March Online LIVE Seminar! ~Introduction of Accessories for Rheometers for Polymers~

Patented measurement technology adopted! A rheometer that improves the analysis of rheological properties.

The viscoelastic measurement device "Discovery Hybrid Rheometer" controls the surrounding environment and performs measurements over a wide range of force, strain, and strain rate. We offer three models to meet the needs for sensitivity and capability, ranging from the high-sensitivity HR-30 to the versatile HR-10. This product improves all performance and specifications, achieving accurate strain, strain rate, stress control, and normal force, and is equipped with our innovative patented Smart Swap geometry and Smart Swap temperature control system. 【Main Features】 ■ Ultra-low inertia drag cup motor (patented) ■ Next-generation magnetic bearings (patented) ■ High-resolution optical encoder ■ Optical encoder dual reader (patent pending) ■ Normal force rebalance transducer (FRT)

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Independent measurement of stress and strain is possible! Introducing the rotary viscoelastic measurement device/reometer ARES-G2, equipped with excellent features.

The "ARES-G2" is an advanced rotational viscoelastic measurement device/ rheometer for research and material development. It is equipped with dedicated actuators for deformation control for independent shear stress and normal stress measurements, as well as a torque balance transducer (TRT) and a force balance transducer (FRT). It allows for measurements free from device-induced effects across a wide range of stress, strain, and frequency. 【Features】 ■ Excellent data accuracy ■ Superior strain and new stress control ■ Fully integrated high-speed data sampling ■ Isolated power supply ■ New Smart Swap environmental system

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This is an introduction to a food analysis case study by a specialist in analysis. This time, we will reveal the secrets of chocolate's deliciousness through thermal analysis and viscoelasticity.

Measurement capabilities offered by TA Instruments ☆ Thermal analysis / glass transition, crystallization, thermogravimetric analysis, curing reactions, expansion rate, thermal conductivity, shrinkage rate, effects of moisture, etc. ☆ Viscoelastic measurements (rheology, rheometers) / viscoelasticity, elastic modulus, viscosity, stress relaxation, creep, master curves, residual strain, molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, etc. ☆ Microcalorimetry / intermolecular interactions, crystallization, amorphousness, aggregation/precipitation, dispersibility, solubility, compatibility, wettability, stability, adsorption, etc. ☆ Fatigue testing / tensile strength, temperature dependence, viscoelasticity, elastic modulus, viscosity, stress relaxation, creep, master curves, residual strain, etc.

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This is an introduction to a case study of lubricant analysis by a specialist in analysis. This time, we will clarify the shear rate and temperature dependence of frictional behavior using a rheometer.

Measurement capabilities offered by TA Instruments ☆ Thermal analysis / glass transition, crystallization, thermogravimetric analysis, curing reactions, expansion rate, thermal conductivity, shrinkage rate, effects of moisture, etc. ☆ Viscoelastic measurements (rheology, rheometers) / viscoelasticity, elastic modulus, viscosity, stress relaxation, creep, master curves, residual strain, molecular weight, molecular weight distribution, etc. ☆ Microcalorimetry / intermolecular interactions, crystallization, amorphousness, aggregation/precipitation, dispersibility, solubility, compatibility, wettability, stability, adsorption, etc. ☆ Fatigue testing / tensile strength, temperature dependence, viscoelasticity, elastic modulus, viscosity, stress relaxation, creep, master curves, residual strain, etc.

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This is an introduction to case studies of pharmaceutical analysis by a specialist in analysis. This time, we will cover the pharmacokinetics of suppositories and the viscoelastic measurement of hair wax.

The viscoelastic measurement device rheometer "Discovery Hybrid Rheometer" controls the surrounding environment and performs measurements over a wide range of force, strain, and strain rate. We offer three models to meet the needs for sensitivity and capability, ranging from the high-sensitivity HR-30 to the general-purpose HR-10. This product improves various performances and specifications, achieving accurate strain, strain rate, stress control, and normal force, and is equipped with our innovative patented Smart Swap geometry and Smart Swap temperature control system. 【Main Features】 ■ Ultra-low inertia drag cup motor (patented) ■ Magnetic bearings (patented) ■ High-resolution optical encoder ■ Optical encoder dual reader (patent pending) ■ Normal force rebalance transducer (FRT)

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This is the lecture material posted on YouTube ~Rheology: Basic Edition 1~. It is available for free download, so please feel free to make use of it.

Data Content This is a PDF version of the lecture materials from YouTube, converted for better readability. The video consists of a total of 12 pages and provides easy-to-understand explanations for beginners on the following topics: - What is rheology? - What is viscoelasticity? - About measurement modes. I think it might be difficult to understand just from the lecture materials, so please also refer to the YouTube videos below. YouTube TA Summary Site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3XzqRdsNQz1hJlqKrfujQ Rheology Basics Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gPrWIK6yYo&t=4s

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This is the lecture material for "Rheology: Basic Edition 2" posted on YouTube. It is available for free download, so please feel free to make use of it.

