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Japan: Clever Crows Use Passing Truck to Crack Open Walnut on Road

A crow in Japan dropped a walnut onto a road on May 22, waited for a passing truck to crush it, then flew down with another crow to eat the cracked shell — a striking display of problem-solving behavior.

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-ZHONGWEI-ENVIRONMENT-SAND CONTROL (CN)

(240616) -- ZHONGWEI, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers set up straw checkerboards in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Sept. 24, 1994. In the 1950s, to protect China's first railway that runs through a desert, the city of Zhongwei embarked on a journey of desert mitigation. Scientists at the Shapotou Desert Research and Experiment Station, part of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with local residents, developed straw checkerboards to stabilize the sand and prevent dunes from shifting. Tang Ximing, a senior engineer at a state-owned forestry farm in Zhongwei, crafted a steel tool that differs from regular shovels by featuring two horizontal bars at the front tip. This innovative tool enables the planting of seedling roots 50 centimeters deep into the moist sand layer. This simple tool increases the survival rate of afforestation by 25 percent to over 85 percent. It has been widely promoted and use

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Multi-spectral drones help spring farming in central China

STORY: Multi-spectral drones help spring farming in central China DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of drones in flight 2. shot of farmers 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG XIANGZENG, Local farmer 4. various of drones spraying pesticides 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JUN, Agricultural technician 6. various of remote control 7. various of drones spraying pesticides 8. various of crop field STORYLINE: Drones equipped with multi-spectral technology have been adopted in spring field management in Huaxian County, central China's Henan Province. As a new agricultural tool, multi-spectral drones make spring farming more accurate, saving labor costs and promoting efficiency. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG XIANGZENG, Local farmer "It's my first time to use multi-spectral drones, and they work quite well, saving labor costs and promoting efficiency." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG JUN, Agricultural technician "We use multi-spectral technology t

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Firm allegedly exports machinery for use in making nuke weapons

FUKUYAMA, Japan - Japanese police raid Horkos Corp., a machine tool manufacturing company in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, on July 31 on suspicion that the company exported machine tools convertible for use in the development of nuclear weapons without authorization of the trade ministry.

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Japan uses 'manga' as education tool for G-8 summit in Hokkaido

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese Foreign Ministry has published a 24-page ''manga'' cartoon booklet on this year's Group of Eight summit in Hokkaido for use as an educational tool among school students. The publication, which features the popular manga detective character Konan, will be distributed to junior and senior high schools, libraries and other public outlets in Japan. The Foreign Ministry says it hopes the booklet, ''A Guide to Summit,'' will help boost interest in politics and economics among young people.

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Mimatsu's Collaborative Robot for Punch Laser Multifunction Machines

Mimatsu (Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture) will start full-scale introduction of collaborative robots attached to machine tools. There is no need to use a camera for identification. It can handle workpieces ranging in size from 30 mm to 120 mm square and weighing up to 2 kg. In the punch laser combined machine, a camera identifies the shape of the object transported on the conveyor after processing. The company will sell the system outside the company in cooperation with machine tool manufacturers. Mimatsu is a metal processing company that also assembles equipment. The company has been working to shorten the time between processes by developing a system that uses beacons (small transmitters) to grasp the location of semi-finished products. Mimatsu's headquarters in Chikushino City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on October 29, 2019.

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JTEKT's AR-based setup support system

On April 12, JTEKT announced that it has branded a group of unique technologies for upgrading machine tools, including the latest digital technologies, as "TAKTICA" and will strengthen its appeal to users as standard specifications and options. The company has also added new technologies such as chatter correction and tool burn detection by artificial intelligence (AI) and setup support by augmented reality (AR). The company will systematize its unique technologies to promote user recognition and understanding, which will lead to differentiation. Tactica stands for "Toyoda Advanced Key Technology. In addition, intelligent technologies for manufacturing, including the use of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), are categorized as "Tactica Smart," and new technology proposals for the future, such as gear processing and new cylindrical grinding methods, are categorized as "Tactica Beyond. Photo taken on November 12, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Hyogo Seimitsu Kogyosho builds its own robot system.

