muscat grapes and cherries! Making it possible to identify origins that cannot be determined by DNA through chemical methods!

Our company provides scientific origin identification that enables proof of "origin and production location," which is difficult to achieve through DNA testing, as a measure to prevent food fraud. The "Origin Certification" is an innovative technology that analyzes trace metals and isotopes contained in products to identify their origin. Amid a series of food fraud incidents involving high-end fruit exports and hometown tax return gifts, such as Shine Muscat and cherries, this technology serves as a decisive factor for origin certification. Even if DNA is stolen and production occurs overseas, it is scientifically possible to prove whether the product was truly grown in Japan. This helps protect brand value and contributes to enhancing reliability in exports and domestic sales. 【Target Items】 ■ Horticultural products (Shine Muscat, cherries) ■ Fruit wines, seafood ■ Important minerals, strategic minerals ■ Wagyu beef, eggs For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Statistics on the causes of corruption! Can be utilized in information insurance and QC.

"Traceability of Agricultural Products" is a very important aspect of agricultural product traceability for ensuring food safety and for quickly identifying and addressing the causes in the event of a food incident. Information such as which farm the food was grown on, what fertilizers and pesticides were used, and how it was processed and transported can be tracked. Rather than promoting "deliciousness" overseas, it becomes possible to create a system where the more products are produced, the more they promote themselves. [Issues that can be resolved (excerpt)] ■ Returns and complaint handling ■ Reduction and negotiation of insurance premiums ■ Improvement of quality control (quality management at the producer level) ■ From small-scale to large-scale shipments ■ Cost reduction in labor through labeling on materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Through difficult origin identification techniques in DNA testing, we scientifically prove whether seeds and Wagyu beef, even if their DNA is stolen and cultivated, were truly raised in Japan.

We would like to introduce our anti-counterfeiting measures and verification service, "Proof of Origin," to prevent origin fraud. The intellectual property built by our predecessors is leaking abroad, resulting in a loss of national interests. By applying diamond origin certification technology, we can scientifically digitize the unique information of fields and sake breweries, enabling verification from overseas. With origin certification technology that is difficult to achieve through DNA testing, even if the DNA of seeds or Japanese beef is stolen and cultivated, we can scientifically prove whether it was truly raised in Japan. 【Features】 ■ Collecting and fingerprinting unique information such as soil and water from the production area ■ Identifying the production region from parts of meat and vegetables ■ Applying diamond origin certification technology *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Digitizing producer information! DX support with minimal burden on farmers, no smartphone or app required.

We would like to introduce our traceability system, "Agricultural and Fishery Traceability." By simply passing through a conveyor, it digitizes information about producers and contributes to identifying causes of spoilage and resolving issues at export destinations. Additionally, we have released a video showcasing examples of service measures for the traceability system for export sweet potatoes provided at the Tomakomai shipping facility, one of the largest sweet potato sorting facilities in Japan. We encourage you to watch it. 【Features】 ■ Digitizes information about producers by simply passing through a conveyor ■ Contributes to identifying causes of spoilage and resolving issues at export destinations ■ Reduces compensation and insurance costs arising from export troubles with Japanese agricultural products ■ Minimal burden on farmers with no need for smartphones or apps for DX support *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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Information about what fertilizers and pesticides were used, as well as how they were processed and transported, can be tracked!

Traceability refers to a system that tracks the path a product or service takes and the processes by which it is created, clarifying that information. For consumers, the benefits include being able to know where a product comes from and how it was produced, which helps in confirming the safety and quality of the product. Additionally, for distribution stakeholders, the benefits include the ability to clarify the causes and responsibilities for issues such as spoilage during transportation, allowing for proper insurance and guarantees, and enabling smooth transactions. [Benefits for Consumers] ■ Ability to know where a product comes from and how it was produced ■ By providing information about producers, repurchase methods, and overseas agents, it enhances brand value and enables "the product itself to market." *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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As a measure to prevent origin fraud, companies can communicate any tampering as knowledge and scientific evidence based on verification evidence.

