The business-use tablet ODS will showcase NFC tablets at "Retail Tech JAPAN," focusing on themes of labor shortages and improving employee work efficiency.

An Android tablet for business use equipped with an NFC reader/writer that has obtained FeliCa performance certification M class, located in the center of the screen.

This device is equipped with an NFC reader/writer that has obtained FeliCa M class certification, located in the center of the screen! (Scheduled for release in October 2024) In recent years, the opportunities for using NFC have increased, including cashless payments via touch, reading My Number cards, and managing entry and exit. NFC is primarily built into smartphones and dedicated devices, while in PCs and tablets, it has mostly been used with external card readers. However, this device has passed the stringent standards of the FeliCa M class in the NFC certification test, allowing NFC usage on the large screen of the tablet without the need for an external card reader. By incorporating it into a highly versatile Android tablet, users can continue to use their currently utilized applications without significant modifications. For example, by combining a tabletop ordering system and payment function for restaurants, the entire process from ordering to payment can be completed solely with this device, greatly enhancing efficiency. The tablets from [O.D.S.] are designed and supported in Japan! We are a domestic manufacturer delivering safety and trust!

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Equipped with an NFC reader/writer in the center of the screen! A battery-less Android tablet specialized for stationary use.

The TA2C-NF8BL is a battery-free tablet specialized for constant power use, such as embedded and stationary applications, and is a sibling model to the "TA2C-NF8," which features an NFC reader/writer and is set to be released in October 2024 for business purposes. Like its base model, the TA2C-NF8, it is equipped with an NFC reader/writer that has obtained FeliCa M class certification, allowing it to be used not only as a payment terminal but also for reading My Number cards, as it supports the extended APDU necessary for online qualification verification. Additionally, it comes with preset functions that are often requested for customization in business tablets. We provide one-stop support for kitting tasks, such as configuring settings and installing applications tailored to the support system and usage environment at domestic locations, as well as delivery to various stores and sites, thereby reducing the burden on our customers. The tablets from [ODS] are planned and supported domestically! We are a domestic manufacturer delivering safety and trust!

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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.