Announcement of the online seminar "Essentials of Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Thermogravimetric Analysis: Learning from the Basics" on February 12, 2026 (Thursday).

From February 11 (Wednesday) to February 13 (Friday), Mikasa Trading Co., Ltd. will sponsor the technology conference "JANOG57 Meeting in Osaka" held at the Congre Convention Center. This event provides an open platform for field engineers to freely discuss and share the latest network technologies, practical operational know-how, and case studies of failures. This time, we will be exhibiting a booth in collaboration with Western Digital Marketing LLC, showcasing innovative storage solutions such as the "Ultrastar Data60" and HDDs with a maximum capacity of 30TB. The Ultrastar Data60 is recognized for its ability to efficiently accommodate up to 60 high-quality HDDs while achieving large capacity, low cost, and space-saving design. Additionally, we will display mobile label printers made by Brady Japan at our booth. You will have the opportunity to see products that are actively used in infrastructure development and data management up close. Don't miss this chance to experience the technologies that support the future! We look forward to seeing you at the venue.

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Where is railway town development headed? ~Understanding next-generation urban development through TOD and smart cities~ SOMPO Institute Plus Co., Ltd. Senior Researcher, Public Policy Research Department, Mariko Miyamoto 1. Trends in compact town development 2. What is TOD (Transit-Oriented Development)? 3. Why TOD now? 4. Next-generation urban development through TOD and smart cities 5. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Latest trends in TOD at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY General Incorporated Association Takanawa Gateway Area Management Executive Director, Yoshinari Amano 1. Collaborative town development centered around the Greater Shinagawa area stations 2. Takanawa Gateway What is the "Ekima-chi Smart City Concept"? 3. Collaboration between urban and railway OS ~Concept of data governance~ 4. Sustainable + mobility creating regional public transportation 5. Summary 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

This is a practical monetization seminar that clearly explains the process of creating acrylic keychains and how to generate profits, with the opportunity to ask questions on the spot. You will also be able to see the movements of the "BD-8" and laser processing machines at the venue. It's perfect for those who want to start a manufacturing business!

Olink Explore HT is a next-generation proteomics analysis platform that enables the high-sensitivity and high-throughput measurement of numerous proteins from small sample volumes. In this webinar, we will explain the technical features and utilization points of Olink Explore HT and the new product Reveal, based on our analysis experience using actual BioBank Japan samples. We will also introduce the differences from other platforms such as SomaScan and Illumina Protein Prep, from the perspectives of analysis design and data characteristics. This content will provide practical insights for researchers considering options for proteomics analysis in large cohort studies and biomarker discovery. Speaker: Dr. Akinori Kanai (Associate Professor, Center for Life Data Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo)

In this seminar, we will break down "DX" into five elements in relation to the concept of innovation and explain them with examples. The aim is to deepen the understanding of "DX" itself and clarify what steps should be taken first. Additionally, we will introduce the approach of "suitable personnel in suitable places ERP" as a way to select the foundation for promoting "DX." <Program> - Introduction - The lagging DX in manufacturing and how to succeed in the new era - The choice of "suitable personnel in suitable places" ERP as a foundation for strengthening competitiveness <Recommended for> - Those who are exploring what steps to take towards DX - Business owners, managers in the manufacturing industry, and those responsible for management innovation - System personnel interested in the future of core systems *Applications from competing companies may be declined.