Thank you for visiting the 40th [Tokyo] Nepcon Japan Electronics Development and Implementation Exhibition.

New model flying probe tester - APT-T400J - first public unveiling in Japan, joint exhibition of all business divisions (industrial equipment, RF, solutions, EMS).

Takaya Corporation will exhibit at the "40th NEPCON Japan - Electronics Development and Manufacturing Expo" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 21 (Wednesday) to January 23 (Friday), 2026. <Industrial Equipment Division> 【New Model】Flying Probe Tester <APT-T400J Series> 【High-End Model】Flying Probe Tester <APT-2600FD Series> *The new model "APT-T400J" will be unveiled for the first time in Japan. <RF Division / Solutions Division> Visualizing worker performance and location with RFID No inventory required! Real-time constant monitoring <EMS Division> - A manufacturing line that integrates systems and automation technology to achieve labor-saving, high-quality, and low-cost production. When entering this exhibition, please proceed to the URL below and register for a "Visitor Badge." https://www.takaya.co.jp/fa/news/event/nepcon2026/ We sincerely look forward to your visit. Product demonstrations are also planned at our exhibition booth, so please stop by.

• 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

[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

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

Please utilize Takaya's flying probe tester for substrate inspection in the aerospace and defense sectors.

In the aerospace and defense sectors, where high-quality standards are required, the use of flying probe testers streamlines the inspection of low-volume production boards. The flexible inspection flow, which does not require fixtures, enables quick turnaround times and ensures traceability, achieving both quality improvement and cost reduction. 【Implementation Results】 - Conducted full inspection of low-volume production boards, achieving quality assurance for products that require high reliability. - Responded to the stringent demands specific to the aerospace and defense sectors with a high-precision inspection flow. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Burden of Fixture Creation: Fixture-based testers require dedicated fixtures for each board, leading to excessive costs for low-volume production. The design and manufacturing of fixtures take time, making it difficult to respond to short lead times. Difficulty in Defect Detection: There is a risk of missing fine defects (hidden shorts, internal wiring issues) that are difficult to detect with only AOI or functional testing. Particularly in multilayer boards, visual inspections and standard power-on tests are insufficient for quality assurance. Traceability Requirements: In aerospace and defense products, it is necessary to record measurement results and inspection data in detail to ensure future traceability.

• Circuit Board Inspection Equipment

Takahashi's flying probe tester solves the challenges faced by EMS companies.

【Implementation Results for EMS Companies】 - By conducting electrical inspections from the prototype stage of the circuit board, we achieve quality assurance before mass production. - Early optimization of circuit board design and component selection contributes to the reduction of defects in later processes. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Cost of Recreating Jigs: With jig-based testers, it is necessary to recreate dedicated jigs every time there is a prototype or design change. Each design change requires modifications to the jigs, significantly increasing costs and time. Insufficient Response to Design Changes: Conventional inspection methods make it difficult to respond flexibly to design changes. There were instances where long lead times made rapid verification during the prototype stage challenging.

• Circuit Board Inspection Equipment

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2024 6th "Connected Factory" Promotion Exhibition will be introduced through a video.

This is a battery-free UHF band LED label tag. It can be applied for exploration purposes by illuminating the specified tag. No wiring is required, and layout changes can be made freely.

• IC tag reader/writer

The UHF band (920MHz) is a radio wave type of RFID.

This is a stationary reader/writer for the UHF band (920MHz). It has a 250mW output and is of the specific low-power radio station type, so no license application is required. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー More detailed information is available on the official website. Please be sure to check the link below. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー

• IC tag reader/writer

It is possible to connect to an RFID reader/writer and PLC.

【Features】 Library of ladder programs for connecting to the reader/writer and reading/writing tag data (function blocks). By using function blocks, control of the reader/writer can be achieved without performing complex processing on the ladder program. Example: No need for "generation of transmission data sequence" or "analysis of received data format." Available for free download from Mitsubishi Electric's e-F@ctory Alliance, with some sample programs provided. 1. Bulk reading of multiple IC tags. 2. Reading of IC tags for conveyor transport. 3. Reading and writing of RF tags when using multiple R/W devices.

• IC tag

We have created a video explaining software development using the SDK for HF band/UHF band RFID!

