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We will cover the following themes: ■ Material Development for Automobiles - Anti-soiling, deodorizing, and antiviral properties for automotive components - Development of materials to meet heat resistance and heat dissipation needs in automobiles - Development of vibration and noise control materials to improve ride comfort in vehicles - Case studies on electrolyte materials for next-generation batteries - Replacement of metal and glass components with polymer materials for vehicle lightweighting - Development of anti-reflective and anti-glare films for in-vehicle displays ■ Material Development for Growing and Huge Markets - Creation of new materials through materials informatics - High-frequency substrate materials for 5G and millimeter-wave radar - Material technology for transparent antennas compatible with 5G - Development of marine biodegradable plastics and bioplastics - Material development required for hydrogen production, transportation, and storage technologies - Development of new food containers and packaging and reducing plastic use, etc. -------------------------------- We will provide the following information: - Materials required by final product manufacturers and parts manufacturers - Latest development examples from leading manufacturers - Future materials being developed at universities and public research institutions - Future prospects and technical challenges of lightweight materials and automotive components - Market trends and development of new materials and growth areas

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A New Educational and Practical Magazine for Pharmaceutical, Raw Material, and Medical Device Companies ◎ Scheduled Special Feature Articles for the 2018 Fiscal Year!! ★ How to Address Advancements in New Technologies and Industry Topics such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), Flow Synthesis, and iPS Cell Utilization! -------------------------------------------------- ● Publication: 15th of every month ● Format: A4 size, approximately 70 pages ● Annual Subscription Fee: 50,000 yen (excluding tax) * Available for annual subscription only * Discounted prices (academic pricing) are available for universities, public institutions, and medical facilities. Please inquire. Free sample issues available. Please contact us. -------------------------------------------------- ★ Highlights and Key Points for the New Fiscal Year (April 2018 Issue and Beyond)! - How to seize business opportunities in fields such as regenerative medicine, cell pharmaceuticals, and combination products where research and development costs are being invested? - Implementing strict data management and linking without mistakes! - The latest topics to keep up with the trends of continuous production and automation - Incorporating the latest guidelines and amendments to regulations into business operations

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What are the development trends of cosmetic materials with new functions and the application technologies for those products? A specialized research and development information magazine for developers, covering trend materials, cutting-edge evaluation and formulation technologies, and regulatory trends. — ◆ Cosmetics Stage is a specialized magazine aimed at providing the latest technological trends that lead to hit cosmetics development and market and regulatory information to consider in product development. 1 What are the latest mechanisms of skin aging and issues, and the key points of skin measurement and evaluation technologies based on them? 2 Trends in the development of anti-aging products aimed at deep skin effects, such as fibroblasts, sweat glands, and stem cells. 3 The latest trends in regulations that require compliance, including safety and efficacy evaluations both domestically and internationally, as well as expression regulations. — * We will send one free sample issue. Interested parties should apply using the dedicated form on our website. * There is an "Academic Discount" available for universities, public institutions, and medical facilities.

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We will sell books that have been published for several years at a low price as a free price. -------------------------------- 【Title】 How to Write and Organize Approval Applications for Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices ~ How to Obtain Essential Data and Information for Review ~ ☆ Make the most of over 10 years from development to approval and hundreds of billions of yen in development costs!! ~ Make the reviewers say and feel that it was easy to review! ~ -------------------------------- ◆ Six Points This Book Solves! ◆ 1. From collecting evidence on the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and medical devices to organizing the final deliverables such as applications and notifications! 2. How to compile application documents that are easy to read, persuasive, and mindful of the reviewer's perspective, without excess or deficiency! 3. What points are considered compliant during GCP compliance inspections, compliance document inspections, and GPSP compliance inspections, including preparation, on-the-day responses, and investigations? 4. Tips on the timing of face-to-face advice, how to ask questions, and how to rehearse! 5. The validity of the data to be published... 6. ...

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■ How to seize business opportunities in new growth areas after COVID-19? How to build a business model in an inevitably arriving "connected" society! What can be done and what cannot? Exploring seeds for new businesses from the current situation and challenges! ■ How to survive in an era where traditional methods no longer work! Different ideas, perspectives, and targets will determine success or failure! How to hone the ability to read trends for speedy decision-making, strategic thinking, and conceptualization? ■ How to think about new ways of working in the New Normal! Idea generation in remote work, progress management of themes, decision-making, research environments that avoid crowding... What is new research and development management in the With-COVID era! ■ The essence of management that maximizes creativity in research and development! Human resource development, exploration of new fields, future insights, theme setting, evaluation, open innovation! A grand reveal of systems and mechanisms to utilize limited company resources (people, goods, money)!

