TOKYO, Dec 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and KDDI Research today announced that they have successfully developed a large-capacity multiband wavelength multiplexing transmission technology using installed optical fibers.The two companies have developed a technology that enables transmission of wavelength bands other than the C band, which has not been used in medium- and long-distance commercial optical communications, using a batch wavelength conversion and multiband amplification technology. The optical fiber communications network introduced with this technology enables wavelength transmission at 5.2 times the wavelength multiplicity of current commercial optical transmission technology. This enables the use of installed optical fiber facilities to increase communication traffic in a cost-effective and labor-efficient manner. The technology makes it easier to expand the transmission capacity in urban areas and densely populated residential areas where installation can prove challenging, and offers the potential to significantly reduce the time required to start the service and reduce costs.The development was undertaken as part of the ”Research and ...

TOKYO, Dec 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (MHI-AP) to jointly study the technologies required to develop a large-scale petrochemical complex that aims to support Thailand's Carbon Neutrality by 2050. This collaboration between GC and MHI-AP will involve the study of solutions that use low carbon fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as Carbon Capture and Storage technologies.PTT Global Chemical and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific sign MoU to explore technologies to re-design existing assets into an economically viable carbon neutral petrochemical complex in ThailandThe MOU covers a total duration of 4 years and includes two main objectives to assess the feasibility of applying decarbonization technologies to GC's assets. The first is to conduct research to compare the feasibility of using hydrogen and ammonia as fuels for gas turbines, as well as CCS technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power generators. The second objective is to assess how CCS technologies can best be applied and optimized f...

TOKYO, Dec 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC TSE: 6701) has been named among the 2023 Asia IP Elite by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), a world-renowned intellectual property (IP) media platform run by UK-based Law Business Research Limited since 2003.The Asia IP Elite is a list published by IAM annually to evaluate companies and organizations from a quantitative and qualitative perspective and recognize those that excel in creating value in intellectual property. The list includes companies that place their IP strategy at the heart of their business, generate continuous value from their IP, and constantly update their IP strategy. This year, 88 companies in Asia were selected*1 and honored at the awards ceremony held at IPBC Asia 2023*2 on November 29 in Tokyo. NEC has been featured in the list for the ninth consecutive time since 2013*3. This is a clear recognition of NEC's outstanding global intellectual property activities. To realize the NEC 2030Vision*4, NEC is particularly strengthening its intellectual property in the technological areas that will drive growth businesses and create the next pillars of growth. NEC also regards intellectual...

TOKYO, Nov 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that its Thai sales subsidiary Eisai (Thailand) Marketing Co., Ltd., (Eisai Thailand) has made an agreement to collaborate with the Department of Medical Services (DMS), Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) of Thailand to further enhance the access to treatments for dementia including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in Thailand.In Thailand, the number of people suffering from dementia is expected to increase significantly from the current 700 thousand to 2 million by 2050 due to the rapid aging of the population.*1 Dementia and AD are the third leading cause of death among women (7.1% of total deaths) and the ninth leading cause of death for men (3.3% of total deaths),*2 making the need to build a system to counter dementia urgent.With this agreement, Eisai Thailand and DMS have identified three key challenges to addressing issues regarding dementia and AD in Thailand: (1) raising disease awareness for Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia including AD (2) improving diagnosis infrastructure for MCI and dementia including AD and ensuring civilian access to these services (3) ensuring total care by b...

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has decided to sell a portion of its shareholdings in DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO).Toyota has been restructuring its groupwide business with a "home & away" perspective since 2016. This is part of its transformation into a mobility company, stimulating mutual improvement through greater collaboration with highly specialized group companies. Amid these efforts, the core group companies of Toyota, DENSO, Toyota Industries Corporation, and Aisin Corporation have held extensive discussions and have come to an agreement that, to start, Toyota will sell a portion of its shares in DENSO. By effectively leveraging funds obtained through the sale, Toyota can boost capital efficiency and achieve further growth for the Group, while maintaining the capital ties that have sustained a strong relationship. DENSO will continue to strengthen the Toyota Group's competitiveness as a leader in software. Toyota plans to use the generated capital to make growth investments focused on electrification, intelligence, and diversification initiatives.Toyota also intends to carefully review its capital tie...

