August 21 Webinar "Performance, Degradation, and Lifetime Evaluation of General-purpose Lithium-ion Batteries"

Investigate and analyze the supply of battery materials, various regulations, and business trends regarding the reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

Book Title: Reuse & Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries for EVs ~ Supply of Battery Materials, Various Regulations, and Business Responses ~ [Features of this Book] - In 2030 (year-round), the batteries installed in BEVs in major global regions will be approximately 700 GWh/year, with all electric vehicles totaling 800 GWh/year! - Almost 800 GWh worth will be put into recycling in about 10 years; how prepared are we for the recovery of elemental resources? - The initial efforts for the reuse of EV batteries have been successful; will plans be made based on the situation going forward? - Recycling of Ni and Co has reached a high level of technological capability, primarily among Japanese companies; the next step is demonstration! - The "horizontal recycling" of cathode materials has completed its initial development stage and is moving towards demonstration in multi-component systems! - If lithium recycling is completed, LFP will be a rational choice that does not require recycling! - Trends in resource circulation and recycling technology development for automotive lithium-ion batteries are included! (Special contribution by Mr. Tokoro)

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Research on Europe's recycling industry, focusing on plastics and rare metals, as well as environmental strategies, regulations, and trends in companies and development related to automotive lithium-ion batteries.

■Issued: December 15, 2023 【Features of this Book】 ➢ Investigation of recent EU environmental strategies and regulations, their impact on the industry, and corporate trends! ➢ Current status of European projects such as DEMETO, NEXTLOOPP, ResolVe, and Life EPS-SURE. ➢ Joint development between ventures like Loop Industries, PureCycle, INEOS Styrolution, and major companies! ➢ Development trends in solvent-based purification methods, microwave technology, and bio-recycling; which companies are adopting them? ➢ Trends in recycled plastics such as PET, PE, PP, PS, PU, PC, PMMA, PA, and PVC! ➢ The aims of the crucial European raw materials legislation that cannot be overlooked for the business strategy of metal companies, and the industry's response! ➢ Trends and challenges in recovery methods for Pt, Pd, Rh, Au, Ag, Ir, Ru, Cu, Al, Li, Co, Ni, and more! ➢ Industry and corporate trends for bio-based PET, PEF, PE, PA, PP, PTT, PC, PU, and PMMA! ➢ Current status and future of projects led by European automobile manufacturers such as "FSCM," "Car2Car," and "GlassLoop"!

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This document summarizes the revisions of the major safety standards for lithium-ion batteries up to the first half of 2023.

■Book Title: Ensuring the Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries - Related Regulations, Standards, and Labeling Rules 2023 Currently, lithium-ion batteries are no longer considered a specialized technology; they require compliance with various domestic and international regulations and guidelines across a broad range of business activities, including sales and distribution, and the fulfillment of responsibility sharing. This book incorporates recent legal amendments and is divided into six chapters, providing useful information for solving safety issues and offering many hints for problem-solving. Along with abundant charts and diagrams, it serves as a resource for swift safety measures. 【Features】 ➢ Consolidation of major safety standard revisions up to the first half of 2023 ➢ Detailed explanations of key testing standards such as JIS, UL, and UN transport, item by item ➢ Explanation of the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law and PSE mark, including revisions to the operational regulations ➢ Examination of the causes behind the increasing fire incidents of Battery EVs ➢ Evaluation of the safety (benefits) of solid-state batteries and challenges related to chemical hazards ➢ Practical guidelines illustrated for personnel responsible for maintaining safety ➢ Examples of warning labels (marking) for battery products, focusing on mobile devices

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We have added an advanced edition to the revised and updated basic edition of the highly acclaimed "Manufacturing Process & Cost Comprehensive Technology of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2016."

■ Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2022 (Advancement Edition) 　～ Advances in Battery Raw Materials and Components and Corresponding Battery Technologies ～ In the Advancement Edition, Chapters 7 to 14 focus on the recent advancements in positive and negative electrode materials and components of lithium-ion batteries. In the latter half, it also addresses the diversification of battery casing types, as well as challenges related to quality assurance and the supply chain of raw materials. 【Features of This Book】 ◆ An advancement edition added to the revised and updated foundational edition of "Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2016," which received positive feedback. ◆ Covers the latest advancements in lithium-ion battery components in addition to the basic matters discussed in the previous edition. ◆ Includes coverage of the diversification of battery casing types. ◆ Addresses challenges in quality assurance and the raw materials supply chain. ◆ Discusses the consequences of rushing results during a transformative period, including the shift to EVs. *Purchasing this book as a set of two volumes, 2022 (Foundational Edition) and 2022 (Advancement Edition), offers a great value.

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The highly acclaimed "Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Process & Cost Comprehensive Technology 2016" has been revised and updated.

■ Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2022 (Basic Edition) The 2016 edition contained nearly all the design and manufacturing technical know-how of that time. We believe that it is appropriate for this book to retain the basic structure of the 2016 edition while adding new information on subsequent expansions and advancements in material technology. Therefore, we have revised and supplemented it as "Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2022 (Basic Edition)." We aim to provide comprehensive information on the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries from a new perspective. 【Features of this Book】 ◆ Revised and supplemented version of the popular "Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2016" ◆ Detailed description of raw materials, design and manufacturing, process equipment, and cost structure of lithium-ion batteries ◆ Explanation of the current state of battery production at the present technology level ◆ Challenges in the raw material supply chain within the manufacturing industry ◆ Provision of comprehensive information on lithium-ion battery manufacturing from a new perspective *This book is available at a discount when purchased as a set with both 2022 (Basic Edition) and 2022 (Advanced Edition).

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Focusing on the adjustment and evaluation of fine particles and slurries! New cases in each category as well!

This book describes the manufacturing technology of lithium-ion batteries and all-solid-state batteries. Focusing on the adjustment and evaluation of fine particles and slurries, it introduces battery manufacturing technology. Experts from various research fields explain the fundamental theories and general principles. In the individual chapters, new case studies are presented classified by powder, positive electrodes, negative electrodes, binders, slurries, conductive additives, separators, analysis, and all-solid-state batteries. [Features] - Introduces battery manufacturing technology focusing on the adjustment and evaluation of fine particles and slurries - Experts from various research fields explain fundamental theories and general principles - New case studies are presented in individual chapters classified by powder, positive electrodes, negative electrodes, binders, slurries, conductive additives, separators, analysis, and all-solid-state batteries *When applying, please download the order form from the PDF download. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Focusing on recycling technology for used lithium-ion batteries, this document includes a wealth of information to understand the overall picture of recycling technology and business.

This book provides a detailed explanation of the recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles, which is expected to see increased demand alongside the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs), as well as an overview of the entire business landscape and legal frameworks. It includes particularly detailed explanations of wet refining, which is one of the pillars of current recycling technology. We hope that this will help readers understand the current state of recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles and support the research and development of recycling technologies and their commercialization based on the results. 【Features】 ➢ Illustrates the positioning of LiB recycling from the perspective of a circular economy ➢ Describes the joint collection scheme for LiB in Japan and its achievements ➢ Provides a detailed explanation of wet refining, one of the pillars of recycling technology ➢ Describes new low-temperature/low-energy technologies, such as bioleaching and direct recycling (electronic pulse method) ➢ Offers comprehensive materials to understand the overall picture of recycling technology and business, including trends in recycling-related research and patents, legal systems in various countries, and the efforts of relevant companies *When applying, please download the order form from the PDF download. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

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In recent years, the pharmaceutical and medical industries have faced urgent challenges, including the digitization of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the strengthening of continuous education and human resource development. In this webinar, we will introduce a comprehensive system that not only streamlines operations but also consistently supports education and human resource development by integrating Agatha's SOP management cloud solution "Agatha SOP" with "Ave-TMS," a training management system provided by BIO-TREND BIOPRODUCTS, with whom Agatha has recently signed a distribution agreement. [Program] Part 1: 14:00 - 14:20 "Introduction to Agatha Solutions" Agatha Inc. Sales & Marketing Department, Quality Group Part 2: 14:20 - 15:00 "Ave-TMS Demo Presentation" BIO-TREND BIOPRODUCTS Project Manager, Choi Woo-Chun *For Q&A, please fill out the survey displayed after the webinar, and we will respond later.

