Countermeasures against RFID mutual interference: The 'non-combustible (mandatory under interior restrictions) aluminum SS sheet' that shields radio waves resolves issues of radio wave interference and misreading of tags in apparel, specialty stores, and supply chains, making it possible to conduct inventory segregation in the same area, which has been considered difficult with RFID until now.

Non-combustible materials exhibit excellent strength and electromagnetic wave shielding properties, are superior in durability and workability, and facilitate easy new construction, renovation, and maintenance work.

【SS Sheet: Fireproof Material Certification Number (Non-combustible: NM-1776) F☆☆☆☆ Certification】 ● Reduction of RFID and WiFi signal interference ● Aluminum sheet reinforced with glass cloth ● Both sides are aluminum, providing unprecedented strength, making it less prone to holes or cracks from bending during installation, and excellent in workability. In case of emergencies, the joints and holes can be reinforced with conductive aluminum tape of the same material, enhancing the shielding performance. 【SS Tape】 ● Reinforcement of gaps between shielding materials, repair of holes, reinforcement of metal connections, and around openings (for shielding joints, shielding construction repairs, and joining metal to metal)

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We have improved the success rate of bulk reading of large quantities of products by preventing interference, misreads, and reading errors of RFID signals with a non-combustible SS sheet barrier, which also prevents the reading of non-target electronic tags.

● Before the measures were implemented, the electronic tags (RFID) on the apparel store side were being read by the reader on the back-end side, causing disruptions in operations. However, by spatially separating them with a non-combustible aluminum shield sheet partition (constructed on the back-end wall to prevent multipath interference, with ceiling installation examples depending on the environment), we reduced the impact of mutual interference and resolved the issue, and we are currently expanding renovations to all stores. ● By utilizing RFID and electronic shelf labels together, we can automate necessary parts, allowing us to allocate limited personnel to areas where human involvement enhances corporate value and the significance of the store, thus achieving true labor reduction. Recently, due to the pressure on radio waves leading to frequency shifts and reconfigurations, as well as an increase in RFID users and other wireless devices, cases of acquired radio interference and other obstacles have been observed. However, considering the characteristics of RFID, what is expected is not just labor reduction. ● The non-combustible certified aluminum electromagnetic wave shielding sheet used has obtained F☆☆☆☆ certification and fireproof certification (non-combustible: NM-1776). Its high shielding performance and durability make it user-friendly, and because it can be relatively easily installed in general interior construction, it is expanding its range of applications in various uses where specialized skills were previously required.

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We are pleased to announce that Tokyo Machine Works Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "INNOVATION EXPO 2025" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 10 (Wednesday) to September 12 (Friday), 2025. 【Exhibited Equipment】 - 1-ton portable autonomous mobile robot (AMR) - 2-ton portable unmanned transport vehicle (AGV) - Shutter-equipped unmanned transport vehicle - Autonomous cleaning robot, etc. 【Booth Number】 - 6-405 You will have the opportunity to see each machine up close, including demonstrations that link the equipment together. We sincerely look forward to your visit during this event. Please note that pre-registration (free of charge) is required to attend the exhibition, so we kindly ask you to register using the link below. https://www.logistech-online.com/jp/registration.php?exhibitor=EX000072 If you would like an invitation, please request it through our contact form.

Contec has added a BTO menu for the Windows 11-based embedded OS - Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 to its industrial computer "MR4310 series" and has started accepting orders.

Contec has developed the Ethernet wireless converters "RP-WAH-SR12" and "RP-WAH-SR22," which utilize 920MHz sub-gigahertz wireless (IEEE 802.11ah) to enable Ethernet communication wirelessly even at distances of up to 1 km. Sales began on August 21, 2025. The new products are compact IEEE 802.11ah compliant wireless LAN converters that can be installed in various locations. The new Wi-Fi standard "IEEE 802.11ah," which utilizes sub-gigahertz wireless communication, became available in Japan in September 2022. It operates in the 920MHz band without the need for a license and can be used outdoors. Compared to conventional 920MHz wireless communication, it enables high-speed communication and the establishment of long-distance networks, making it expected to be utilized in large factories, plants, and farms. The new Ethernet wireless converters are designed to be lightweight and compact, allowing for installation in various locations such as walls and DIN rails with the included mounting brackets. Additionally, they support external antennas, enabling the construction of flexible wireless LAN systems.

Contec has developed a super compact business computer equipped with the Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra processor (Series 1), and has started accepting orders for the business computer "LPC-500 Series" (hereinafter referred to as the new product) from August 28, 2025. The new product is a super compact business computer featuring the Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 5 processor 125U (Series 1, Meteor Lake-U). It is equipped with "Intel(R) AI Boost," which integrates an NPU into the CPU, allowing for the execution of AI functions such as image recognition and voice processing at high speed and low power consumption while reducing the load on the CPU and GPU. With ultra-compact dimensions of 150(W) × 150(D) × 33(H) mm, it comes with a vertical stand and VESA mounting brackets, enabling installation in tight spaces on desks, behind displays, or inside equipment without restriction. It adopts a BTO (Build to Order) method that allows customers to freely choose memory capacity, storage, OS, and more, enabling the order of a PC with specifications optimal for their needs and budget starting from just one unit.

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. ◎ For more details, please contact us. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.