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The "Energy Local Production and Consumption Visualization System" is a data utilization tool that collects renewable energy generation and consumption data within the region and displays it in real-time on a screen. It addresses concerns from the field such as "Even if we promote decarbonization efforts, they do not reach citizens" and "There is no raw data available for environmental education in elementary and junior high schools." It intuitively visualizes the data collected through IoT, shaping the cultivation of environmental awareness throughout the community. 【Recommended for the following issues】 ◆ Efforts by local new power companies are not communicated to residents, leading to insufficient appeal ◆ There is no locally relevant raw data available for use in environmental education classes ◆ The aggregation and processing of data is cumbersome, limiting screen updates <Reasons for selection> - Automatically aggregates generation and consumption data measured by energy resource IoT and graphically displays it on the screen - Proven operational track record with implementations already in place in municipalities like Kazuno City and Nagai City, as well as in school teaching materials - Can be displayed in various environments such as government buildings, street monitors, and school terminals, smoothly integrating with existing communication networks *For more details, please download the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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ENES is an optimization AI system that automatically controls industrial storage batteries and EV groups to reduce power procurement costs. "I'm worried about exceeding peak power," "Even though I installed storage batteries, I can't manage them manually..." For those struggling with such issues, our demand forecasting AI automatically provides operations that maximize economic benefits. It eliminates the hassle of operation while ensuring reliable cost reductions. 【Recommended for these concerns】 ◆ The basic fees for high-cost contracted power do not decrease due to rising demand values ◆ Although storage batteries and EVs have been purchased, manual charge and discharge operations are impossible ◆ Even when a DR notification arrives, there is no room to quickly adjust equipment on-site <Reasons for being chosen> - High-precision demand and generation forecasting algorithms automatically generate optimal charge and discharge schedules - Flexible support from individual control at the facility level to Auto DR (automated VPP) that aggregates at the community level - Can be retrofitted to existing storage battery systems and PCS, significantly reducing initial installation hassle and costs *For more details, please refer to the catalog.

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The resin identification handheld sensor is a portable measuring device designed to prevent the rising disposal costs of unknown material packaging plastics brought in during material acceptance. "There’s no way to know what type of resin the supplier uses, so we have no choice but to treat it all as industrial waste..." This device, which is palm-sized and cordless, enables the monetization of waste in such situations. 【Recommended for these issues】 ◆ The material of packaging materials at the time of purchase is unknown, leading to everything being treated as industrial waste. ◆ Measuring bulky waste plastics is difficult due to cables. ◆ Mixed resins result in collection companies refusing to pick them up. <Reasons for choosing this product> - Supports measurement of composite/mixed resins. Connects wirelessly to a smartphone and provides identification results via voice. - Features a setting mode that allows individual registration of proprietary resins, enabling even beginners to identify instantly without confusion. - Visualizes nearby collection trucks through integration with resource circulation navigation, consolidating collection routes to reduce transportation costs. For any inquiries regarding "the ability to identify our own waste" or "optimization of collection routes," please contact us via the "Web Inquiry"! For case studies, please refer to the "Catalog Download." We will also be exhibiting at trade shows, so we will introduce the actual device at the venue.

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"We have introduced renewable energy facilities in our company, but we do not know how to prove the environmental value or how to utilize it concretely." "We are unable to quantitatively appeal our decarbonization efforts to customers and stakeholders." "We want to create a new economic cycle by locally producing and consuming energy within the region." Do you have such concerns or challenges? Our "Environmental Value Visualization and Credit Support Service" fundamentally resolves these issues. ◇ Automatic visualization and data conversion of environmental value We accurately grasp and aggregate generation and consumption data to generate objective environmental certification data that can withstand audits. ◇ Comprehensive support for J-Credit conversion procedures We convert the hidden renewable energy value into certified credits, enhancing it into a value that can be used internally or traded. ◇ Design of regional economic circulation and market expansion We support the development of specific revenue models, such as hometown tax return gifts and carbon offset products. By implementing this, you can strengthen external environmental PR and improve reliability within the supply chain.

