Webinar Announcement: Bitten by Mosquito: The Big Impact of Going Small

Cost reduction for PCR/qPCR and NGS library preparation!

"mosquito Genomics" is a robust nanoliter-scale dispensing device that employs a positive displacement method. It can perform accurate aspiration and dispensing, as well as precise mixing, making it suitable for various applications. By minimizing the sample volume in sample management workflows and genomics research, it contributes to cost reduction. ● Reduction of running costs through miniaturization and low dead volume The accurate dispensing mechanism allows for the handling of precious samples and expensive experimental reagents in small volumes, while also minimizing dead volume, significantly reducing running costs. ● Reduction of hands-on time and improvement of reproducibility through automation With rapid and precise operation, it eliminates dispensing errors and cross-contamination caused by human error, enhancing reproducibility. ● Improvement of data reliability through increased sample size The benefits of miniaturization extend beyond mere cost savings; it enables multiple experiments to be conducted in parallel, thereby improving data reliability. ● User-friendly The easy-to-use software makes the protocol creation process very simple.

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• Other Nucleic Acid/DNA Research

Automation of hit picking in the range of hundreds of nL to several µL!

The "mosquito X1" is a robust nanoliter-scale dispensing device that employs a positive displacement method. It allows for precise aspiration and dispensing, as well as accurate mixing, making it suitable for various applications. By minimizing the amount of sample handled, it contributes to cost reduction in sample management workflows and genomics research. ● Reduction of running costs through miniaturization and low dead volume The accurate dispensing mechanism enables the handling of precious samples and expensive reagents in small volumes, while also minimizing dead volume, significantly reducing running costs. ● Shortening hands-on time and improving reproducibility through automation With rapid and precise operation, it eliminates dispensing errors and cross-contamination caused by human error, enhancing reproducibility. ● Improved data reliability through increased sample size The benefits of miniaturization go beyond mere cost savings; it allows for multiple experiments to be conducted in parallel, thereby improving data reliability. ● User-friendly The easy-to-use software makes the protocol creation process very simple.

• Other dispensing equipment
• Automatic Dispensing Device

For dispensing applications of several hundred nL!

The "mosquito HTS" is a robust nanoliter-scale dispensing device that employs a positive displacement method. It not only allows for precise aspiration and dispensing but also enables accurate mixing, making it suitable for various applications. By minimizing the sample volume in sample management workflows and genomics research, it contributes to cost reduction. ● Cost reduction through miniaturization and low dead volume With its accurate dispensing mechanism, it handles precious samples and expensive reagents in small volumes while minimizing dead volume, significantly reducing running costs. ● Reduced hands-on time and improved reproducibility through automation With rapid and precise operation, it eliminates dispensing errors and cross-contamination caused by human error, enhancing reproducibility. ● Improved data reliability through increased sample size The benefits of miniaturization extend beyond mere cost savings; it allows for multiple experiments to be conducted in parallel, thereby enhancing data reliability. ● User-friendly The easy-to-use software makes the protocol creation process very simple.

• Other dispensing equipment
• Automatic Dispensing Device
• Other Nucleic Acid/DNA Research

This is the standard model for micro-scale protein crystallization experiments!

The mosquito Xtal3 is a versatile and robust nanoliter-scale dispensing device that employs a positive displacement method. It allows for the miniaturization of rare protein sample volumes and enables reproducible high-throughput experiments. In addition to precise aspiration and dispensing, it can also perform accurate mixing, accommodating various applications in protein crystallization.

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• Other Protein Research

The standard model of the crystallization robot, mosquito, has been enhanced with the functionality for membrane protein crystallization!

The mosquito LCP is a nanoliter dispensing machine for membrane protein crystallization, equipped with a dedicated dispensing head for the LCP crystallization method, in addition to the functions of the Xtal3 model. It allows for the miniaturization of rare protein sample amounts and enables reproducible high-throughput experiments. We also offer a precision humidification chamber (optional) to mitigate the effects of drying in miniaturized experiments. This is a mosquito-specific chamber that controls the humidity around the dispensing deck. The LCP model comes in two types: a 2-way type that can accommodate two crystallization plates and a 4-way type that can accommodate four plates. In cases where you want to use the mosquito for purposes other than crystallization, we may recommend the 4-way type. For more details, please contact us.