TOKYO, Nov 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced that the Science Based Targets initiative(SBTi)[1] has verified Olympus’s net-zero[2] science-based target by 2040. The net-zero target, which was included in the Company Strategy announced in May 2023, is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3[3]) for the entire supply chain by 2040 and was certified as a goal consistent with the 1.5 degrees Celsius increase limit target defined by the Paris Agreement. It also included a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70% by FY2031. Olympus strongly believes that climate change and ecosystem deterioration, brought about by human activities impacting the environment and pollution, must be addressed promptly. In May 2021, the company added "carbon neutral society and circular economy" to its materiality items. In addition, in May 2023, it formulated and announced a target of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout the entire supply chain (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2040 in order to co...

TOKYO, Nov 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Macquarie University today announced the establishment of the Fujitsu Macquarie AI Research Lab at Macquarie University, as part of the Fujitsu Small Research Lab (1) program. It aims to strengthen an ongoing collaboration in the research and development of promising applications of AI and related technologies. The lab’s inaugural project will focus on the development of digital coaching technology to optimize training to individual's skills, expertise, and goals. It draws on Macquarie University’s advanced research capabilities and talent along with Fujitsu’s expertise in areas like generative AI and human sensing technology (2).Macquarie University hosts world-leading AI research capabilities at its Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence and Centre for Health Informatics, pioneering projects in a variety of fields like banking, education, and healthcare, to identify new technology applications and address societal challenges. Fujitsu, Japan’s leading developer of AI technologies, holds the largest number of patents for AI-related inventions in Japan (3), and boasts a long track record of successful r...

PALO ALTO, Calif. and NEW YORK, Nov 29, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC X, Inc., the pioneering venture studio backed by NEC Corporation’s world-class technological innovation and expertise, and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA) today announced the establishment of a strategic partnership to strengthen support for entrepreneurs, which includes NEC’s investment in ERA Investors Fund 8.ERA focuses on early-stage startups and has invested in over 300 startups to date. ERA companies are innovating in a variety of significant industries, all with businesses ready to take advantage of its platform of more than 1,000 expert mentors and its experienced team for helping early-stage companies progress rapidly into exciting, viable, venture-scale businesses. The partnership between NEC X and ERA will include mutual collaboration and support for innovative founders to positively impact the trajectory of their startups.NEC X was established in 2018 to accelerate the creation of new business through open innovation. NEC X has been actively involved in supporting entrepreneurs through its "Elev X!" venture studio program, focused primarily on Silicon Valley. With this partn...

TOKYO, Nov 29, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been selected as a core company for the design, production and installation of an atomic reactor for research purposes (new research reactor) in a project led by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). A basic contract has been signed between MHI and JAEA. MHI is contracted by JAEA to handle all work related to the development of the new research reactor, and will commence construction.It was decided at Japan's Cabinet meeting on atomic energy in December 2016 that government policy on the Monju fast breeder prototype reactor in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture would shift to measures to close the reactor, and a new research reactor would be set up at Monju's site in future. The conceptual design and operation of the new research reactor were then discussed by three core institutions selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-JAEA, Kyoto University and the University of Fukui-and it was decided that the new research reactor would be used as a core base for research and development and personnel training in the atomic energy field, led by JAEA, includ...

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 29, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for October 2023 as well as the cumulative total from January to October 2023, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.Highlights:- Global sales were up year-on-year supported by solid demand in regions including North America and Europe. Global and overseas sales also reached a record high for October.- Global production was up year-on-year as a result of solid demand. Production outside of Japan reached a record high for single month, and Global production also reached a record high for October.- We will continue to carefully monitor the parts supply situation and make every effort to deliver as many vehicles as possible to our customers at the earliest date.To view more information on the sales, production, and export results by country and region, including specific details on the reasons for any changes in results, data from the past 10 years of sales, production, and export results, and data concerning electrified vehicle sales and Lexus sales, please download the document titled "Detail...