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• Other Smart Grid

The "Environmental Management Practice and Co-Creation Tour" is not just a facility visit; it is a tour where you can experience the sites of decarbonization and resource circulation that Ricoh practices. It goes beyond merely "gaining knowledge" or "just looking at equipment" by allowing participants to see actual initiatives and engage in dialogue with responsible personnel and workshops. You can think about what to start with in your own company and how to connect it to implementation, gaining hints for solving your company's environmental challenges. 【Features】 ■ A consistent experience from visiting practical sites to organizing your own challenges and considering solutions. ■ The practical sites, exhibition content, and tour are designed according to the purposes and interests of visiting companies. ■ You can observe technologies and initiatives related to decarbonization and resource circulation. ■ Through dialogue and workshops, you can reflect on your company's challenges and future direction. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Environmental Survey

The "Resource Circulation Navigator" is a regional circulation platform service that connects local businesses, municipalities, collection companies, and recycling operators to circulate soft plastic waste as recycled products within the region. It enables the integrated connection of soft plastic waste, such as stretch film generated at manufacturing sites, through material identification, visualization of disposal information, joint collection by multiple companies, recycling, and utilization of recycled products. By addressing challenges such as "not knowing the material" and "not having enough volume for one company," it aims to simultaneously reduce disposal and collection costs, lower CO2 emissions, and promote the recycling of plastic waste. 【Features】 ■ Material separation support using resin identification sensors ■ Visualization of disposal information in the cloud ■ Joint collection connecting multiple companies ■ Support for efficient collection ■ Realization of resource circulation within the region *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case where sensors were implemented at M.M. Plastic Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the collection, sorting, and recycling of waste plastics such as container packaging plastics. The company started a business for the collection and reuse of product plastics, but there was no system in place to check the material of product plastics immediately after acceptance and after sorting by large sorting machines, raising concerns about quality assurance. With the introduction of sensors, it became easier to distinguish mixed PVC, and the purity of PP and PE products improved. They are now able to provide reliable products to customers. 【Previous Challenges】 ■ High chlorine concentration materials were mixed into recycled plastic pellets. ■ There was no system to check the material of product plastics immediately after acceptance and after sorting by large sorting machines, raising concerns about quality assurance. ■ There were concerns that the manual material identification skills could not be passed on due to the retirement of veteran staff. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case where Mazda Corporation, which is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of passenger cars, implemented the "Ricoh Resin Identification Handheld Sensor B150." The company was working on properly sorting and processing waste generated from the production process to enhance the value of waste plastics. However, even though they were manually sorting waste plastics associated with packaging materials for parts, the majority of the materials were unidentified, making accurate sorting difficult. With the introduction of this sensor, they were able to accurately identify over 80% of the materials, providing a foothold for achieving material recycling through material changes. 【Previous Challenges】 - They were manually sorting waste plastics associated with packaging materials, but the majority were unidentified, making accurate sorting difficult. - They were unable to visualize the types and quantities of materials being discharged. - They needed to take action in response to regulatory proposals requiring the use of recycled plastics for more than 25% of the plastics needed for new car production in Europe. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

• Other resource recycling
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• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case where the "Ricoh Resin Identification Handheld Sensor B150" was implemented at LIXIL Corporation, which handles a wide range of building materials, equipment, and various housing-related services. The company is promoting activities aimed at recycling and monetizing waste plastics at its Nabari factory, which is responsible for the production of entrance doors and interior building materials. However, a significant challenge was that most of the materials were unknown, making it impossible to sort them, and they had to be disposed of as mixed plastics. With the introduction of the sensor, it became possible to identify the types of plastics, and it was found that out of the 200 tons of waste plastics that were previously discarded each year, 50 tons had high potential for profitable resale. This has also contributed to a change in the recycling awareness of the manufacturing staff. 【Previous Challenges (Partial)】 - Some waste plastics with clear materials, such as PS and PP, could be recycled, but most were disposed of as mixed plastics due to unknown materials. - It was difficult to promote sorting within the process because the material and weight could not be visualized, leading to slow progress in primary sorting. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the "Ricoh Resin Discrimination Handy Sensor" at Fuji Kasei Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the processing and sales of recycled plastics, the purchase of waste plastics, and the collection and transportation of industrial waste. The company faced high costs for material discrimination of waste plastics, making it difficult to collect small amounts of waste plastics due to profitability concerns. Additionally, it was necessary to burn small amounts of waste plastics for material discrimination, which could produce toxic gases, raising concerns about health risks for the discriminators. With the introduction of the sensor, high-precision discrimination has become possible with easy operation. The need to burn waste plastics for discrimination has also been eliminated, reducing health risks for the discriminators and achieving a reduction in industrial waste and resource recycling. 【Previous Challenges】 - High costs for material discrimination of waste plastics made it difficult to collect small amounts of waste plastics due to profitability concerns. - It was necessary to burn small amounts of waste plastics for material discrimination, but some could produce toxic gases, raising health concerns for the discriminators. - Recyclable waste plastics were also classified as industrial waste. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of sensors at Meiwa Pax Co., Ltd., a professional company in the field of flexible packaging using plastic films. At the company's main factory in Hyogo, the accuracy of material identification for the valuable trading and recycling rate improvement of multi-material waste films has been a challenge. After processing, the types of waste plastic films could not be identified, making it impossible to collect them separately. With the introduction of sensors, the recycling collection rate and valuable trading rate for polypropylene improved to 90%. [Previous Challenges] - After processing, the types of waste plastic films, such as those that have been laminated or printed, could not be identified, making it impossible to collect them separately for valuable trading or recycling. - The recycling collection rate and valuable trading rate for polypropylene remained at around 10%, necessitating reform. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case where Nichiei Shinka Co., Ltd., which develops adhesive films and coating films, has implemented the "Ricoh Resin Identification Handy Sensor." The backing material for the company's main products, seal and label materials, is a composite of paper and resin, which has been discarded and incinerated in large quantities without being collected and reused as a resource. By introducing the sensor, it has become easy and efficient to identify the material of the collected "recycling-specific backing," playing an essential role in the establishment of the "Resource Circulation Project" scheme. 【Previous Challenges】 ■ The label backing has been discarded in large quantities without recycling, highlighting the need to establish a resource circulation system. ■ There was a need to accurately determine whether the collected "recycling-specific backing" is made of the unique material "Kamishine." *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the "Ricoh Resin Identification Handheld Sensor" at Etria Co., Ltd., which develops and produces multifunction devices and printers. At the company's Gotemba facility, the monetization of waste plastics contained in the mixed waste discharged from the site was not progressing, making it difficult to promote efforts toward material recycling. With the introduction of the sensor, it became possible to identify the material of waste plastics, leading to significant cost reductions through reduced processing costs and profits from the sale of valuable materials. 【Previous Challenges】 - Unable to identify the materials of some waste plastics, resulting in waste disposal costs. - Difficulties in negotiating purchases with recycling companies due to a lack of specialized knowledge and technology for material identification. - The monetization of waste plastics was not progressing, making it difficult to promote efforts toward material recycling. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case where Ricoh's resin identification handheld sensor B150 was implemented at Bal Corporation, which supplies its own developed daily necessities and lifestyle goods to major 100 yen shops. The company began to be asked by its clients for evidence of material specifications, and the time and cost required for external inspections became a significant burden. By introducing this sensor, the company was able to accurately identify materials in-house, significantly reducing the costs and lead times associated with external inspections. 