[Exhibition Participation] Announcement of Participation in the 2018 Nagoya Automotive Technology Exhibition

Thermal fluid analysis solution for multiphysics CAE!

"Ansys Fluent / Ansys CFX" is a comprehensive Ansys thermal fluid analysis solution that serves as a general-purpose thermal fluid analysis software for modeling fluid flow and various associated physical phenomena. The operating environment adopts "Ansys Workbench" in common, providing a wide range of analysis functions, as well as preprocessing and support features to enhance work efficiency. To meet the thermal fluid analysis needs required for product development, which demand high reliability, safety, and performance, we have integrated the product packages "Ansys CFD Premium" and "Ansys CFD Enterprise." [Features] ■ "Ansys Fluent" provides cutting-edge thermal fluid analysis technology. ■ "Ansys CFX" is the de facto standard for thermal fluid analysis of rotating machinery. ■ Parallel computing technology makes large-scale analysis available in the design process. ■ Comprehensive management of all flows related to analysis and tool integration. ■ Multiple mesh generation techniques can be utilized from a single environment. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Thermo-fluid analysis
• Software (middle, driver, security, etc.)

General-purpose CFD enters the era of open source. From vendor-driven to user-driven CFD tools.

"iconCFD" is a program developed based on OpenFOAM(R). It has the capability for automatic generation of analysis models, exhibits high convergence, and corrects known bugs in OpenFOAM. Additionally, improvements have been made with consideration for ease of use as a tool. OpenFOAM is a collection of computational codes for physical fields that is trademarked by OpenCFD, a subsidiary of ESI Group. It is released as open-source code under the GPL license, written in C++. Its functionalities range widely from mesh creation to solvers for fluid dynamics, thermal analysis, molecular dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and solid stress analysis, as well as result processing and visualization. CAE simulations can be realized through code development that matches user needs in design processes, physical models, required accuracy, and automation processes. [Features] ■ Achieves large-scale computations at low cost ■ Custom offerings at the source level ■ High-precision analysis using LES ■ Rich functionality ■ Application-oriented development *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Thermo-fluid analysis
• Contract Analysis
• Analysis Services

Equipped with a rich physical model! A fluid analysis program boasting excellent work efficiency.

"CONVERGE" is an innovative thermal fluid analysis program developed by Convergent Science, Inc. in the United States, specifically for engines. The mesh generation process, which has been a significant obstacle to improving work efficiency with conventional CFD tools, is now covered by a fully automated mesh generation feature built into the solver, drastically reducing the time required for mesh generation compared to traditional methods. The meshes generated by this product are completely orthogonal grid-based, and with many mesh control options, including solution-adaptive grids, it allows for higher precision simulations with minimal computational load. Additionally, it is equipped with a rich set of physical models, making it adaptable for all types of engine simulations. 【Features】 - User-friendly GUI - Fully automated mesh generation by the solver - Extremely simple condition settings for moving boundary problems such as pistons and valves - High analysis accuracy with minimal computational cost achieved through solution-adaptive grid functionality - Minimization of operator dependency on analysis results *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Thermo-fluid analysis
• Contract Analysis
• Analysis Services

A groundbreaking software that aims for high computational accuracy in thermal fluid analysis while minimizing bottlenecks in analysis operations.

"CONVERGE" is a thermal fluid analysis program equipped with a fully automated mesh generation function for solvers. Since the mesh is generated completely automatically, the work period is significantly shortened compared to conventional methods. Additionally, it can be applied to any complex shape due to its principles, and it can also be easily applied to moving interfaces, such as valves. In addition to applications for moving boundary problems and fluid-structure interaction, it can be applied to various flow phenomena. 【Features】 ■ Fully automated mesh generation function by the solver ■ Excellent applicability to complex shapes ■ Easy shape modification ■ Superior applicability to moving boundary problems ■ High-speed detailed chemical reaction solver "SAGE" *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Thermo-fluid analysis

Comprehensive vehicle simulation platform for concept and system detailed design analysis.

"GT-SUITE" is a product developed by Gamma Technologies, a company that specializes in software for the engine and vehicle industry. It supports a wide range of vehicle and engine technical applications within a single software tool. It is an excellent tool capable of performing comprehensive simulations of the entire vehicle and engine systems. 【Features】 ■ Adopted by numerous OEMs and suppliers ■ Provides models that represent all subsystems of vehicles and engines ■ Individual models establish a new level ■ Enables coupled simulations by combining models ■ Addresses the entire lifecycle process with a single tool *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Equipped with features to solve two-phase flow! Rankine thermoelectric system.

