Lausanne, Switzerland, and Tokyo, Japan, Oct 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) today marked a major milestone in their ongoing collaboration with the successful completion of joint development and the official introduction of the Judging Support System (JSS) for all 10 apparatuses (1) in competition at the 52nd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, held from September 30th to October 8th 2023.Fujitsu and FIG have replaced the previous JSS approach, which relied on sensors, with an advanced AI solution that uses camera-based image analysis to achieve greater fairness, accuracy, and comprehensive judging support to optimize support for the evaluation of performances. By utilizing Fujitsu’s unique AI technologies, the system delivers substantial improvements in processing speed, allowing judges to analyze gymnasts’ performances with unprecedented precision and detail with the ability to capture the complex movements of gymnasts in near real-time.The introduction of the completed system for competition coincides with Fujitsu’s plans to launch its Human Motion Analytics platform in April ...

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been implementing remote monitoring systems for compact CO2 capture systems and other equipment, as well as developing and strengthening various solution functions, through "optimaX," a digital service platform to comprehensively support the operation and maintenance of industrial plants, transportation systems, and other types of social infrastructure*. This platform will now be unified under the brand name "ΣSynX Supervision," one of MHI's ΣSynX digital innovation brands.ΣSynX represents "Smart Connections," combining intelligence and technology to facilitate collaboration between humans and machines through digitalization. ΣSynX Supervision will provide integrated monitoring services that will help realize a safe, secure and comfortable society through a digital service platform for industrial plants and transportation systems. The system has already been incorporated into products such as MHI's compact CO2 capture system "CO2MPACT™" and transportation systems, and has the following features.Remote monitoring through ΣSynX Supervision for compact CO2 capture system "CO2MPACT™"MHI'...

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been implementing remote monitoring systems for compact CO2 capture systems and other equipment, as well as developing and strengthening various solution functions, through "optimaX," a digital service platform to comprehensively support the operation and maintenance of industrial plants, transportation systems, and other types of social infrastructure*. This platform will now be unified under the brand name "SynX Supervision," one of MHI's ΣSynX digital innovation brands.ΣSynX represents "Smart Connections," combining intelligence and technology to facilitate collaboration between humans and machines through digitalization. ΣSynX Supervision will provide integrated monitoring services that will help realize a safe, secure and comfortable society through a digital service platform for industrial plants and transportation systems. The system has already been incorporated into products such as MHI's compact CO2 capture system "CO2MPACT™" and transportation systems, and has the following features.Remote monitoring through ΣSynX Supervision for compact CO2 capture system "CO2MPACT™"MHI's...

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the all-new Triton1 one-ton pickup truck, the all-new Xforce2 compact SUV, and the new Delica Mini super height-wagon kei-car3 have won the Good Design Award4 2023 organized by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.Mitsubishi Motors has been working to create distinctively unique designs based on its design philosophy of Robust & Ingenious. The company is commited to providing customers with reliability and excitement by building upon its core values of dynamic strength, robustness and functionality, and by continuing to evolve and progress with the times. The three new models, the Triton, Xforce and Delica Mini, were selected as Good Design Award winners for embodying Mitsubishi Motors-ness that reflects this design philosophy while expressing their individual design concepts.All-new Triton The all-new Triton is a one-ton pickup truck that condenses the essence of Mitsubishi Motors, offering safe and comfortable ride with peace of mind in a variety of weather and road conditions around the world. Based on the Beast Mode design concept, the all-n...

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of the all-new N-BOX tomorrow, on Friday, October 6, 2023.The all-new, third-generation N-BOX was developed with the aim of creating a vehicle which provides a joyful time for everyone who uses it, enabling customers to fulfill their broad range of purposes, including what they want to do for the happiness of everyone, not just for themselves and their families.In addition to a refined exterior design that exudes a greater sense of high quality, the all-new N-BOX features an easy-to-drive and comfortable interior space achieved by carrying forward the spacious cabin which has always been a popular feature of the N-BOX to realize an uncluttered field of vision with enhanced sense of openness.Moreover, the all-new N-BOX became the first Honda mini-vehicle model to feature Honda CONNECT, an in-vehicle communication system equipped with new-generation connected technologies, which enables customers to enjoy the use of their vehicle with greater peace of mind and comfort.Furthermore, the all-new N-BOX continues to feature the Honda SENSING advanced safety and driver-assistive technolo...

