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 […]
Fujitsu Limited and Umios Corporation have completed a pilot project for an electronic traceability system designed to track and visualize seafood distribution information. The initiative, conducted on February 1, 2026, focused on bluefin tuna farmed by the Umios Group in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. This system allows consumers to verify distribution details from farm to retail via smartphone, aiming to combat […]
Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. have announced promising real-world findings on the long-term treatment persistence of their Alzheimer's drug, lecanemab. The analysis, presented at the 20th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases in Copenhagen, revealed that most patients continue treatment beyond the initial 18 months. The study, utilizing the PurpleLab CLEAR Claims database, assessed 10,763 individuals in the […]
Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) has been recognized with the 2026 Catalyst Award for its commitment to embedding inclusion as a core component of its global management and business strategies. The award, presented by Catalyst, a nonprofit organization focused on workplace inclusion, acknowledges Hitachi's efforts in fostering a more inclusive corporate culture. The company's “Together, We Are Stronger” initiative has been instrumental […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced that its comprehensive traffic simulation system will be integrated into the Maebashi City Regional Public Transportation Plan. The system, developed under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's COMmmmONS project, provides scientific evidence to support the plan's key measure of increasing bus routes. Addressing the needs of transportation-disadvantaged residents and the push for carbon neutrality […]
AEM Holdings Ltd., a leader in test innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd., the leading provider of semiconductor assembly, testing, and materials services. This collaboration aims to deliver disruptive test solutions for the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) markets. As part of the partnership, AEM will raise approximately S$12 million […]
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is set to expand its production capabilities by adding a third production line to its second plant located in Tapukara, Alwar district, Rajasthan. The new line, which is scheduled to become operational in 2028, will add an annual production capacity of 670,000 units, bringing the total capacity of the second plant to […]
Honda's WN7 electric motorcycle has received the Gold Award in the Product Design discipline at the iF DESIGN AWARD, marking the first time a Honda product has achieved this honor. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most prestigious design competitions globally, known for recognizing excellence in various design disciplines. The WN7 is Honda's inaugural electric motorcycle in the […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, a division of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is expanding its Hydrolution EZY series of air-to-water heat pumps for the European market. The company has introduced new models with capacities of 10kW and 14kW, complementing the existing 6kW and 7.1kW units. These additions aim to meet diverse regional needs and will be released in European markets […]
Hitachi, Ltd., the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and NTT DATA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership focused on expanding Green Transformation (GX) business initiatives in Australia. The collaboration aims to address Australia's target of a 43% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030, a goal that has increased pressure on large companies to provide transparent […]
Eisai Co., Ltd. has announced plans to discontinue the administration and sales of its anticancer agent Tazverik (tazemetostat hydrobromide) in Japan. This decision follows the voluntary withdrawal of the product in the United States and other countries due to safety concerns. The company has been reviewing safety data from clinical trials and postmarketing reports, which revealed multiple cases of secondary […]
