[Seminar on 7/19] Automotive Technology Exhibition 2019 Nagoya

You can analyze and measure the durability and strength of materials yourself! Automatic MSE testing! Automatically acquires characteristics and distributions in the depth direction from the material surface.

The device consists of a "physical etching (particle erosion) section" and an "erosion shape measurement section." By precisely eroding the sample surface and continuously acquiring depth measurements, it is possible to evaluate strength comparisons, strength cross-sectional distributions, thickness and strength of each layer, and in-plane strength distributions. This allows for the acquisition of a large amount of information in a short time on material surfaces that have been difficult to measure until now. It enables the quantification of subtle differences, such as comparing film strengths from different deposition processes or visualizing degradation levels at various depths, which can help determine the direction of development within the company. Additionally, the particle erosion method can be tested on objects that are not flat, including curved or complex shapes. Actual parts can be tested as they are.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments
• Testing Equipment and Devices
• Strength Testing Equipment

A new method for precisely measuring the surface strength of thin films and materials through commissioned analysis and testing. This innovative strength testing method utilizes impact energy, which is not present in conventional tests.

The testing method is a new mechanical property (strength) testing technique that can measure the strength of material surfaces with nanometer-level resolution. It has two innovative features: one is the ability to obtain a "continuous strength distribution from the surface to the interior," and the other is the "visualization of the dual characteristics of materials, such as being hard and brittle." It allows for the easy acquisition of strength distribution in thin films, coatings, and surface treatments, which can be useful for material evaluation and design quality assurance. [Purpose of Development] The MSE test is a technology developed to measure the precise mechanical properties (strength domain) of material surfaces, originating from a collaboration between industry and academia with Fukui University. [Technology] It measures strength by using the phenomenon of precisely eroding (fracturing) the test specimen with a large number of micro-particles. As a result, it enables strength measurement at various depths while eroding from the surface, creating a new effect of obtaining a continuous strength distribution from the surface to the interior. *For more details, please download the catalog or contact us!

• Testing Equipment and Devices
• Strength Testing Equipment
• Contract measurement

A precision grinding device that even beginners can easily use! Difficult high-precision pre-processing can be done by anyone! Ultra-low angle diagonal grinding and relief grinding that make deep grinding possible!

"PERET" is a polishing device for pre-analysis treatment during sample preparation, developed from MSE technology, aimed at observation and analysis. Our new product "PERET" addresses the following concerns: "I want to perform polishing more precisely and see cross-sections at a 1μ scale." "I want to conduct advanced analysis with the microscope I have." It is designed to solve the problems faced by customers in research and development departments and product analysis. With angled polishing, it enables depth-direction observation and analysis using SEM or XPS over a wide area from a single polished surface. Additionally, relief polishing allows for precise observation and analysis of defects and material distribution within a large area of the polished surface. 【Features】 ■ Does not cause chemical alteration that occurs from nm-level removal ■ Relief polishing, angled polishing, and polishing without resin alteration ■ High-resolution polishing at 10nm increments ■ Polishing that brings cross-sections to the surface *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Wafer processing/polishing equipment

[Speaker] Mr. Takashi Fujita, Economist, Economic Research Department, Meiji Yasuda Research Institute, Inc. [Key Lecture Content] In this lecture, we will explore the social roles that autonomous driving and robot taxis can play, starting from the recent serious shortage of taxis, and systematically address the challenges for their social implementation from multiple perspectives. Considering structural changes such as the decrease and aging of taxi drivers and the increase in demand from foreign visitors to Japan, we will compare the trends of overseas companies like Waymo with the characteristics of demonstration experiments conducted by Japanese automobile manufacturers. Additionally, we will explain the current state of responsibility determination in the event of accidents during Level 4 autonomous driving, the insurance system, and the development of legal frameworks, while looking ahead to the necessary public-private and cross-industry collaboration to enhance social acceptance. [Lecture Items] 1. Structural factors of taxi shortages, increase in foreign visitors, and transportation demand 2. Leading examples from overseas and strengths of Japanese companies 3. Achievements and challenges of domestic demonstration experiments 4. Responsibility determination in the event of accidents 5. Relationship between compulsory insurance, voluntary insurance, and the Product Liability Law 6. Barriers to social acceptance 7. Responses towards social implementation 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Abe Shinsei, Representative of Abe CN Consultant Director (Outside) of Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. Former Executive Director of Toyota Motor Corporation / Former Director of BluE Nexus Mr. Abe Shinsei [Key Lecture Content] With the European Commission reconsidering the 35-year engine phase-out and the future of electric vehicles becoming increasingly uncertain and diverse in achieving carbon neutrality, China is leading the world in the evolution of automobiles, including the proliferation of electric vehicles and the practical application of autonomous driving. In this lecture, I will explain the direction of automobiles for achieving carbon neutrality, what the added value of automobiles is for users, and touch upon the threats posed by China's evolution in the automotive sector. [Lecture Items] 1. Latest Trends in Electric Mobility 2. The Threat from China 3. Reasons for the Return to HEV and PHEV 4. Future Challenges and Initiatives 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Lecturer] Daisuke Shirai, Ph.D. (Media Design), Chief Researcher, Frontier Communication Research Department, NTT Corporation Future Network Research Institute [Key Lecture Content] There is growing anticipation for quantum computers to tackle problems that are difficult to solve even with the latest computer and AI technologies. In this lecture, I will explain the optical quantum approach, which is gaining attention for its energy efficiency and scalability among various methods. I will cover the basic operating principles of optical quantum computers, an overview of measurement-induced operations and continuous-variable quantum bits, and the quantum light source using PPLN optical parametric amplifiers (OPA), which are key components of the optical quantum approach, along with points on miniaturization and energy saving. Additionally, I will present a roadmap for achieving one million quantum bits by 2030 and the prospects for a network-native quantum accelerator in IOWN.

SANDO TECH Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at "CONVERTECH2026" held at Tokyo Big Sight. It is a comprehensive exhibition of manufacturing where you can see, touch, and feel. Starting from Roll to Roll processing technology, functional materials, films, processing machinery, and technology will come together to propose the realization of high added value and sustainable manufacturing. When you visit, please be sure to stop by our booth.

Mettler Toledo, Inc. will hold the "Japan RXE Forum 2026" at the TKP Akasaka Conference Center. We will invite experts from various fields who are using our automated synthesis devices and PAT tools to give presentations on topics such as automation of lab experiments, safety assessments, scale-up, reaction monitoring, and the implementation of crystallization optimization into actual manufacturing. This seminar is recommended for those involved in process development at pharmaceutical and chemical companies, those conducting crystallization studies, those performing safety assessments, and those interested in lab automation, productivity improvement, digitalization of labs, and data management.