We will exhibit at the Visualization Information and Fluid Power Technology Forum held on May 14.

High-precision laser processing with reduced burrs by suppressing heat with water jet! New demonstration center opened.

The Swiss company Synova, which holds the basic patent for water jet-guided laser (laser microjet technology), has developed the 5-axis machining center 'MCS150'. By passing a water jet with a diameter of less than 100μm, it suppresses heat generation and enables efficient and precise processing while directing high-power lasers onto the material. In addition to having superior "cooling effects" compared to air lasers, it can remove molten material using a water jet without the need for assist gas, allowing for processing with minimal burrs and reduced thermal impact. 【A new demonstration center has been established.】 ■ It is the largest among our demonstration centers. ■ It will be opened at the Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. Atsugi office. ■ Two 3-axis machining machines and one simultaneous 5-axis machining machine for diamond tool processing will be permanently available. (Another simultaneous 5-axis machining machine will be added in early 2015.)

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New Developments in Laser Microjet Technology

The water jet-guided laser technology (trademarked as Laser Microjet: LMJ) is known as a patented method that enables the stable guidance of high-power lasers to materials using a fine layer water jet with a diameter of 100μm, realized through a disk-shaped liquid supply space. 【Contents】 ○ Introduction ○ LMJ Processing Principles and Features ○ MCS Processing Machine ○ Processing Examples ○ Conclusion For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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Improving the manufacturing efficiency of GE-made gas turbine components! A groundbreaking high-performance manufacturing device.

Swiss company Synova, which has innovative laser cutting technology, and Japanese company Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd., known for its high-performance and high-quality precision technology, will jointly announce a groundbreaking manufacturing device for gas turbine components using laser microjet technology. This new manufacturing device not only dramatically reduces the processing time required to drill cooling holes in rotating machinery components but also contributes to the development of excellent cooling technologies aimed at improving gas turbine performance and extending the lifespan of components. This manufacturing technology is planned to be utilized in the production of GE's state-of-the-art gas turbines and, in the future, in the manufacturing of GE aircraft engines. Components installed in the hot gas path of rotating machinery are exposed to temperatures exceeding 1,300°C, requiring special materials with heat-resistant coatings. The new manufacturing device using laser microjet technology can create precise holes in these special materials, enabling accurate cooling effects for each component. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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It is a high-precision laser processing machine that combines the advantages of water jet and laser technology!

The "MCS Series" is a laser processing machine newly developed by Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd. for LMJ processing. It enables high-precision processing of metals and ceramics, such as cutting, drilling, and grooving, through its high-precision X, Y, Z axes and rotary axis. All controls can be managed from an intuitive touchscreen. The laser oscillator and water pump necessary for processing are all built into the main unit. 【Features】 ■ Water jet ejected from nozzles with a diameter of 100μm or less ■ Creates total reflection phenomena at the water-air interface, directing the laser beam straight to the material ■ Low water pressure flow exerts minimal force on the workpiece, having little impact on ultra-fine materials ■ The water jet removes melted substances, preventing contamination ■ Allows for high-precision processing by rapidly repeating melting and cooling, minimizing thermal effects For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

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Laser processing with suppressed heat influence! It excels in precision, reliability, and operability.

The "MCS Series" is a high-precision water laser processing machine. It can process holes (0.76mmφ) in superalloy (8mm thick) in 70 seconds. With high machine accuracy (error +/-1.5km), the cutting width is a minimum of 30μm. Additionally, due to water jet cooling, there is virtually no thermal impact, and it enables perfectly parallel cutting edges and hole processing with a cylindrical beam. 【Features】 ■ High speed and accuracy ■ Cooling and removal ■ User-friendly *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Advantech Toyo will be exhibiting at the trade show "JASIS 2026," which will be held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall. At this exhibition, manufacturers of analytical and scientific instruments will gather to showcase cutting-edge scientific and analytical systems and solutions. At our booth, we will display filter products for microbiological testing and environmental analysis, water quality testing products, pure and ultra-pure water production equipment, and culture-related equipment. Additionally, we will also showcase analytical balances from Mettler Toledo, along with equipment from other well-regarded manufacturers in the industry. Our sales and technical staff will be available to assist with product selection, so please feel free to stop by!