"GT-SUITE" is a system-level CAE tool for analyzing waste heat recovery systems. Not only can it model waste heat systems based on the principles of the Rankine cycle, but it can also model systems that use thermoelectric materials to directly convert temperature differences into electricity. The ability to integrate waste heat subsystem models into larger vehicle system models allows for the analysis and optimization of the overall energy efficiency of the system while operating under standard unsteady conditions. 【Features】 ■ Model all components of WHR systems individually or as a complete system (Rankine or thermoelectric) ■ Detailed models of heat exchangers solved spatially ■ REFPROP properties for single and mixed refrigerants ■ Robust solver based on the Navier-Stokes equations ■ Two-phase systems in subcritical and supercritical states *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Virtually model every type of vehicle driveline!

GT-SUITE offers a variety of toolboxes for modeling vehicles and drivetrains, as well as simulating vehicle dynamics. Additionally, the vehicle models address a wide range of vehicle engineering issues. 【Features】 ■ Unique multifunctional structure ■ Fuel efficiency ■ Emission performance ■ Driveability ■ Shift methods and control methods *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

High-speed computation even with large-scale models! Comprehensive simulation of the entire system.

"GT-SUITE" is the ideal choice for vehicle energy management applications. It is a system simulation that can model all necessary subsystems and sufficient details of physical phenomena as a single model, while maintaining the speed and stability of the analysis. [Features] ■ Fast computation even for large-scale models ■ Each subsystem runs with optimal time scales and analysis settings ■ Stable analysis even for two-phase fluid systems including dynamic control ■ A multiphysics tool that supports the investigation of all fuel-saving concepts ■ Adds physical phenomena to energy management simulations *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Efficient design, analysis, and optimization in a short time! Lubrication system modeling.

Using "GT-SUITE," you can efficiently design, analyze, and optimize lubrication systems and components in a short time. By using advanced software dedicated to lubrication, many challenges can be clarified. 【Features】 ■ Steady-state analysis, unsteady-state analysis ■ Distribution of pressure, flow, and temperature ■ Low-temperature start priming ■ Driving cycle analysis ■ Warm-up ■ Integration with crank and valve train models *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Custom user libraries can also be created! Basic thermal and hydraulic simulations.

Using "GT-SUITE," you can design, analyze, and optimize all types of fuel injection and hydraulic components and systems. Detailed modeling of components can be easily performed using a flexible and higher-level Fluid-Machine Template (FMT) that models fluid-structure interactions. By utilizing the templates, you can create any injection or hydraulic model in a short time, and using an easy-to-operate graphical programming method or user subroutines, you can also create your own custom library. 【Application Examples】 ■ Fuel Injection - Common rail, direct injection, port injection, unit injectors, pump line nozzles - High-pressure and low-pressure systems and their interactions - Diesel, gasoline, and other alternative fuels (E85, DME, LPG, etc.) - Solenoid, piezo, electric-hydraulic, or mechanical actuation *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Dynamics and motion of the valve train, cam design

GT-SUITE provides a complete set of tools for valve train engineering in a single integrated environment. By using this, you can focus on design issues related to the valve train, such as stability, durability, noise, and the trade-offs that exist between engine intake/exhaust and mechanical design purposes. The valve train analysis features are based on three fundamental general-purpose libraries: ■ General planar motion ■ Multi-body dynamics (MBD): 1D, 2D, 3D, elastic bodies ■ Toolbox for valve train components By combining these components with the basic MBD components, you can model unprecedented systems and advanced valve train systems. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Supports all hybrid configurations and control methods! Hybrid, EV, and their respective control systems.

GT-SUITE offers a variety of toolsets for executing simulations that combine physical models of drivetrains for hybrid vehicles (HEV) and electric vehicles (EV) with key control methods for driving. By integrating various components such as electrical machines and energy storage devices of HEVs with vehicle, engine, electrical, thermal, and control libraries, it is possible to create a comprehensive integrated model of HEV or EV vehicles. 【Features】 ■ Supports all hybrid configurations and control methods ■ Vehicle, drivetrain, electrical, and control components ■ Model-based controllers for IC engines, batteries, electrical machines, and brake control ■ Fuel economy evaluation for HEV, PHEV, and EV according to EPA and SAE standards ■ Optimization of control methods for fuel economy and emissions *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Model creation is possible at various levels of detail! It meets various needs during the development stage.

