[Idemitsu, Chubu Lubricants Division] Announcement of the 2025 Practical Lubrication Engineering Seminar - Rust Prevention Edition [Held on June 10] [Deadline Approaching]

Eliminate poor rust prevention and significantly reduce rework processes! Cut costs by minimizing waste and oil supply.

"Super Coat RS" is a water-displacing rust preventive oil that has high water displacement and rust prevention properties, ensuring stable finishing quality and reducing the need for rework processes. With its high water separation capability, this product allows for the disposal of only the separated water. This can reduce waste and oil supply amounts, significantly contributing to cost savings along with the reduction of rework processes. Additionally, due to its low viscosity, it helps improve the working environment by making manufacturing lines and products less sticky. 【Features】 ■ The combination of water displacement and rust prevention significantly reduces rework processes. ■ High water separation capability helps cut costs by minimizing waste and oil supply amounts. ■ Improved working environment through odor reduction and other factors. ■ High flash point for easier management. ■ Uses barium-free additives, considering environmental impact. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Rust Inhibitor

水置換性と防錆性の高次元の両立で手直し工程を大幅削減できた事例

精密部品を製造するF株式会社にて、防錆油『スーパーコートRS』が 採用された事例をご紹介いたします。 同社では、水溶性加工液でのリーマ加工後の保管時に、白残りや錆の 問題が課題でした。そこで、当製品の強力な防錆皮膜でコートすることで 保管時の製品不良の対策をご提案。 採用後、製品保管時の白残りと錆発生がなんと0になり、製品手直しに 使う労力が激減しました。 【事例概要】 ■お客様の課題：防錆保管時に製品表面に白残り・錆が出てしまう ■製造部品：精密部品 ■被削材：合金鋼 ■使用油：市場防錆油＋灯油希釈 ※詳しくはPDFをダウンロードしていただくか、お気軽にお問い合わせください。

• Lubricants

Easily diagnose the degradation state of lubricants on the spot using a smartphone. Determine the remaining lifespan rate and contribute to stable machine operation through efficient maintenance. *GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2025

"Idemitsu Smart OC" is a technology that allows for easy on-site diagnosis of the degradation and contamination status of lubricants using a smartphone and a photography module. By simply photographing the lubricant placed in the module with a smartphone, a dedicated app performs analysis based on lubricant analysis data, calculating the remaining lifespan percentage and the quantity and size of contaminants. This enables the determination of the appropriate timing for lubricant replacement based on numerical data, contributing to the stable operation of machinery and equipment. 【Features and Benefits】 ■ Reduction of time and labor for lubricant diagnosis ■ Determination of remaining lifespan percentage based on the color of the lubricant (degradation status) ■ Calculation of the quantity and size of contaminants (contamination status) ■ Contribution to the optimization of lubricant replacement timing Transitioning from TBM (Time-Based Maintenance) to CBM (Condition-Based Maintenance) 【GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2025】 GOOD DESIGN AWARD is an only comprehensive design evaluation and promotion mechanism in Japan. GOOD DESIGN AWARD places more importance on innovation than on visual beauty. Idemitsu Smart OC was recognized as an innovation that addresses social issues such as labor shortages and the reduction of environmental impact. *Please note that specifications may change without notice.

• Other inspection equipment and devices

[Lecturers] Daisuke Tateno, Partner, Arthur D. Little Japan K.K. Akihiro Nagayama, Principal [Key Lecture Content] Drones, AI, software, satellites, and electronic warfare are fundamentally changing the way wars are fought, and the defense industry is currently transitioning from a heavy and traditional model to one centered around AI, software, data, and unmanned systems. In the United States, emerging companies like Palantir and Anduril, which are software-driven, are challenging existing defense firms. In Japan, structural changes are beginning with the Defense Capability Development Plan, the Defense Industry Base Strengthening Act, and the entry of startups. This seminar will discuss the changes in the global security environment and industrial structure, the strategies of advanced players both domestically and internationally, and the areas where Japanese companies can succeed, including dual-use, collaboration with software companies, M&A and alliances, and talent strategies. We will consider how to view change not as a threat but as a growth opportunity, and how to construct a new Japanese defense industry from a management perspective.