When developing applications that use RFID readers and writers, it is necessary to implement processes to control the reader/writer. TR3-SDKV2 and UTR-SDKV1 are software development kits (SDKs) for controlling Takaya's readers and writers. The SDKs include DLLs (Dynamic Link Libraries) and sample programs, making application development for the reader/writer easier. The series of readers and writers targeted by each SDK is as follows: TR3-SDKV2: HF band products "TR3 Series," "TR3XM Series," "TR3X Series" UTR-SDKV1: UHF band products "UTR Series" We have created and released a video explaining the overview of the SDK, programming procedures using DLLs, and sample programs.

• IC tag reader/writer

Utilization of Manufacturing DX Management System/Scheduler / Reliable collection of progress and performance data / Support for data collection with RFID + edge devices

【Features】 - Reliable data collection (easy operation and confirmation of system-side reception) - No interruption of manufacturing operations (retransmission function) - Flexible response to layout changes and equipment replacement - Simultaneous use of multiple devices - Time synchronization (when using WiFi)

• IC tag reader/writer

Utilizing the infrared sensor function installed in the gate antenna products, the number of people passing through the gate is automatically counted.

Features - Displays the number of people counted over time - Outputs the count data to a CSV file - Usable in environments where commands are sent and received between the host PC and the gate

• IC tag

Data collection and accumulation from RFID devices, along with the visualization of the collected data, realized through cloud services!

Feature 1: No Development Required for RFID Control RFID devices are autonomous, so PC control and software development are unnecessary. RFID can be easily implemented as one of the IoT edge devices. RFID devices compatible with MQTT communication send the RFID reading data to the cloud. Feature 2: Data Collection We provide an IoT platform as a cloud service. If you can connect to the internet, you can store IC tag data in the cloud. Feature 3: API Service Data accumulated in the cloud can be retrieved via API. It can be easily utilized in dashboard displays and higher-level systems. Feature 4: Visualization We provide a standard dashboard that allows you to analyze work performance using a web browser. - Average work time per process - Work time aggregation by line - Average work time ratio by worker, etc.

• 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

We will explain the features of RFID and what can be done with RFID for customers considering its implementation.

What is UHF band RFID? UHF band RFID is a wireless communication technology that uses a frequency range of 860 to 960 MHz. This technology employs radio wave methods and is characterized by a longer communication distance compared to the electromagnetic induction method used in HF band. The communication distance can range from a few centimeters to several meters, allowing for the simultaneous reading of multiple tags. As a result, it is widely used in situations where efficient reading over a wide area is required, such as in logistics and inventory management. The communication speed is also fast, enabling the rapid processing of large amounts of data, which has led to its increasing application in the apparel and manufacturing industries. However, there are challenges, such as susceptibility to the effects of metal and moisture, which will also be discussed.

• RFID/IC tags

RFID technology enhances the value of diverse business models even further. It is active across a wide range of industrial fields, from security to factory automation and logistics.

The core business of the RF Division is the development, manufacturing, and sales of products that use radio frequency. Since 1996, we have developed various products including radio wave-based store security gates, 2.45GHz RFID readers/writers, and 13.56MHz RFID readers/writers, with Takaya products actively used across a wide range of industries from security to factory automation and logistics. We not only offer our own planned products but also provide OEM/ODM supply, contract development, EMS services, and system solutions, contributing to the creation of added value in diverse business models.

• IC tag

Providing custom security solutions for various industries and businesses. One-stop support from infrastructure assistance to software development.

The core business of the Solutions Division is IT services for enterprises. By effectively utilizing the experience, know-how, and personnel that the Takaya Group has cultivated through various system developments, along with the latest IT technologies, we provide optimal solutions to the IT challenges faced by our customers. For example, our highly skilled system engineers respond to the diverse needs of customers with systems such as RFID process management systems, attendance management systems, access control systems, warehouse management systems, and parts management systems. Utilizing advanced research, analysis, and design capabilities, we propose and build optimal systems ranging from infrastructure support such as server implementation and network construction to software development, maintenance, and operation, providing one-stop IT solutions.

• Process Control System

Standard model pursuing further stability.

A robust and refined design featuring an aluminum frame. By combining Takaya's unique noise reduction technology (Stability Technology) with infrared sensors, we minimize malfunctions caused by sudden external noise to the utmost limit. This is the evolved version of the Takaya standard model.

• Other security

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.