"GT-SUITE" offers a diverse set of tools for modeling transmissions at various levels of detail, making it suitable for all phases of the development process. Since it allows for the creation of models at different levels of detail, it can meet various needs at specific stages of development, from concept evaluation to manufacturing and post-manufacturing, including SiL and HiL functionalities. As a tool designed for component design and system-level optimization, it enables improvements in vehicle performance and fuel efficiency while reducing concerns related to emissions and driving. 【Features】 ■ Models all types of transmissions ■ Fuel efficiency, emissions, vehicle performance ■ Powerflow layout, transmission design ■ Loss prediction, lubrication, thermal management ■ Capable of model creation from high levels or primitive elements *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Introduction to the dynamics of chain, gear, and belt drives.

"GT-SUITE" provides a modeling tool for high-speed and detailed modeling of drive systems such as valve-driven timing chains and engine accessory belt systems. It serves as a tool to solve key design challenges and durability issues, while also being used to verify performance levels such as dynamic transmission errors in valve train drive systems. 【Features】 - Supports roller and silent chain drives, rigid guides, flexible guides, rotating tensioners, and translational tensioners - Spur and helical gear trains - Ring gear and planetary gear systems - Auxiliary drive (V-type) belts - Trapezoidal and arch-shaped tooth timing belts *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Achieving predictive and non-stationary analysis! Introducing the thermal distribution through engine structure.

"GT-SUITE" is an analysis tool for modeling the distribution of heat from the combustion chamber to the coolant, oil, and surrounding environment through engine structures. With its unique features, it predicts heat dissipation to water and oil, accommodating both steady-state and transient analyses. When modeling internal structures, it is easy to use its proprietary parametric FE cylinder model. Heat from the engine is transmitted from the FE model to the coolant and oil circuits, as well as to the "external" structures of the block and head simultaneously. The circuits and thermal mass of these flows can be easily generated from CAD data using a 3D pre-processing tool. 【Features】 ■ Model individual components of the A/C system or the entire system ■ Spatially analyze condenser models and evaporator models in detail ■ Automatic calibration of all heat exchangers ■ Support for single and multi-volume cabin models ■ REFPROP properties for single and mixed refrigerants *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Capable of analyzing two-phase flow! Modeling all types of air conditioners and heat pump systems!

GT-SUITE has features for analyzing two-phase flow, and the foundation of this functionality is a proven fluid solver used in a wide range of fluid simulations, including engine performance, fuel injection, and hydraulics. This solver uses NIST REFPROP as the thermodynamic property for two-phase fluid bases, complementing various characteristics of heat transfer and pressure loss in two-phase flows. The model is completely unsteady and supports extensive investigations and research. Due to its strong foundational fluid analysis methodology, it is highly robust, allowing simulations to be initiated from anywhere and executing calculations faster than real-time. **Features** - Models individual components of A/C systems or the entire system - Detailed spatial analysis of condenser and evaporator models - Automatic calibration of all heat exchangers - Supports single and multi-volume cabin models - REFPROP properties for single and mixed refrigerants *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Introduction to the underfood cooling module and analysis of the liquid flow circuit.

"GT-SUITE" is a tool for modeling vehicle cooling systems, applicable to liquid circuits that remove heat from various components such as engines and transmissions, as well as under-hood cooling modules that dissipate heat to the atmosphere. It also includes a 3D preprocessing tool that allows for the efficient creation of liquid flow circuit models directly from 3D CAD data. This approach enables more accurate predictions of pressure losses at various branching points in the system based on geometry. 【Features】 ■ 3D tools for automatic meshing of under-hood heat exchangers, fans, and air spaces ■ A pseudo-3D Navier-Stokes-based approach for under-hood cooling modules, handling uneven flow and temperature distribution ■ 3D tools for characterizing liquid flow circuits from CAD data ■ Thermal effects are included in liquid flow analysis, allowing for zero flow conditions *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Introduction to modeling control systems using the GT-POWER engine model.

