From May 26 (Wednesday) to 28 (Friday), 2021, we will be exhibiting examples of metal powder applications for sintered transmission gears and SMC automotive motor cores at the "Automotive Technology Exhibition 2021" held at Pacifico Yokohama.

High-load sintered gears produced by powder metallurgy can shorten the gear manufacturing process to less than 1/4, providing a new option that not only reduces size and weight but also improves gear characteristics.

The technology of powder metallurgy (PM) is widely adopted in various fields, including the automotive industry, as a sustainable "green" technology with a high material utilization rate (yield) close to 100% and low total energy consumption. By optimizing materials, process conditions, and design, it enables significant reductions in the number of steps previously required for processes such as gear cutting from steel, as well as lightweight and compact gear designs. Additionally, it allows for improvements in gear characteristics such as NVH, along with the addition of desired high functionality. 【Features】 - Elimination of gear cutting and hobbing allows for more than a 25% reduction in process time. - Significant reduction in the number of manufacturing equipment and installation area is possible. - Over 20% weight reduction can be achieved without additional processing steps such as hollowing or thinning. - A 15% reduction in bending and impact stress is possible with shape designs that are difficult with conventional methods. - Shape features such as marking can be added without any additional processes. - Integrated forming of gears and synchro cones can eliminate welding and preliminary processing steps. 【Exhibition Information】 Exhibition Name: 2021 Automotive Technology Exhibition Date: May 24 (Wed) to May 26 (Fri), 2021, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the final day) Venue: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall (Booth Number: 160)

• gear
• Transmission parts
• Other metal materials

Soft magnetic material with an insulating coating applied to pure iron powder! Achieving high frequency (miniaturization) by reducing eddy current losses! ☆ Easy molding of complex shapes ☆

"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made of pure iron powder with an insulating coating, developed by our company as a world first. It enables the manufacturing of cores with three-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional magnetic properties through mold forming. It is particularly useful for the development and manufacturing of high-spec soft magnetic cores required for miniaturization and high output in applications such as electric vehicles. 【Features】 - High compressibility allows for high permeability. - Enables three-dimensional magnetic circuit design, achieving miniaturization, lightweight, and cost reduction of products. - An insulating coating on pure iron powder results in low eddy current loss characteristics, achieving high efficiency in high-frequency ranges! - Complex shapes can be formed without secondary processing through net shaping (three-dimensional mechanical shapes that can be formed with uniaxial pressure). 【Grades】 - We offer a range of products covering frequencies from 100Hz for motor applications to up to 100kHz for reactor applications. ★ A catalog of "Somaloy(R)" is available for download via the button below.

• electromagnet
• Other metal materials

A must-see for those struggling with miniaturizing motors! Ideal for pancake structure high-torque ultra-flat axial gap motors, etc.!

"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made from pure iron powder that has been developed and insulated by our company. We enable innovative motor designs that are not constrained by the limitations of electromagnetic steel sheets, providing solutions to many challenges faced by our customers. 【Matching of Axial Gap Motors (Axial Flux Motors) Topology with "Somaloy(R)"】 　　■ Net shaping (3D mechanical shapes that can be "unidirectionally pressed") 　　■ Realization of freedom in 3D magnetic circuit design 　　　☆ Achieving compact, lightweight, and low-cost designs that were difficult with conventional electromagnetic steel sheets☆ 【Grades】 　Covers from below 100Hz to 100kHz 【Examples of Advantages for Electric Motors】 　 Reduces dimensions and weight by up to 60% ☆ Technical design support for axial gap motors is also underway☆ 　・ 3D magnetic circuit analysis using JMAG 　・ 3D CAD modeling 　・ Optimization using Mode Frontier 　・ Winding design 　・ Strength analysis 　　 We will design according to your requirements. Please feel free to contact us. 　★ Catalogs for axial gap motors using "Somaloy(R)" are currently being distributed ★

• Steel

Achieving alloy-level low loss with pure iron-based powder!

"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material made of pure iron powder with an insulating coating, developed by our company ahead of the world. [Main Needs for Automotive Reactors] - Low cost - Low loss - Miniaturization [Features and Benefits of Somaloy] - Each particle of pure iron base powder is coated with an insulating layer, significantly reducing eddy current loss in the high-frequency range. - Being based on pure iron, it achieves high compressibility and easy handling, resulting in improved manufacturing efficiency. [Suitable Application Examples] - Boost reactors for DC/DC converters There is a proven track record of mass production of automotive boost reactors using "Somaloy(R)"! ★ We are currently offering the "Somaloy(R)" catalog without exception! ★ If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us♪

• Steel

Yamawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will exhibit at "JIMTOF 2026, the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 26 (Monday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026. We will be showcasing two new products from our highly acclaimed ultimate professional tool "Z-PRO," optimized for machining! Don’t miss this opportunity to visit our booth. 【Highlights】 We will display two new products from the "Z-PRO" brand. We have prepared many short videos to solve tapping troubles! We will thoroughly explain examples of failures and successes in tapping. Live demonstrations using the precision tapping machine 'TTTsystem' will be available.

[Speaker] Masanori Hayashi Evangelist, NTT Docomo Business, Inc. Visiting Researcher, GLOCOM, International University [Key Lecture Content] The application areas of AI are expanding from generative AI to AI agents and physical AI, while the main battlefield of AI infrastructure is shifting from learning-centric to inference-centric. Against the backdrop of rapidly growing AI demand, investments and entries into AI data centers by various businesses are accelerating. However, new challenges are emerging, such as increasing power and cooling demands, responses to data sovereignty, and the utilization of GX strategy regional systems for data center aggregation. This lecture will overview the latest trends in the AI data center market and investment trends, as well as organize technological innovations such as GPUs, liquid cooling, and all-optical networks, along with policy and institutional trends and industrial challenges. Furthermore, it will envision the future of a decentralized AI infrastructure that connects AI factories, data centers, and the edge, and discuss new industrial foundations and future competitive axes through watt-bit collaboration.

[Speaker] Ren Taro Hayashi, Senior Manager, Environmental, Energy, and Resource Strategy Group, Research and Consulting Division, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. [Lecture Items] 1. Overview of Data Centers 2. Impact of Data Centers on the Power Industry 3. Policy Trends in Data Centers and Power (1) GX2040 Vision (2) Watt-Bit Collaborative Public-Private Discussion (3) GX Industry Location Working Group (4) Japan Growth Strategy 4. Future Approaches to Power Procurement for Data Center Development 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

This year, we will be holding the large exhibition "Wood and Living Expo" organized by Nice! Approximately 150 domestic housing and building material manufacturers will gather to showcase the latest equipment and noteworthy new products. Additionally, many specialized seminars will be held to learn about the latest industry trends and future outlooks! It will be a two-day event filled with business tips and seeds for new proposals. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ■ Dates: October 15, 2026 (Thursday) 10:00-17:00 October 16, 2026 (Friday) 10:00-16:00 ■ Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, Hall C&D ■ Organized by: Nice Co., Ltd., Wood and Housing Research Association, and the Trustworthy Renovation Promotion Association ■ Official website: https://woodlivingfair.jp/ ■ Pre-registration: https://www.tenjikai-uketsuke.com/form/wood-living-expo-2026/ *Pre-registration is required for attendance. When registering, please select "R&D Center" as the Nice department.

In November 2025, the revised "Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for Medical Devices" in China will be announced, with implementation scheduled for November 2026. Local experts will provide a clear explanation of the key points for compliance. < Seminar Topics > - Overview of China's new GMP - Differences from ISO 13485:2016 - New requirements that require particularly careful measures - Anticipated inspection styles