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[Breaking News] Japan provides 1st air-to-sea monitoring drill for S.E. Asian nations

BATAM, Indonesia, Dec. 6 Kyodo - Japan began training three Southeast Asian countries in sea monitoring from the air, in the latest effort to help enhance their maritime surveillance capabilities amid China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Indonesian, Philippine and Malaysian coast guard officials boarded an airplane from Batam Island, western Indonesia, near Singapore, to get briefed on high-tech surveillance equipment, according to the Japan Coast Guard. (Kyodo)

A low-cost face shield invented by Osaka University and Charman

The shape of the frame is based on a widely used design, with clips on both ends. We designed several types of frames, including a small size for women and children, and a structure that can be attached to a stationery clip when the accuracy of the 3D printer cannot be secured. The shield part by the file can be cut with scissors if you are concerned about fogging or collision with the surrounding area. Transparent book covers can also be used and are disposable. There is a worldwide shortage of protective gear, and in New York City, the U.S., it was reported that treatment activities were carried out wearing garbage bags. Professor Nakajima said, ???It???s best if we can use genuine products, but we need to think about using familiar items as substitutes when there???s a shortage.? The photo shows Professor Nakajima demonstrating the use of a face shield with a file. (Photo taken on April 3, 2020, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Piezo Sonic's PSM60N-ET ultrasonic motor. Motor (front) and driver (back)

Piezo Sonic (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) has released a high-torque ultrasonic motor, the PSM60N. The ultrasonic motor rotates by minute vibrations and frictional force. Since it does not use coils and magnets, it can be used in high magnetic field environments such as magnetic resonance tomography (MRI) systems.The company's ultrasonic motor uses a piezoelectric element to vibrate a ring with a comb-shaped slit. When the rotor (rotating body) is brought into contact with the ring, the vibration of the teeth is transmitted to the rotor, which rotates. The comb tooth structure amplifies the vibration. We chose a material with high friction to increase the torque. The maximum torque is 1.2 Newton meters, which is 5 to 10 times higher than a DC motor of the same size. The motor is also equipped with an optical encoder. (Photo taken on December 4, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Uyenotecnica's handling equipment for robots

Ueno Technica has developed a handling device for industrial robotsthat can pick up and grasp workpieces with a single unit. It is expected to be used for picking parts in bulk, and the two functions can be used separately according to the weight and size of the workpiece. The company is looking for needs mainly in the automotive industry and aims to put it to practical use as soon as possible. Normally, the pad sticks out at the tip and the fingers are folded. When the finger is used, it is extended and moved toward the tip, and the pad is moved by the linear motion mechanism and stored at the top. The company is a group company of Hirotec Corporation (Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City), which is engaged in the design and manufacture of automotive parts, and will exhibit at the International Robot Exhibition to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 18. Photo: December 3, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Opening Ceremony of Ferrotec HD's New Plant in Hangzhou, China

Ferrotec Holdings (HD) will start mass production of 8-inch wafers at its new plant in Hangzhou, China by January to March 2020. The company plans to produce about 100,000 wafers per month. This is the first time for the company to build a line for 12-inch wafers. The company is already mass-producing 100,000 wafers of 8-inch silicon wafers at its Shanghai Plant in Shanghai City.The opening ceremony of the new plant (photo) was held on the 22nd. The ceremony was attended by about 450 people, including local government officials. Mr. Ka Xianghan, Vice President of Ferrotec HD, who oversees the company's business in China, said, "Due in part to the impact of the trade friction between the U.S. and China, domestic production is advancing, especially in the high-tech field. We will also expand our supply to contribute to the expansion of the Chinese market," he said. (November 22, 2019, Hangzhou, China; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

KAIWA's stainless steel vise for MC

Kaiwa (Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture) has launched a new stainless steel 5-direction centering vise for machining centers (MCs) that holds workpieces from four directions on both sides of the XY axis. It is suitable for ultra-precision machining of workpieces up to 50 mm in length and 60 mm in width using a 5-axis MC. The mouthpiece is interchangeable to suit the machining purpose. Even rectangular or round-shaped workpieces can be held securely. Both Y-axis and X-axis workpieces are fixed in the center position by separate screw tightening operations. "Mr. Yamazoe says, "The unique structure of the machine, which has no internal bearing mechanism, prevents rattling even after long-term use. The clamping jig of the optional vise has elasticity to soften the impact when the machining head and other parts collide. The vise is assembled from multiple parts. The external size is 120mm (length) x 110mm (width) x 90mm (height). Photo taken on November 1, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

TOP Water Systems' Mobile Water Purification System for Disaster "TOP Rescue RO II

Top Water Systems (Ota-ku, Tokyo) will develop a new, smaller and lower-priced version of its TOP Rescue RO II (photo), a mobile water purification system for use during disasters. The company aims to complete the product by June 2020, with a sales target of 100 units for the first year. The size is expected to be less than one-third of the conventional models. The RO II is priced at 6 million yen (excluding consumption tax), and the new product aims to be priced at less than 1 million yen. We will continue to sell the ROII as our main product, but we will expand the market by adding compact products that can be installed in any location, including homes, in order to create a synergistic effect. The RO II has been improved to supply not only water for domestic use and drinking, but also sanitary water for medical use. (Photo taken on October 17, 2019,credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Sumitomo Corporation's well-designed LED signboard

Sumitomo Corporation is expanding sales of light-emitting diode (LED) signboards with built-in solar panels that offer superior design. The company has started to make full-scale proposals for use in disaster prevention, such as evacuation guidance signs, as well as for traffic and transportation applications, advertising, commercial facilities, and temporary fencing at construction sites. Prices start from the 100,000 yen range, and the products will be marketed widely, including overseas. The company aims to sell 2,000 units in the next two years. The battery used is a rechargeable nickel-hydrogen AA storage battery. The company hopes to develop new applications by combining it with sensors, cameras, Wi-Fi, and other devices. Photo taken on July 25, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Formont Holdings' Guidance Robot No. 1

On August 18, Formont Holdings (Ome City, Tokyo) announced the development of "Guidance Robot No. 1" (photo), a pedestrian guidance assistance system that can identify vulnerable people in traffic. After conducting demonstration tests at traffic guidance sites from August onward, the company aims to put the system into practical use by 2020, taking into account the actual shortage of security guards. Induction Robot 1 can be used 24 hours a day as long as there is a power source. In addition to a network camera with image sensors, it is also equipped with motion sensors to prevent guards from missing passersby. Photo taken on July 18, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Huawei sues U.S. gov't

Guo Ping (C), rotating chairman of Huawei Technologies Co., leaves after holding a press conference in Shenzhen, China, on March 7, 2019. The Chinese tech giant said the same day it has sued the U.S. government for banning the use of its products at federal agencies, claiming the move is unlawful. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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