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Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs can cause changes in the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

A-Open Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo) announced on November 2, 2026, the release of information about its new compact BOX system product 'DEV3755', equipped with NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000/T4000. Despite its small BOX size, it is designed for humanoid and video analysis (VSS) applications, featuring a rich array of interfaces and flexible expandability to achieve real-time sensor fusion and ultra-low latency motion control required in robotics.

We will be exhibiting a "Technical Consultation Desk" for electrical measurement and processing technology at the "Iprosu AI Industry World 2026" held on December 9-10. Whether you have concerns about electrical measurement or parts processing, please feel free to consult with us. ■ What you can see at our booth: 1. Contact resistance measurement demo: Actual measurement of contact resistance by changing probes and workpieces. 2. High current conduction demo: Visualization of heat generation during conduction using a thermal camera. 3. Display of probe samples: From catalog items to special products. 4. Consultation on parts processing: You can discuss processing methods and feasibility based on your drawings. ■ Exhibition Overview Exhibition Name: Iprosu AI Industry World 2026 Dates: December 9 (Wednesday) and 10 (Thursday), 2026, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: Tokyo International Forum Booth Number: B-54

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding repair methods can cause changes in the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material with heat. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

The Hino Smart Cabinet provided by Nichinichi Shimizu Machinery Co., Ltd. is a material management solution that allows for the management of factory tools and consumables like a vending machine. This system automates inventory management and ordering processes, preventing the risk of production stoppages due to stockouts and significantly reducing the burden of inventory tasks. The cabinet comes in various types, such as drawer-type and spiral-type, allowing for the proper storage of drills, measuring instruments, protective gear, and more according to their intended use. Furthermore, the history management function through user authentication accurately tracks "who took out what and when," contributing to loss prevention and cost reduction. Operating 24/7 with no maintenance required, it is introduced as an efficient tool to promote the digital transformation (DX) of factories.