[Exhibition Information] 63rd Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society of Japan

A world-class patch clamp system that is easy to operate for anyone, allowing for simple data acquisition and verification.

This is a patch clamp system of the world's smallest class that can perform gigaseal recordings, optimal for safety testing/toxicity testing/pharmacological testing/screening of compounds at the cellular level in the functional structural analysis of ion channels, research on related diseases, and drug development processes. 【Features】 ■ No need for manual patch clamp experience or difficult operations ■ No need for microscope, vibration table, manipulator, Faraday cage, or puller ■ 20 to 50 data points per day ■ Automation from gigaseal formation to whole cell formation ■ Compatible with voltage-dependent, ligand-dependent, and temperature-dependent channels ■ Options available for research on channel rhodopsins and mechanosensitive channels using light stimulation ■ Measurement of action potentials using current clamp is also possible ■ Supports a wide range of applications and enables rapid assay system development ■ Reduces compound adsorption with borosilicate glass chips ■ Optional temperature control (10 to 50°C), capable of extracellular/intracellular perfusion ■ Can be integrated with amplifiers such as HEKA and Axon *For details, please refer to the catalog available for download in PDF.

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• Patch clamp system

A patch clamp system that incorporates a patch clamp amplifier, achieving miniaturization and reduction of installation costs, allowing for easy data acquisition and verification.

This is a world-class patch clamp system capable of performing gigaseal recordings, optimal for safety testing/toxicity testing/pharmacological testing/screening of compounds at the cellular level in the functional structural analysis of ion channels, research on related diseases, and drug development processes. ■ No experience with manual patch clamping or difficult operations required ■ No need for microscope/vibration isolation table/manipulator/Faraday cage/puller ■ 20 to 50 data points per day ■ Automation from gigaseal formation to whole cell formation ■ Compatible with voltage-dependent and ligand-dependent channels through pipetting ■ Measurement of action potentials using current clamp is also possible ■ Supports a wide range of applications, enabling rapid assay system development ■ Reduces compound adsorption with borosilicate glass chips

• Other physicochemical equipment
• Analytical Equipment
• Patch clamp system

Easily measure channel activity at the molecular level.

【Measurement Target Examples】 Ion channels (voltage-dependent, ligand-dependent, temperature-sensitive), DNA nanopores, antimicrobial peptides, toxins, etc. In experiments using artificial lipid bilayers, the formation of lipid membranes, reconstitution of membrane proteins, and measurement of single-channel currents can be easily performed. Purified target membrane proteins (such as ion channels in vivo or artificial ion channels) can be reconstituted on artificially formed lipid bilayers, allowing for the evaluation of drug effects and functional/structural analysis. ■ Simultaneous formation and measurement of 4 channels of artificial lipid bilayers is possible ■ Lipid membranes can be formed with just pipetting operations ■ No need for microscope, vibration isolation table, manipulator, or Faraday cage ■ Direct reconstitution of target membrane proteins or membrane fusion with proteoliposomes ■ Temperature control (10–50°C) available (optional) ■ Palm-sized, easy connection via USB

• Other physicochemical equipment
• Analytical Equipment

Easily measure channel activity at the molecular level.

【Measurement Target Examples】 Ion channels (voltage-dependent, ligand-dependent, temperature-sensitive), DNA nanopores, antimicrobial peptides, toxins, etc. Experiments using artificial lipid bilayers allow for easy formation of lipid membranes, reconstitution of membrane proteins, and measurement of single-channel currents. It is possible to reconstitute purified target membrane proteins (such as ion channels found in vivo or artificial ion channels) on artificially formed lipid bilayers for drug action evaluation and functional/structural analysis. By rapidly and automatically forming 16-channel artificial lipid bilayers at once and conducting fully simultaneous measurements, researchers are freed from the burdens of the painting method in experiments using artificial lipid bilayers. ■ Simultaneous formation and measurement of 16-channel artificial lipid bilayers is possible ■ Automatic lipid membrane formation using a stirrer bar ■ No need for microscope, vibration isolation table, manipulator, or Faraday cage ■ Direct reconstitution of target membrane proteins or membrane fusion with proteoliposomes ■ Temperature control available (10–50°C)

• Other physicochemical equipment
• Analytical Equipment

[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