September 13 Event | Introduction of Existing Appearance Inspection and Challenges and Expansion~~ Inspecting Internal Defects, Distinguishing Fine Defects, Further Automating and Improving Efficiency ~ | Ube Information System

You can check the cross-sectional conditions in both vertical and horizontal views with the echo waveform display! It detects fine defects inside the material non-destructively.

The "Ultrasonic Testing System" visualizes ultrasonic waveform data to detect defects using image processing technology, and selects suitable conditions for defect detection (such as probes, frequency, and transport systems) through testing. Leveraging years of expertise in image processing and hardware, it is developed as an automatic inspection device for ultrasonic testing. Depending on customer needs, it can also be offered as a tabletop manual inspection device or an automatic inspection device equipped with loaders/unloaders. 【Features】 ■ Detects defects by visualizing ultrasonic waveform data using image processing technology ■ Selects suitable conditions for defect detection (such as probes, frequency, and transport systems) through testing ■ Developed as an automatic inspection device for ultrasonic testing using years of accumulated knowledge in image processing and hardware *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Image Processing Equipment

Building image inspection systems tailored to needs and targets. Comprehensive support including both software and hardware. Free sample evaluation currently available.

"URCP" is a packaging solution for building image processing systems that has a proven track record in inspections across various industries and products. It allows for combinations and customizations based on needs and inspection targets. We can provide consistent support from the selection of optical equipment through sample evaluation to the implementation of transport devices and image inspection systems. 【Solution Examples】 ■ Pattern Appearance Inspection System Target: Electronic components (ceramic substrates, aluminum substrates), sheets ■ Ultrasonic Flaw Detection System Target: Electronic components, steel and metals ■ 3D Height Measurement System Target: Glass/mirror surfaces, metals, resins/rubbers ■ Projection Dimension Measurement System Target: Dimensions of lead frames, cylindrical workpieces, motors, stepped shafts, gears, etc. ■ Raw Material Measurement System Target: Raw materials/sheets (non-woven fabrics, films, sheets, metal sheets, iron plates) ■ Container Appearance Inspection System Target: Packaging/containers *For more details, please refer to the materials. (Latest information is also included as of May 2022.) ★ We are currently accepting sample evaluations for free. Please apply through the inquiry form. (Depending on the consultation content, there may be cases where we respond for a fee.)

• Other inspection equipment and devices

It is resistant to shock/vibration, so it can be installed anywhere! Various wavelengths of reading light sources can be incorporated.

The "Contact Image Sensor Appearance Inspection System" can capture images without distortion at any part of a wide workpiece, including the center and edges. When comparing the captured images, the images taken with a line sensor camera showed distortion at the edges of the field of view, while the images taken with the contact image sensor camera had no distortion at the edges. Additionally, because it reads in close contact, there is less loss of light and reduced power consumption. 【Features】 ■ High uniformity of resolution for image inspection across the entire width of the workpiece ■ Reduced light loss and power consumption due to close contact reading ■ Capable of incorporating various wavelength reading light sources (visible light / ultraviolet / infrared) ■ Resistant to shock and vibration, allowing for flexible installation locations *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

Introducing a super high-resolution image processing system using a 16K line sensor camera with a master registration method!

The "Pattern Appearance Inspection System" captures ultra-high-resolution images using monochrome/color line sensor cameras (up to 16K) and accurately detects various defects such as open, short, chipping, foreign objects, and unevenness. The inspection target pattern contour is enclosed with straight lines, and the master shape is registered to individually inspect the inside and outside of the contour. Detection intensity can be set individually. Depending on customer needs, it can also be provided as a tabletop manual inspection device or an automatic inspection device equipped with loaders/unloaders. 【Features】 ■ Adopts a master registration method ■ Captures good product work images and registers varieties in the master ■ Multiple registrations possible (learning function) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

By linking with production information, it is easy to refer to past inspection history data.

