Flying Probe Tester New Model Making Its Domestic Debut - Exhibiting at the 40th Nepcon Japan - Electronics Development and Implementation Exhibition.

[JPCA Show 2026 Exhibition] New Flying Probe Tester "APT-T400J Series" Achieving High Speed, High Precision, and Low Cost

Takaya Corporation has announced a new model, the "APT-T400J Series," which enables ultra-fast inspection to reliably detect various defects in printed circuit boards. This model inherits the high-precision probing technology and stable measurement performance of its predecessors while achieving a more accessible price range as a standard model. It is equipped with various technologies to enhance inspection reliability and efficiency in response to the diverse needs of manufacturing sites. As electronic devices become more compact and multifunctional, the inspection of printed circuit boards requires greater precision and reliability than ever before. Meanwhile, challenges such as labor shortages and cost reduction have become apparent in manufacturing environments, leading to a rapidly increasing demand for high-performance yet easy-to-implement inspection equipment. In light of these circumstances, Takaya has developed the "APT-T400J Series" as a standard model that can be utilized in a wider range of settings, based on the flying probe test technology it has cultivated over many years. By lowering the barriers to implementation without compromising inspection quality, it aims to contribute to solving challenges in a broader array of manufacturing environments.

• Circuit Board Inspection Equipment

A new innovation in substrate manufacturing. Achieving improvements in production efficiency and inspection accuracy!

The APT-2600FD is a next-generation dual-side flying probe tester that can perform combination testing with up to 6 probes using both upper and lower flying probes simultaneously. It improves test coverage while reducing the risk of product damage due to board flipping operations, significantly shortening inspection time. Equipped with a high-performance measurement system and a variety of features, it contributes to quality improvement from prototyping to mass production. We accept evaluation tests at our demonstration rooms in Okayama headquarters and Tokyo branch, where you can bring in your boards. A complete testing process is possible, including the creation of inspection programs, testing using actual boards, and summarizing evaluation results. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.*

• Circuit Board Inspection Equipment

TAKAYA IoT platform utilizing cloud environment

In recent years, with the promotion of work style reform, there has been an increasing demand for improved productivity and the correction of long working hours, necessitating companies to accurately grasp the actual working hours and tasks of their employees. However, the accuracy of data collection remains unclear. Particularly in the manufacturing industry, many cases still use handwritten forms, leading to challenges such as missing entries and mistakes that make it difficult to obtain accurate performance information. Against this backdrop, our company has developed an "RFID Work Performance Collection System" that allows performance data to be transmitted simply by placing an RFID tag on an autonomous RFID reader. Since there is no need to record at the start and completion of work, workers can naturally and accurately record their working hours without being conscious of it. Because performance data can be easily collected, more time can be allocated to data analysis, allowing for effective utilization as profit improvement data for reviewing personnel allocation and understanding and improving the status of each process.

• Other operation management software

Easily achieve constant monitoring with RFID! It enables real-time understanding of the inventory status and movement of managed items.

This is middleware for easily implementing a "constant monitoring RFID system" that automatically acquires the inventory and movement status of managed items. ■ Advanced Event Processing It processes the read IC tag data and organizes the necessary "inventory information" and "movement information" for constant monitoring into a database. ■ Easy Data Utilization The collected information is stored in a database, allowing users to easily access the necessary information whenever needed. (Database: PostgreSQL) ■ Centralized Management of Reader/Writers It supports multiple readers and multiple antennas, allowing for centralized management of various settings related to the reader/writer. The configuration of the readers and reading settings can also be easily adjusted from the screen.

• IC tag reader/writer

You can easily implement inventory inspection for inbound and outbound using RFID.

