ILEA000017467: NEDO devises terminals that respond to body temperature

NEC's vector-based simulated annealing machine

NEC is making a full-scale entry into the quantum computing domain. From April to June 2020, the company will launch a co-creation service to solve combinatorial optimization problems, including the use of annealing machines that employ the SX Aurora Tsubasa vector supercomputer. Prior to this, the company will establish a new 20-person Quantum Computing Promotion Office in January 2008 to promote the development of applications and technologies through joint demonstrations with customers. The company plans to invest about 1 billion yen in Canada's D-Wave Systems for collaboration. On the other hand, the quantum annealing system will be based on a domestically developed machine jointly developed with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and D-wave, which will be a collaborative partner. The joint development with AIST is currently verifying the operation of a basic quantum cell. Photo taken on December 20, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Thermoelectric power generation module developed by NEDO and NIMS.

The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Aisin Seiki, and Ibaraki University announced on April 21 that they have developed a thermoelectric power generation module, which is composed of an alloy of easily available elements such as iron, aluminum, and silicon, and converts temperature differences into electricity. The company has developed a prototype communication device that incorporates the module, and confirmed that it can generate electricity and communicate with a temperature difference of 5 degrees Celsius. The temperature and humidity information was transmitted via Bluetooth, a short-range wireless communication standard, and was successfully displayed in real time on a tablet terminal screen. Photo taken on August 21, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Measuring a handle (prototype) with a 3D measuring instrument

Nishikawa Seiki Mfg. has completed a commercial model of an archery bow tool for athletes. The company plans to conduct a series of tests with athletes, and aims to adopt the product for use by athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics. The company plans to start full-scale sales by 2020. We have developed the core part of the bow's body, which is called the "handle. It can be connected to the rim (plate spring) of overseas manufacturers, which is connected to the handle. "The feature of the handle is that it can be customized. President Nishikawa is proud to say, "We have created a world-class handle. Using the Monodzukuri (manufacturing) subsidy, the company installed a 3D measuring instrument made by Keyence in late May. With the introduction of the 3D measuring instrument, we can now do everything in-house, from designing to cutting and measuring the dimensions of the product. Photo taken on June 12, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Testing a motor that does not use a permanent magnet.

Rizik and Taiyo Denki Engineering (Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City) will jointly develop an electric two-wheeler equipped with a motor that does not use permanent magnets, with the aim of developing a prototype in July. Based on the results of the experiment, the company will make improvements and appeal the effectiveness of motors that do not use permanent magnets to the two-wheeled vehicle market. The system, which is based on Rizik's technology, regenerates the power generation energy stored in the coil to the power source when the current exceeds the set value in the power generation operation, and returns to the power generation operation when the coil current drops due to the regeneration operation to repeatedly maintain the power generation and regeneration operations. The company will supply the control unit, and Taiyo Denki Engineering will incorporate it into the motor and install it in the motorcycle. (Photo taken on May 27, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Tanita to begin office cafeteria business in China

TOKYO, Japan - Senri Tanita (C), president of Tanita Corp., a body fat scale maker known for offering healthy office cafeteria food, joins other officials in clasping hands in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2014, at a press conference announcing the launch of a food business in China. The company will open on Sept. 22 its first office cafeteria in the compound of its health appliance affiliate in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, northeastern China. (Kyodo)

Thermometer for babies

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Pigeon Corp.'s Chibion Touch thermometer to check body temperature by placing it on a baby's forehead for one second. The company plans to begin selling the product on Aug. 22, 2011. (Kyodo)