Notice of Participation in the 39th Nepcon Japan "Electronics Development and Implementation Exhibition" from January 22 (Wednesday) to January 24 (Friday), 2025.

Supports free combinations of microscope and stage. Achieves compactness through an integrated design.

We offer a unit equipped with an upright microscope on a high-performance, durable, and low-friction stage. The unit is compact and integrated, and it is also possible to combine the microscope with a USB camera. In addition to accommodating various customizations to meet your needs, we can also handle requests for small-scale production. 【Features】 ■ The microscope can be equipped with a combination of eyepiece and objective lens magnifications, allowing for a total of 16 different magnifications (x10 to x200). ■ By exchanging the eyepiece micrometer, it can be adapted for various applications such as measurement, inspection, alignment, and positioning. ■ It can be installed in a space-saving manner. * You can view materials introducing usage examples in the inspection process of plastic molding manufacturers from the "PDF Download."

• Other microscopes

Demo units available for loan! You can transmit images from microscopes and lenses digitally in real time!

Digital Catch" is a lens camera that can digitally transmit images from microscopes and lenses in real-time. It is attached over the eyepiece, allowing you to easily send captured videos and images to a PC, tablet, or smartphone via Wi-Fi. It is compatible with lenses and microscopes from various manufacturers. Demo units are also available for loan. 【Features】 ■ Can transmit and share up to 10 meters with 3 devices ■ Playback, video and still image capture, and data storage available ■ High-quality, accurate images with vivid colors ■ Operates for up to 3.5 hours ■ Compatible with various lenses, from microscopes to magnifying glasses from other manufacturers *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us. *Please apply for a demo unit through the "Contact Form.

• Other microscopes

A stage that does not move from the position locked by the patent-acquired locking mechanism. Long-stroke positioning is possible.

The "T-slot stage," which allows for a wide variety of combinations, has been enhanced with the addition of the 'SLX series,' which features a long stroke and does not require a stopper. It is equipped with a patented self-locking mechanism that stops the stage after position adjustment, eliminating concerns about micro-movements or positional shifts caused by manual stoppers or clamp operations. This product is ideal for applications that require high positioning accuracy for processing and inspection, as well as for situations where reliable long-term fixation is needed after position adjustment. 【Features】 ■ Stage movement can be performed using a hex wrench or hex screwdriver you have on hand ■ Slim design ■ Installation in directions other than horizontal is also possible ■ Available in single-axis and dual-axis types ■ New products for the T-slot stage are continuously being introduced! *For the series lineup, please refer to the details below. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Other machine elements

The slide operation is completed in no time! It's a lightweight and slim "ant groove stage," and it requires no tools.

The "Slide Operation Type Dovetail Stage" is a high-precision dovetail stage that operates via sliding, excluding rack & pinion, feed screws, and handles. It requires no tools for sliding operation, is lightweight and slim for quick sliding, and is easy to operate. Additionally, by reducing the number of parts and assembly time, it can achieve cost reductions of up to 50%! It is effective for integration into inspection equipment and other applications. 【Features】 ■ A new concept that is handle-less and tool-less ■ Achieves cost reductions of 30-50% ■ 30-40% weight reduction compared to conventional models ■ Sliding blocks can be mounted from both the front and back sides *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Other machine elements

Introducing the "image recognition lens" that allows for selection based on purpose and the simple-structured "vacuum tweezers 'Air Pit'."

We would like to introduce our "Image Recognition Lenses/Vacuum Tweezers 'Air Pit'". The "Image Recognition Lenses" include a simple TV macro lens and a telecentric lens that pursues high quality. We offer models with different working distances (W.D) at the same optical magnification, allowing for selection based on application. Additionally, the "Air Pit" is a high-performance vacuum tweezer that can be used across a wide range of industries, including semiconductors, electronics, and precision instruments. It excels in handling, inspecting, and assembling parts and products, supporting delicate manual tasks. 【Features of Image Recognition Lenses】 ■ Low price ■ Available in TV macro lenses and telecentric lenses ■ Selection based on application is possible ■ Versatile collaboration with ant-style stages is also possible *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other semiconductors

By equipping X-ray inspection devices and multi-joint robots, they become the brains of machines. We are also presenting examples of "AI-equipped robots" as appearance inspection devices!

"AI Hayabusa" is an "artificial intelligence image inspection system" that overcomes the weaknesses of conventional image inspection tools, which were primarily based on pattern matching. The appearance inspection robot "AI Robot," equipped with "AI Hayabusa," leverages the features of artificial intelligence and image processing to inspect various surface defects such as scratches, dents, bumps, fluff, and color unevenness that appear on inspection objects with curved or mirror surfaces. [Features] - Inspection using artificial intelligence + image processing - Supports online, offline, and embedded device applications - Image processing system for flat measurement, blob analysis/morphology, character recognition/verification, matching, and machine vision (shape identification) - Functions for 3D shape measurement, automatic classification, and barcode reading - Achieves many benefits, including a reduction in personnel to the level of skilled workers *We are currently offering a collection of case studies and product materials that introduce examples of defect judgments. You can view them via "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

Automating visual inspections. An AI-equipped robot that can quickly and accurately determine food spoilage and container defects.

