Chambrette Corporation Unveils Ichi Antiquite’s Jacquard Stripe Shirt in U.S. Market Mar. 26, 2026. - 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 to Retrofit Singapore’s Tuas South Incineration Plant Mar. 26, 2026. - 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’s FonesVisuas Test Enhances Predictive Healthcare in Singapore Mar. 26, 2026. - 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 Invests in AGI7 to Enhance Physical AI Capabilities Mar. 25, 2026. - 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 and NEC to Develop AI-Powered Safety System for Construction Sites Mar. 25, 2026. - 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 and University of Osaka Advance Quantum Computing for Industrial Applications Mar. 25, 2026. - 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’ DURACON POM Transforming Material Handling Efficiency Mar. 25, 2026. - 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 Launches Plant-Based Lubricant to Reduce CO2 Emissions Mar. 24, 2026. - 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 […]
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