This is a bulk check-in and check-out system for containers utilizing radio wave shielding gates, using our UHF band RFID software package. The aluminum frame of the radio wave shielding gate is made from commercially available materials, achieving a cost that is about one-tenth of that of a typical RFID gate. Installation and movement are easy, making it applicable in various fields such as logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and apparel. By attaching IC tags to the items to be managed, check-in, check-out, and inventory record collection are realized using RFID. This package absorbs the challenges of reader-writer control in building an RFID system, eliminating the need for RFID development on the customer side. 【Features】 ■ Bulk Reading The bulk reading feature of RFID significantly improves the efficiency of check-in, check-out, and inventory operations. Additionally, operations can be tailored to the customer's environment and business, whether using handheld devices or gates. ■ IC Tag Issuance The package also includes an IC tag issuance function using an RFID-compatible label printer. Even if IC tags cannot be affixed at the manufacturing (sourcing) stage, they can be issued in-house. ■ Integration with Higher-Level Systems It integrates with higher-level systems via API or CSV, allowing the RFID system to be implemented with a plug-in feel.

• IC tag

We will begin offering the "RFID encoding software" for free starting April 30, 2025.

In recent years, RFID technology has rapidly spread across various fields, including logistics management and inventory management. Many companies are considering transitioning to RFID in response to demands for efficiency and accuracy improvements that traditional barcode systems cannot meet. However, the introduction of RFID requires dedicated label printers and software, and the initial costs and complexity of operation have posed barriers to adoption. To address these challenges and promote RFID adoption among more companies, Takaya has begun offering "RFID encoding software" free of charge. This software allows for easy import of barcode data and CSV files, enabling intuitive operation for writing data (encoding) to RF tags. As a result, it significantly lowers the barriers to RFID adoption for companies looking to try RFID for the first time or those wanting to quickly advance their Proof of Concept (PoC).

• RFID/IC tags

Functions specialized for lending and returning operations are templated. IC tags are attached to managed items, enabling lending, returning, and inventory checks using RFID.

This is a management system for tracking items using IC tags. It reliably records the history of items taken out and returned, preventing omissions and errors in ledger entries, while also supporting the early detection of forgotten returns and losses. Additionally, it enables efficient inventory checks through bulk reading with RFID handheld devices. In traditional item management operations, the following issues often arise: ♦ Handwriting or Excel input into the ledger The process of recording in the ledger or entering data into Excel during item check-out and return is cumbersome, leading to discrepancies due to entry errors. ♦ Individual confirmation during inventory checks It is necessary to take items out one by one from boxes or shelves for verification, which consumes a significant amount of time for inventory tasks. ♦ Management through ledgers Due to management via paper or Excel ledgers, it is difficult to detect unreturned items or losses early and respond quickly. This system addresses these challenges.

• IC tag

Supporting cutting-edge technology in the digital network era, responding to industry-specific needs with "high quality," "short delivery times," and "low costs."

The advancements in technology in the field of communication imaging show no signs of stopping. The new digital network market is rapidly expanding, and there is a demand for technological capabilities and production systems that can supply cutting-edge products in a timely manner. In response to the needs of this era and the industry, the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Service) Business Division is responsible for designing and manufacturing based on customer contracts. We cater to a wide range of needs, from simple assembly-type EMS through component supply to integrated EMS that encompasses all processes from development and design to final product production, as well as small-lot production of various types and mass production of small models. By bringing together the "wisdom," "skills," and "experience" of Takaya's engineers and flexibly combining them, we provide EMS solutions that address various challenges.

• EMS

Zaltrius Japan will be exhibiting at the 98th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Tissue Culture. ◼ Date: August 27 (Thursday) - 28 (Friday), 2026 ◼ Location: 2-8-35 Tai-machi, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Hotel New Otani Nagaoka, Venue for the 98th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Tissue Culture ◼ Booth: No. 11 ◼ Exhibited Products: Polyplus High-Efficiency Transfection Reagents NexaGel 3D Cell Culture Matrix Research Growth Factors and Cytokines Basic Cell Culture Media and Reagents Picus 2 Electronic Pipette We have a selection of products recommended for those considering improving research reproducibility and establishing 3D culture environments. Please come and see the actual products and applications at the venue. We look forward to your visit!