[Speaker] Toshio Kawamoto, Managing Director / Head of Cross Creation Group, NTT Data Management Research Institute, Business Transformation Unit, and Co-representative of Social Innovation Alliance Japan Denmark Takaaki Sukegawa, Senior Manager [Lecture Items] 1. Competitiveness and Governance in the Post-Generative AI Era - Toshio Kawamoto [13:00 - 14:00] 1. Introduction to NTT Data Management Research Institute 2. Major countries' perspectives on AI utilization 3. Considerations for companies when building AI governance 4. Examples of AI governance construction in Japan 5. Introduction of our company's achievements in related projects 6. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. On-Site AI Risk Management in Europe ~Introduction to Trends in AI Utilization in Europe and Advanced Centralized AI Risk Management Solutions~ - Takaaki Sukegawa [14:10 - 15:10] 1. Overview of centralized AI risk management 2. Detailed approach 3. Introduction of case studies applying the approach 4. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Daiki Suzuki, Senior Researcher, Nature and Climate Division, SOMPO Institute Plus Inc. [Key Lecture Content] As we enter 2025, global environmental and sustainability regulations are at a turning point. There are rapid movements of backlash, such as the retreat of U.S. climate policy under the second Trump administration and the simplification of regulations symbolized by the EU's omnibus bill. While the situation is difficult to predict, long-term demands such as investor expectations and decarbonization continue, and in Japan, the mandatory disclosure of sustainability is steadily progressing. In this lecture, we will overview the complex domestic and international situations surrounding sustainability and explore the direction companies should take in the future, incorporating case analyses. [Lecture Topics] 1. Overview of sustainability regulations 2. Unchanging expectations of capital markets and long-term trends 3. Detailed analysis of regional regulations 4. New regulatory frontiers 5. Direction of corporate responses, etc. 6. Q&A

[Instructor] Attorney Shinya Tsuchiya, Ishizaki & Yamanaka Law Office [Key Lecture Content] When various problematic behaviors occur among employees, such as poor work attitude, harassment, and lack of cooperation, if the employer mismanages the response, it can not only significantly disrupt workplace order and operational efficiency but also potentially invalidate the legal effectiveness of disciplinary actions or personnel measures taken against the employee in question. To avoid such risks, appropriate and consistent responses based on employment regulations and internal systems are required. On the other hand, dealing with "problematic employees" often places a significant psychological and practical burden on busy supervisors and HR personnel. In order to maintain smooth business operations, it has become essential to provide support to those responding and to prepare as an organization. In this seminar, we will systematically organize practical knowledge that is useful in the field, focusing on legal points and practical strategies to consider when responding to various types of "problematic employees" that have recently become more apparent, while assuming specific scenarios.

[Instructor] Takahisa Saito, Human Resources Consultant, Saito Social Insurance and Labor Office [Key Lecture Content] Human resource systems support the foundation of an organization. However, if the operation is neglected, the system itself will collapse. There are various systems, but among them, the "grade system, evaluation system, and wage system" can be considered the three major elements. We must design these three major elements with operational considerations in mind. In other words, it is important that the system is easy for management to operate. There is no need to overthink it. Additionally, as work style reforms progress, we must also consider the response to equal pay for equal work. I believe that what lies ahead after organizing the current situation is the "limited regular employee" system. In this seminar, we will share anticipated information and provide clear explanations. Furthermore, for those attending in person, meaningful information exchange is possible through mutual confirmation during Q&A sessions. [Lecture Items] 1. Trends and Perspectives Surrounding Human Resources 2. Basics of the Grade System 3. Basics of the Evaluation System 4. Basics of the Wage System 5. Considering Equal Pay and Job-Based Employment 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange