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MHI's First Radiotherapy Machine for Overseas to Begin Treatment at Brussels University Hospital (UZ Brussel)

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:44:58 EST

The MHI-TM2000, a highly advanced radiotherapy machine, which Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has delivered for Brussels University Hospital (Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel: UZ Brussel), will soon begin clinical treatment. The MHI-TM2000, which is capable of precise identification of tumor location and exact delivery of radiation beams, enables highly accurate cancer treatment easily and more simply than conventional machines while simultaneously reducing the burden on the patient. Since its market launch in April 2008, MHI has delivered two units for domestic customers; the delivery for UZ Brussel represents the first one for overseas.

Mazda i-stop Receives Technology Award from Combustion Society of Japan

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:44:58 EST

Mazda Motor Corporation has received the 2009 Technology Award from the Combustion Society of Japan for development of the combustion technology used in its unique idling stop system, i-stop. This award, from Japan's most prestigious organization engaged in combustion research, recognizes remarkable achievements made by individuals and groups in the field of combustion technology research and development.

Eisai Launches New Oral Jelly Formulation of Aricept(R), World's First Oral Jelly for Alzheimer's Disease Treatment

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:10:14 EST

Eisai Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a new formulation of its Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment, Aricept(R) Oral Jelly 3mg, Aricept(R) Oral Jelly 5mg, and Aricept(R) Oral Jelly 10mg. The new products will be available on the Japanese market from December 2.

Mazda Delivers Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Yamaguchi Prefectural Government

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:18:17 EST

Mazda Motor Corporation today delivered one Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid vehicle to the Yamaguchi prefectural government in western Japan. Mazda's Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid features a unique hybrid system and a hydrogen rotary engine (RE) that burns hydrogen as a fuel.

Sony Commercializes World's First 'TransferJet'(TM) Compatible LSIs

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:00:04 EST

Sony Corporation today announced the first commercialization(1) of two LSIs, "CXD3267AGG" and "CXD3268AGW", for use in the close proximity wireless transfer technology TransferJet(TM).

Mitsubishi Corporation Provided Solar Power Generation System to Non-electrified Villages in Ethiopia

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:59:37 EST

On the 29th of November 2009 Mitsubishi Corporation in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MOARD) of Ethiopia conducted the inaugural ceremony of Solar PV Power Generation System installed at Maki Village of Oromia Regional State, which MOARD selected as model village.

MHI to Launch New Company Dedicated to Compressor Business; Target Set on Joining Global Top Three

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:15:14 EST

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has decided to establish a new company dedicated to compressor business operations effective April 1, 2010. The new wholly owned subsidiary will integrate MHI's current operations in compressors with those of MHI Turbo-Techno Co. (MTT), which now handles related after-sales services. Through this integration MHI aims to form a resilient and robust business structure that will enable the new enterprise's success in the global compressor market, where fiercer competition is expected in the years ahead. With this initiative MHI looks to boost business development in this area dynamically in its quest to rank among the world's top three compressor manufacturers.

MHI to Establish New Company Dedicated to Printing & Paper Converting Machinery Business

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:05:43 EST

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has decided to abolish its Paper & Printing Machinery Division and establish a new company dedicated to printing and paper converting machinery operations effective July 1, 2010. The new company will belong to MHI's Machinery and Steel Structures Headquarters. Specifically the new wholly owned subsidiary will integrate MHI's current operations in printing and paper converting machinery with those of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Printing & Paper Converting Machinery Sales Co., Ltd., which now handles related sales and after-sales services. Through this integration MHI aims to form a streamlined, resilient business structure capable of responding to changes in today's severe market environment. With this initiative MHI looks to compete successfully against other companies specialized in this area.

Fujitsu Develops World's First Technology for Low-Temperature Full-Service Direct Formation of Graphene Transistors on Large-Scale Substrates

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:09:18 EST

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced, as a world first, the development of a novel technology for forming graphene(1) transistors directly on the entire surface of large-scale insulating substrates at low temperatures while employing chemical-vapor deposition (CVD)(2) techniques which are in widespread use in semiconductor manufacturing. Compared to the temperatures of 800-1000 degree C at which graphene is formed with conventional methods, Fujitsu has succeeded in significantly lowering the graphene fabrication-temperature to 650 degree C thus allowing for graphene transistors to be formed directly on a variety of insulator substrates, including substrates that are sensitive to the higher temperatures. Graphene is a nano-scale carbon material (nano-carbon) with the potential to be the material used in next-generation low-voltage, low-power transistors, as graphene features high-electron and hole mobility characteristics.

Transfer of the Epson Imaging Sales Function to the Sony Group

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:34:21 EST

Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson") and Sony Corporation ("Sony") today announced that as of December 1, the sales function of the small- and medium-sized TFT LCD business (excluding high-temperature polysilicon TFT LCDs, etc.) of Epson Imaging Devices Corporation ("Epson Imaging") would be transferred to Sony and Sony Mobile Display Corporation ("SMD").

Mazda Demios to be Base Architecture for Electric Vehicle Test Project

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:10:09 EST

Mazda Motor Corporation will collaborate with Itochu Corporation and other companies in conjunction with Tsukuba City on a joint project to test a low-carbon transport system which uses clean energy. The Tsukuba Environmental Style Test Project is scheduled to commence in March 2010 in Tsukuba city, near Tokyo, Japan.

DOCOMO to Launch Environmental Sensor Network Business

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:48:13 EST

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that beginning December 21 it will launch the trial operation of a network of environmental sensors that measure pollen, carbon dioxide (CO2), ultraviolet (UV) sunlight and other atmospheric conditions (see graphic below) that can affect human health and daily life.

Panasonic to Launch Marketing Campaign for Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:55:09 EST

Panasonic Corporation, the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, announced it will bring its Full HD 3D Plasma Home Theater System* to the City of Vancouver's live site to the utmost excitement of spectacular images with the residents and visitors from all over the world. This is part of the company's Games-related marketing programs to be carried out under its Olympic slogan, "Sharing the Passion."

Fujitsu Submits Cloud API Specification to DMTF and Joins Leadership Board of Open Cloud Standards Incubator

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:30:31 EST

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that it has submitted its cloud API specification to the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF)(1) and joined the leadership board of the DMTF Open Cloud Standards Incubator(2). Fujitsu will actively participate in further standardization work in DMTF and implement this specification on its next generation IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) platform, which will be made available in the second half of 2010 in Japan.

Showa Denko to Develop New Liquid Electrolytes for Automotive LIBs

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:55:43 EST

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) will develop next-generation liquid electrolytes for lithium ion batteries (LIBs) using a new and stable electrolyte salt (Li2B12FxH12-x), aiming to soon commercialize the liquid electrolytes for use in large LIBs for vehicles.

Fujitsu Releases GLOVIA/SCP FA V8 Production Scheduling System

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:04:13 EST

Fujitsu today announced the availability of GLOVIA/SCP FA V8, a production scheduling system for the Japanese manufacturing industry that manages mission-critical systems and the production schedules of on-site manufacturing systems.

Fujitsu Announces Fast-Response DC/DC Converter IC for Consumer Electronics

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:40:51 EST

Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited today announced a new two-channel DC/DC converter(1) IC with fast transient response, for use in digital consumer products, such as LCD TVs and digital video recorders. This new DC/DC converter IC, the MB39A145, utilizes a "bottom detection comparator method", and includes new enhanced circuits which provide changes in voltage, for changes in current to realize a more stable and low ripple output voltage. This improved stability subsequently reduces the number of external components that are needed, such as condensers, thus reducing space. The IC also includes Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM)(2) that is highly efficient in low-current ranges, and allows the equipment to have low power consumption in stand-by mode. Samples of the new converter IC will be available from January 2010.

Webtrends and InetAsia Announce Launch of Managed Services Platform in Asia

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:46:07 EST

Webtrends, an enterprise customer intelligence company and InetAsia, a leading independent internet consultancy, announced today the launch of a new web analytics managed service based in Asia-Pacific. Otherwise known as Webtrends Managed Services (WMS), it is the only platform in the region to offer a proven data collection environment combined with web analytics, customer reporting, training and digital marketing consulting - all without the need for investment in hardware or infrastructure.

CyberAgent Reports Full Year Results; Consolidated Sales Rise 7.8%

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:27:55 EST

CyberAgent, Inc. (TSE: 4751), a Tokyo-based leader in Internet media markets, has announced results for the full year ended September 30, 2009. The group's consolidated sales were 93,897 million yen, rising 7.8% on the previous year's 87,097 million yen, driven by solid growth in the Ameba service, despite the Internet Advertising Business facing the negative impact of the economic downturn across several industries.

DENSO and DuPont Automotive Co-Develop Award Winning Eco Resin

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:09:27 EST

The plant-derived resin radiator end tank, which can be found in some 2009 Toyota Camrys, has just earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Environment Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division for Toyota and partners DENSO and DuPont Automotive.

Mori Seiki and Sony Sign Memorandum of Intent Regarding Transfer of SMS Measuring Systems Business

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:28:02 EST

Mori Seiki Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation today announced that they have signed a non-binding memorandum of intent to transfer the measuring systems (magnescale, laserscale) business of Sony Manufacturing Systems Corporation ("SMS"), a 100% subsidiary of Sony, primarily located at SMS' Isehara Plant, together with related manufacturing and sales businesses in other Sony subsidiaries, to Mori Seiki.

Pioneer and Sharp Announce Launch of Optical Disk Joint Venture

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:10:37 EST

Pioneer Corporation and Sharp Corporation have completed all the necessary procedures and launched their optical disk joint venture today.

NTT DOCOMO Unveils 20 New Models; 19 Handsets and 1 Digital Photo Frame

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:31:22 EST

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today its lineup of 19 new handsets, as well as a 3G-capable digital photo frame, for launch on or after November 20, depending on the model. The lineup includes models in the four main series of FOMA(TM) 3G handsets - docomo STYLE series(TM), docomo PRIME series(TM), docomo SMART series(TM) and docomo PRO series(TM).

Capital Injection Changes for the NEC Electronics and Renesas Business Integration

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:44:49 EST

NEC Electronics Corporation (NEC Electronics; TSE: 6723), Renesas Technology Corp.(Renesas), NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), Hitachi, Ltd. (Hitachi; TSE: 6501 / NYSE: HIT), and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric; TSE: 6503) today announced changes concerning the capital injection listed in its September 16, 2009 press release entitled "NEC Electronics and Renesas Reach a Definitive Agreement on Business Integration".

Fujitsu Launches New Line of Transport Support Solutions

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:56:38 EST

Fujitsu and Transtron Inc. today announced the launch of a new line of Mobile Tracer DTS-B1 in-vehicle data loggers with built-in wireless communications as a part of the transport support solutions offered by Fujitsu for the trucking industry in Japan.

ASTRO Nets CASBAA Chairman's Award

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:35:53 EST

The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) yesterday announced the winner of the prestigious Annual CASBAA Chairman's Award for an "outstanding contribution to the Asia Pacific multi-channel pay-TV industry over the past 12 months".

Pioneer Revises Consolidated Business Forecasts for Fiscal 2010

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:18:38 EDT

Pioneer Corporation today announced that it has revised its full-year and semiannual consolidated business forecasts for fiscal 2010, the year ending March 31, 2010, which were announced on May 13, 2009, as follows.

Tokai University Wins 2009 Global Green Challenge in Solar Car Equipped with Sharp Solar Cells

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:18:36 EDT

Driving a solar car equipped with Sharp compound solar cells, the Tokai University team won the Global Green Challenge, one of the world's largest solar car races.

Fujitsu Reports Fiscal 2009 Second-Quarter Financial Results; Profitability Improves Dramatically from First Quarter

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:48:11 EDT

Fujitsu, a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace, today reported consolidated net income of 72.4 billion yen (US$804 million) for the second quarter (July 1 - September 30, 2009) of fiscal 2009.

Crossbow Technology Introduces Next Generation Energy Monitoring EcoWizard System

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:57:09 EDT

Crossbow Japan Ltd., a subsidiary of Crossbow Technology, Inc., along with strategic partner Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. announced today the availability of the EcoWizard Wireless Energy Monitoring System. EcoWizard enables users to analyze and monitor energy consumption in real-time using intuitive visualization tools allowing intelligent and efficient energy conservation.

Fujitsu Enhances Server Management Software for Multi-vendor, Multi-platform Environments

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:45:12 EDT

Fujitsu today announced the availability in Japan of software with improved server management functionality that will enable customers to employ their on-site mission critical systems as enterprise clouds.

