Month: September 2024

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it will relocate the base of operations/activities of its rugby team, the MIE Honda HEAT, from Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture to Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture (The team will primarily use Tochigi Green Stadium). This relocation is scheduled to take place prior to the start of the 2026-2027 season.The MIE Honda HEAT was founded in 1961 as a club team affiliated with the Honda Suzuka Factory. For more than 60 years, the team has been conducting its activities while receiving support and cheers from a broad range of people in the local community, mainly in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture. Last year, the MIE Honda HEAT changed its affiliation from the Suzuka Factory to the Honda Head Office (in Minato-ku, Tokyo), in order to further strengthen its activities and expand its fan base.Since last season (2023-2024 season), the team has been taking on challenges competing in Division 1, the top division of the Japan Rugby League One. Working toward its goal to become the No. 1 team in Japan in three years’ time, the MIE Honda HEAT has been pursuing continuous initiatives to enhance its strength. Through the relocation of the base of its activities, the team will strive to offer more people the opportunity to see the team and get involved in its challenges toward its goal.In Mie Prefecture, the birthplace of the MIE Honda HEAT, the team will continue to interact with the local community through rugby-related activities, including playing league and scrimmage matches, even after the relocation. Moreover, Honda will newly sign a comprehensive regional cooperation agreement with Suzuka City, based on which Honda will contribute to the regional development, human resource development, enhancement of the health and athleticism of local residents through, not only rugby, but also baseball and other sports.Based on the vision for its sports activities – “To increase the number of people who take on challenges through sports activities and make the lives of all people more enjoyable” – Honda has been and will continue to support various athletes who take on challenges toward the realization of their own dreams.About the comprehensive regional cooperation agreement with Suzuka CityPurpose:To promote sports and community development, including the enhancement of athletic performance and the health benefits of residing in the community, through sports, such as the activities of the Honda rugby team and the Honda Suzuka Baseball Club.Areas of Collaboration:(1) Sports promotion(2) Enhancement of sports spectating opportunities (rugby and baseball)(3) Enhancement of health(4) Development of healthy youth(5) Regional revitalizationTerm: September 25, 2024 – March 31, 2025 (may be extended upon discussion.) Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sep 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has renewed CO2MPACT(TM) series, which has been commercialized for decarbonization of a wide range of industries. The new model adopts a mass-produced full-module concept based on standard design as a middle size of CO2MPACT(TM). By maximizing the module ratio, it is possible to improve the efficiency of on-site fieldwork and shorten the construction period, which occupies a large volume of conventional plants delivery time.The new model, "CO2MPACT(TM) Full-Module," will be able to propose the optimum capacity of captured CO2 according to the flue gas from customer's facility in the range of 1 to 200 tons/day. In addition, more than 90% of the equipment is modularized into the container size or prefabricated in a workshop. As a result, the work volume at construction site will be greatly reduced, especially the on-site welding work, by 95%. CO2MPACT(TM) Full-Module inherits its development concepts such as "easiness," "lightness," "moving fast," and "simple,". Going forward, MHI Group will further strengthen the customer support package, encompassing everything from initial planning to after-sales servicing, through the lineup with "CO2MPACT(TM) Mobile," which has already been delivered for demonstration tests in various industrial fields.MHI Group will also exhibit at CCUS WORLD, the first large-scale carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) exhibition in Japan, to be held from Wednesday, October 2 to Friday, October 4, at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, and introduce the concept of the CO2MPACT(TM) series and CCUS value chain, one of the Group's future growth areas, by using digital materials. In the exhibition, on Wednesday, October 2, Tatsuto Nagayasu, Senior Vice President (CCUS) of GX (Green Transformation) Solutions, will give a keynote speech on "CCUS Growth Strategy of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Medium-Term Business Plan."MHI Group has formally declared its intent to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, and the Company is now working strategically to decarbonize both the energy demand and supply sides. A core element of the Company's "Energy Transition," which targets decarbonization on the energy supply side, is the development of a CCUS value chain integrating diverse sources of carbon emissions with modes for carbon storage and utilization. Going forward, MHI Group will continue to proactively promote its CCUS business worldwide, applying its proprietary CO2 capture technologies, contributing as a solutions provider to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, and developing further solutions that contribute to environmental protection.About MHI Group's CO2 capture technologiesMHI Group has been developing the KM CDR Process(TM) (Kansai Mitsubishi Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process) and the Advanced KM CDR Process(TM) in collaboration with the Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. since 1990. As of September 2024, the Company has delivered 18 plants adopting these processes. The Advanced KM CDR Process(TM) adopts the KS-21(TM) solvent, which incorporates technological improvements over the amine-based KS-1(TM) and offers superior regeneration efficiency and lower deterioration than the KS-1(TM), and it has been verified to provide excellent energy saving performance, reduce operation costs, and result in low amine emissions.For further information on MHI Group's CO2 capture plants: www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi 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 www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sep 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd. ("Hitachi Industrial Products") has commercialized the world's first(1) copper die-cast(2) rotor(3) for railway traction motors as light weight of rotor. By adding weight-reduction technology to the high-efficiency technologies that Hitachi Industrial Products already possesses, we will contribute to further energy savings and reduced environmental impact of railway vehicle operation.Internal structure of traction motor with copper die-cast rotorTo further reduce the weight of rotors, a component of traction motors, Hitachi Industrial Products has developed a copper die-cast rotor for railway traction motors.The copper die-cast rotor is manufactured by die-casting copper, a conductor, and is approximately 15 kg lighter in weight than conventional rotors in which copper bars and end rings(4) are brazed together ("copper bar type"). Going forward, this new rotor will be applied to railway projects.