Hitachi, Ltd. and MUFG Bank, Ltd. have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their NextGen business co-creation model, aimed at accelerating the transition to decarbonized mobility. This collaboration builds on their previous efforts initiated in May 2024 and further developed in May 2025. The NextGen model combines Hitachi's technology and operational expertise with MUFG's financial capabilities. Initially […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the delivery of the first L00 Series trainsets to Seibu Railway Co., Ltd., marking the commencement of commercial operations on the Yamaguchi Line, an automated guideway transit (AGT) system. The delivery includes three trainsets, each consisting of four cars, totaling 12 cars. The first train began operations on March 27, coinciding with a […]

Fujitsu has announced the development of a groundbreaking high-sensitivity, high-resolution infrared sensor designed to enhance monitoring capabilities in defense and disaster prevention. This Type-II superlattice (T2SL) infrared sensor, featuring over 1 million pixels, is capable of detecting both mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) and long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) light, with the ability to capture minute thermal differences of 0.05°C or less. The sensor's […]

Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) has partnered with ODK Media, operator of Amasian TV, to introduce Channel Oishii, a new Japanese food and lifestyle channel. Announced on March 27, Channel Oishii is the first of its kind on the ad-supported free streaming TV platform, offering a 24/7 lineup that includes dramas, films, documentaries, and anime. The channel aims to engage […]

Sharp Corporation has unveiled a new AI-driven video monitoring technology capable of analyzing and recording video from distances of 5 to 10 kilometers. Developed in collaboration with Kyoto University, Waseda University, and Oita Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd., this innovation is part of a Japan–US–Australia R&D project commissioned by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Japan. This technology […]

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. and Hitachi, Ltd., along with Hitachi Channel Solutions, Corp., have announced an agreement to integrate their automated equipment businesses, including ATMs, through a joint venture. The integration aims to enhance service offerings and expand customer touchpoints in financial, retail, and transportation markets. Under the agreement, OKI will transfer its automated equipment development and production business […]

Hitachi Rail has announced its role in manufacturing rolling stock for Seibu Railway Co., Ltd.'s upcoming restaurant train, Fine Dining Train “vies.” The train is set to commence operations in March 2028, offering a sophisticated dining experience on the rails. The Fine Dining Train “vies” builds upon Seibu Railway’s existing “Fifty Two Seats of Happiness” restaurant train, which has been […]

Chambrette Corporation is showcasing its dedication to Japanese craftsmanship by introducing the Jacquard Stripe Shirt from ichi Antiquite's to the United States market. The launch is a strategic move to connect U.S. consumers with Japan's renowned textile artistry through its boutique brand, miel. The Jacquard Stripe Shirt, featuring a composition of 80% cotton and 20% linen, is crafted using specialized […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (MHI-AP), a subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has secured a contract from Singapore's National Environment Agency for a boiler retrofit at the Tuas South Incineration Plant (TSIP) in western Singapore. The project aims to enhance the waste handling capacity of the stoker-type incinerator and extend the facility's operational lifespan, with completion […]

NEC Corporation has introduced its FonesVisuas Test, an innovative blood test designed to predict disease risk, through Royal Healthcare, a Singapore-based medical institution and subsidiary of Sojitz Corporation. This advancement aims to address the global rise in lifestyle-related diseases and dementia by providing advanced predictive diagnostics. The World Health Organization highlights the urgency for such diagnostics, as lifestyle-related diseases and […]

NEC Corporation's venture capital fund has invested in AGI7, Inc., a company known for its Physical AI platform, Alpha Vision. This investment aims to address growing demands for AI solutions in various sectors, including retail, logistics, and construction. Alpha Vision enables AI agents to understand and respond to events in physical spaces, leveraging existing camera infrastructures. The platform's AI agents […]

Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) and NEC Corporation are set to begin a joint development of an innovative system designed to enhance safety at construction sites. The project, commencing in April 2026, aims to automatically identify near-miss incidents using camera footage and sensor data from hydraulic excavators. In the construction industry, operations are often affected by unpredictable elements such as […]

Fujitsu Limited and the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at The University of Osaka have announced a significant advancement in quantum computing technology, aimed at enhancing the industrial application of quantum computers. This development focuses on the early fault-tolerant quantum computing (early-FTQC) era. The breakthrough combines the third version of the STAR architecture, a highly efficient phase rotation […]

Polyplastics Co., Ltd.'s DURACON(R) POM resin has been chosen for use in an innovative crawler track transport system by Tokyo-based CuboRex Co., Ltd., aiming to enhance efficiency in factory and construction settings. The system, distinguished by its structural crawler covering made of DURACON POM, promises improved work performance over traditional caster carts. Selected for its robust load-bearing capacity and friction […]

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. has introduced a new plant-based lubricant, GREEN SCREW OIL, for oil-flooded screw air compressors, significantly cutting CO2 emissions during manufacturing. The lubricant, derived from plant materials that absorb CO2 through photosynthesis, reduces manufacturing-stage CO2 emissions by approximately 90% compared to conventional synthetic oils. Across its entire lifecycle, including disposal, it can cut emissions by […]