[Speakers] Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Global Manufacturing Consulting Department Group Manager Hirokazu Shimo Senior Consultant Shoki Tokugawa Senior Consultant Wataru Hashimoto Consultant Masaaki Amano Consultant Tomoya Nakamura [Presentation Items] 1. Key Development Themes of Major OEMs 2. Development Approaches of Each OEM 2-1. Toyota 2-2. Tesla 2-3. Suzuki 2-4. Nissan 2-5. Honda 3. Development Approaches of Suppliers 4. Key Points for Strengthening Development Capabilities 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Ayaka Motomura, Consultant, Business Transformation Unit, NTT Data Management Research Institute [Key Lecture Content] With the advancement of Physical AI, telecommunications carriers have the opportunity to evolve from being "companies that provide lines" to companies that connect and control AI and the physical world in real-time. This seminar will organize the changes in communication demand brought about by Physical AI and the business opportunities for telecommunications carriers, while explaining the role of AIOps as the first step towards entry. Furthermore, it will discuss strategies for monetizing in the Physical AI market by deploying the operational intelligence accumulated through AIOps to network APIs and industry-specific services, as well as the layers that telecommunications carriers should hold. [Lecture Topics] Chapter 1: The Competitive Structure of the "Real World" Rewritten by Physical AI Chapter 2: Reasons Why Opportunities for "Reversal" Arise for Telecommunications Carriers in the Era of Physical AI Chapter 3: The First Step Towards Physical AI Chapter 4: Shifting AIOps from "Defense" to "Offense" Chapter 5: The Layers to Hold in the Era of Physical AI [Q&A / Business Card Exchange]

[Instructor] Partner Ryoji Mori, Eichi Law Office [Key Lecture Content] This lecture will explain the revised Personal Information Protection Act of 2028. The three-year review this time is a major revision, and it is essential to first understand where and how the revisions have been made, as well as the overall picture of the amendments. Next, we will explain the individual amendments that are practically important. The key points are as follows, but it is important to note that both the strengthening and relaxation of obligations are occurring simultaneously, increasing overall complexity. At the time of the lecture, it is expected that subordinate laws and guidelines will not yet be published, but we will discuss points that require attention upon publication. We will distinguish between what is necessary across businesses and what varies by industry. [Lecture Items] 1. Expansion of consent exceptions: Relaxation of the difficulty of obtaining consent and expansion of academic research institutions 2. Statistical exceptions: System content and how to read complex provisions (plus learning about acceptability from controversies) 3. Strengthening regulations on biometric information and children's information: Caution required for age verification 4. Contactable personal-related information: Changes in external transmission responses 5. Review of outsourcing regulations: Addition and removal of obligations for contractors 6. Administrative fines: Narrow target range and low amounts (not worth fearing) 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Innovation Analyst Andy Kondo [Key Lecture Content] *The latest content will be added (changed) as appropriate based on the on-site survey of IAA Transportation 2026.* From September 15 to 20, 2026, the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe, IAA Transportation, will be held in Hanover, Germany. It is a gathering place for manufacturers of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses, as well as the parts, energy, and software that support them, occurring every two years. The cost structure of logistics, urban transportation and the environment, energy transition, decarbonization efforts, and a microcosm of the industry will reveal the future business environment just a step ahead. In this seminar, an innovation analyst who has been observing major global exhibitions such as CES and Hannover Messe for many years will report shortly after the event based on on-site coverage. Has autonomous driving become the main focus in commercial vehicles? Where is the energy transition for large vehicles settling in terms of batteries, hydrogen, and alternative fuels? How far have Chinese companies come? Based on photos taken at the venue and observations of actual products, the seminar will delve into the implications for Japanese companies.