The engine performance modeling tool "GT-POWER" of "GT-SUITE" is an engine simulation software adopted by major engine manufacturers for engine design and development. "GT-SUITE" includes all the tools necessary to generate engine plant models that can execute quickly and in real-time from existing GT-POWER models. You can create a physically accurate full model that predicts pressure wave dynamics and in-cylinder combustion, either as a pure software (SiL) application or a real-time (HiL) application. 【Features】 ■ Quickly convert detailed GT-POWER models to high-speed execution versions ■ Use both physics-based and mean-value-based engine models ■ Solve at crank angle to capture valve events, combustion, and tuning ■ Closed-loop combustion control with multiple pulse combustion capabilities ■ Compatible with systems such as ETAS, dSpace, A&D, NI, Mathworks, etc., for both SiL and HiL *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Covers everything from detailed simulations to integrated simulations!

"GT-SUITE" is an automotive performance simulation tool developed by Gamma Technologies in the United States. It allows you to design vehicles on a computer and evaluate engine performance, fuel efficiency, noise, and cooling system performance under various driving conditions. We provide a true design tool for the automotive industry, which is in fierce technological competition, to enable new designs, shorten development times, and reduce costs. 【Features】 ■ Parts that make up complex systems can be modeled in detail as needed, and interactions between parts can be reproduced. ■ Versions are aligned across functions. ■ It can be used as a common tool across departments, serving as a "common language." ■ Data sharing becomes smooth, eliminating errors. ■ It allows for the sharing of virtual engine/vehicle models among engineers, which is crucial for excessive analysis. ■ It leads to cost reductions compared to using other software. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Thermo-fluid analysis
• Mechanism Analysis
• Other analyses

Efficiently develop embedded software for obtaining ISO 26262 certification!

"Ansys SCADE" meets many of the requirements specified in ISO 26262 at the tool level, allowing for the efficient development of embedded software for ISO 26262 certification. The consistency between the models created with "SCADE" and the generated C source code is recognized, enabling the omission of code-level verification. This allows for a focus on model-level verification, resulting in the development of higher quality software. 【Features】 ■ SCADE System: System Design ■ SCADE Suite: Software Unit Design and Implementation ■ SCADE Test: Unit Testing, Integration Testing ■ SCADE LifeCycle: Lifecycle Management *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Development support tools (ICE, emulators, debuggers, etc.)

Enables the construction of a consistent model-based development process for design, development, and management!

"Ansys SCADE" is a product suite that enables the construction of a consistent model-based development process, ranging from system design for safety-critical systems to embedded software development, testing, embedded display development, and application lifecycle management. 【Product Lineup】 ■ Ansys SCADE Architect - SysML-based system architecture design tool ■ Ansys SCADE Suite - Software detailed design, verification, and code generation tool using Ansys SCADE language ■ Ansys SCADE Display - Screen design, verification, and code generation tool for embedded displays ■ Ansys SCADE Test - Tool for creating and managing software test cases, coverage measurement, and executing tests ■ Ansys SCADE LifeCycle - Lifecycle management tool for applications utilizing Ansys SCADE products *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Production Management System
• Other production management systems

Enables model sharing from multi-tool integration, MILS, SILS to HILS!

"xMOD" is a simulation platform that optimally executes simulations of complex models created with different tools. On the editor, different models can be graphically combined, and high-speed calculations are performed on multi-core systems using optimized solvers and step times. By building the xMOD simulation environment on RTX OS (a Windows-native real-time OS), it becomes possible to seamlessly expand to HILS or collaborate with existing HILS. 【Features】 ■ Reduces licensing costs with a standalone simulation environment ■ An editor for combining different models ■ Protects model know-how and maintains confidentiality ■ High-speed calculations on multi-core systems with optimized solvers and step times for each model *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• simulator
• Other analyses

Supports optimization of multi-objective functions! Commercial robust optimization tool.

"modeFRONTIER" is a general-purpose design support tool developed by the Italian optimization technology specialist ESTECO s.r.l. It supports multi-objective optimization and has continued to incorporate our methods, algorithms, and result processing functions since its launch in 2001, primarily in collaboration with various universities. In addition to merely outputting optimal solutions, it has newly introduced the CAP function to assist designers in contemplating why a solution is optimal, evolving further as a decision support tool. 【Features】 ■ Equipped with advanced optimization methods, experimental design methods, and response surface approximation methods ■ Supports multi-objective robust design optimization and multi-objective tolerance design optimization ■ Includes a variety of post-processing functions such as statistical analysis, multivariate analysis, and CAP ■ Interface compatible with Japanese (Windows) and English environments ■ Standardly equipped with dedicated nodes for direct access to various tools (such as CATIA V5, ANSYS Workbench, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other analyses
• Contract Analysis

Significantly reduces the time required to define contacts in complex assemblies seen in automobiles, aircraft, home appliances, and mobile electronic devices!