【Previous Challenges】 - The company needed to strengthen its internal checking system as clients began to request evidence of material specifications. - Particularly for repeat production items that required enhanced checks, the time and cost of sending items to external inspection agencies became a significant burden. - During the product development stage, it was necessary to use external inspection agencies to check the materials of sample products, which delayed the completion process. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the RICOH Handy Sensor at Tohoku Region's East Japan Recycling Systems, which plays a role in the recycling of home appliances. At the company, the sorting work of key materials in the recycling process had been burdensome for workers due to the heavy weight of the previously used identification equipment. With the lightweight and compact RICOH Handy Sensor, workers can now keep the device in their waist pouch and continuously identify materials during work, significantly improving work efficiency. 【Previous Challenges】 - The weight of the previously used identification equipment was heavy, placing a large burden on workers. - The size of the identification equipment was large, requiring careful placement during temporary storage, which hindered smooth operations and caused stress. - When the type of resin could not be identified, workers had to check the most likely materials for identification results, leading to concerns about identification accuracy. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the "Ricoh Resin Identification Handheld Sensor" at Yodo Sho Co., Ltd. The company is a recycling operator engaged in the acceptance, regeneration, and processing and sales of waste plastics. Since 2017, they have been strengthening their domestic waste plastic recycling efforts. The high-value-added recycled plastics, which have been colored and pelletized, are highly regarded as environmentally friendly, high-quality plastic raw materials. To improve the purity of recycled plastics, they utilized subsidies with the cooperation of a consulting labor and social security attorney and introduced the RICOH Handheld Sensor. 【Previous Challenges】 ■ Risks and health concerns associated with identification work through combustion ■ Inefficiency due to reliance on experience and intuition in personnel-dependent tasks ■ Decreased identification accuracy when mixing different types of plastics *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the "Ricoh Resin Identification Handy Sensor" at Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. Since the fiscal year 2015, the company has formulated a medium-term management plan related to environmental management, focusing on three pillars: "CO2 reduction in business activities," "biodiversity conservation," and "3R for construction waste." They have been actively promoting specific activities on-site. In 2016, they received certification as an "Eco-First Company" and have been exploring various initiatives as a leading company in environmental efforts within the construction industry. Here, we introduce their initiative for sorting waste plastics implemented at the Shiga Konan branch, which is a construction site. 【Previous Challenges】 ■ At construction sites, waste plastics were disposed of in a single container and collected for disposal without any efforts towards recycling. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

We will support the realization of business value from CO2 reduction achievements such as the introduction of renewable energy and energy-saving activities on-site, in the form of disclosure of results! - In response to the new demands for "decarbonization" from customers and society, initiatives have been progressing regardless of industry, business type, or company size. - First, I believe that each company is working on "calculation and disclosure (visualization) of CO2 emissions/CFP," but there may be concerns that the strong regulatory aspect makes it difficult to see the results. - While large companies are taking the lead in these initiatives, efforts by small and medium-sized enterprises are also expanding, but there are reports of "CFP fatigue" as the significance does not feel commensurate with the costs. - However, did you know? The achievements of "emission reduction," which are required alongside the "visualization" of CO2 emissions, are seeing an expansion in methods and markets for disclosing and realizing their value. Yet, the current situation is that even including large companies, the movement to disclose and utilize reduction achievement data for value realization is sluggish.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the introduction of the "RICOH Resin Identification Handheld Sensor" at Nippon Tokushu Tōgyō Co., Ltd. At the company's Komaki plant, 111 tons of waste plastic are generated annually, and until now, thermal recycling has been conducted. However, the company has decided to aim for the monetization of waste plastic. After the introduction of the RICOH handheld sensor, it became possible to accurately sort materials, allowing for the monetization of 20 tons of waste plastic out of the 111 tons. 【Previous Challenges】 - The company aimed to transition from thermal recycling of 111 tons of waste plastic to monetization. - To have recyclers accept the materials at a value, sorting by material type is necessary, but manual sorting has its limitations. - There was a lack of awareness about sorting waste that could be monetized among the production staff, necessitating a change in mindset across various production departments. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us. ★ Webinar Announcement! ★ We will also hold a webinar introducing other case studies. For more details, please refer to the related link or feel free to contact us. Date: December 11 (Wednesday) from 15:00 to 15:50 Participation fee: Free