We are pleased to announce a co-hosted seminar with Live Consulting Co., Ltd. "Practical Seminar on Microsoft Copilot for Executives and Managers in the Manufacturing Industry" "The new AI tools are no longer needed." This seminar will allow you to experience Microsoft Copilot, which can be used directly within your usual Word, Excel, and Teams, through a demonstration of the actual operation screen. The answers are already within your existing Microsoft 365. You can use AI directly in Word, Excel, and Teams without the need for additional tool selection or new investments, all within the security framework of M365. We will explain the basics to practical applications of Copilot in 90 minutes, specifically for executives and managers in the manufacturing industry. We sincerely look forward to your participation. [Recommended for the following individuals] - Executives and managers in the manufacturing industry who have not yet mastered generative AI/Copilot - Those considering AI implementation but are stalled due to tool selection, security, or promotion systems - Individuals who prefer to see the "actual screen" rather than just "reading" about it - Those who are unable to use ChatGPT in their company due to security concerns.

We will hold a webinar focused on analytical challenges in the research, development, and quality control of biopharmaceuticals, particularly antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). We are pleased to invite Professor Yuji Ito from Kagoshima University, who will give a lecture on the latest analytical strategies and practical insights in biopharmaceutical research, including ADCs. Target Audience: - Researchers, developers, and CMC personnel from pharmaceutical companies, CDMOs, and CROs - Those considering advanced analytical methods for ADCs and antibody drugs - Individuals facing challenges in improving separation performance, reproducibility, or analytical efficiency - Those considering the implementation of MAM and workflow development Lecture 1 [Special Lecture]: Next-Generation Drug Discovery Using DDS with Tissue-Translocating Antibodies - AccumBody Platform and Antibody Conjugate Technology - Professor Yuji Ito, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Kagoshima University Lecture 2: Latest LC Column Technology to Solve Challenges in ADC and Antibody Analysis Lecture 3: MAM Practice - An Integrated Workflow from Research and Development to Quality Evaluation * This webinar is a restructured version of the content from the on-site seminar held in July 2026.

Fujikogyo Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the "5th Smart Factory EXPO Autumn" held at Makuhari Messe from September 9 (Wednesday) to September 11 (Friday), 2026. On the day, we will showcase the latest FA and robotics products that achieve automation, efficiency, and labor-saving in the field. [Main Exhibited Products] ◇ Collaborative Robot Palletizing System (Elite Robot Co.) A compact design that is mobile and integrated. It enables seamless loading and easy operation via a tablet. ◇ Autonomous Mobile Robot for Pallet Transport (FEXA Co.) A small and agile AMR. It supports fully automated transportation through shutter and elevator coordination and the use of load sensors. ◇ Automatic Sealing Machine for Packing Tape (EXTEND Co.) Compliant with decarbonization and environmental considerations. It can be used with only power, without the need for air, allowing for use without constraints of location or utilities. We will propose solutions that help solve your challenges. Please visit our booth (Hall 2 / A13-36). *Advance registration (free) is required for attendance.

The organization will hold a seminar titled "EMC Performance of In-Vehicle Devices as Considered by Automobile Manufacturers" on September 16, 2026 (Wednesday), featuring lecturers from Toyota Motor Corporation, Hino Motors, Ltd., and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. In addition to presentations from the three companies, a leading expert on in-vehicle device EMC from our organization will introduce the latest topics. Furthermore, after the seminar, a technical exchange meeting will be held, allowing participants, lecturers, and our organization's technical staff to exchange information. In recent years, the acceleration of autonomous driving, connectivity, and electrification technologies has been aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and evolving mobility. Within this context, it is anticipated that the demands for EMC in electric vehicles (xEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCV), particularly regarding the electrification of powertrains and EV components, will be stronger than ever. In this seminar, we will invite EMC experts from automobile manufacturers to explain the latest trends in standards regarding the "EMC performance required for in-vehicle devices" to suppliers. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.