Held the "Thermal Design Online Seminar" on 8/28 (co-hosted with the Structural Planning Institute)!

An online seminar will be held on August 28 in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation and the Structural Planning Institute.

In this seminar, we will hear from a current designer at a parts manufacturer about "Key Points for Actual Measurements Using Thermocouples and Heat Flow Sensors," and we will introduce Toyota's high-sensitivity heat flow sensor "Energy Flow." Additionally, as a case study for verifying the discrepancies between actual measurements and analysis, we will present the thermal analysis of the heat flow sensor demonstration kit and its considerations. If you are working on verifying discrepancies between actual measurements and analysis, or if you are engaged in building technologies for thermal design, thermal analysis, and thermal measurements, we encourage you to take this opportunity to watch!

• Other thermal analysis and measurement equipment

Thermal design starts with the measurement of thermal energy! Toyota Motor's thermal flow sensor 'Energy flow'

The heat flow sensor is a device that can easily measure heat flux, which is essential for elucidating the mechanisms of temperature change. By converting the electromotive force generated according to the temperature difference between the front and back of the sensor into heat flow, this sensor can measure the "amount" and "direction" of thermal energy passing through its surface with high precision and rapid response. You can download documents summarizing each lineup and detailed specifications from the link below. For product specifications, pricing, and delivery times, please feel free to contact us through our official website. 【Features of Toyota Motor's heat flow sensor "Energy flow"】 ▼ Highly sensitive and responsive, capturing even slight heat flows (±10W/m2 and above) ▼ Thin at 0.25mm with low thermal resistance, flexible, and excellent in compressive load resistance ▼ No power supply or amplifier is needed; just measuring voltage is sufficient.

• Sensors

Realizing next-generation thermal design! Toyota Motor's thermal flow sensor 'Energy flow' visualizes heat flow that cannot be captured by temperature alone.

"Energy flow" refers to a sensor that can only detect convective heat dissipation. While a heat flow sensor measures the combined heat flux of radiation and convection, the convective heat dissipation sensor outputs only the heat flux from convection! Due to differences in the emissivity of the sensor surface, it becomes possible to separate the heat dissipation into convective and radiative components. You can download a document summarizing each lineup and detailed specifications from the link below. Please feel free to read it or contact us. 【What is convection?】 The transfer of heat by fluids such as gases or liquids. Example 1: The phenomenon of hot coffee cooling down. Example 2: The phenomenon of a hot plate cooling down after the power is turned off.

• Sensors

[Lecturer] Professor Hiroyuki Kato, Faculty of Sociology, Department of Social Policy Science, Hosei University [Key Lecture Content] In this lecture, I will introduce perspectives on the shipbuilding industry. Japan's shipbuilding industry has a long history and can be seen as a "microcosm" of Japanese industry. Within about ten years after World War II, Japan's shipbuilding industry became the world leader in construction volume, and at one point, the construction volume of the seven major domestic companies accounted for more than half of the world's share. Although it has since been surpassed in construction volume by latecomers such as South Korea and China, it still maintains a certain level of competitiveness. Reflecting on the path taken by the shipbuilding industry, which serves as a "microcosm," the reasons for its continued strength, and the challenges it currently faces may provide insights when considering the future of various Japanese industries. [Lecture Items] 1. Characteristics of the shipbuilding industry 2. Shipyards seen through photos and videos 3. The shipbuilding industry depicted in films 4. Why is it still strong? 5. Points to consider for future developments 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Maho Tanaka, Manager, Strategy Group, Business Consulting Division, Accenture Japan Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] AI is evolving beyond a mere tool for operational efficiency to become an entity responsible for execution, including information acquisition, comparison, judgment, contracts, and purchasing. As actions initiated by dialogues with general-purpose AI chatbots like ChatGPT become mainstream, corporate information is not reaching users directly, and the structure where decision-making and execution are completed on AI is rapidly expanding. In this lecture, based on this irreversible change, we will organize the reality that the competitive axis of companies is shifting from "appealing to consumers" to "how AI understands, selects, and executes." Furthermore, we will explain the key points of strategic transformation that management should consider in the era of agent-based AI, from organizing the information structure cited by AI to designing touchpoints that reclaim the initiative for judgment and execution for the company. [Lecture Items] 1. The impact of AI on information search and access 2. The impact on corporate marketing and communication 3. The ideal direction for corporate communication in the AI era 4. Introduction of our company’s case studies 5. Q&A session

The overall theme of the webinar is: "The Two Barriers Hindering Automation in Food Factories" "Case Studies on Access Control and AI Image Recognition" Our company will be the first to present. For more details, please visit our website!

[Speaker] Yuki Kobayashi, CEO/Co-Founder of MESON Inc. [Key Lecture Content] In this presentation, we will explore "AI glasses," which have recently begun to attract significant attention as the next-generation user interface, explaining their essence and business impact. We will clarify the differences from previous XR devices and organize representative products currently available, while interpreting why AI glasses are becoming a realistic option against the backdrop of the evolution of generative AI and changes in societal acceptance. Furthermore, through market expansion and case studies primarily overseas, we will demonstrate why the years 2026 to 2028 will be a turning point for technology and business, and discuss the issues and risks that Japanese companies should currently address. [Lecture Items] 1. What are AI glasses? 2. Why AI glasses now? 3. Changes happening globally 4. How AI glasses will change work 5. Experience design as a decisive factor 6. The turning point for Japanese companies (Closing) 7. Q&A / Business card exchange *The content of the lecture may change based on the latest trends.

[Speaker] Andy Mochizuki, Director, Deloitte Tohmatsu TMT Division / Monitor Deloitte [Key Lecture Content] In an era where thinking is commoditized by AI, the source of value is determined not by "information" but by "existence," that is, "the meaning of your being." This course will start from the environmental changes surrounding the AI era, exploring the concept of redesigning work in a purpose-driven manner, the type of thinking required in the AI era (QADI cycle), and delving into the absolute differentiating factor that only humans possess—"embodiment." We will update our sense of purpose in the AI era and our collaborative relationship with AI, initiating a transformation to "live anew" from here. [Lecture Items] 1. Mapping Environmental Changes - "From the Era of Information Asymmetry to the Era of Existence Asymmetry" 2. Redesigning Work in a "Purpose-Driven" Manner 3. The "Thinking Models" Necessary in the AI Era 4. The "Body" as an Absolute Differentiating Factor 5. How to "Live Anew" in the Coming AI Era 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange