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Yaskawa Electric has forged a capital and business alliance with OishiiFarm, a pioneering strawberry plant factory venture based in the United States. The objective is to establish global leadership in…
Fuji Electric has announced plans to increase the production capacity of products that use silicon carbide (SiC), a next-generation power semiconductor, by 50 times from the 2022 level by 2026.…
In a significant move within the commercial vehicle industry, Toyota Motor Corporation and Daimler Trucks have unveiled plans for cooperation, while Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus will…
To address the challenge of boost performance in electrification, Toyo Machinery & Metal has successfully developed and launched the "Ds-EX2 Series" electric die-casting machine. This new series exhibits a notable…
Toray, a leading company in advanced materials and chemicals, has unveiled its plan to triple the sales of its hydrogen-related business to 60 billion yen in fiscal 2025, marking the…
Toyota Motor Corporation has recently announced its plans for an additional investment of $2.1 billion in an automotive battery plant set to commence operations in North Carolina, USA, by 2025.…
Innophys, a venture launched by Tokyo University of Science, is making waves in the field of wearable work support robotics with its revolutionary "Muscle Suit." Having garnered significant attention in…
Chartered Group, an Israeli investment company with headquarters in Singapore, is planning to establish an innovation hub in Japan called the Japan-Israel Innovation Place (JIIP) in early 2024. Potential locations…
Lintec has developed an innovative film heater specifically designed for automobiles. This film heater serves as an attachment for the essential radar and sensors required for autonomous driving, ensuring their…
There was a post on a Japanese anonymous posting site that seems to be an insider in the Japanese semiconductor industry. The title of the post is "Summary of semiconductor…
The total investment of $8.6 billion will be broken down into capital expenditure of $5.7 billion and research and development investment of $2.9 billion. The company expects revenue of $32.6…
In order to contribute to these issues, Kyocera has developed a product with the following three features by combining inkjet technology with Kyocera Document Solutions' ink and equipment development technology.
Japanese general chemical manufacturers are accelerating their proposals for parts for EVs. Asahi Kasei is aiming for mass production of battery cover products by 2025.
HAL's medical device approval is rapidly progressing overseas, such as in the United States, the European Union (EU), Asia, and the Middle East, and CYBERDYNE's entry into the global market…
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the establishment of a new specialized organization for the hydrogen business, "Hydrogen Factory." The organization will be responsible for the development of fuel cell and…
Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus have announced that they will merge their businesses by the end of 2024. The merger also includes Hino Motors' parent company Toyota…
The presence of collaborative robots is increasing. The number of collaborative robots installed in 2021 will reach 39,000, with a clear growth trend. Collaborative robots do not require safety fences…
Japan and Germany have decided to cooperate in the important technological development of Beyond 5G/6G, the successor to 5G. Research institutes and industries in both countries will conduct joint research…
Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced on May 29 that they officially signed a contract on the same day for the integration of their power generator businesses. An integrated…
OKI has developed two types of flexible printed circuit (FPC) that can withstand high heat and high pressure steam environments. These FPCs are offered to semiconductor manufacturing equipment and medical…