The "Inspection Data Collection System" can collect and manage inspection result data in real-time from the URCP inspection application. It allows for real-time collection of inspection results from image processing devices, and it is possible to refer to past inspection history even while data is being collected. We provide inspection devices that match the specifications required by our customers. We cater to a wide range of needs, from manual inspection devices and semi-automatic inspection devices to fully automatic inspection devices equipped with loaders/unloaders. 【Features】 ■ Collect and manage inspection result data in real-time from the URCP inspection application ■ Real-time collection of inspection results from image processing devices ■ Ability to refer to past inspection history even while data is being collected ■ By linking with production information, past inspection history data can be easily referenced *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other inspection equipment and devices

The interior of the container can be inspected non-destructively, non-contact, and without water! Things that are not visible to the human eye can be visualized.

The "Near-Infrared Image Appearance Inspection System" can penetrate low-density packages, allowing for internal image inspection. We select suitable cameras, lighting, and other equipment that match the imaging target and inspection purpose. This is provided along with the inspection device and inspection software. Due to differences in components, the appearance changes, making it easier to identify. 【Features】 ■ Penetrates low-density packages ■ Allows for internal image inspection ■ Enables non-destructive, non-contact, and non-wet inspection of the container's interior ■ Appearance changes due to differences in components ■ Makes identification easier *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

It is equipped with a high-precision pass/fail judgment function to match measurements of various targets such as "shape, length, and pitch."

The "Dimension Measurement System" analyzes images captured by a camera to measure the dimensions of objects. It registers measurement methods and measurement points as standards (values) in advance, allowing for instant dimension measurement while reducing measurement errors caused by manual work. As for the measurement image and principle, it first detects the boundaries of objects in the image. From the detected edges, it performs approximation processing for various shapes and measures dimensions through various geometric calculations. Depending on customer needs, it can also be offered as a tabletop manual inspection device or an automatic inspection device equipped with loaders/unloaders. 【Features】 ■ Simplifies the dimension measurement process for industrial products ■ Analyzes images captured by a camera to measure object dimensions ■ Registers measurement methods and measurement points as standards (values) in advance ■ Enables instant dimension measurement ■ Reduces measurement errors caused by manual work *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other measurement, recording and measuring instruments

Compatible with both color line cameras and monochrome line cameras! Suitable for appearance inspection of sheets, films, metal plates, non-woven fabrics, and more.

The "Raw Material Inspection System" detects defects (foreign objects, scratches, lines, pinholes, etc.) that occur on the surface of plain raw material products flowing continuously without interruption. Defect images detected during operation are displayed in real-time. The image data is recorded along with the detection location information, allowing for a review of the detection results after the operation ends using the aggregation software (optional). Additionally, the positions of defects detected during operation are displayed on a map within a certain distance range based on the camera's position. 【Main Features】 ■ Recording and displaying defect images ■ Recording and displaying defect locations ■ Output of defect detection signals ■ Review of past inspection data *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Visual Inspection Equipment

Various devices are connected, inspection functions can be freely combined, and analysis results are visible!

The image processing inspection software suite "URCP" is a platform for automated inspection that connects various devices and combines their data and analysis functions for automatic judgment. The "3D Height Measurement System" achieves high-precision inline dimensional measurement inspection from cross-sectional measurement to 3D inspection. The "Projection Dimensional Measurement System" measures the entire imaging field simply by passing through a projection image measuring device. We also offer setup support and customization to meet customer specifications. 【URCP Features】 ■ Connectable: Compatible with various camera interfaces ■ Combinable: Achieves optimal automated inspection through the combination of multiple functions ■ Visible: Inspection results and analysis results are graphically visualized as time-series data ■ Space-saving housing: Houses a high-performance processing computer in a compact case *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Image Processing Software