Fujitsu Unveils Infrastructure Products to Build Enterprise Cloud

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:43:49 EDT

Fujitsu today announced the gradual roll-out in Japan, starting today, of new products and services that are compatible with multiple platforms and vendor environments to employ their on-site mission-critical systems as enterprise clouds. The company will strengthen products that enable system optimization through cloud technologies, such as virtualization and automation, and offer support services.

DOCOMO to Offer Unlimited Domestic i-mode Mails

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:31:16 EDT

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it will offer a new service that allows FOMA(TM) users to send and receive domestic i-mode(TM) mails, including with attachments, on an unlimited basis for as little as 780 yen including tax per month beginning December 1.

Fujitsu Earns HDI Certification for Raku Raku PC Help Line

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:33:35 EDT

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Communication Services Limited today announced that Raku Raku PC Help Line(1), Fujitsu's customer support desk for FMV Raku Raku PC users, has received Support Center Certification from the Help Desk Institute (HDI), the world's largest technical service and support industry organization.

Fujitsu Formulates Biodiversity Action Principles; Contributing to Biodiversity Conservation through Business Activities and the Application of IT

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:21:42 EDT

Fujitsu today announced the establishment of "Fujitsu Group Biodiversity Action Principles," which focus on applying IT solutions to biodiversity conservation, promoting biodiversity throughout society, and actively undertaking these initiatives on a global scale. At the same time Fujitsu strives to ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural resources in its own business activities, the company will also strive to contribute to initiatives in these areas undertaken by its customers and society at large.

MGH and NEC Start On-Site Evaluation of NEC Cancer Diagnosis Assistance System e-Pathologist at MGH

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:14:44 EDT

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today it has started a joint evaluation of NEC's cancer diagnosis assistance system, e-Pathologist, at Massachusetts General Hospital (Headquarters: Boston, MA, USA; President: Peter L. Slavin, MD; MGH).

NEC C&C Foundation Awards 2009: C&C Prize to Dr. Fumitada Itakura, Prof. Ronald L. Rivest, Prof. Adi Shamir and Prof. Leonard M. Adleman

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:54:36 EDT

The NEC C&C Foundation today announced that the 2009 C&C Prize will be awarded to two groups. Dr. Fumitada Itakura will represent Group A and Prof. Ronald L. Rivest, Prof. Adi Shamir and Prof. Leonard M. Adleman will represent Group B. Each recipient will be recognized with a certificate of merit and a plaque. Each group will also receive a cash award of ten million yen.

TOMY and Panasonic Collaborate in Road Testing CNG-Powered Long-Haul, Heavy-Duty Truck

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:52:15 EDT

Panasonic Corporation and TOMY Company, Ltd. today announced the results of six-month on-road trials of a long-haul, heavy-duty truck which was fueled with compressed natural gas (CNG). In the trials, the first in Japan, the two companies partnered to complete 48 round trips between the Osaka and Tokyo areas from April through September this year using the prototype truck that was developed as part of the Next-Generation Low-Emission Vehicle Development Project organized by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The tests yielded positive results: a 10 percent reduction in CO2 emissions and a 90 percent reduction in NOx emissions, compared to performance of conventional diesel trucks. Virtually no suspended particulates were emitted.

Sharp Develops Solar Cell with World's Highest Conversion Efficiency of 35.8%; Achieved with Triple-Junction Compound Solar Cell

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:31:38 EDT

Sharp Corporation has achieved the world's highest solar cell conversion efficiency(1) of 35.8%(2) using a triple-junction compound solar cell. Unlike silicon-based solar cells, the most common type of solar cell in use today, the compound solar cell utilizes photo-absorption layers made from compounds consisting of two or more elements such as indium and gallium. Due to their high conversion efficiency, compound solar cells are used mainly on space satellites. Since 2000, Sharp has been advancing research and development on a triple-junction compound solar cell that achieves high conversion efficiency by stacking three photo-absorption layers.

Toyota Unveils Luxury Hybrid 'SAI'

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:46:29 EDT

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the unveiling today in Japan of the compact luxury sedan "Sai", which is planned to go on sale in Japan on December 7.

