Notice of Participation in the Ceramics Product Exhibition - "1st High-Performance Ceramics Exhibition [Nagoya]" from February 18 (Wednesday) to February 20 (Friday), 2026.

Pilot, a comprehensive writing instrument manufacturer, can produce fine holes and multi-porous through-holes with an outer diameter of φ0.2 to φ8, an inner diameter of φ0.005 and a length of approximately 120mm.

Our company specializes in the manufacturing of ceramics with fine through-holes, utilizing the extrusion molding technology developed through the production of mechanical pencil leads. We focus on fine shapes and high precision, capable of producing outer and inner diameter tolerances with a dimensional accuracy of ±5%. If you require the characteristics of ceramics, such as wear resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance, insulation, and chemical stability, in production equipment, tools, or product design, and are considering fine or micro-hole shapes or long materials, please feel free to consult with us. Additionally, we will be exhibiting at the "11th High-Performance Ceramics Exhibition [Osaka] (CERAMIC JAPAN)" held at Intex Osaka from May 13, 2026 (Wednesday) <Hall 4, Booth: K6-25>. We invite you to visit our booth and see our products in person.

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Microporous ceramics: Capable of producing pores with a minimum diameter of φ0.02mm. New possibilities opened up by pilot microporous ceramics.

For pores with a diameter of less than 1mm, it is generally considered difficult to create deep holes of 10mm or more using drilling or laser processing. Our company can manufacture deep holes of over 100mm in length with an inner diameter of φ0.02mm using high-precision extrusion molding. The dimensional tolerance for the inner diameter is ±5%, and due to the nature of extrusion molding, the variation within the same lot is small. We can also create through holes with combinations of different shapes and hole diameters, allowing for structures with varying wall thicknesses from thin to thick. The materials used are high-purity alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride. 【Features】 ■ Capable of producing holes from φ0.02mm to a length of 100mm using our unique technology ■ Can manufacture deep holes with freely adjustable wall thicknesses from thin to thick *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Microporous ceramics: Production of minimum pore diameter Φ0.02mm is possible.

In general, for drilling and laser processing, it is considered difficult to create deep holes with an aspect ratio (depth/inner diameter) of 10 or more for holes with a diameter of less than 1mm. Our company is capable of producing items with an aspect ratio of over 200 using advanced extrusion molding. Additionally, we can manufacture with a free wall thickness, and for "thin-walled pipe shapes," which are prone to deformation and uneven wall thickness, we can produce with a wall thickness of 0.1mm and a length of 100mm (when the outer diameter is Φ1.3mm). The materials used are alumina, zirconia, and aluminum nitride. 【Features】 ■ Capable of producing holes from Φ0.02mm to a length of 100mm using our unique technology ■ Can manufacture deep holes with any wall thickness, from thin to thick ■ Contributes to stable flow rates and pressure loss reduction in fluid control components with stable inner diameter dimensions *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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High-precision processing with ±1μm accuracy supports a variety of parts and materials such as discharge guides and positioning pins.

In recent years, there has been a trend towards miniaturization of products, leading to a demand for precision processing of small components. Do you have any concerns regarding this? Our company, "Secondary Process Products," performs secondary processing on high-density, high-strength, and high-purity fan ceramics with sub-micron precision machining. We also accommodate high-precision surface finishing and the assembly of sleeves and parts with special hole diameters. 【Features】 - Capable of producing small diameters of less than 1mm with an aspect ratio of over 200. - Fine and high aspect ratio holes that penetrate in the extrusion direction. - Can be manufactured with a freely adjustable wall thickness, from thin to thick. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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For controlling the flow rate of gases and liquids. Achieving stable flow and reduced pressure loss.

The pilot's "porous ceramics" can create numerous through-holes for extrusion molding. It is possible to mold thin ceramics with a minimum outer diameter of φ0.3 mm, fine-pore ceramics with a minimum pore diameter of φ0.02 mm, and through porous ceramics with over 100,000 holes. These are used in fields such as analysis, automotive, and semiconductors. 【Features】 ■ Even for pores with a diameter of less than 1 mm, it is possible to produce items with an aspect ratio of over 200. ■ High aspect ratio holes are penetrated in the extrusion direction. ■ Since the holes are straight and pass through a dense body, stable flow rates can be achieved. *For more details, please refer to the product catalog available for PDF download. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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It is possible to manufacture small-diameter rods and fine-pore pipe shapes.

Generally, there are many flat or sheet-like products, but are there any parts that require rod or pipe shapes? Our "Aluminum Nitride" utilizes the extrusion molding technology of mechanical pencil leads and can be produced in aspect ratios of 200 or more. "Aluminum Nitride" possesses an extremely high thermal conductivity among ceramics and is an excellent material for electrical insulation and thermal radiation. The available sizes can be manufactured in an outer diameter of φ0.5 to φ6.0, an inner diameter of φ0.02 to φ4.0, and a length of 100mm. [Features] ■ For parts requiring heat dissipation ■ Superior thermal conductivity compared to alumina and zirconia ■ Capable of forming small-diameter pipes with fine pores *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us as well.

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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.