About ROAD: The "Roundtable on the Purpose of Autonomous Driving (ROAD)" conference series has evolved into a unique platform for interdis-ciplinary dialogue and international collaboration in the field of autonomous driving and autonomous mobility. Established in 2016, ROAD has brought together researchers, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders from six countries across three continents. Based on this background, the upcoming ROAD 2026 will focus on "safety” and "driving AI”—the final pieces of the autonomous driving puzzle—to advance discussions on establishing the foundational framework for ensuring safety quality and obtaining regular-tory approval for autonomous driving. We also intend to discuss the international commonalities and differences regarding the social value brought about by ADS vehicles in terms of automation, intelligent driving, and mobility. We have established a total of five compelling themes for the Round Workshops, consisting of two topics related to “The Last Piece” and three topics related to the social value of ADS, as shown below. 1) Round Workshop 1 - Horizons of E2E Driving AI → Can AI Understand the Driving Environment Like Humans? 2) Round Workshop 2 - Beyond the Unknown: Safety Cases for ADS → Can Safety Ever Be Proven? 3) Round Workshop 3 - Envisioning Smart City Mobility → Can Smart City Mobility Bridge the Mobility Divide? 4) Round Workshop 4 - Logistics Enhancement Through Autonomous Tracking → Will Logistics Become Human-Free? 5) Round Workshop 5 - The Evolution of CASE: SDV/AIDV → Will Automakers Become AI Companies? We hope you’ll all join us!

[Speaker] Masashi Sugita, President and CEO of LEX Style Co., Ltd. [Key Lecture Content] The power consumption of AI servers used in data centers has significantly increased, making traditional air cooling insufficient for operation. This lecture will organize the requirements for introducing a liquid cooling system into air-cooled data centers and explain the implementation method using free cooling with specific design details. When handling high-density AI servers, energy efficiency is required, and the widely used energy efficiency indicator, as well as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Resource and Energy Agency's PUE regulation of "1.3 or below," will be explained along with practical operational insights. [Lecture Items] 1. Heat dissipation methods for high-density, high-heat AI servers 2. Basics and importance of PUE/pPUE 3. PUE regulation of "1.3 or below" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Resource and Energy Agency 4. AI server implementation and requirements for new data centers 5. Summary and future outlook 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Promotion of SAF Introduction Yasushi Yamashita, Director, Carbon Neutral Promotion Office, Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 1. Importance of SAF in the decarbonization of the aviation sector 2. Initiatives to promote the introduction of SAF 3. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Japan Airlines' Challenge Towards Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050 Kazuki Hirotani, Group Leader, GX Planning Group, Sustainability Promotion Department, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. 1. Introduction of our five initiatives for CO2 emission reduction 2. Initiatives for reducing fuel consumption (introduction of fuel-efficient aircraft, operational improvements) 3. Initiatives for fuel transition (sustainable aviation fuel SAF) 4. Initiatives for reductions outside the value chain (carbon credits, new removal technologies) 5. Initiatives to deepen collaboration with society 6. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Yuichiro Kabushiki, Partner Lawyer at TMI Comprehensive Law Office [Key Lecture Content] With the spread of AI, there is growing attention on the civil liability of developers, providers, and users of AI. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will publish "Guidelines on the Interpretation and Application of Civil Liability in AI Utilization" in April 2026, and the Ministry of Justice will also establish an expert meeting to examine civil liability related to unauthorized use of images and voices generated by AI in the same month. As the full enforcement of the AI Promotion Act and the revision of AI guidelines are underway, it is necessary to design and operate governance based on the potential responsibilities that may arise retrospectively. In this seminar, based on the guidelines from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and drawing on litigation practice experience as a judge and lawyer, we will organize the basic framework for assessing civil liability and explain fundamental methods for designing and operating governance based on risk analysis. Furthermore, we will examine the framework for civil liability and the design and operation of governance using hypothetical cases that are likely to pose practical issues.

In this seminar, we will welcome Mr. Satoru Hayami from Waseda University, who will explain the latest trends in AI utilization in manufacturing, as well as the evolution of technologies such as agent-based AI and physical AI, and the opportunities and key points for practical application in the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, Mr. Tsubasa Shibata, representative of Next Opt, will introduce processes aimed at practical implementation, incorporating actual case studies from manufacturing sites. We hope you will envision the "potential for AI utilization in your company" and take home hints that will lead to improvements in your operations starting tomorrow. We look forward to your participation.