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ΣSynX (Sigma Syncs) is the Digital Innovation (DI) brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI). It incorporates the four elements shown in the figure below, and based on the concept of "Smart Connections," aims to combine intelligence and technology to facilitate coordination between humans and machines.MHI possesses a technological foundation that encompasses approximately 700 technical fields, more than 500 products, thousands of machine modules, 31 business sectors, and a diverse range of data and expertise, from development of complex machinery to operation and maintenance. By combining this with technologies and knowledge from around the world, MHI will expand the possibilities of value creation to the greatest extent possible.MHI will realize a safe and secure world by presenting a vision for the future of society, and responding flexibly and promptly to changes in society, as well as challenges such as carbon neutrality.ΣSynX Application ExamplesSolutions to Support EcosystemsAutomatic picking, warehousing, and receipt and shipment for warehouse logisticsOptimization of equipment and operations for refrigerated tem...

TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu and RIKEN today announced the successful development of a new 64 qubit superconducting quantum computer at the RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Center. The new quantum computer leverages the technology developed by RIKEN and a consortium of joint research partners including Fujitsu for Japan’s first superconducting quantum computer, which was first revealed to the public in March 2023.Accompanying this announcement, Fujitsu and RIKEN further revealed the launch of a platform for hybrid quantum computing, which combines the computing power of the newly developed 64 qubit superconducting quantum computer with one of the world's largest (1) 40 qubit quantum computer simulators developed by Fujitsu. Fujitsu and RIKEN will provide the new platform to companies and research institutions that are conducting joint research with Fujitsu and RIKEN from October 5, 2023.Quantum computer developed at the RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Center The new hybrid platform enables easy comparison of calculation results of noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) computers against error-free results from quantum simulators, contributing to a...

LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today announced that they have signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules to be used in Toyota battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that will be assembled in the United States.Under the contract, LG Energy Solution will supply automotive battery modules at an annual capacity of 20GWh starting from 2025. The battery modules, consisting of high-nickel NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) pouch-type cells, will be manufactured in LG Energy Solution’s Michigan facility.The innovative power solutions will support Toyota’s expanding line of BEVs, part of its multi-pathway product strategy, including a new BEV model that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in 2025. They will also help further Toyota’s vehicle electrification initiatives, as it aspires to offer 30 BEV models globally across its Toyota and Lexus brand nameplates and produce up to 3.5 million BEVs annually by 2030.“At Toyota, our goal is to reduce carbon emissions as much as possible, as fast as possible,” said Tetsuo “Ted” Ogawa, president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America. “Having secure supplies of lith...

TOKYO, Oct 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. hereby announcesthat the Company has today decided to absorb and merge with KAN Research Institute, Inc., the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary on April 1, 2024. Since the Merger is a simplified absorption-typemerger targeting the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, certain disclosure items and details have been omitted.Purpose of the MergerIn October 2022, the Company group’s research and development (R&D) organization transitioned to the Deep Human Biology Learning (DHBL) drug discovery and development. Under the DHBL drug discovery and development, Eisai views disease as a continuum and isredefining the disease concept through comprehensive analysis of the genomic, pathophysiological and clinical information associated with theroot cause of the disease. Thereafter, Eisai will deepen its knowledge of human biology by acquiring data such as biomarker and imaging data, obtained from patients who have taken the Company’s drugs, which will lead to next-generation drug discovery, and thereby aim tocreate innovative next-generation drug discovery concepts.KAN Research Institute was established in 1997, as a sepa...

