Date: Mar 19, 2018
Source: ASICS
BOSTON, March 19, 2018 – ASICS America Corporation, the true sport performance brand, today announced the launch of the brand’s newest HYPERGEL™ footwear franchise, unveiling the HYPERGEL-KENZEN™ exclusively with Foot Locker, Inc. The new line of footwear combines street style with high performance GEL® technology proprietary to ASICS, for all day and all night comfort.
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– New Value Proposition Strategy “Smart Work Innovation” Helps Businesses Improve Competitiveness –
Date: Mar 07, 2018
Source: Fuji Xerox
TOKYO, March 7, 2018 – From April, Fuji Xeroxx will sequentially roll out new services—which utilize the Company’s technologies in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Humans (IoH)—based on the Company’s new value proposition strategy, Smart Work Innovation.
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Date: Mar 09, 2018
Source: RC Solution Co., Ltd.
RC Solution Co., Ltd., of Shinjuku, Tokyo (CEO: Akira Kuriyama) has as of today released both iOS and Android versions of the Emergency Earthquake Alarm ‘Yurekuru Call’ app, offering voice warning announcements, available to Premium Service users only.
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Technologically and ergonomically improved pen tablet bundled with creative software provides an immediate start into digital art
Date: Mar 06, 2018
Source: Wacom Technology Services, Corp.
TOKYO, and PORTLAND, Ore., March 6, 2018 – Today, Wacom announced a new, significantly upgraded version of its Intuos pen tablet for creative beginners and enthusiasts. Bundled with software for drawing, painting and image editing, the new Intuos tablet offers an immediate start into digital art. Anyone interested in getting creative on a digital level will be able to enjoy a natural pen experience, improved accuracy and enhanced online navigation capability. Ambitious comic and Manga fans, hobby painters and photographers just need to download a software of choice to “get creative.”
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Introducing the SHOEI NEOTEC II & SENA SRL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Date: Mar 6, 2018
Source: Sena
IRVINE, Calif., March 6, 2018 – Sena, the industry leader in Bluetooth communication for power sports, is teaming up with Shoei, the world’s premier motorcycle helmet manufacturer to release a joint endeavor, the SRL Communication System for Neotec II. SHOEI® Safety Helmet Corp is proud to announce the Spring ’18 arrival of the all-new NEOTEC II to the North American marketplace, as well as the specially developed, SENA-exclusive SRL Bluetooth Communication System designed for seamless integration with the NEOTEC II.
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Date: Jan 31, 2018
Source: Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.
TOKYO – Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masumi Minegishi) announces that, from April 2018, its wholly owned Asian subsidiary, RGF Hong Kong Limited (“RGF”; Headquarters: Hong Kong; President: Takashi Kuzuhara, www.rgf-hr.com/ ), will integrate its brands and strengthen organizational governance to enhance its range of permanent recruiting services, from executive to staff, across Asia.
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Date: Jan 31, 2018
Source: SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.
KYOTO, Japan – SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (“SolarEdge”) (NASDAQ: SEDG) and OMRON Corporation (“OMRON”) (HQ: Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto. President and CEO: Yoshihito Yamada) are launching a new DC optimized inverter solution for Japan’s high-voltage PV market.
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Date: Jan 29, 2018
Source: DENSO
KARIYA, Japan, Jan. 29, 2018 – DENSO Corporation, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, today announced it has developed a new standard vision sensor that detects pedestrians at night, cyclists, road signs, driving lanes and other road users.
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Date: Jan. 24, 2018
Source: Diamond Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Diamond Electric Mfg. Co., Ltd. developed a business card-sized, thin isolated bidirectional DCDC converter (IBDC) in December 2017. The technology can substantially downsize and reduce the weight of DCDC converters, which are essential for rechargeable batteries, and is expected to contribute to spreading electric vehicles (EVs) and smart grids.
In recent years, requirements of large-capacity batteries for EVs and smart grids are causing rechargeable batteries to have higher voltage. Therefore, demands are growing for higher-level isolation of DCDC converters to ensure safety and meet safety standards.
In response, Diamond Electric has developed the new IBDC by fully utilizing its unique controlling technology (for which a patent is pending). The IBDC combines both charger and discharger circuits.
By adopting high-frequency switching technology (up to 2MHz), Diamond Electric has developed an ultra-compact IBDC (93.5 mm x 60 mm x 10.5 mm excluding control circuit and heatsink).
Furthermore, the use of gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor enabled the achievement of high conversion efficiency (up to 95%) despite the high-frequency switching. By utilizing these technologies, the company expects to downsize the final product to 25% of other existing models.
EVs:
Smart grids:
| Primary Side | Secondary Side | |
| Output Power | -1,000 to +1,000W (bidirectional) | |
| Voltage Range | 270 to 330V | 270 to 330V |
| Current Range | -3.7 to +3.7A | -3.7 to +3.7A |
| Conversion Efficiency | Up to 95% | |
| Switching Frequency | Up to 2MHz | |
| Dimension | 93.5 x 60 x 10.5mm (excluding control circuit and heatsink) |
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Date: Jan. 16, 2018
Source: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.