As a measure to prevent misrepresentation of origin, we would like to introduce an example of the measures taken by the Barramundi Farming Association to certify the origin of farmed barramundi. A hospitality group was claiming barramundi from a specific Australian brand, but in reality, they were not cooking or selling barramundi from that brand, leading to damage to their reputation due to differences in fish quality. The origin program allows for verification when barramundi sold in markets, retail stores, and hospitality facilities is claimed to come from specific farms. [Summary of Measures] ■ Issues - Imported barramundi misrepresented as Australian barramundi - Damage to reputation due to differences in fish quality ■ Results - Evidence of verification allows for any tampering to be communicated as knowledge and scientific evidence *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Measures to prevent misrepresentation of origin assert the origins of various oysters! Unique scientific fingerprints are identified for each lease/growing bay.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of a countermeasure involving a joint effort between the Tasmanian government and the Tasmanian Oyster Company, which conducted origin certification for oysters. The objective is to verify the digital tracking platform created by the Tasmanian state government. Oysters are often mixed or substituted throughout the supply chain, and by claiming a specific origin, a premium can be added, resulting in increased sales prices for consumers. The origin program allows for 100% classification of the sample's origin and 100% mutual verification, enabling tracking back to the bay of origin, and for individual leases within a single bay, it can achieve 98% accuracy. [Summary of Countermeasure Example (Partial)] ■Challenges - Mixing/substitution often occurs throughout the supply chain - Claiming a specific origin can add a premium, raising sales prices - The emergence of substitutes may lead to potential revenue loss due to quality and flavor differences *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Decline in sales and trust! A case providing scientific evidence for counterfeit investigations as a measure to prevent product origin fraud.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of the origin certification of Tasmanian cherries conducted by Reid Fruits. The company faced the issue of malicious actors attempting to exploit both its brand and the premium prices it commands in the market. Techniques have been used to imitate brand packaging and replace it with low-quality cherries. In response, cherries labeled as being from the company are analyzed in export markets to verify the claims of origin. The introduction of this technology has provided the ability to scientifically verify the provenance and authenticity of the company's products in overseas markets. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Challenges - Product substitution, mislabeling, and fraud in export markets - Decrease in sales and trust ■ Achievements - Tracing and verifying Reid Fruits cherries from origin to production farm within the market *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Verification of sustainability certification as a measure to prevent origin fraud! A case study on building reliability and transparency in the supply chain.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of measures taken by SCS Global for diamond origin certification. In the verification of the sustainability certification for lab-grown diamonds (SCS-007), we verify not only the producers of lab-grown diamonds but also the reaction furnaces where the diamonds were manufactured. It is possible to analyze both natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds using our technology. We can trace the diamonds from the producers who grew them in the lab to the reaction furnaces where they were manufactured. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Issue: Verification of sustainability certification for lab-grown diamonds (SCS-007) ■ Results - Verification up to the reaction furnaces where the diamonds were manufactured - Building reliability and transparency in the supply chain *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Imported shrimp mistakenly labeled as domestic shrimp! A case of verifying whether it is Australian or imported as a measure to prevent origin fraud.

As a measure to prevent mislabeling of origin, we will introduce an example of a countermeasure implemented by the Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries, which involves certification of the origin of wild-caught shrimp. There have been cases where domestic shrimp were substituted with imported shrimp and falsely marketed as domestic, leading to high prices for consumers. Additionally, there have been instances where domestic shrimp were mixed or diluted with imported shrimp and sold as domestic. Wild-caught tiger prawns are captured in specific geographical locations (fishing areas authorized by catch quotas) and undergo trace element analysis. By constructing a reference database using trace element data and matching samples, it is possible to verify whether the shrimp is of Australian origin or imported. [Summary of Countermeasure Examples (Partial)] ■ Issues - There have been cases of mislabeling of origin, leading to high prices for consumers. - Instances of mixing or diluting imported shrimp and selling them as domestic have occurred. - Due to the inability to determine whether shrimp is domestic or not, trust and demand for domestic shrimp are undermined. - Impact on the reputation of the taste and quality of domestic wild shrimp. - Decrease in income for domestic shrimp fishers (and related parties). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Maximizing the value of licensed varieties as a measure to prevent origin fraud! Cases that can be scientifically proven.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, we would like to introduce an example of the measures taken by WA Farm Direct to protect the apple brand "Bravo" through origin certification. Since the apples of this brand are high-end products, there is a possibility of counterfeits appearing in both domestic and overseas markets, and there was also the potential for unauthorized producers to grow them illegally. By conducting origin certification, the value of the licensed variety can be maximized, and by distinguishing between apples from licensed farms and those that are not, the licensing organization can scientifically validate the authenticity. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Issues - There is a possibility of counterfeits appearing in domestic and overseas markets. - There is a possibility of unauthorized producers growing them illegally. ■ Achievements - Maximized value of the licensed variety, allowing the licensing organization to scientifically validate authenticity. - Increased consumer trust and brand value globally. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Measures to prevent origin fraud have a significant impact on the revenue of Ukraine's wheat industry! There are cases where it has become possible to verify the origin of grains.