(1) According to our research (using copper die-cast rotors in traction motors for railway vehicles)(2) Die casting: A casting method in which molten metal is poured into a mold, and shaped under pressure.(3) Rotor: A rotating part that constitutes a traction motor. Here, this refers to a squirrel-cage rotor.(4) End ring: A ring material that electrically connects and shorts both ends of the rotor conductor copper bars. Copper or brass is applied.Development BackgroundHitachi Industrial Products' conventional lineup of traction motor rotors consists of two types: the copper bar type, which is constructed by inserting a rod-shaped copper bar into a slot in the iron core, and the aluminum die-casting type, which is manufactured by die-casting an aluminum conductor.In order to contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society, we are promoting the improvement of the efficiency of traction motors.For our highly efficient products, we use copper bar type rotor conductors made of copper material, which has lower losses than aluminum.To achieve both efficiency and weight reduction, we considered adopting the copper die-casting, and could reduce the number of parts by simplifying the structure while maintaining the efficiency achieved by using copper material. However, because the melting point of copper (approximately 1086degC) is higher than that of aluminum (approximately 660degC), the temperature of the molten copper becomes very high, making it extremely difficult to cast with good quality. In addition, because the rotor is intended for traction motors for railway, die-casting into larger rotors is necessary, which was an issue.By applying the aluminum die-casting technology it has cultivated to copper, repeatedly prototyping and verifying copper die-cast rotors over several years, Hitachi Industrial Products established suitable design and verification methods for railway vehicle traction motors, developed and commercialized high-quality copper die-cast rotors.Exhibitionat "InnoTrans 2024, the International Railway Technology Trade Fair"The copper die-cast rotor will be exhibited at the International Railway Technology Trade Fair - InnoTrans 2024, which will be held in Berlin, Germany from Tuesday, September 24th to Friday, September 27th, 2024. For more information, please visit the Hitachi Industrial Products website: "Exhibiting at the International Railway Technology Trade Fair - InnoTrans 2024" (https://www.hitachi-ip.com/news/20240904.html)About Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd.Hitachi Industrial Products contributes to improving social, environmental values of our customers throughout the product business in Connective Industries sector in Hitachi that digitally connects products in a wide range of fields such as industrial distribution, water infrastructure, healthcare, home appliances, air conditioning systems, measurement, analysis systems, and building systems. For details, please visit the Hitachi Industrial Products Ltd. website (www.hitachi-ip.com/)Internal structure of traction motor with copper die-cast rotor Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Sep 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, has been recognized as a Juniper Partner of the Year for 2023 in the category of Worldwide SP Partner (Top SP Alliance & SP Channel) by Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-Native Networks. Each year, Juniper recognizes partners based on their ability to drive innovative, AI-Native business solutions, providing exceptional customer and user experiences, while achieving their financial goals. As a result of sustained business expansion globally, NEC has proudly earned this distinguished award for the fifth year in a row.NEC was recognized in the category of Worldwide SP Partner for its global ability to lead customer success by modernizing transport, data center and enterprise networks through its system integration of Juniper's AI-Native technologies. The integration is offered by NEC Global Transport Network Centers of Excellence (CoE) in collaboration with Juniper from the R&D phase, including product validation in NEC's multi-vendor laboratory, to offer advanced services such as network optimization.As a leading global partner of Juniper, NEC has embraced the growing capabilities of AI-Native networks and is expanding its focus to include AI/Automation across all network domains. This strategic shift aims to accelerate the optimization of the total cost of ownership (TCO) of networks while enhancing the network experience for the customer. By leading network transformation on a global scale, NEC and Juniper are committed to creating exceptional digital user experiences in the era of AI.Juniper's 2023 Partner of the Year Awards are part of the new windowJuniper Partner Advantage Program (JPA). The program not only recognizes partners for their outstanding performance in delivering digital transformation to customers, but also helps partners build, sustain, and grow their Juniper Practice with the right support and tools to leverage the next generation of networking solutions."NEC has been a reliable and valued partner of Juniper for many years, consistently delivering exceptional service to customers. This award honors NEC's dedication to innovation using Juniper's AI-Native Networking solutions. We are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation even further together through AI optimization," said Gordon Mackintosh, Senior Vice President, Juniper Partner Organization & Commercial Sales at Juniper Networks"NEC is delighted to receive this prestigious award as a top Worldwide Partner for the fifth consecutive year. As a global partner, we actively develop joint solution strategies and continuously enhance our expertise in Juniper's solutions. We are fully committed to providing our customers with the unparalleled service experience that is enabled by AI-Native Networking," said Masayuki Kayahara, General Manager, Service Provider Solutions Department, NEC CorporationAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Sep 