Polyplastics Co., Ltd. offers an extensive range of engineering thermoplastics which facilitate laser welding of housing components for the automotive and electrical/electronics industries. Materials such as DURACON(R) POM and DURANEX(R) PBT are highly compatible with laser welding and are finding broader end-use applications.
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Date: Jan 10, 2018
Source: Mazda
– Investment to reach $1.6 billion for facility that will employ up to 4,000, open in 2021 –
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Jan. 10, 2018 – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joined Mazda (TYO: MZDAF) and Toyota (NYSE: TM) leaders today to announce the automakers have selected Huntsville, Alabama as the site of their new joint-venture manufacturing plant.
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Date: Jan 8, 2018
Source: Cardo Systems
TOKYO and TEL AVIV, Israel – CARDO SYSTEMS, Ltd., the global market leader in wireless communication systems for motorcycle riders, and OKADA CORPORATION, the leading Japanese distributor of motorcycle accessories in Japan, announced today a partnership to bring Cardo’s latest generation of motorcycle communicators to Japanese riders – starting March 1st, 2018. The two companies have signed a mutually exclusive agreement under which Okada will distribute and market Cardo’s products in Japan.
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Date: Casio, Inc.
Source: Dec 19, 2017
DOVER, N.J., Dec. 19, 2017 – With the holidays around the corner, Casio G-SHOCK offers a guide to some of the brand’s stylish watches for men and women. No matter who’s on your list this year, G-SHOCK’s popular selections are available for a variety of activities and budgets. Top styles for men include the GA700UC, latest MUDMASTER models, connected GRAVITYMASTER, connected and mid-size G-STEEL models, plus the S-Series Step Tracker for women.
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Date: Nov 15, 2017
Source: airweave
NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2017 – Airweave, the leading sleep solution brand in Japan, forges into a new product category in the United States and unveils another innovative technology with the airweave Hyperdown Duvet.
With its unique composition and intelligent design, the Duvet features a proprietary synthetic fill (Hyperdown) that, thanks to its molecular makeup, is ultra-lightweight and has the ability to convert moisture into heat. In addition Hyperdown is antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, and odor-resistant. The Duvet is encased in luxurious 449 thread count of cotton sateen, expertly finished so that it conforms to your body to stay in place while you sleep and provide maximum heat retention.
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Date: Nov 8, 2017
Source: NGK Insulators Ltd.
NAGOYA, Japan, November 8, 2017 – Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, along with NGK Insulators Ltd., the worldwide leader of manufacturing advanced ceramic products, announced on November 8 the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). Under the MOU, the two companies will explore global opportunities to jointly market NGK’s NAS battery and Schneider Electric’s inverter (Conext* Core XC ES). *Conext is trademark of Schneider Electric.
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Date: Nov 9, 2017
Source: Fujita Kanko Inc.
TOKYO, Nov. 9, 2017 – Leading Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko Inc. announced that the company will launch its first serviced apartment in Cikarang, located in Greater Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. Construction is expected to start soon, with a scheduled opening in the fall of 2019.
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Date: Nov 7, 2017
Source: Wacom
TOKYO and PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 7, 2017 – Today Wacom announced the Wacom Pro Pen 3D, a digital pen equipped with new features empowering professional designers and artists to bring their best work to life. Designed for use on a Wacom MobileStudio Pro, Cintiq Pro or the 2017 Intuos Pro pen tablet, the new pen’s third button provides additional control options for 3D programs and applications – a feature frequently requested by creative professionals working in industrial design, game design, animation, virtual and augmented reality, and 2D and 3D art.
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Date: Nov 7, 2017
Source: Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
SAN JOSE, Calif. and TOKYO, Nov. 7, 2017 – Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Hakuto Co., Ltd. on September 1, 2017.
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Date: Oct 24, 2017
Source: Panasonic Corporation
OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 23, 2017 – Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has acquired Arimo Inc., a Mountain View, California-based leader in deep learning and behavioral artificial intelligence (AI). Ranked among the ten most innovative companies in data science by Fast Company Magazine in 2016, Arimo is developing IoT-centric AI products for commercial and manufacturing applications, which are associated with Big Data and Deep Learning. Through this acquisition, Panasonic plans to leverage Arimo’s data science expertise in solutions it provides to its B2B customers (including manufacturers) as well as in the housing business.
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Date: Oct 23, 2017
Source: Sony Corporation
– Sensor Delivers Three Times the Horizontal Resolution Creating a New Level of Visibility and Safety –
TOKYO, Oct. 23, 2017 – Sony Corporation (“Sony”) today announced the release of the IMX324, a new 1/1.7-type stacked CMOS image sensor equipped with the industry’s highest resolution*1 7.42 effective megapixel RCCC filter*2 for forward-sensing cameras in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Sony will begin shipping samples in November 2017.
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