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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Fukuda Corporation has been pursuing leak detection for 60 years and is dedicated to advancing the future of leak testing. 【 Supporting Various Leak Tests: Air Leak Test / Gas Leak Test (Hydrogen Gas, Helium Gas) 】 We develop, manufacture, and sell leak testing equipment to inspect airtightness and sealing performance. We will propose suitable testers and devices for each inspection target. 【 Target Industries and Examples of Inspection Targets 】 - Automotive Industry: Engines, FC components, valves and piping, various parts - Electronic Components Industry: Smartphones, keyless switches, various small sensors - Pharmaceuticals / Food / Cosmetics Industry: Bottle containers, syringes, vials, eye drop containers, pillow packaging, PTP packaging We will propose the most suitable leak testers for each industry. 【 ISO Certification 】JIS Q 9001:2015 (ISO 9001:2015)

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At construction sites, temporary parking lots may be established for workers and construction-related vehicles. On unpaved ground, mud and ruts can easily occur due to rain, which may hinder vehicle access. Hyper CLT mats are civil engineering materials that utilize wood CLT. By laying them in temporary parking lots, a suitable environment for vehicle passage and parking can be created while protecting the ground. They can be laid only in the necessary areas, and after the construction is completed, they can be removed and repurposed for temporary roads or access routes. The 5×10 panels weigh approximately 230 kg, and the 5×20 panels weigh about 460 kg, making them lightweight and easy to install and remove even with small machinery, allowing for changes in parking space. Additionally, they offer benefits unique to wood, such as glare reduction, noise reduction, and CO2 fixation. They are registered as a technology with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism under NETIS as "TH-250021-A," and can be utilized for the development of temporary parking lots and innovative public works.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. 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 or download the catalog.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" or "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repair without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. 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 or download the catalog.