Toyota Names 2009 Environmental Grant Recipients

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:08:31 EDT

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) names today 10 organizations that are to receive grants under the Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program for 20091. Since its start in 2000, the program has provided support to 175 projects in 45 countries.

Honda to Begin Sales of Honda Bicycle Simulator; Developed for Traffic Safety Education

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:05:13 EDT

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin Japan-wide sales starting February 2010, of the Honda Bicycle Simulator developed for the purpose of traffic safety education. By safely experiencing the possible risks bicycle riders may face, users will improve their ability to predict risks and increase safety awareness. In addition, rider evaluation session which will follow the riding simulation will help users learn traffic rules and manners in an enjoyable way.

Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems Boost SPARC Enterprise Servers with New SPARC64 Processors

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:37:35 EDT

Fujitsu and Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced new quad-core SPARC64(TM) VII processors and an enhanced memory controller for the SPARC Enterprise(TM) server line. The faster SPARC64 VII processors deliver up to 25 percent better performance than the previous generation and with new memory access enhancements, the updated SPARC Enterprise systems have delivered outstanding performance on key enterprise benchmarks. These results further prove the updated SPARC Enterprise servers with the Solaris(TM) Operating System (OS) are ideal platforms for consolidation and mission-critical enterprise applications including large-scale databases, BIDW, ERP and human capital management (HCM). The new processors are the second in-box upgrade delivered for this product family and are available as an option for seamless upgrades in existing SPARC Enterprise servers.

'Development of Ferrite Materials and Their Applications' Recognized as IEEE Milestone

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:24:45 EDT

The invention of ferrite by the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the commercial development of ferrite cores by TDK made substantial contributions to the global electronics industry.

The Tokyo Institute of Technology and TDK Corporation were honored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.(1) (IEEE) with the grant of IEEE Milestones(2) for the invention of ferrite materials and their applications.

Fujitsu Enhances ETERNUS DX60/DX80 Connectivity and Performance

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:46:00 EDT

Starting today, Fujitsu offers enterprises greater flexibility in selecting the most suitable connectivity of entry-level disk storage systems to server hosts. ETERNUS DX60/DX80 systems are now available in a choice of three base models - Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or SAS. In addition, enterprise-class Solid State Drives (SSD) will allow ETERNUS DX80 to serve service levels for business-critical applications, which require the highest IOs per second. These enhancements will offer customers new ways to interface and lower their operational costs.

Fujitsu Announces Winners of Mobile Phone Design Award 2009

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:24:32 EDT

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Design Limited today announced the winners of the Fujitsu Mobile Phone Design Award 2009.

MHI Markets World's First Engine/Battery Hybrid Forklift Trucks

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:58:14 EDT

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has developed the world's first(1)engine/battery hybrid forklift trucks with 4.0 to 5.0 ton loading capacities. Domestic marketing of the new "GRENDiA EX Hybrid" models began today. By integrating a lithium-ion secondary battery developed in-house and high-efficiency motors with small-size, low-exhaust- emission diesel engines that comply with new emission regulations, the company has realized outstanding environment-friendly, fuel-efficient performance: approximately 39% greater fuel efficiency than the company's pre-existing models. Initially the GRENDiA EX Hybrid will be available only in the domestic market.

Fujitsu Releases New High-heat-resistant UHF-band RFID Tags for Garment Management

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:37:16 EDT

Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Frontech Limited today announced that they have begun to offer the world's first(1) flexible UHF-band RFID tag for garment management that can withstand high-temperature sterilization(2). The tag is intended for use in uniforms worn by employees at plants that manufacture products such as medical supplies or semiconductors, in which it is necessary to sterilize uniforms at a temperature of 121 degrees Cel.

NEC Produces World's Smallest Class All-in-One Compact Core Network System (EPC) for LTE

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:56:00 EDT

NEC Corporation announced today that its new Compact EPC system will be on display at LTE Forum 2009(1). An all-in-one core network system, it qualifies for the world's smallest class by incorporating MME(2) and Serving-GW(3)/PDN-GW(4) into an area measuring 483mm(L)x222mm(H)x497mm(D) that fits within the 5U-height of a standard 19-inch rack.

Results of Pioneer Early Retirement Program

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:54:40 EDT

Pioneer Corporation today announced the results of the incentive-based early retirement program as a measure for restructuring. Details are as follows.