[January 21, 2022 (Friday)] Notice of Participation in the "Tsukuba Medical Engineering Collaboration Forum 2022"

There are numerous research examples, including skin models and models of various organs (heart, liver, kidneys, etc.)!

We would like to introduce our bio 3D printer, the "BIO X Series." We offer the "BIO X" and "BIO X6," which allow for flexible use according to research purposes. As an application example, in "cell and molecule encapsulation," cells, drugs, proteins, spheroids, and more can be embedded within hydrogel beads. Additionally, it is possible to print multiple cells and materials using up to six print heads. 【Flexible Use According to Research Purposes】 ■ Utilize multiple print heads ■ Continuously print models ■ Create flexible 3D models ■ Dispense materials like Matrigel *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Compatible with a wide range of materials. Ensures high cleanliness with UV-C lamps and HEPA filters. Also focuses on ease of use.

The "BIO X" is a desktop bio 3D printer equipped with an intelligent print head (iPH) that can accommodate a wide range of materials. It features two high-output fans at the top of the device, which pressurize the cavity with clean air filtered through HEPA filters and other means. Additionally, it is equipped with UV-C lamps that maintain a clean printing environment through an automatic cycle. 【Features】 ■ Compatible with temperature-sensitive materials such as collagen and gelatin ■ A wide lineup of high-performance print heads ■ Easy replacement of print heads ■ Suitable for a wide range of applications *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

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Tested under all rigidity conditions! Let's find the optimal softness for your cells!

The "CytoSoft Discovery Kit" consists of a set of 7 plates in a 6-well format that covers physiological stiffness, with stiffness levels of 0.2, 0.5, 2, 8, 16, 32, and 64 kPa. When dermal fibroblasts were cultured on CytoSoft plates at 0.2, 8, and 64 kPa, significant formation of F-actin stress fibers was observed in the 0.2 kPa and 64 kPa environments. On the other hand, fibroblasts at 8 kPa showed increased adhesion to the substrate, resulting in a reduction of stress fibers. 【Features】 ■ Tested under all stiffness conditions ■ Observation of differences in cell behavior *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Advantech Toyo will be exhibiting at the trade show "JASIS 2026," which will be held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall. At this exhibition, manufacturers of analytical and scientific instruments will gather to showcase cutting-edge scientific and analytical systems and solutions. At our booth, we will display filter products for microbiological testing and environmental analysis, water quality testing products, pure and ultra-pure water production equipment, and culture-related equipment. Additionally, we will also showcase analytical balances from Mettler Toledo, along with equipment from other well-regarded manufacturers in the industry. Our sales and technical staff will be available to assist with product selection, so please feel free to stop by!

[Speakers] Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Global Manufacturing Consulting Department Group Manager Hirokazu Shimo Senior Consultant Shoki Tokugawa Senior Consultant Wataru Hashimoto Consultant Masaaki Amano Consultant Tomoya Nakamura [Presentation Items] 1. Key Development Themes of Major OEMs 2. Development Approaches of Each OEM 2-1. Toyota 2-2. Tesla 2-3. Suzuki 2-4. Nissan 2-5. Honda 3. Development Approaches of Suppliers 4. Key Points for Strengthening Development Capabilities 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Ayaka Motomura, Consultant, Business Transformation Unit, NTT Data Management Research Institute [Key Lecture Content] With the advancement of Physical AI, telecommunications carriers have the opportunity to evolve from being "companies that provide lines" to companies that connect and control AI and the physical world in real-time. This seminar will organize the changes in communication demand brought about by Physical AI and the business opportunities for telecommunications carriers, while explaining the role of AIOps as the first step towards entry. Furthermore, it will discuss strategies for monetizing in the Physical AI market by deploying the operational intelligence accumulated through AIOps to network APIs and industry-specific services, as well as the layers that telecommunications carriers should hold. [Lecture Topics] Chapter 1: The Competitive Structure of the "Real World" Rewritten by Physical AI Chapter 2: Reasons Why Opportunities for "Reversal" Arise for Telecommunications Carriers in the Era of Physical AI Chapter 3: The First Step Towards Physical AI Chapter 4: Shifting AIOps from "Defense" to "Offense" Chapter 5: The Layers to Hold in the Era of Physical AI [Q&A / Business Card Exchange]

[Instructor] Partner Ryoji Mori, Eichi Law Office [Key Lecture Content] This lecture will explain the revised Personal Information Protection Act of 2028. The three-year review this time is a major revision, and it is essential to first understand where and how the revisions have been made, as well as the overall picture of the amendments. Next, we will explain the individual amendments that are practically important. The key points are as follows, but it is important to note that both the strengthening and relaxation of obligations are occurring simultaneously, increasing overall complexity. At the time of the lecture, it is expected that subordinate laws and guidelines will not yet be published, but we will discuss points that require attention upon publication. We will distinguish between what is necessary across businesses and what varies by industry. [Lecture Items] 1. Expansion of consent exceptions: Relaxation of the difficulty of obtaining consent and expansion of academic research institutions 2. Statistical exceptions: System content and how to read complex provisions (plus learning about acceptability from controversies) 3. Strengthening regulations on biometric information and children's information: Caution required for age verification 4. Contactable personal-related information: Changes in external transmission responses 5. Review of outsourcing regulations: Addition and removal of obligations for contractors 6. Administrative fines: Narrow target range and low amounts (not worth fearing) 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Innovation Analyst Andy Kondo [Key Lecture Content] *The latest content will be added (changed) as appropriate based on the on-site survey of IAA Transportation 2026.* From September 15 to 20, 2026, the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe, IAA Transportation, will be held in Hanover, Germany. It is a gathering place for manufacturers of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses, as well as the parts, energy, and software that support them, occurring every two years. The cost structure of logistics, urban transportation and the environment, energy transition, decarbonization efforts, and a microcosm of the industry will reveal the future business environment just a step ahead. In this seminar, an innovation analyst who has been observing major global exhibitions such as CES and Hannover Messe for many years will report shortly after the event based on on-site coverage. Has autonomous driving become the main focus in commercial vehicles? Where is the energy transition for large vehicles settling in terms of batteries, hydrogen, and alternative fuels? How far have Chinese companies come? Based on photos taken at the venue and observations of actual products, the seminar will delve into the implications for Japanese companies.