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2019 Edition Now Accepting New Subscriptions (October 2019 Issue to September 2020 Issue) －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◆Free sample issue available! ◆Subscribers receive discounts on our products! ◆Academic discounts available! (Please contact us for details) －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication: 30th of every month (12 issues per year) ●Format: A4 size, approximately 70 pages ●Annual subscription fee: 50,000 yen (excluding tax) －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ～This magazine covers the following information～ ◎Trends in the development of power devices and new materials for automotive electrification ◎Trends in the development of onboard batteries for the full-scale adoption of EVs ◎Sensing technologies supporting autonomous driving and ADAS ◎Development examples of HMI and component technologies required for autonomous driving ◎Development examples of new materials achieving automotive lightweighting and multi-material integration

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Book Title: Scale-Up and Continuous Processing in Chemical Processes ★ Specific examples of scale-up in the fields of chemistry, electrical/electronic, pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics! ★ Tips for transitioning from batch production to continuous production, particularly anticipated in the pharmaceutical industry! ■ Key Points of This Book ● Key points for data acquisition in laboratory experiments ● Essential factors for successful scale-up and measures against quality defects ● Building continuous production processes and practical application of flow synthesis

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Book Title: 【eCTD, CDISC】 Management and Assurance of Data Used in Drug Approval Applications ◎ Tips for "Minimizing Inquiry Items" and "Anticipating Inquiry Items" are in this book! ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Handling of SEND applications and raw data from non-clinical trials 2. Practical responses and quality assurance for eCTD applications 3. Writing methods and key points to minimize inquiry items in CTD preparation 4. Creation of application data packages compliant with CDISC 5. Effective management up to the manufacturing and marketing approval application －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ● Published: March 29, 2019 ● Authors: 57 ● Format: A4 size, 628 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-741-1 　　↓↓ The hardcover edition is out of print ↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-965-1 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: A Collection of Latest Case Studies on Analysis Tests and Evaluation Analyses in Carbon Fibers and Their Fiber Composites --- ◎ Visualization of troubles and defects such as analysis of bubble and crack formation, interlayer delamination and impact fracture, and electrocorrosion during dissimilar material bonding. ◎ Detailed explanation of the latest non-destructive testing and image analysis methods using high-speed and high-sensitivity cameras, along with their know-how. ■ Key Points of This Book ● Know-how from sample preparation to practical application - Sample pretreatment specific to carbon fibers - Differences in measurement methods based on fiber direction - Tips for obtaining clear images - Tips for selecting sensitivity and light sources - How to read analysis data and industrial applications, etc. ● Know-how for durability testing according to application - Impact resistance for automotive applications - Lightning resistance for aerospace applications - Salt resistance for marine applications - Hydrogen barrier properties of tanks for fuel cells, etc.

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Book Title: A Guide to Choosing and Using Surfactants: A Collection of Case Studies －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ Here are tips to maximize effectiveness by understanding structure, function, and properties! ◎ What are the methods of use that avoid aggregation, unification, creaming, insufficient wetting, and poor adsorption? －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Usage - Selection considering the environment and regulations - Control of micelle concentration - Innovations to enhance the effectiveness of surfactants - Control of bleed-out ◆ New Insights - AI-based predictions of dispersibility and viscosity - Protein protective effects - Biodegradable and naturally derived surfactants ◆ Applications - Cosmetics, detergents, food, pharmaceuticals - Concrete, ceramics - Textiles, films, paints, adhesives, paper ◆ Evaluation Techniques Irritation assessment, surface tension measurement Identification and quantitative analysis of surfactant components in products

