TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. has announced the development of HPM-L111, the world's first palladium hydrogen permeable membrane capable of high performance at low temperatures, around 100°C. This innovation promises to enhance hydrogen purification efficiency while reducing energy consumption, supporting the growth of a next-generation hydrogen ecosystem globally. Sample shipments of HPM-L111 are set to commence on or after […]

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to introduce two U.S.-built models, the Acura Integra Type S and Honda Passport TrailSport Elite, to the Japanese market in the second half of 2026. This move leverages a new, simplified certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles established by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The Acura Integra Type S and Honda […]

NTT DOCOMO, INC. has introduced a new system utilizing FEEL TECH™ haptic technology, designed to elevate fan experiences by transmitting physical sensations from artists. This innovation aims to deepen the connection between fans and their idols, including anime and game characters, by integrating touch and emotional cues through a hand-held device. The system, developed in collaboration with Cover Corporation, features […]

JCB Co., Ltd. and Resona Holdings, Inc. have announced a pioneering project to commercialize ultra-wideband (UWB) payments, aiming to transform the purchasing experience through advanced UWB communication technology. Set to begin in 2026, this initiative marks the world's first full-scale effort to apply and commercialize UWB payments. The companies plan to collaborate with multiple technology partners and merchants to demonstrate […]

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. has introduced a novel gold bump transfer technology designed to enhance the sintered gold bonding process known as AuRoFUSE™ Preforms. This new method allows the formation of gold bumps on semiconductor chips and substrates with complex structures, addressing challenges faced by traditional gold bump formation techniques. The technology involves initially creating gold bumps on […]

Fujitsu and the BCN Port Innovation Foundation have announced a partnership to develop a proof of concept for an ocean digital twin at the Port of Barcelona. This initiative aims to regenerate the marine environment, protect biodiversity, and promote the blue economy. The project will utilize underwater drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to create high-resolution representations of the seabed. […]

Tokyo Electron Device Ltd. has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Tokyo Electron Device America, Inc., successfully implemented its warehouse digital transformation solution, HAKO-FLO, at Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.'s Chicago warehouse. This strategic deployment aims to address operational inefficiencies in the logistics sector driven by increasing e-commerce volumes and labor shortages. Yusen Logistics adopted HAKO-FLO to tackle issues such as misshipments […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and SoftBank Corp. have announced a joint demonstration experiment deploying SoftBank's AI-RAN product, AITRAS, within the edge data center solution DIAVAULT at MHI's Yokohama Hardtech Hub. This initiative aims to verify the effectiveness of high-speed AI inference in a secure, on-premises environment. The collaboration seeks to integrate MHI's scalable edge data center technologies with AITRAS, […]

NTT DOCOMO and NEC Corporation have announced the launch of Japan's first commercial 5G core network on Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking a significant advancement in telecommunications infrastructure. The network, which went live on February 26, utilizes an advanced architecture built with Agentic AI, enabling rapid capacity expansion and improved reliability. The companies also achieved a world-first by automating the […]

Fujitsu Limited has introduced Uvance for Retail, a new solution designed to integrate data within a secure cloud environment, aimed at enhancing the Japanese retail sector's competitiveness and sustainability. Uvance for Retail leverages Fujitsu's extensive experience and cutting-edge technologies, including agentic AI, to streamline fragmented data and operations across retail sites. The initiative seeks to improve on-site execution capabilities and […]

NEC Corporation has successfully demonstrated a technology that uses Agentic AI to autonomously manage the lifecycle of the User Plane Function (UPF) in 6G/5G core networks. This breakthrough, achieved in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), significantly reduces the time required for network deployment from several weeks to just a few hours. The demonstration leverages 'Kiro,' an AWS agentic AI […]

NEC Corporation, in partnership with Pegatron Corporation and Edgecore Networks, has received the Bronze Badge certification from the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) for their new hardware products, Endeavor and AMX3200. These components are part of the Phoenix open and disaggregated 400G optical transponder platforms, which expand NEC's ecosystem portfolio. The TIP certification underscores the collaborative effort to advance open, disaggregated, […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has acquired all shares of AST Turbo AG, a Swiss company specializing in rotating equipment maintenance services. The acquisition was finalized on February 27. AST Turbo AG is known for its maintenance, inspection, and field services for rotating equipment such as compressors and steam turbines, which are […]

NEC Corporation has announced an expansion of its User Plane Function (UPF) capabilities for telecom operators by integrating support for second-generation AWS Outposts racks. This development aims to bolster NEC's multi-deployment model, allowing the UPF to operate seamlessly across various environments, including on-premises, cloud, edge locations, and AWS Outposts racks within operators' network sites. The enhanced UPF is designed for […]

Fujitsu Limited and H2O Retailing Corporation have announced the successful deployment of a wireless tablet POS system across all 15 Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, marking one of Japan's largest tablet POS implementations in department stores. The initiative introduces approximately 5,000 tablet units in non-food sales areas and 400 dedicated POS units in food sales areas. This system allows sales associates […]