Data Content This is a PDF version of the lecture materials from YouTube, converted for better readability. The video consists of a total of 12 pages and provides easy-to-understand explanations for beginners on the following topics related to DSC: - What is a flow curve? - Weissenberg effect - Thixotropic I think it might be difficult to understand with just the lecture materials, so please also refer to the YouTube videos below. YouTube TA Summary Site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3XzqRdsNQz1hJlqKrfujQ Rheology Basics Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3BxRkHnQ8w

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This is the lecture material posted on YouTube ~Rheology: Basic Edition 3~. It is available for free download, so please feel free to make use of it.

Data Content This is a PDF version of the lecture materials from YouTube, converted for easier viewing. The video consists of a total of 12 pages and provides easy-to-understand explanations for beginners on the following topics: - Rheology of dispersed systems - Emulsions - Carbon black-containing materials I think it may be difficult to understand just from the lecture materials, so please also refer to the YouTube videos below. YouTube TA Summary Site: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk3XzqRdsNQz1hJlqKrfujQ Rheology Basics Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmGG8yTRs8Q

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[Exhibition Display] Demonstration of pineapple adhesion dynamics using collaborative robots Dynamic display using collaborative robots and tool changers for gripping Static display of a 5kg dual-sided gripper Comparison of ejector compressed air consumption Various suction pads Foam gripper, etc. We recommend visiting on the first or second day when you can view the exhibits with relative ease. *The third day (Friday) is expected to be very crowded. 【Gripper Sale Event】 We will be selling the following two products at a discounted price at the exhibition booth. Please inquire about the special prices at the venue. ■ 'KENOS Gripper KVGL.400.100, N214.FR6.S2' URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsNRwrDtjW0 ■ 'Collaborative Robot Hand KCS.Q110.N301.110.FR6.SX422.V1.X.X' URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFKg3blZzdQ These products are ideal not only for actual applications but also for use as test machines. How about taking this opportunity?

Watanabe Trading Company will be exhibiting at "SEMICON Japan 2025" in collaboration with its group companies, Amaya Manufacturing, Wacom Manufacturing, and Tomco. At our booth, we will introduce quartz chambers, silicone rubber, surface modification processing, and the AI visual inspection device "NulMiL," among others. We look forward to your visit.

[Lecture Topics] 1. Gas Vision 2050 and Action Plan 2030, and efforts to build a carbon-neutral gas value chain Ryota Kōgetsu, Senior Researcher (International Standards) at the Japan Gas Association 2. Osaka Gas's efforts in developing innovative methanation technology Yōsuke Kuwahara, Director of the Carbon Neutral Promotion Office, Planning Department, Management Planning Division at Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. 3. Methanation efforts by Tokyo Gas aiming for carbon neutrality from the perspective of hydrogen trends Hisataka Yakabe, Executive Fellow at the Green Transformation Company, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

[Instructor] Kikaku Corporation, Nomura Research Institute, Consulting Division Senior Principal, Patent Attorney Rikiichi Hayashi [Key Lecture Content] In today's manufacturing industries, including electronics, machinery, chemicals, semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, automobiles, food, steel, cement, convenience stores, and content IP, the intensification of global competition and the rise of emerging companies leading to commoditization are accelerating. It is becoming increasingly difficult to secure sustainable profits with traditional exclusive intellectual property strategies alone. In this seminar, we will systematize the management model practiced by winners as the "IPX Management Strategy Model." By redefining and clarifying the functions of Open IP (customer-attracting IP) in addition to traditional Closed IP (revenue-generating IP), we will explain specific methods for management transformation that create asymmetric advantages (business disruption power) that overwhelm competitors. We will share practical approaches that achieve an operating profit margin of over 15% and a PBR of 2-3 times.

We will hold the 29th University-Originated Seed Matching Seminar. We will introduce the latest technologies from Kyoto University. We hope you will join us. 【▼Details here (Free participation, online)】 https://www.tlo-kyoto.co.jp/event/202511191448.html ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ◯ Date and Time: December 18, 2025 (Thursday) 13:30–15:00 ◯ Application Deadline: December 12, 2025 (Friday) ◯ Format: Online, Free ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ▼ Program Around 13:30–14:00: “Automatic Detection System for Muscle Activation Intervals for Home Monitoring of Sleep Disruption Factors” Lecturer Kana Eguchi, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University Around 14:00–14:30: “Quantitative Evaluation of Antibody Drug Stability Against Fluid Stress” Professor Kenji Sugase, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University Around 14:30–15:00: “High-Throughput, Low-Cost Comprehensive Transcriptome Analysis Enabled by Nearly Random Index (NRI) Method” Professor Yasuhiro Murakawa, Graduate School of Medicine / ASHBi, Kyoto University