"SIMULIA Abaqus Unified FEA" is an integrated finite element analysis program used by many companies, universities, and research institutions around the world. Abaqus is routinely used by leading companies in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, defense, chemicals, and home appliances, and has become an essential program for simulating the behavior of products in the real world due to its unwavering powerful robustness and accuracy, as well as its high performance and ease of use. 【Features】 ■ Sophisticated contact, damage, and fracture analysis capabilities ■ Crack propagation analysis functionality that is independent of mesh ■ Stable computational capabilities for dynamic contact analysis using implicit methods ■ Thermal fatigue analysis using direct periodic methods ■ Equipped with iterative solvers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Structural Analysis
• Thermo-fluid analysis
• Analysis Services

Softex Corporation will be exhibiting at the "40th Electro Test Japan" held at Tokyo Big Sight. At our booth, we will showcase the micro-focus X-ray inclined CT inspection device "SHRα," which demonstrates its power on components such as implemented multilayer boards and three-dimensional structures that have been difficult to inspect until now. [Booth Number: East Hall 5 E15-17] We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Tohsan Electronic Equipment is exhibiting our product "ePI-09" used in calligraphy robots and "T-Shirt-kun" related goods at MOBIO (Monozukuri Business Center Osaka). Period: November 4, 2025 - November 27, 2025 Location: MOBIO The "ePI-09" is one of the smallest in the industry, yet it features 4-axis synchronous control and various interpolation functions (such as linear, arc, and helical). It is compatible with Raspberry Pi, has a rich API, and enables low-cost and short-term development. It can be stacked with up to 8 units and supports control of up to 32 axes. Additionally, at the "T-Shirt-kun" related exhibition, we are showcasing actual printed T-shirts and flyers with coupons. You can closely see the quality of the products and the image of their use. We hope you stop by!

Kanadebia Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "9th Railway Technology Exhibition 2025 Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2025" held at Makuhari Messe. This exhibition has been held since 2010 as a comprehensive trade fair where various railway-related technologies, including railway and transportation systems, infrastructure technology, facilities, power, transportation, operation management, vehicles, interiors, and passenger services, come together. Please be sure to check out the "Railway Camera System" offered by Kanadebia. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

On November 20, 2025 (Thursday) and December 2, 2025 (Tuesday) from 11:00 to 14:00, our representative, certified public accountant and tax accountant Koichi Yokoyama, will be speaking at a free webinar hosted by Otsuka Shokai. He will explain important points to be aware of regarding the revised Construction Industry Law. [Construction Industry Law / Public Works Appropriateness Promotion Law] - Prevention of omissions in the description of construction contracts - Obligation to notify "risk" information before the contractor's contract - Mutual exchange of original documents for construction contracts - Digitization of estimates, contracts, and order forms/acceptance letters We are entering an era where contracts must be documented in writing and stored electronically. At Paperlogic, we fully support companies that are transitioning from paper to digital. We also offer free consultations with certified public accountants and tax accountants, so please join us!

We would like to inform you that we will be exhibiting our products at the Membrane Symposium 2025. If you are planning to attend, please feel free to stop by. ❚ Products Scheduled for Exhibition - Artificial Lipid Bilayer Experimental Device | Orbit mini You can easily measure channel activity at the single-molecule level. This device allows for the formation of lipid membranes, reconstitution of membrane proteins, and single-channel measurements in experiments using artificial lipid bilayers, all performed with just a micropipette, enabling functional and structural analysis of target membrane proteins and evaluation of drug effects. - Liposome Preparation Device | Vesicle Prep Pro This is the world's first device that can produce giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) with diameters ranging from 1 to 30 μm without organic solvents, using the electroporation method (vibrating hydrated lipid films in an alternating electric field). - Auto Patch Clamp System | Port-a-Patch mini This compact system eliminates the need for a microscope, vibration isolation table, manipulator, and Faraday cage, which are typically required for conventional patch clamp experiments. It allows for easy data acquisition and verification without the need for specialized skills or experience.