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited (1) (Fujitsu) and Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F), a General Incorporated Association (2) have entered into a partnership focused on discovering and supporting the next generation of scientific researchers and fostering the creation of cutting-edge research topics. Through this partnership, Fujitsu will contribute funds to SS-F to support the creation of a unique scientific research ecosystem that promotes collaboration and interaction among researchers. Additionally, the partnership will support the development of young researchers by facilitating exchange between the SS-F researcher community, already engaged in innovative discoveries and inventions, and Fujitsu's researchers, engineers, and business unit. This initiative will further drive joint technological research and innovation.Figure 1: Striving to foster collaborative research and innovation through the co-creation of an ecosystem that transcends organizational and domain boundaries.Since its establishment in 2019 SS-F has been actively working to build an ecosystem based on the "People-Centric" philosophy, aiming to foster connections and exchange between individual researchers across corporate, organizational, and disciplinary boundaries, continuously generating new research focuses and discoveries.Fujitsu, a global leader in advanced technological fields such as quantum computing and AI, operates Fujitsu Research, home to numerous researchers. In addition to supporting the development of Japanese researchers, Fujitsu has been promoting innovation and addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaborations, including industry-academia partnerships such as the Fujitsu Small Research Lab (3).Through this partnership, Fujitsu and SS-F aim to strengthen support for young researchers in Japan and contribute to the advancement of Japan's scientific and technological capabilities.The first collaborative venture, a retreat and networking event for the SS-F researcher community took place on August 22nd and 23rd, with researchers from Fujitsu Research participating. During the discussions and workshops at the retreat, there was an active exchange of ideas between Fujitsu and SS-F community researchers, generating new insights necessary for the societal implementation of research and innovation.This new partnership will continue to contribute to the creation of next-generation innovations through collaborative events and programs that leverage the strengths of both organizations.Partnership OverviewFujitsu's Contribution to the SS-F Fund and Support for SS-F Operations- Fujitsu will make financial contributions to the SS-F Fund. This fund will be used for building the scientific research ecosystem established by SS-F.- Fujitsu will enthusiastically support SS-F's activities as a major contributor.Planning and Implementation of Collaborative Projects- Research collaboration between the SS-F researcher community, known for its innovative discoveries and inventions, and researchers at Fujitsu Research.- Joint hosting of events for young researchers and students to learn cutting-edge research activities.- Joint hosting of events to promote cross-disciplinary exchanges among researchers and business professionals from various fields, aiming for new collaborations and joint research.- Development of a joint mentorship program between Fujitsu and SS-F to support the research and careers of young researchers.Comment from Dr. Takanori Takebe, Representative Director, SS-FWe are truly honored to announce our partnership with Fujitsu. Under our "People-Centric," philosophy where connections are born from people, and spread by people, we have been dedicated to creating an environment where individual researchers can collaborate beyond organizational and disciplinary boundaries to generate new discoveries, inventions, and innovations.With the support of Fujitsu, which possesses world-leading research and development capabilities, we are confident that this partnership will foster even greater interactions among diverse talents and lead to the emergence of new seeds of innovative. Through this partnership, we aim to accelerate the discovery and growth of the next generation of researchers, and collaboratively pave the way for disruptive inventions that transcend borders and fields.We look forward to realizing our People-Centric philosophy through upcoming collaborative projects and generating pioneering examples that will have a significant global impact.Comment from Hidenori Furuta, Non-Executive Chairman, Fujitsu LimitedWe are very pleased to announce our collaboration with SS-F. We strongly support SS-F's activities and vision, which aim to address Japan's challenge of declining scientific capabilities by powerfully supporting outstanding young researchers in making discoveries that go beyond individual imagination and generating insights that surpass collective intelligence through collaboration. We believe in the power of science and are committed to tackling significant global advancements alongside SS-F.We also view the development of new research themes and business ventures beyond the extension of our existing businesses as critically important. We hope that this collaboration will lead to solutions for societal challenges and become a cluster that fosters the creation of new business.[1] Fujitsu Limited :Headquarters: Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, JapanRepresentative Director and CEO: Takahito Tokitahttps://www.fujitsu.com/global/[2] STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION :Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JapanFounder/ Representative Director: Takanori Takebehttps://ss-f.org/en/homepage-en/[3] Fujitsu Small Research Lab :An initiative where Fujitsu researchers are stationed or reside long-term within universities to accelerate collaborative research, discover new research themes, develop talent, and build long-term relationships with universities.About FujitsuFujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About the Stellar Science Foundation (SS-F)SS-F is a Japan-based organization aimed at building a system that promotes the sustainable generation of disruptive discoveries and inventions by focusing on the power of people in science. SS-F seeks to revitalize Japan's scientific research, promoting freedom in research activities of scientists to enable them to create discoveries and inventions that will change the world and contribute to human society. Find out more: https://ss-f.org/en/homepage-en/.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesFigure 1: Striving to foster collaborative research and innovation through the co-creation of an ecosystem that transcends organizational and domain boundaries. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.