A page has been added for the joint research titled "Cleaning Issues of Water-Soluble Flux: Insulation Performance and Residue Analysis."

Is a cleaning agent really unnecessary? Information on the cleaning verification results of water-soluble flux.

In current electronics assembly in Japan, rosin-based flux is predominantly used for soldering. However, due to the promotion of the SDGs and the increasing interest in reducing environmental impact, there is an active evaluation of water-soluble flux, which is expected to reduce VOC emissions and cleaning burdens. This time, we will present an investigation into the actual cleaning situation of water-soluble flux, which is recognized as easier to clean than rosin-based flux. *For detailed information, please refer to the related links. For more details, you can download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

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We are pleased to announce that Tokyo Machine Works Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "INNOVATION EXPO 2025" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 10 (Wednesday) to September 12 (Friday), 2025. 【Exhibited Equipment】 - 1-ton portable autonomous mobile robot (AMR) - 2-ton portable unmanned transport vehicle (AGV) - Shutter-equipped unmanned transport vehicle - Autonomous cleaning robot, etc. 【Booth Number】 - 6-405 You will have the opportunity to see each machine up close, including demonstrations that link the equipment together. We sincerely look forward to your visit during this event. Please note that pre-registration (free of charge) is required to attend the exhibition, so we kindly ask you to register using the link below. https://www.logistech-online.com/jp/registration.php?exhibitor=EX000072 If you would like an invitation, please request it through our contact form.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its industrial computer "MR4310 series" and has started accepting orders.

Contec has developed the Ethernet wireless converters "RP-WAH-SR12" and "RP-WAH-SR22," which utilize 920MHz sub-gigahertz wireless (IEEE 802.11ah) to enable Ethernet communication wirelessly even at distances of up to 1 km. Sales began on August 21, 2025. The new products are compact IEEE 802.11ah compliant wireless LAN converters that can be installed in various locations. The new Wi-Fi standard "IEEE 802.11ah," which utilizes sub-gigahertz wireless communication, became available in Japan in September 2022. It operates in the 920MHz band without the need for a license and can be used outdoors. Compared to conventional 920MHz wireless communication, it enables high-speed communication and the establishment of long-distance networks, making it expected to be utilized in large factories, plants, and farms. The new Ethernet wireless converters are designed to be lightweight and compact, allowing for installation in various locations such as walls and DIN rails with the included mounting brackets. Additionally, they support external antennas, enabling the construction of flexible wireless LAN systems.

Contec has developed a super compact business computer equipped with the Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra processor (Series 1), and has started accepting orders for the business computer "LPC-500 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) from August 28, 2025. The new product is a super compact business computer featuring the Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 5 processor 125U (Series 1, Meteor Lake-U). It is equipped with "Intel(R) AI Boost," which integrates an NPU into the CPU, allowing for the execution of AI functions such as image recognition and voice processing at high speed and low power consumption while reducing the load on the CPU and GPU. With ultra-compact dimensions of 150(W) × 150(D) × 33(H) mm, it comes with a vertical stand and VESA mounting brackets, enabling installation in tight spaces on desks, behind displays, or inside equipment without restriction. It adopts a BTO (Build to Order) method that allows customers to freely choose memory capacity, storage, OS, and more, enabling the order of a PC with specifications optimal for their needs and budget starting from just one unit.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be made 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.