Hyogo Seimitsu Kogyosho (Hyogo Ward, Kobe City) has started to build a robot system to improve productivity within the company. In the past, cast parts weighing several dozen kilograms were manually fed into machine tools and the finished products were taken out. The tip of the robot's arm was developed and manufactured independently, and a light-weight yet high-strength mechanism that can withstand the transportation of heavy objects was adopted. The lathe process can be reduced to about one-third of the conventional process, which will lead to an optimal allocation of human resources in the plant. At the Sasayama Plant, the products to be processed by each machine tool are separated, minimizing the need for setup changes. The company aims to further improve its production efficiency by optimizing the use of robots within the company. Hyogo Seimitsu Kogyosho's Sasayama Plant in Sasayama, Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, November 5, 2019; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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CNC Turning Center Installed by Tobata Ironworks

Tobata Ironworks (Kokura Minami-ku, Kitakyushu City) has introduced a large computer numerical control (CNC) turning center with a table diameter of 4,000 mm. The company had been using separate machines for turning and drilling, but as the workpieces have become larger and the time required for moving and processing them has increased, the company has decided to use a single machine to improve efficiency. Recently, the company has also been focusing on machining, and President Yasuda said, "There are few casting manufacturers that have such large machining equipment. We expect to differentiate ourselves from the competition and increase added value by reducing man-hours. A turning center is a numerically controlled (NC) machine tool that is a combination of a lathe. A turning center is a numerically controlled (NC) machine tool that is a combination of a lathe. (September 3, 2019, Kokura-minami Ward, Kitakyushu City; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

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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

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Asahi Breweries "Dare to Bottle" promotional tool

As part of its efforts to expand sales of beer for business use, Asahi Breweries will launch a nationwide "Dare to Bottle" sales promotion program for bottled beer at restaurants. The idea is to promote the value of drinking beer in small groups or at one's own pace, other than at banquets, mainly to young people. The company will provide promotional tools such as posters for in-store use. Based on the results of tests conducted at about 10 stores in Tokyo, the company plans to expand the program nationwide. "Dare to bottle" is used as a keyword to make consumers reaffirm the value of bottled beer. In addition to the need to toast with a large group of people and the need to have a good time, it also emphasizes the value of communicating with friends by pouring a bottle and drinking at one's own pace. Photo taken on June 5, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Japan uses 'manga' as education tool for G-8 summit in Hokkaido

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese Foreign Ministry has published a 24-page ''manga'' cartoon booklet on this year's Group of Eight summit in Hokkaido for use as an educational tool among school students. The publication, which features the popular manga detective character Konan, will be distributed to junior and senior high schools, libraries and other public outlets in Japan. The Foreign Ministry says it hopes the booklet, ''A Guide to Summit,'' will help boost interest in politics and economics among young people. (Kyodo)

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KDDI develops teddy bear-shaped communication tool

KDDI Corp. unveils the "Comi Kuma" bears -- a communication tool in the shape of a teddy bear -- in Tokyo on March 29, 2016. The telecom company said the stuffed animal with 12 built-in censors and a Bluetooth module to work in sync with a smartphone, is suitable for use by young children and grandparents living apart to stay close to each other. If a user kisses a Comi Kuma bear, for instance, a corresponding image showing a bear kissing another bear will appear on the display in the ribbon worn by a bear belonging to another user. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Firm allegedly exports machinery for use in making nuke weapons

FUKUYAMA, Japan - Japanese police raid Horkos Corp., a machine tool manufacturing company in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, on July 31 on suspicion that the company exported machine tools convertible for use in the development of nuclear weapons without authorization of the trade ministry. (Kyodo)

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.

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Ant Credit Pay

Photo taken on December 23, 2020 shows the quota interface of Ant Credit Pay in Yichang, Hubei Province, China. Ant Credit Pay is a scenario-based credit consumption tool launched by Ant Group. When consuming, users can use the amount of Ant Credit Pay to enjoy the shopping experience of consume first, pay later.