As a measure to prevent origin fraud, the UK government has introduced examples of measures for certifying the origin of grain from Ukraine and Russia. It has been revealed that the Russian military owns Ukrainian grain and exports it to various countries. Ukrainian grain has also been mixed and diluted with Russian grain and sold as originating from Russia. Through origin certification, it has become possible to verify the origin of grain shipped from surrounding countries, including Ukraine and Russia, allowing for the distinction between Ukrainian and Russian grain. [Summary of Measures (Partial)] ■ Issues - The Russian military owns Ukrainian grain and exports it to various countries. - Ukrainian grain is being sold as originating from Russia. ■ Achievements - It has become possible to verify the origin of grain shipped from surrounding countries. - It is now possible to distinguish between Ukrainian and Russian grain. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Scientific origin certification technology to prevent food fraud incidents such as Shine Muscat grapes and cherries! It also certifies the origin of ingredients in processed foods, which is difficult to verify with DNA testing!

The "Origin Certification Seal" we offer is a certification and verification system that can be utilized as a measure to prevent food fraud. In recent years, there have been numerous food fraud incidents related to the labeling of processed foods as "produced in ●●," including high-end fruits such as Shine Muscat grapes and cherries, raising concerns about the reliability of hometown tax return gifts and export products. The "Origin Certification Seal" applies diamond origin appraisal technology to scientifically data-ize the unique information of fields and sake breweries. It can be verified in export destinations and overseas markets, making it a powerful tool for preventing food fraud and certifying origin. It protects the brand value of hometown tax return gifts and export products, allowing for confident product development. 【Features】 ■ Collecting soil and water from the production area to "fingerprint" and identify the origin ■ Certification of the origin of meat, vegetables, and fruits (such as Shine Muscat grapes and cherries) ■ Unique system that applies diamond origin appraisal technology For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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CLT, which has been widely adopted in the construction field, is now expanding its applications into the civil engineering sector. The "Hyper CLT Mats" are civil engineering CLT products that utilize wood CLT as temporary materials. Traditionally, steel plates have been the mainstream choice for temporary roads, access routes, and heavy machinery yards. The Hyper CLT Mats introduce a new option of "wood" to that market. The 5x10 mats weigh approximately 230 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove with small machinery, with a maximum capacity of 40 mats on a 10-ton truck. They also have advantages in terms of workability and transportation efficiency. Moreover, they offer added value that can only be achieved with wood, such as glare reduction, noise control, CO2 fixation, and consideration for aesthetics. This product is expected to be a new proposal for not only construction companies but also building material firms, lumber companies, and material trading companies. It is a registered technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS, with the registration number "TH-250021-A." The use of wood is not limited to construction anymore. The utilization of Hyper CLT Mats is expanding as a new market that connects civil engineering and wood.

Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

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In civil engineering sites such as mountainous areas and construction sites, it may be necessary to use wooden boards on slopes or inclined access roads. Hyper CLT boards are civil engineering materials utilizing wood CLT, which can be laid not only on flat ground but also on sloped terrain. They can be used for temporary roads, access routes, heavy machinery entry paths, and measures against muddy conditions, creating a driving environment that takes advantage of the unique surface characteristics of wood. The 5×10 board weighs approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 board weighs about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, which is a notable feature for maneuverability in narrow sites. This wooden board is registered as a technology under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's NETIS system as "TH-250021-A," and can also be utilized for safety measures and innovative ideas in public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Repairs using conventional welding methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be performed even 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 or download the catalog.