TOKYO, Oct 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed a new 40kVA-class 12ft container-type data center with an immersion/air-cooled hybrid cooling system capable of simultaneously housing servers utilizing three types of cooling methods: immersion cooling (25kVA), air cooling (8kVA), and water cooling (8kVA). MHI will provide the product to customers for trial operation for a fixed period from October, and begin demonstration testing to support commercialization at the Yokohama Hardtech Hub (YHH), a manufacturing co-creation space on the grounds of MHI's Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works Honmoku Plant in Naka-ku, Yokohama. MHI plans to commercialize this solution by the end of fiscal 2023.Container-Type Data CenterThe newly developed data center is the successor to the container-type immersion cooling data center(1) that has been under development since 2021. Servers with different cooling methods for different applications (by power density) can be mounted in the unit simultaneously, accommodating a diverse range servers and other devices for edge computing to process data at the periphery ("edge") of computer networks...

TOKYO, Oct 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") and Hitachi Asia Ltd. announced today that it has delivered to National Cancer Centre Singapore ("NCCS") a proton therapy system, with which NCCS has completed the first patient treatment as of 11 August 2023. This marks Hitachi's first proton therapy system to start treatment in Southeast Asia.Treatment RoomThis system, installed in the basement of the new building of NCCS with 24 floors above ground, consists of five treatment rooms, four with rotating gantries and one with fixed beam, equipped with Real-time image Gating system for Proton Therapy (RGPT) to treat tumors in motion due to respiration and advanced spot scanning technology to irradiate even tumors with complex shapes with high precision.NCCS is a leading national and regional tertiary cancer centre with specialists who are experts in treating cancer. The new NCCS building which officially opened on May 18th this year, has increased capacity and expanded facilities dedicated to cancer treatment, rehabilitation, research and education all under one roof.Hitachi provides products and services of particle therapy systems with high...

TOKYO, Oct 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) completed the acquisition of 100% of Concentric, LLC, a top provider of industrial power solutions in North America, from OnPoint Group on October 2.Concentric will take steps under its new ownership as a member of the MHI Group to promote zero emissions, energy conservation and electrification with the aim of improving the service provided to customers of its North American data centers, logistics warehouses and industrial facilities. It will also utilize the cutting-edge technology and knowledge gained through its partnership with MHI to provide sustainable power solutions.As the world transitions to digital technology, demand for data centers is growing, and the industry is grappling with the issue of how to adopt zero emission power sources and conserve energy. MHI Group aims to solve this issue by providing total energy solutions that offer data centers a one-stop service encompassing power systems, cooling systems, and control and monitoring.Concentric's maintenance and service functions will be key to ensuring efficiency and sustainability throughout the whole system and adapting ...

Chigasaki, Japan, Oct 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 'PHI nanoTOF 3+' Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry InstrumentChigasaki, Japan, Oct 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ULVAC-PHI, Inc. has launched sales of the latest model of its flagship Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) instrument, the 'PHI nanoTOF 3+.'

TOKYO, Oct 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Dr. John de CsepelTOKYO, Oct 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - https://twitter.com/olympus_corp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@Olympus_Corp. Media contact:Nao TsukamotoTel: +81-80-8853-9124Mail: Global-Public_Relations@olympus.com">Global-Public_Relations@olympus.com Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OLYMY] [STU: OLY1] [FRA: OLYS]

TOKYO, Oct 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOKYO, Oct 3, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu and Atmonia ehf. (hereinafter referred to as Atmonia), an Icelandic start-up company developing a sustainable process for ammonia production, have achieved a milestone in an ongoing joint research initiative to accelerate catalyst development for the clean synthesis of ammonia, an important raw material for the production of fertilizer and eFuel (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2023/1003-01.html#footnote1">1). Drawing on Atmonia's knowledge about catalysts and high-speed quantum chemical calculations developed by Fujitsu, the two companies discovered a novel catalyst candidate in May 2023 in which tungsten (W), a relatively inexpensive substitute for precious metals, replaces a part of molybdenum oxide (MoO2). This research was published in the international journal Cell Reports Physical Science as a co-authored paper by Atmonia, Fujitsu, University of Iceland (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2023/1003-01.html#footnote2">2) and Tokyo Institute of Technology (https://www.f...

TOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - FGSS modulesTOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, delivered Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS)*, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel gas supply system for high-pressure dual-fuel marine engine to Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd at the end of August 2023. https://www.mhi.com/group/mhimsb/FGSSE.pdf">https://www.mhi.com/group/mhimsb/FGSSE.pdf About MHI Group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit https://spectra.mhi.com/">spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Conceptual drawing of the new Abukuma Clean Center after completionMitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order from the Fukushima Municipal Government to rebuild the city's Abukuma Clean Center Incineration Plant. The order calls for installation of two stoker-type incinerators(1) collectively capable of processing 120 tons per day (tpd), to replace the superannuated Abukuma Clean Center (240 tpd), originally designed and built by MHI and operated since 1988. Under the DBO(2) contract, MHIEC will also take charge of providing operation & maintenance services at the new plant for a period of 20 years. The contract is valued at 23.86 billion yen (tax excluded), with operation startup scheduled for April 2028.

TOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC's major supply record in Indonesia and the Patara-2 cable systemhttps://www.nec.com/">NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) announced today that the Patara-2 submarine cable system connecting multiple islands across Indonesia is complete and operational. This cable is owned by Telkom Indonesia, the biggest digital telco company in Indonesia, which is strongly committed to accelerating the country’s digitalization. The Patara-2 is a 100 Gigabit per second (Gbps) x 80 wavelengths (wl) x 2 fiber pairs (fp) optical fiber submarine cable system measuring approximately 1,200 kilometers. In addition to the existing Sulawesi Maluku Papua Cable System (SMPCS) and others in Indonesia provided by NEC, this new cable system enhances connectivity among the cities of Waisai, Manokwari, and Supiori."Both the Patara-2 and SMPCS cable systems enable the network in the north of Papua to have a redundant configuration, providing highly reliable communications in Papua," said Herlan Wijanarko, Director of Network & IT Solutions, Telkom."NEC, in cooperation with NEC Indonesia, is honored to provide advanced connectivity among I...

TOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Manufacturers' Title CeremonyTOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has successfully retained its crown as manufacturers’ champions* and guaranteed another clean sweep of FIA World Rally Championship titles in 2023 after an exciting finale to Rally Chile. https://photos.acnnewswire.com/ManufacturersTitleCeremonyFig2.jpg" alt="" width="650" height="491"> PROVISIONAL FINAL CLASSIFICATION, RALLY CHILE1 Ott Tänak/Martin Järveoja (Ford Puma Rally1 HYBRID) 3h06m38.1s2 Thierry Neuville/Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai i20 N Rally1 HYBRID) +42.1s3 Elfyn Evans/Scott Martin (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID) +1m06.9s4 Kalle Rovanperä/Jonne Halttunen (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID) +2m11.0s5 Takamoto Katsuta/Aaron Johnston (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID) +4m41.5s6 Oliver Solberg/Elliott Edmondson (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2) +8m18.5s7 Gus Greensmith/Jonas Andersson (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2) +8m44.3s8 Sami Pajari/Enni Mälkönen (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2) +9m20.6s9 Yohan Rossel/Arnaud Dunand (Citroën...

TOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Virtual event venueNFT publishing processTOKYO, Oct 2, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Japan Ltd. (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2023/1002-01.html#footnote2">2) through Kanazawa Institute of Technology's Izuhara Laboratory (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2023/1002-01.html#footnote4">4) utilizing the “Fujitsu Web3 Acceleration Platform” (https://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/resources/news/press-releases/2023/1002-01.html#footnote6">6) illumination event that will be hosted by the Kanazawa Institute of Technology. As part of their collaboration, Fujitsu and Kanazawa Institute of Technology will display NFTs through a dedicated AR application “Connect Kanazawa 2,” during　the “Kanazawa Tsukimikoro” event which aims to connect the real and virtual world. Through this initiative, Fujitsu Japan and Kanazawa Institute of Technology aim to raise positive awareness around NFTs and also offer participants a new local experience that links adva...