• Other dispensing equipment
• Automatic Dispensing Device
• Other Protein Research

About ROAD: The "Roundtable on the Purpose of Autonomous Driving (ROAD)" conference series has evolved into a unique platform for interdis-ciplinary dialogue and international collaboration in the field of autonomous driving and autonomous mobility. Established in 2016, ROAD has brought together researchers, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders from six countries across three continents. Based on this background, the upcoming ROAD 2026 will focus on "safety” and "driving AI”—the final pieces of the autonomous driving puzzle—to advance discussions on establishing the foundational framework for ensuring safety quality and obtaining regular-tory approval for autonomous driving. We also intend to discuss the international commonalities and differences regarding the social value brought about by ADS vehicles in terms of automation, intelligent driving, and mobility. We have established a total of five compelling themes for the Round Workshops, consisting of two topics related to “The Last Piece” and three topics related to the social value of ADS, as shown below. 1) Round Workshop 1 - Horizons of E2E Driving AI → Can AI Understand the Driving Environment Like Humans? 2) Round Workshop 2 - Beyond the Unknown: Safety Cases for ADS → Can Safety Ever Be Proven? 3) Round Workshop 3 - Envisioning Smart City Mobility → Can Smart City Mobility Bridge the Mobility Divide? 4) Round Workshop 4 - Logistics Enhancement Through Autonomous Tracking → Will Logistics Become Human-Free? 5) Round Workshop 5 - The Evolution of CASE: SDV/AIDV → Will Automakers Become AI Companies? We hope you’ll all join us!

[Speaker] Masashi Sugita, President and CEO of LEX Style Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] The power consumption of AI servers used in data centers has significantly increased, making traditional air cooling insufficient for operation. This lecture will organize the requirements for introducing a liquid cooling system into air-cooled data centers and explain the implementation method using free cooling with specific design details. When handling high-density AI servers, energy efficiency is required, and the widely used energy efficiency indicator, as well as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Resource and Energy Agency's PUE regulation of "1.3 or below," will be explained along with practical operational insights. [Lecture Items] 1. Heat dissipation methods for high-density, high-heat AI servers 2. Basics and importance of PUE/pPUE 3. PUE regulation of "1.3 or below" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Resource and Energy Agency 4. AI server implementation and requirements for new data centers 5. Summary and future outlook 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Promotion of SAF Introduction Yasushi Yamashita, Director, Carbon Neutral Promotion Office, Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 1. Importance of SAF in the decarbonization of the aviation sector 2. Initiatives to promote the introduction of SAF 3. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Japan Airlines' Challenge Towards Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050 Kazuki Hirotani, Group Leader, GX Planning Group, Sustainability Promotion Department, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. 1. Introduction of our five initiatives for CO2 emission reduction 2. Initiatives for reducing fuel consumption (introduction of fuel-efficient aircraft, operational improvements) 3. Initiatives for fuel transition (sustainable aviation fuel SAF) 4. Initiatives for reductions outside the value chain (carbon credits, new removal technologies) 5. Initiatives to deepen collaboration with society 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Yuichiro Kabushiki, Partner Lawyer at TMI Comprehensive Law Office [Key Lecture Content] With the spread of AI, there is growing attention on the civil liability of developers, providers, and users of AI. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will publish "Guidelines on the Interpretation and Application of Civil Liability in AI Utilization" in April 2026, and the Ministry of Justice will also establish an expert meeting to examine civil liability related to unauthorized use of images and voices generated by AI in the same month. As the full enforcement of the AI Promotion Act and the revision of AI guidelines are underway, it is necessary to design and operate governance based on the potential responsibilities that may arise retrospectively. In this seminar, based on the guidelines from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and drawing on litigation practice experience as a judge and lawyer, we will organize the basic framework for assessing civil liability and explain fundamental methods for designing and operating governance based on risk analysis. Furthermore, we will examine the framework for civil liability and the design and operation of governance using hypothetical cases that are likely to pose practical issues.

In this seminar, we will welcome Mr. Satoru Hayami from Waseda University, who will explain the latest trends in AI utilization in manufacturing, as well as the evolution of technologies such as agent-based AI and physical AI, and the opportunities and key points for practical application in the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, Mr. Tsubasa Shibata, representative of Next Opt, will introduce processes aimed at practical implementation, incorporating actual case studies from manufacturing sites. We hope you will envision the "potential for AI utilization in your company" and take home hints that will lead to improvements in your operations starting tomorrow. We look forward to your participation.