The "AI Robot" is an appearance inspection robot equipped with the automatic inspection system "AI Hayabusa," which features artificial intelligence and image processing. The multi-joint robot positions the camera head according to the workpiece, capturing fine defects with its optical system, while AI Hayabusa extracts and analyzes the defects in the images. In addition to detecting issues such as foreign matter contamination in processed products and chipping or cracking of packaging, it can also handle grade sorting of food based on scratches and color, as well as quality assessment of cosmetic containers. It enables the automation of appearance inspections and enhances traceability. 【Features】 ■ Can be integrated into existing lines such as conveyor lines and visual inspection lines ■ Exhibits high inspection accuracy and image analysis capability ■ Quickly and accurately determines OK/NG status ■ Detects defects in filled containers such as processed foods and cosmetics * We are currently offering a collection of case studies and product materials that introduce examples of foreign matter and defect judgment in food factories. You can view them via "PDF Download." Please feel free to contact us for inquiries.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

[Instructor] Shintaro Fukasawa, President of BM Consulting Co., Ltd. Business Mathematics Educator [Key Lecture Content] There are things we somewhat think about. However, when asked for our opinions, we hesitate to speak up because we dread being questioned with "What is your basis?" This is a growing issue among business professionals. Shintaro Fukasawa, the only advocate of business mathematics in Japan and a business mathematics educator, identifies the inability of modern business people to articulate their thoughts and ideas as a "symptom." He finds commonalities between mathematical thinking and verbalization, and has developed a verbalization framework that anyone can easily practice. This content has been compiled into a book titled "How Can an Idea Become 'My Opinion'? - A Class to Turn Intuition into Logical Opinions" (2023). In this session, we will extract the essence of that book and explain how to create "logical and communicative opinions." You will take home tips that will dramatically change your business communication starting tomorrow.

[Speaker] Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. Area Energy Innovation Business Office Battery Business Group Manager Akira Oguri [Key Lecture Content] In a carbon-neutral society where renewable energy becomes the main power source, batteries play a crucial role in avoiding output suppression of renewable energy and providing adjustment capabilities to the power grid. Utilizing the knowledge, business experience, and engineering skills cultivated through NAS batteries and the electric power business, we will introduce our efforts to provide battery energy services that align with the actual usage of customers aiming for carbon neutrality and resilience enhancement. [Lecture Items] 1. Tokyo Electric Power Group's initiatives toward carbon neutrality 2. Current situation surrounding the battery market 3. Safety requirements for battery systems 4. Introduction of Tokyo Electric Power Group's initiatives related to batteries 5. Future business outlook 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Takuya Oue, Executive Officer COO, ExaWizards Inc. Hiroaki Izuma, Advisor, Business Creation Division, Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. Advisor, ExaWizards Inc. [Key Lecture Content] Since the emergence of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, generative AI has rapidly permeated various aspects of society, fundamentally changing its nature. In Japan's energy industry, which is faced with the extremely challenging task of simultaneously addressing the supreme issues of decarbonization, stable supply, and economic growth, AX (AI Transformation) based on the utilization of AI plays a crucial role. This lecture will illustrate the AX in the energy sector and depict the vision for 2030 based on a wealth of examples. [Lecture Topics] 1. Structural transformation facing the energy industry 2. Energy AX from the field perspective 3. Learning from the AX strategies of major domestic players 4. Learning from advanced overseas examples 5. Vision for 2030 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

Thank you very much for your continued support. We are pleased to announce the 2024 Cutting Heat Treatment Research Conference, which will be held as follows. This year, it will be conducted online via ZOOM. <Date and Time> February 13, 2025 (Friday) Event Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Login starts at 9:30 AM) Cutting Part: 10:00 AM - DX & Environment: 1:00 PM - Heat Treatment Part: 3:00 PM - <Registration Method> This event will be conducted by prior reservation. Participation Fee: Free Registration Deadline: February 6, 2026 (Friday) *Please check the details at the provided URL. We look forward to your participation. Thank you very much for your cooperation. ◆ Seminar Information URL https://www.idemitsu.com/jp/business/lube/news/2025/251212.pdf

We will be exhibiting at "Japan IT Week Nagoya," which will be held at Port Messe Nagoya from February 25 (Wednesday) to February 27 (Friday), 2026. Japan IT Week Nagoya is the largest comprehensive exhibition in the Chubu region related to system development, operation, and maintenance. It consists of four exhibitions. Our company will be participating in the "Embedded, Edge, and IoT Development EXPO." At our booth, we will offer free consultations on our production management cloud system, "SmartF." If you have any of the following concerns, please feel free to stop by our booth: ✅ I want to know how to digitalize the manufacturing site. ✅ I am considering implementing barcode management. ✅ I want to move away from manual management using handwritten notes or Excel. ✅ I want to streamline the management of inventory, quality, and costs. ✅ I want to know the differences from the production management system I am currently using. We can also provide proposals based on the challenges faced by attendees. If you have any issues with digitalizing your operations, please feel free to consult with us!