[Online Seminar] How Things Changed After I Started! Case Studies of Monitoring System Implementation and What Happened Next - Verification Edition - (September 25)

An ideal solution for detecting process anomalies during metal cutting with machine tools!

"GEMTP" is a power measurement module suitable for tool and process monitoring to avoid damage to workpieces. It supports 127 types of cycles and can connect to all machine controls via I/O signals. With multiple monitoring strategies (static, dynamic, area), it can be applied to various cutting processes. 【Features】 ■ Single-channel system for drive monitoring ■ Monitoring of tool conditions (breakage, wear, missing) ■ Supports 127 types of cycles ■ Can connect to all machine controls via I/O signals ■ Easy installation in control cabinets *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Detects dynamic collisions and damage! Protects machines with a compact design that is easy to install inside control panels.

"GEMAMS" is a collision detection system that detects collisions during the autonomous operation of machine tools and robots using connected acceleration sensors. If the limit of a hard stop (such as an emergency stop) is exceeded, a stop signal is issued within 1 millisecond. This allows for the avoidance or minimization of damage to the machinery. Additionally, we also offer "GEMCMS," which detects collisions during autonomous operation or manual operation using piezoelectric force sensors. 【Features】 ■ 1 to 3-axis acceleration sensors can be connected via IEPE interface (standard specification) ■ All events are stored in event memory ■ Three operation modes ■ Three different limits can be set for each mode ■ Frequency analysis through FT evaluation *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We provide highly reliable machine protection based on accelerometer signals.

"GEMAMS" is a highly efficient collision/crash detection system designed to minimize damage caused by collisions. It reduces crash detection time to under 1ms, allowing for precious time to be saved and enabling quicker execution of stop commands. Not only does it mitigate the economically costly damages caused by collisions within machine tools and robotic handling systems, but it also makes avoidance possible. 【Features】 ■ A highly efficient tool for minimizing damage from collisions ■ Crash detection time reduced to under 1ms ■ Quicker execution of stop commands ■ Capability to record critical processes for detailed analysis ■ Usable in standalone mode *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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• Other temperature and humidity measuring instruments
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Opportunities for preventive maintenance of peripheral devices and process monitoring are possible! Additionally, highly reliable data can be obtained.

"GEMVM" is a standalone module that enables preventive maintenance of machines, peripheral equipment, and other systems through vibration monitoring and temperature monitoring. By detecting collisions and activating alarms quickly (in less than 1 ms), it maximally protects against damage caused by collisions. Based on available sensor signals and defined processing, it performs predictive maintenance, detects tool imbalance, and conducts simple tool/process monitoring. Additionally, when combined with the VA-3D MG sensor, it can measure up to 3-axis gravitational acceleration. 【Features】 ■ Detects damage to spindle bearings and wear or defects in drive shafts ■ Detects vibrations and tool imbalance during machining processes ■ Minimizes damage ■ Visualization and analysis of measurement data ■ Detects incorrect cutting parameters *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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When a collision occurs, the stop signal is activated within 1 ms! It minimizes damage as much as possible.

"GEMCMS" is a highly efficient tool designed to minimize damage caused by collisions. It reduces crash detection time to under 1ms, allowing for valuable time savings and enabling the execution of stop commands in an even shorter time. Additionally, special sensors detect any slight μ-range distortions within the machine structure caused by forces acting on each axis of the spindle. [Features] ■ Minimizes subsequent damage due to programming, setup, and operational errors ■ Reaction time is under 1ms, faster than any NC overload device ■ Capable of detecting both severe collisions and non-impact (quasi-static) collisions ■ Extends machine lifespan ■ Increases machine operating rate *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Essential for economically efficient production! Introduction of autonomous intelligent tools and process monitoring systems.

We would like to introduce our tool and process monitoring system, 'GEMCPU'. The modular system utilizes all relevant process signals and data from machine tools, reacting in real-time after an event occurs. The system captures digital measurement data via a fieldbus interface or sensors, evaluates the data based on multiple criteria, and visualizes the process transparently. Trend or alarm reports enable users to optimize processes and produce more efficiently. 【Features】 ■ An economical solution even for simple applications ■ Can acquire up to 16 real-time measurement signals on up to 10 NC channels in parallel with the process ■ Virtually no need for troublesome adjustments or re-calibrations of the machine ■ Process signals are recorded and can be monitored online or offline * You can view the English version related link page. * For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Can be connected to two sensors for strain and monitoring! You can use 127 types of cycles.

"GEMGP" is an ideal solution for detecting process anomalies during metal cutting with machine tools. We offer multiple monitoring modes: static, dynamic, and area monitoring. It is capable of monitoring tool conditions such as damage, wear, and loss. Furthermore, it supports multi-view functionality, allowing multiple modules to be used simultaneously with a single visualization. 【Features】 ■ Connectable to two sensors for force strain and monitoring ■ Multiple monitoring modes (static, dynamic, area) ■ Tool condition monitoring (damage, wear, loss) ■ Usable with 127 types of cycles ■ Connectable from digital I/O to full machine control *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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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.

The Daigaku Art and Design Exhibition is a joint exhibition by university students studying art and engineering from four universities in Japan. In 2025, it will be held in Nagoya. Natek is sponsoring the Daigaku Art and Design Exhibition 2025 to support the activities of students who will be responsible for Japan's future manufacturing. We look forward to your visit.

When we look around us, we see various areas such as housing, home appliances, automobiles, miscellaneous goods, and sports equipment filled with many plastic materials like synthetic fibers, films, bottles, and resin products. However, the concept of modern polymer materials, specifically the idea of polymers (macromolecules) connected by covalent bonds, was not established just 100 years ago. Therefore, it can be said that in less than a century, numerous plastic materials with various characteristics have been developed and rapidly integrated into our lives. Due to the short history and the diversity of materials, there are various challenges encountered when dealing with plastic materials, and the role of analytical technicians in solving these issues is significant. In this course, we will explain important and fundamental points over two sessions, focusing on the field of resin materials, not only for analytical technicians but also for engineers who create products using plastic materials and those who use plastic products to deepen their understanding. In the first session, which serves as a foundational overview, we will discuss the characteristics of representative plastic materials, including molecular structure and physical properties, characteristics and applications, and manufacturing methods, to aid in the understanding of plastic materials.

When we look around us, we see that various areas such as housing, home appliances, automobiles, miscellaneous goods, and sports equipment are overflowing with many plastic materials like synthetic fibers, films, bottles, and resin products. However, 100 years ago, the concept of modern polymer materials, specifically the idea of polymers (macromolecules) connected by covalent bonds, had not yet been established. Therefore, it can be said that in just under a century, numerous plastic materials with various characteristics have been developed and rapidly integrated into our lives. Due to the short history and the diversity of materials, there are various challenges encountered when handling plastic materials, but the role of analytical technicians in solving these issues is significant. Following the previous foundational edition, this second application edition will explain polymer multiphase materials (such as polymer alloys, compounds, and resin composites) and molding techniques, as well as environmental issues surrounding plastic materials, in order to enhance the practical value of plastic materials.