• Other resource recycling
• Other analytical equipment
• Environmental Survey

You can utilize the business improvement subsidy for the introduction of the resin identification handheld sensor handled by Ricoh Co., Ltd. By using the business improvement subsidy before the minimum wage increase, you can enjoy benefits such as cost reduction, efficiency improvement, human resource development, compliance with laws and regulations, enhancement of social evaluation, and strengthening of competitiveness. You will need to fill out the application form yourself, but if you have any questions or need consultation, please contact our office. 【Subsidy Rate】 ■ Under 900 yen: 9/10 ■ 900 yen to under 950 yen: 4/5 (9/10) ■ 950 yen and above: 3/4 (4/5) *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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Due to mass production and mass consumption in modern times, the speed of consumption is increasing to the point where it seems likely to destroy natural resources in the future. Currently, marine resources are gradually being damaged by plastic waste in the ocean. When faced with such a situation, many people will likely feel anxiety and a sense of crisis. In response to these issues, global initiatives such as the SDGs are being implemented. To fundamentally resolve environmental problems, a transition to a circular economy, which is based on the elimination of waste and pollution, is necessary. *For more details on the column, please refer to the related links. For further information, feel free to contact us.*

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Plastic refers to synthetic resins that are scientifically synthesized mainly from raw materials such as petroleum. Synthetic resins possess the properties of resins that are scientifically synthesized from raw materials like petroleum. Due to its characteristics such as being lightweight, water-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and insulating, plastic is used in a wide range of fields including packaging materials, construction materials, electrical and electronic devices, automotive parts, and everyday goods. It has a low manufacturing cost and is suitable for mass production, making it convenient and highly economical. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for more information.*

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Waste plastic is causing serious problems in both municipal and industrial waste. Globally, approximately 350 million tons of plastic are discarded each year, with only about 9% being recycled. Due to the current situation where about half is directly landfilled and around 20% is not properly managed, the outflow of plastic into the environment is increasing significantly. In particular, in low- to middle-income countries, the management of plastic waste is inadequate, which is one of the main causes of plastic leakage into oceans and other areas. *For more details on the column, please refer to the related link. For further inquiries, feel free to contact us.*

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The identification principle is a spectroscopic method using near-infrared light. The measurement involves irradiating the resin with near-infrared light and acquiring the spectrum of the diffuse reflected light. The acquired spectrum is transferred to a smartphone, where it is processed by an app, and the resin is identified by comparing the correlation coefficients with the registered resin data. Identification is completed in about 2 seconds, and the results are displayed on the app screen as well as outputted audibly. *For detailed content of the column, please refer to the related links. For more information, feel free to contact us.*

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Ricoh's resin identification sensor irradiates the target object with infrared light and detects the diffused reflected light to identify the resin type. For resins like white, diffused reflected light can be obtained, but in the case of transparent resins, the irradiated light passes through, making it impossible to obtain diffused reflected light. Therefore, when measuring transparent resins, the included reflection plate is used. *For more detailed information, please refer to the related links. Feel free to contact us for further inquiries.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the implementation of the "RICOH Resin Identification Handheld Sensor" at Takeda Corporation. The company develops and plans its products in-house, while manufacturing is carried out at overseas partner factories. They faced challenges with time lags and costs associated with external material inspections. Previously, inspections took about two weeks, but after the implementation, results can now be obtained in just a few seconds, significantly improving speed. [Challenges] - Due to the increasing consumer interest in quality and materials, there was a need to strengthen quality control. - The method of outsourcing material inspections to third-party organizations took about two weeks for results, lacking in speed. - When sending for external inspections, there were specifications regarding the size and shape of the samples, necessitating the processing or destruction of sample products. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the application of the "Resin Identification Handy Sensor" that we handle. It is effective for challenges such as "wanting to understand the materials used in equipment that comply with HACCP" and "external inspection agencies cannot identify materials non-destructively." Since it allows for non-destructive identification of materials in food manufacturing equipment, it enables reliable quality control. 【Overview】 ■ Challenge: Unable to identify plastic materials of existing equipment ■ Solution - On-site material identification - Quality control capability - Reduction of inspection outsourcing costs *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the utilization proposal for the "Resin Identification Handy Sensor" that we handle. It is effective for challenges such as "We cannot increase personnel because technical skills are required" and "We use external organizations due to a lack of know-how in material identification." Even amateurs can identify materials, which reduces inspection costs and labor hours. In addition to skilled workers, we can increase personnel, allowing for an increase in handling volume. 【Overview】 ■ Challenges - Use of external organizations due to lack of know-how in material identification - Identification is not possible for anyone other than skilled workers ■ Solutions - Reduction of inspection costs and labor hours - Ability to increase handling volume by adding personnel in addition to skilled workers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the utilization proposal for the "Resin Identification Handy Sensor" that we handle. It is effective for challenges such as "environmental learning centered on lectures feels distant" and "board writing and slides tend to lead to one-sided lectures." By holding the sensor and experiencing sorting, knowledge acquisition is accelerated. Awareness of the reality that recyclable materials are being discarded and the ease of sorting due to technological advancements will increase consciousness towards environmental conservation. 【Overview】 ■Challenges - Environmental learning centered on lectures feels distant - Board writing and slides tend to lead to one-sided lectures ■Solutions - Accelerated knowledge acquisition - Increased awareness of environmental conservation *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the utilization proposal for the "Resin Identification Handy Sensor" that we handle. It is effective for challenges such as "using external organizations due to lack of know-how in material identification" and "unable to increase personnel because technical skills are required." Since sales representatives can determine on-site whether purchases are possible, it reduces the costs and man-hours associated with returning for inspection. Additionally, it eliminates the need for skilled workers, allowing for an increase in personnel and ensuring that opportunities for resource acquisition are not missed. [Overview] ■ Challenge: Sales representatives cannot determine on-site whether purchases are possible. ■ Solution - Reduces costs and man-hours associated with returning for inspection. - Allows for an increase in personnel, ensuring that opportunities for resource acquisition are not missed. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the application of our "Resin Identification Handy Sensor." In-house and simplified analysis of competitor products. Reducing analysis costs and man-hours, enabling speedy analysis of resin materials. It allows for easy inspection and prevents unnecessary costs from arising. Please feel free to contact us when you need assistance. 【Overview】 ■Issue: Analyzing resin materials using FT-IR and DSC incurs high costs and man-hours. ■Solution - Speedy analysis of resin materials. - Easy inspection of competitor products, preventing unnecessary costs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analytical equipment
• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce the utilization of our "Handheld Sensor for Resin Identification." This is effective for challenges such as "analyzing resin materials with FT-IR or DSC, which is costly and time-consuming." It allows for speedy analysis of resin materials, enabling easy inspection of purchased components and preventing unnecessary costs. 【Overview】 ■ Challenge: Analyzing purchased components for molding processing is cumbersome. ■ Solution: - In-house and simplified analysis of purchased components. - Reduction of analysis costs and labor. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other analytical equipment
• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce the utilization of our "Resin Identification Handy Sensor." It is effective for challenges such as "utilizing external organizations due to lack of know-how in quality inspection" and "incurring travel expenses for on-site inspections at domestic and overseas factories." This allows you to complete quality inspections in-house. Additionally, it enables easy inspection of toy parts with strict standards, ensuring product quality and preventing unnecessary costs. 【Overview】 ■ Challenges - Utilizing external organizations when accepting recycled products or parts manufactured overseas - Incurring travel expenses for on-site inspections at domestic and overseas factories ■ Solutions - Enabling in-house completion of quality inspections - Allowing easy inspection of toy parts with strict standards, ensuring product quality and preventing unnecessary costs *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the utilization of our "Resin Identification Handheld Sensor." It is effective for issues such as "the types of packaging materials handled vary by supplier, but since the materials cannot be identified, we incur disposal costs by incinerating them." Identifying the material takes just 2 seconds. By simply placing the sensor, you can identify the type of plastic, allowing for sorting by material and enabling recycling or valuable retrieval. Let's recycle the plastics that have previously been simply discarded! *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other resource recycling
• Packaging materials
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With the resin identification handheld sensor, it becomes possible to tackle the sorting of waste plastics at each construction site level! ■Challenges so far At construction sites, waste plastics have been disposed of collectively, and efforts toward recycling have not progressed. ■Effects of the resin identification handheld sensor Material identification takes only 2 seconds. By simply applying the sensor, materials can be identified, and by installing sorting collection boxes, efficient sorting has become possible. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the utilization proposal for the "Resin Identification Handy Sensor" that we handle. It is effective for issues such as "the types of packaging materials and wrapping materials differ by supplier, but since the materials cannot be identified, we incur disposal costs by sending them for incineration." Identifying the material takes only 2 seconds. By simply pointing the sensor, you can identify the material, allowing for the installation of sorting collection boxes and material checks during collection. [Overview] ■ Issue: The types of packaging materials and wrapping materials differ by supplier, but since the materials cannot be identified, we incur disposal costs by sending them for incineration. ■ Solution: By simply pointing the sensor, you can identify the material, enabling the installation of sorting collection boxes and material checks during collection. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the utilization proposal for our "Resin Identification Handy Sensor." This is effective for addressing the issue of collectively disposing of plastic waste and offcuts generated in our own factory's production process. By sorting the materials that should be discarded, we can achieve cost savings of millions. Please feel free to contact us when needed. 【Overview】 ■ Issue: Collectively disposing of waste and offcuts generated in our own factory ■ Solution: Sorting materials to be discarded, achieving cost savings of millions *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce the features of our "Resin Identification Handy Sensor." It is possible to add up to 100 types of resin as reference data, even those that were difficult to identify. The identification results are communicated through the smartphone screen and voice. This product helps improve identification accuracy and enhances inspection precision. 【Features】 ■ Standard registration of 13 types of resins, mainly general-purpose resins ■ High mobility ■ Simple operability ■ User-friendly application ■ User registration function for resins ■ Function to calculate the ratio of mixed resins *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the "RICOH Resin Identification Handheld Sensor" at Nichirei Shinkawa Co., Ltd. The backing paper for the company's main products, seal and label materials, is a composite material of paper and resin, which has been discarded and incinerated in large quantities without being collected and reused as a resource. In response, we launched the horizontal recycling "Resource Circulation Project" for label backing paper. Our product plays a crucial role in accurately identifying the materials of the label backing paper. 【Case Overview】 ■Challenges - As society as a whole works towards achieving the goals of the SDGs, label backing paper has traditionally been discarded in large quantities without recycling, highlighting the need to establish a resource circulation system. - To achieve a high level of recycling, it was necessary to accurately determine whether the collected "recycling-specific backing paper" is the unique material "Kamishine." *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study on the introduction of the "RICOH Resin Identification Handheld Sensor" in the efforts of Nishimatsu Construction Co., Ltd. for the separation of waste plastics. The company is promoting initiatives to enhance the accuracy of sorting on-site and aims to sequentially expand material recycling and chemical recycling from feasible areas, while exploring specific methods. By introducing our handheld sensor, it has become possible for anyone to sort waste plastics by using the sensor for identification and displaying samples with photos. 【Case Overview】 ■ Previous Challenges - At construction sites, waste plastics were disposed of in a single container and collected as is, with no initiatives for recycling being advanced. ■ Implementation Effects - It has become possible to instantly sort four frequently generated types of waste plastics, accelerating verification towards improving material recycling and chemical recycling rates. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study from Meiwa Pax Co., Ltd. that solved the challenges of material identification accuracy for the valuable trading of multi-material waste films and improving recycling rates. The company faced difficulties in separating and collecting waste plastic films that had become leftover materials and scraps, as the material type was not easily identifiable. As a result, valuable trading and recycling became impossible. By introducing the "RICOH Resin Identification Handheld Sensor," the accuracy of polypropylene identification improved, and the collection rate increased to 90%. [Previous Challenges] - Waste plastic films that had undergone processing, such as laminating and printing, could not be identified by material type, making it impossible to separate and collect them for valuable trading or recycling. - The recycling collection rate and valuable trading rate for polypropylene remained around 10%, indicating a need for reform. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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We would like to introduce a case study on the introduction of the "RICOH Resin Identification Handheld Sensor B150" at East Japan Recycling Systems Co., Ltd. The company previously used identification equipment that weighed around 2 kg, which was very heavy and posed a significant workload for workers who had to identify 300 to 350 items per day. After the introduction of the new sensor, the compact and lightweight design improved work efficiency, reducing the working time by about half. Additionally, the types of resins identified are now displayed, eliminating the need for screen switching and shortening measurement time. 【Previous Challenges】 - The weight of the conventional identification equipment was heavy, placing a large burden on workers. - The size of the conventional identification equipment was large, requiring careful selection of a placement area when temporarily setting it down during work. - When the type of resin could not be identified, workers had to switch screens to check the most likely materials, leading to concerns about identification accuracy. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of a "resin identification sensor" by an intermediate processing company. In this company, when collecting waste plastics, analysis was required for unknown resins, which meant they had to take them back to their facility for purchasing decisions. The labor costs and time associated with transportation and analysis were significant challenges. After the introduction of the resin identification sensor, they were able to respond quickly to purchasing decisions and provide estimates at the customer's site without making them wait, achieving standardization of staff skills and improving customer satisfaction. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - When collecting waste plastics, analysis was required for unknown resins, necessitating taking them back for purchasing decisions. ■ Effects - Quick response to purchasing decisions and estimate provision at the customer's site without making them wait. - Achieved standardization of staff skills and improved customer satisfaction. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of a "resin identification sensor" at a plastic product manufacturer. The company conducted random inspections of products manufactured overseas after they were received and outsourced quality checks, which led to inefficiencies in inspection operations and high costs. After the introduction of the resin identification sensor, the company internalized the random inspections and quality checks, achieving greater operational efficiency. The lead time to shipment and inventory days were reduced. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - After receiving products manufactured overseas, the company conducted random inspections and outsourced quality checks, resulting in inefficiencies in inspection operations and high costs. ■ Effects - Internalization of random inspections and quality checks led to improved operational efficiency. - Reduction in lead time to shipment and inventory days. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of a "resin identification sensor" at a plastic material manufacturer. At the company, among the waste plastics generated in the factory, those with unknown resin types were uniformly disposed of, as it was difficult to determine whether they could be traded for value, resulting in significant disposal costs. After the introduction of the resin identification sensor, it became possible to identify previously unknown plastics on-site, achieving both an expansion of valuable transactions and a reduction in disposal costs simultaneously. 【Case Overview】 ■ Challenges - Among the waste plastics generated in the factory, it was difficult to determine whether the unknown resins could be traded for value, leading to uniform disposal and significant disposal costs. ■ Effects - It became possible to identify previously unknown plastics on-site, achieving both an expansion of valuable transactions and a reduction in disposal costs. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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