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 29, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has re-introduced the Land Cruiser "70" in Japan today, November 29.AXHighlights: - Since its launch in 1951, the Land Cruiser has been developed with the idea of supporting the lives and livelihoods of people in places that can only be reached in the Land Cruiser, a vehicle that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely.- The Land Cruiser 70 series was launched in 1984 as a heavy-duty model primarily for commercial use and use in harsh environments. With this reintroduction in Japan, the powertrain, handling stability, design, and safety performance have been updated while maintaining the main characteristics of 70, such as reliability, durability, and ability to travel on rough roads.- Equipped with a high-torque, high-output 1GD-FTV 2.8-liter direct-injection turbo diesel engine, which combines outstanding driving performance with superb fuel efficiency, the Land Cruiser "70" guarantees tough off-road performance while reducing noise, enhancing quietness, and achieving improved fuel economy.- Adopting a highly durable and reliable ladder f...

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, today held a christening and handover ceremony for a demonstration test ship to transport liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2). The ship will be used for the "CCUS R&D and Demonstration Related Project / Large-scale CCUS Demonstration in Tomakomai / Demonstration Project on CO2 Transportation" (the demonstration projects) being conducted by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant of MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, in the presence of the ship owner Sanyu Kisen Co., Ltd. and other related parties."EXCOOL", a Demonstration Test Ship for Liquefied CO2 TransportCCUS (Carbon dioxide Capture, Utilization and Storage) is gaining attention as an effective means of achieving a carbon-neutral society. Because the sources of CO2 emissions are often located distant from the sites selected for carbon utilization or storage, demand is expected to increase for LCO2 carriers able to transport such cargo safely and econo...

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Sustainable Markets Initiative today announced that Hitachi has been awarded its 2023 Terra Carta Seal. The Seal recognises global companies which are actively leading the charge to create a climate and Nature-positive future.The Terra Carta Seal is awarded to companies which have demonstrated the success of a high- impact, large scale company-wide project, initiative or strategy which aligns with one or more of the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s tenTerra Carta Articles. The Articles underpin the Terra Carta, the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s guiding mandate which provides a roadmap and framework to accelerate the transition to an ambitious and sustainable future, placing Nature, People and Planet at the heart of global value creation.The Hitachi Group will continue to advance its Social Innovation Businesses and work diligently together with its stakeholders to contribute to developing a sustainable society. Hitachi was awarded the Terra Carta Seal for itscommitment to sustainability, particularly for Hitachi Energy’s contribution to the energy transition with its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology which ...

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has successfully completed a combustion test of an ammonia single-fuel burner as part of its development of ammonia utilization technology for thermal power generation boilers. The testing was conducted using combustion test equipment at the Nagasaki District Research & Innovation Center in Nagasaki. Utilizing a combustion test furnace with fuel consumption of 0.5 tons per hour (t/h), MHI conducted a single-fuel burner test using an ammonia burner, and a high-ratio ammonia co-firing test with coal. In both cases, the tests confirmed stable combustion, reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared to coal firing, and complete combustion of the ammonia.In addition to its role as an energy carrier allowing efficient transport and storage of hydrogen energy at low cost, ammonia can be used directly as a fuel for thermal power generation, and because it does not emit CO2 during combustion, is expected to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This combustion test confirmed that the basic structure of the burner simultaneously provides for stable combustion of ammonia ...

Tokyo, London, Paris, Nov 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (JCB), announced its partnership with FrenchSys, a subsidiary of CB-Investissements (CBI), to facilitate a greater JCB certification process for payment terminals across France. This alliance helps banks, terminal manufacturers, and merchant partners to accept JCB Cards through an integrated certification process, hosted by FrenchSys.This partnership means that French acquirers do not need to perform an additional Level 3 certification for terminals to accept contact and contactless payments from JCB cardmembers. This agreement applies to all payment terminals that comply with FrenchSys-defined FRv6 and nexo standards, which integrate the latest payment innovations, such as online PIN, and can work with all national and international card schemes present in France.This new terminal certification process has started, and the partnership will benefit acquirers, merchant partners and cardmembers alike. The collaboration streamlines payment terminal setup, giving merchant partners a competitive edge by welcoming JCB’s over 154 mil...