[Speaker] Kazuki Miyamoto, Representative/Analyst, VentureClef, USA [Key Lecture Content] The frontier model in the United States is evolving at an unexpected speed. AI agents based on the frontier model have completely transformed business forms in companies. Chinese companies are developing large-scale open source projects, and their performance is approaching that of the U.S. model. Meanwhile, U.S. companies have begun developing open source, leading to a direct confrontation between the U.S. and China. The seminar will examine the frontier models of both countries and explain the latest technologies and important trends. It will organize points on how Japanese companies should perceive the U.S.-China AI development competition from technological and business perspectives. It will also consider strategies for companies to succeed in the AI era, including the differentiation between the U.S. and Chinese models, as well as the advantages and challenges of open source versus closed source. [Lecture Items] <1> Frontier Model (USA) <2> Frontier Model (China) <3> Technology Trends and AI Strategies for Japanese Companies <4> Q&A

[Speaker] Chief Expert Ji Hui, Future Creation Center, Nomura Research Institute, Inc. [Key Lecture Content] *We plan to update with the latest information based on field research as necessary.* At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference held in Shanghai in July 2026, Huawei unveiled its next-generation computing infrastructure products based on its proprietary AI chips, attracting significant attention. Amid ongoing U.S. export restrictions on advanced semiconductors, Huawei demonstrated its approach to overcoming the performance limits of standalone chips through "systems engineering," showcasing its commitment to leading the development of an autonomous AI ecosystem in China, encompassing computing infrastructure, cloud, OS, and AI models. Based on the latest field research results, this lecture will explain the latest trends in Huawei's AI strategy (computing infrastructure, AI models: AI social implementation, AI ecosystem, etc.) in the context of the overall landscape of China's AI industry. [Lecture Topics] 1. Current State of China's AI Industry 2. Progress in Domestic Production of Infrastructure 3. Huawei's Full-Stack AI Ecosystem 4. Future Prospects 5. Q&A

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Overview of the Law Amending Part of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Amendment of 2023) Kento Kido, Deputy Director, Personal Information Protection Commission 1. Background leading to the enactment of the amended law 2. Amendment Content [1] (Promotion of Proper Data Utilization) 3. Amendment Content [2] (Regulations Responding Appropriately to Risks) 4. Amendment Content [3] (Prevention of Improper Use, etc.) 5. Amendment Content [4] (Regulations to Ensure the Effectiveness of Compliance) 6. Towards the Implementation of the Amended Law (Status of Consideration for Ordinances, Regulations, Guidelines, etc.) 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange 2. Key Points for Practical Response to the Implementation of the Amended Law Jun Okada, Partner Attorney, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Law Firm 1. Overall Perspective on Practical Response Based on the Amended Law 2. Specific Discussion [1]: Statistical Exceptions and AI 3. Specific Discussion [2]: Handling of Children's Personal Information, etc. 4. Specific Discussion [3]: Administrative Fines 5. Specific Discussion [4]: Other Individual Issues 6. Timeline and To-Do List for Full Implementation 7. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

The ODU-MAC Silver-Line industrial automatic disconnect connector is widely adopted in various applications such as production equipment and medical devices, not only in the EU market but also in Japan. In this webinar, we will provide a detailed explanation of new products, including the P4+ frame with an increased floating width, the EBP module that accommodates fiber core misalignment, and the thermocouple module. We will also introduce improvements to the ODU-MAC/DOCK series catalog, which has become easier to use and select products from. We will explain everything clearly, making it accessible for both those who are already using the ODU-MAC/DOCK series and those who are interested but have not used it before, so please join us. ------------ Date: September 3, 2026 (Thursday) 14:00 - 14:35 Venue: Online (A URL for the venue will be sent via email after registration) Speakers: Masaru Kimura, Sales Manager, ODU Japan Co., Ltd. Miho Kato, Sales Department, Chemex ONE Co., Ltd. ------------