Nepcon Japan 2025

High-precision, high-speed optical measurement sensors, laser welding, monitoring during welding, and other product solutions necessary for battery development and production.

■ Optical Measurement Sensors ・Enovsaense - Measurement of thickness of opaque materials Thickness of graphite coating on batteries ・Field Sensor - Internal defect inspection Area inspection of defects inside welds (Cracks, blowholes, pinholes, etc.) ・Dual Point Sensor (DPS) - Measurement of electrode thickness High-speed and high-precision measurement using two distance sensors ・FSS - Measurement of insulation layer thickness Combination of galvanometer mirror and OCT to quickly obtain thickness profiles ・CVC (Line Camera) - Burr inspection Automatic inspection of burrs after cutting battery foil ・CLS (3D Line Sensor) - Battery weld joint shape Shape measurement using a high-speed 3D line sensor ■ Welding Monitoring ・LWM - Laser welding In Process monitoring Good product determination based on three types of light during welding Over 15,000 units in operation ■ Laser Welding ・Scan Master - Laser welding Welding head incorporating various functions

• Defect Inspection Equipment

For high-precision thickness measurement of opaque materials, Enovasense's laser photo-thermal sensor can measure thickness from a minimum of 10nm, regardless of the material.

The sensors from the French company Enovasense are high-performance sensors that use laser photothermal technology to measure the thickness of opaque materials non-contactly. ■Features - Non-contact measurement of the thickness of opaque materials is possible, eliminating the need for destructive testing. - A wide measurement range from a minimum of 10nm to a maximum of 1mm. - High precision measurements of 0.5% to 3% or less are achievable, recommended for those lacking accuracy. - Capable of measuring various combinations of materials regardless of the base material. ■Applications Used in a wide range of fields including the automotive industry, aerospace industry, consumer goods, industrial products, medical industry, and semiconductors, for various applications such as coating thickness, metal plating thickness, and paint film thickness. *Currently, Enovasense is a group company of the German optical sensor manufacturer Precitec. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Coating thickness gauge

Affordable distance sensors for measuring film and coating thickness, as well as non-contact thickness measurement. Strong performance on slopes, achieving a distance direction resolution of 20nm!

Our optical distance sensor/thickness sensor 'CHRocodile C / CHRocodile Mini' from PreciTech Japan is a compact non-contact sensor with a wide measurement range. It is robust against slopes and offers high resolution in the distance direction starting from 20nm, all at an affordable price of approximately 1 million yen (excluding tax). 【Examples of Use Cases】 ● Complete inspection through height and distance measurement of manufactured products within equipment ● Quality improvement through thickness management of glass, film, and graphite coatings ⇒ Adopted by manufacturers of production equipment, inspection equipment, and integrators. 【Features】 ・Combines high resolution with a price point that lowers the purchasing barrier ・Non-contact measurement of film and coating thickness ・Strong against slopes with an angle tolerance of up to ±45 degrees ・Distance direction resolution starting from 20nm ・Flexible software creation possible with the provided software development kit ・Can be embedded in equipment ・Compatible with rough and mirror surfaces, independent of surface or shape *For product details, please refer to the materials available for download in PDF format. Feel free to contact us for inquiries.

• Distance measuring device

High-speed opaque film thickness mapping and area detection of internal defects using a laser photothermal sensor.

The sensors from the French company Enovasense are high-performance sensors that use laser photothermal technology to measure the thickness of opaque materials non-contactly. This new product is an area sensor that can simultaneously measure approximately 110,000 points, unlike conventional single-point sensors. It can detect not only the thickness mapping of opaque materials but also the presence of defects, chips, and delaminations beneath the surface layer. ■ Features - Non-contact measurement of the following: ☆ Thickness mapping of opaque materials ☆ Detection of defects beneath opaque surface material layers No destructive testing is required. - As an area sensor, it can measure approximately 110,000 points simultaneously in one second. - It can also be applied to detect defects in areas such as welds, where conventional X-ray or CT scans are typically required. - Measurement is possible with various combinations of materials, regardless of the base material. ■ Applications Automotive industry, aerospace industry, consumer goods, industrial products, medical industry, semiconductor field. It can be used in various applications such as coating thickness, metal plating thickness, paint films, and welds. *For more details, please check the PDF download or contact us.

• Defect Inspection Equipment

Non-contact optical thickness measurement. Applicable even for thickness measurements of semiconductor wafers where high precision is required.

The new product "CHRocodile 2LR ver2" is a device that can non-contact measure the thickness of materials such as wafers and coatings. It adopts a new detector different from the previous "CHRocodile 2LR," allowing for approximately twice the thickness measurement range and more precise measurements. It can also be applied inline, and the CHRocodile 2LR has a proven track record with many customers. It is capable of measuring the thickness of semiconductor wafers like Si, as well as films, resins, glass, and solar cells. It supports interference film thickness of up to 16 layers. 【Features】 　■ Wide thickness measurement range, compatible with various materials 　　　With a rich lineup of probes, it covers thicknesses from thin films (around 32μm) to thick films (3900μm). (The high-precision measurement range is 16~1900μm with linearity of 0.35μm) 　■ High resolution (sub-micron, minimum 1nm) 　■ Contributes to reducing development costs and shortening development lead times, 　　　with a software development kit (DLL, etc.) available for device integration 　■ Extensive track record in the semiconductor industry *For more details, please refer to the documentation.