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (TMT), Toyota's vehicle sales and production company in Thailand, held a launch event in Bangkok on November 27 for the new IMV series(1) model IMV 0(2)―which was introduced at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023. Orders for the model are now being accepted.The IMV series was developed under the leadership of Akio Toyoda, then Chief Executive Officer of the Asia Region and current Chairman of the Board. The IMV series was developed with local engineers in the spirit of genchi-genbutsu, in hopes of contributing to the Asian economy together with the people of Asia.Since the launch of the new pickup truck in Thailand in 2004, it has been introduced in more than 180 countries and regions around the world and has evolved to meet the needs of the era and the local community. In Thailand, the IMV series is regarded as a local favorite, integral to daily life. IMV has contributed to the Thai economy, with domestic sales totaling more than 2.7 million units and exports totaling more than 4 million units.As the automotive industry continues to evolve and cus...

TOKYO, Nov 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) and Orica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential opportunities for collaboration on emission reduction initiatives, aligned with MHI and Orica's shared decarbonisation ambitions. The collaboration will leverage MHI's reputation for manufacturing excellence and innovation, as well as Orica's existing presence and emerging opportunities in the global renewable hydrogen and ammonia markets.MHI and Orica teamThe collaboration covers various areas of mutual interest, including:exploring technology deployment opportunities for renewable hydrogen and renewable ammonia production near Orica's facilities in Newcastle and Gladstone, Australiacreating demand opportunities for renewable hydrogen and renewable ammonia in the power generation, maritime, industrial and agricultural industriesinvestigating activities to further reduce emissions from Orica's existing operations.Orica is building a strong pathway towards achieving net zero emissions by latest 2050, while positioning the business for a lower carbon world. Orica's continued partnerships and investment in decarbonisat...

TOKYO, Nov 24, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the new Minicab EV, a kei-car(1) class electric commercial vehicle with a monobox design, will go on sale at sales affiliates nationwide in Japan on December 21. The Minicab EV two-seater is priced at 2,431,000 yen, and the four-seater is priced at 2,486,000 yen (10 percent consumption tax included).Minicab EV (20.0 kWh four-seater)The new Minicab EV is based on the Minicab-MiEV, which has sold approximately 13,000 units(2) over the past 12 years. By leveraging the expertise gained through the development and maintenance of the Minicab-MiEV, the new Minicab EV offers an improved cruising range as well as enhanced safety and convenience features to answer the needs of commercial customers.In response to the accelerating efforts for decarbonization aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and the growing demand for kei-car class electric commercial vehicles from the logistics industry and government agencies, Mitsubishi Motors will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions in the last mile of commercial use with the new Minicab EV.Product overvi...

TOKYO, Nov 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that “docomo Open House '24 — Co-creation starts here.” will take place at the Tokyo International Forum (Hall E1) next January 17 and 18, and the online version of the Open House will be accessible from January 17 until February 29. This year's version of the annual event will showcase 31 exhibits, which will be viewable at a preview site that is launching on November 22 at 3:00 pm (JST).The Open House will provide visitors with opportunities to learn about the positive impact of DOCOMO's advanced technologies on society as well as DOCOMO's commitment to contributing to society through collaboration with various partners.In order to ensure that as many people as possible can experience the exhibits and demonstrations firsthand, web registrations for visiting the event site in person will be newly introduced this year. Registration via the preview site will also begin today.31 exhibits will cover a wide range of fields, including technologies for 5G Evolution & 6G, urban design, transportation, communication, generative AI, and metaverse/XR. Under the theme “Wonder fuels the future.”, the ...

TOKYO, Nov 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has successfully entered into a contract renewal with Dubai Airports, for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for the Automated People Mover (APM)* system at Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 3 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The new contract will extend for five years from October 2023. The contract covers the maintenance of the APM system consisting of a total of 18 cars, two stations and a route length of 2.3 km.Dubai International APMThe APM system was originally delivered by MHI Group in 2012 and has been sustaining passenger transport at DXB Terminal 3, one of the world's largest international terminals. In addition, MHI Group has provided O&M services for the APM system since 2018. The contract renewal is the result of the system's strong reputation for operational stability, safety and reliability.The new contract has been implemented by MHI Mobility Engineering Services L.L.C (MHI-MESC), a newly established subsidiary in Dubai, which aims to expand O&M services for transportation systems. MHI-MESC was inaugurated in Dubai in October 2023. MHI Group will ...