Prince Kinokurosu: Announcement of Participation in the 3rd Kyushu Labor Safety and Health Exhibition (June 24 (Wed) - 25 (Thu), 2026)

It's pulp, but it doesn't absorb water!?

Remarkably, we have developed a water-repellent sound-absorbing material made of pulp non-woven fabric that completely floats on water and even rises when pressed down with a finger. This sound-absorbing material, characterized by its almost non-existent water absorption, is made from a porous material called "airlaid based on pulp." It is ideal for areas where water absorption is not acceptable. Specifically, it is suitable for sound-absorbing materials covering components that may condense or in environments with high humidity. Our manufacturing method uses pulp as the main raw material to create a porous structure with a high bulk and void ratio that absorbs sound. Among porous sound-absorbing materials, the surface of natural pulp not only has a special structure called microfibrils but also, due to its hollow structure, secures air layers within the fibers, which is expected to provide unique sound-absorbing effects different from other materials.

• Wood products
• Paper and pulp
• Paper and pulp products

We will be holding a seminar as follows during the Next Generation Die Casting Technology Webinar Week 2026. The die casting process plays a very important role in the automotive industry today, contributing to weight reduction, strength, cooling performance, and improved production efficiency. Do you have challenges related to defective products or mold lifespan due to mold temperature management? A non-contact type mold surface temperature monitoring system can achieve stability in quality, accuracy in traceability, and cost reduction. We hope you find it useful along with case studies. Date and Time: July 6, 2026 (Monday) 13:30 - 13:55 Instructor: Product Manager, Sales Engineering Department, Marpos Co., Ltd. Target Audience: - Those involved with die casting products and die casting machines - Those facing challenges in managing mold surface temperature - Those looking to improve traceability in the die casting process - Those wanting to work on cost reduction in the die casting process Registration: Please register through the details and registration button. * An invitation code (free) is required to apply for this event. Please enter the following invitation code on the application site. Invitation Code: K3994296

[Speaker] Mr. Takumi Aida, Analyst, Advanced Technology Lab, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] Autonomous driving technology has developed primarily around the enhancement of vehicle control based on a rule-based approach using various sensing data such as cameras, radar, and LiDAR. In recent years, there has also been progress in End-to-End approaches where AI learns integratively from recognition to control. While commercial applications of unmanned taxis and autonomous trucks are advancing mainly in the United States and China, efforts in Japan remain at the demonstration stage. Moreover, the spread of autonomous driving is changing the form of mobility provision from "ownership" to "service utilization," which is also impacting the nature of financial services. With the expansion of business models based on operational data and utilization rates, the forms of involvement of financial institutions are expected to diversify. This lecture will organize an overview of autonomous driving technology and its latest trends, and, based on domestic and international use cases, will consider the challenges for social implementation and strategies for promoting utilization, including the nature of financial services.

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Changes in the environment surrounding submarine cables in an increasingly uncertain international society Koji Enomoto, Senior Associate, PwC Consulting LLC, PwC Intelligence 2. The rise of hyperscalers and the evolution of international communication infrastructure ~ Latest trends in submarine cable systems responding to changes in demand structure ~ Motoharu Murakami, Director, Business Strategy Group, Business Development Division, NEC Corporation 3. High-capacity optical fiber transmission and optical fiber sensing in future submarine cables Hidetaka Furukawa, Director, Photonic Network Laboratory, Photonic ICT Research Center, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)

[Speaker] President and CEO of Leading Innovation Inc. Senior Consultant Yoshizawa Yosuke [Lecture Topics] 1. Fixed notions of common sense and how to explore general new business themes 2. The most reliable method for creating unique businesses 3. Classification of business characteristics that influence the exploration of themes 4. Value differentiation design 5. A reproducible approach to creating unique new businesses 6. Focus on institutionalization within the organization 7. Q&A

Date and Time: July 23, 2026 (Thursday) 14:30 – 17:00 Signals Notebook is a unique cloud-based electronic lab notebook designed from the ground up to be utilized across a wide range of research fields, including chemistry, biology, formulation, materials, analysis, and food, ensuring its long-term use in the future. We invite you to participate in this opportunity to see, touch, and experience the features of Signals Notebook for yourself. <Content> - Creation of lab notebooks including reaction schemes and reagent information - Structured recording and searching of yield, conditions, and result data - Notebook sharing, commenting, and approval flow with lab members - Introduction to the compound database (services we offer) - Q&A For more details, click here (to the Hulinks page) https://www.hulinks.co.jp/seminar/signals-snb-handson/