• Coating thickness gauge
• Other inspection equipment and devices

In addition to the conventional chromatic aberration confocal method and spectral interference method, a thickness measurement sensor utilizing laser heating has also emerged. It can measure the thickness of both transparent and opaque materials non-contactly.

Presitech is a German manufacturer of non-contact sensors. It develops and manufactures optical sensors using chromatic aberration confocal method and spectral interference method. At the end of 2022, it acquired the French company Enovasense, adding sensors that utilize laser heating to measure the thickness of opaque materials to its lineup. The company specializes in high-speed and high-precision thickness measurement, which is used for inspecting wafers, coatings, films, paint films, anti-corrosion coatings, and more. It offers a wide measurement range, tolerance angles, and can accommodate various materials, including line sensors and area scanners suitable for full surface measurement. There are numerous achievements in integrating these sensors into semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and they are also used in LCD manufacturing equipment and inline inspection of films. Additionally, they are utilized as embedded sensors for tabletop machines such as standalone units. Enovasense's sensors have also demonstrated success in measuring coating thickness for aerospace-related components. *For product details, please refer to the materials available for download in PDF format. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.*

• Sensors

We would like to express our congratulations on the continued prosperity of your esteemed company. Our company will be exhibiting at the following trade show, where we will be showcasing a number of products, including our new product, the Packaging Container Air Leak Test (Pin Hole Inspection) Device | MSQ-2003 series. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience during your busy schedule, but we would like to cordially invite you to attend this event. 【 Trade Show Name 】 【 Dates 】 【 Venue/Booth Number 】

We will showcase our new product "BLFF," a palletizing foam gripper that weighs only 1.9 kg and measures 350mm×250mm, ideal for bulk picking. We will also introduce various products that cater to different work applications, including durable suction cups and solutions for bag handling. Additionally, we are implementing energy-saving proposals by replacing ejectors to reduce compressed air consumption, which has become a challenge in many industries. If you have any issues with adhesion or transport, please feel free to consult with us at the venue. ■ Lightweight Foam Gripper for Collaborative Robots "CVGC Series" Despite weighing only 1.9 kg, this gripper has a theoretical lifting force of 100 kg, maximizing the payload capacity of collaborative robots. ■ Gripper for Films This gripper is designed to transport thin films gently, minimizing marks left on the surface. By utilizing 3D printing, we can accommodate highly flexible shape designs tailored to specific workpieces and applications. ■ Energy Saving Comparison Panel "Why does a single ejector consume less compressed air compared to a multi-stage ejector?" You can actually verify the differences in compressed air consumption through a comparative display using a flow meter and actual equipment.

We will be exhibiting at Smart Factory JAPAN, held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 18 (Wednesday) to November 20 (Friday), 2026. We will introduce the 'Dr. Process Navi Series', 'Dr. Mold Cloud', and AI solutions that integrate with both products! <Introducing the latest solutions that innovate productivity in manufacturing sites!> ● 'Dr. Process Navi' Series ● 'Dr. Mold Cloud' ● 'AI Solutions' For more details, please check the related products. ■■ Smart Factory JAPAN 2026 Overview ■■ Dates: November 18 (Wednesday), 19 (Thursday), 20 (Friday), 2026 Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 1-3 Our Booth Number: F-20 Registration: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun 6 Exhibition Joint Site When visiting, please register in advance from your My Page and bring a printed admission ticket. Business meeting requests are also possible, so please make use of this opportunity.

We will be exhibiting at the Monozukuri World Fukuoka Design and Manufacturing Solutions Exhibition, held at Marine Messe Fukuoka from December 2 (Wednesday) to December 4 (Friday), 2026. We will introduce the 'Dr. Process Navi Series', 'Dr. Mold Cloud', and AI solutions that help improve efficiency and reform in manufacturing sites! <Introducing the latest solutions that innovate productivity in manufacturing sites!> ● 'Dr. Process Navi' Series ● 'Dr. Mold Cloud' ● 'AI Solutions' For more details, please check the related products. ■■ Overview of the 4th Monozukuri World Fukuoka Design and Manufacturing Solutions Exhibition ■■ Dates: December 4 (Wednesday), 5 (Thursday), 6 (Friday), 2026 Opening hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: Marine Messe Fukuoka Our booth number: 14-18 When visiting, please register in advance through the dedicated page and bring your printed visitor badge.

[Lecture Topics] 1. Trends and Business Opportunities in Japan's Expanding Energy Storage Industry Koichiro Danno, Principal and Head of Social and Policy Design Unit, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Inc. 1. Background Necessitating Energy Storage Business 2. Behind the Meter (BTM) Business and In Front of the Meter (IFM) Business 3. Trends in Japan's Energy Policy Related to Energy Storage 4. Current Revenue Models in Japan 5. Verification of Profitability in Energy Storage Business 6. Summary 7. Q&A 2. Expansion of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Business in Europe and Japan and Future Prospects Takayuki Ogawa, Executive Officer, Deputy Head of Business Strategy Division, Japan Kogyo Energy Solutions, Inc. and Executive Director, Nippon Koei Energy Europe B.V. 1. Overview of the Company and Introduction to Energy Business 2. Efforts in Energy Storage Business in Europe 3. Efforts in Energy Storage Business in Japan 4. Role and Importance of Aggregators 5. Challenges and Future Prospects of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Business 6. Summary 7. Q&A