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- Filler compounding, structural control, molecular design, thermal conductivity evaluation - ◎ Response to temperatures above 200°C ◎ Use of nitride fillers ◎ Achieving both "insulation" and "heat dissipation" ⇒ A comprehensive collection of the latest technologies for next-generation power devices, LEDs, and automotive electronics! --- ■ Structure of this document ◆ Handling of high thermal conductivity fillers and compounding technology with resins ◆ - Detailed explanation of the thermal conductivity and functional characteristics of various high thermal conductivity fillers - Dispersion control and stabilization techniques for high thermal conductivity fillers - Orientation control techniques for fillers and their effects - - - ◆ Development of high thermal conductivity resins for next-generation devices such as power semiconductors ◆ - Temperature characteristics when using power semiconductors and LEDs - What are the characteristics of nitride fillers, which are attracting attention as high thermal conductivity fillers? - - ◆ Methods and points for measuring thermal conductivity ◆ - How to use thermal conductivity measurement devices and key points - Measurement of thermal diffusion and thermal conductivity of thermal interface materials - Flash method, quasi-steady method, distance change method, frequency change method... - - -

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【Book Title】Evaluation of Business Viability and Resource Allocation for Research and Development Themes －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★Exploring the evaluation, focus points, and decisive factors for narrowing down promising themes and making targeted investments! ■ Key Points of This Book 1. How to identify promising R&D themes? 2. What perspectives on business viability can assist management decision-making? 3. How to determine the importance and priority of themes? 4. What are the key points for personnel allocation, motivation, and efficiency in investing human resources?

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■ Points of this Book ◎ Expression of Texture and Surface Quality and Decoration Techniques - Touch sensation expression using artificial leather and its quantification technology! - Development examples of colored resins that can replace metallic and piano black coatings! - Decoration techniques for complex three-dimensional shaped parts! - Improvement of scratch resistance, weather resistance, and chemical resistance of decorative surfaces! Achieving both heat resistance and cold resistance! ◎ Design of In-Vehicle Cockpits and HMIs - Enhancing the reliability of aesthetically pleasing curved touch panels! - Requirements for HMI in Level 3 autonomous driving! - AR display and 3D display technology using head-up displays! - Monitoring technology for drowsiness and distraction with minimal driver load! ◎ Measures Against Odors and VOCs in Vehicle Interiors - Artificial leather, paints, and adhesives used in interiors - Odor, fogging, and discoloration countermeasures for polyurethane foam - Types of aldehydes generated from automotive materials, causes of generation, and their reduction - Odor reduction in vehicle interiors using hot melt adhesives ◎ Control of Sound and Heat in Vehicle Interiors for Enhanced Comfort - Sources and reduction measures for the unique "high-frequency noise" of EVs! - Automotive windows that do not compromise transparency and radio wave permeability - Heat transfer characteristics of the human body and evaluation methods for thermal comfort in vehicle interiors! - How to improve the texture and comfort of the entire interior space?

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High heat resistance, high thermal conductivity, high strength, high toughness, low loss, adsorption properties, sound absorption properties Cutting-edge technology for electronics, medical, and automotive applications! --- ■ Key Points of this Document ◆ Manufacturing and Processing Technology for Nanofibers ◆ - How to achieve uniform thickness during nanofiber production? - Control technology for stable and continuous spinning - Manufacturing technology for nanofibers that reduces the use of solvents and minimizes environmental impact - Key points for controlling the position and posture of nozzles in the melt-blown method - How to prevent stress concentration during fiber stretching? - Key points for efficiently performing fiber stretching ◆ Observation and Evaluation Methods for Nanofiber States and Properties ◆ - Evaluation methods for mechanical properties and material transport properties - Methods for observing structural states and evaluating mechanical and electrical properties - Methods for surface observation of nanofibers - Measurement of thickness variation in nanofiber nonwoven fabrics ◆ Application Examples of Nanofibers in Various Fields ◆ - Development of sensing technologies and sensors utilizing nanofibers - Development of materials utilizing transparency and optical properties - Application examples as medical materials and hygiene materials - Application examples in automotive uses

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Book Title: How to Make, Use, and Evaluate PCP/MOF and Various Porous Materials -------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Various Synthesis Methods for PCP/MOF Solution standing method, solution stirring method, hydrothermal synthesis, microwave, ultrasonic synthesis, electrochemical synthesis, use of micro strong mixing fields, solid-phase synthesis, use of supercritical fluids, and more. ◎ Analysis and Evaluation Know-How for Porous Materials Crystal growth observation, pore distribution measurement, gas adsorption method, mercury intrusion method, measurement of adsorption rates, visualization of void structures, thermal conductivity measurement, electrochemical measurements, and more. ◎ Practical Challenges and Issues Reproducibility, manufacturing scale-up, safety in experiments and usage, overseas research, trends in patent applications, and more. ◎ Application Development and Future Possibilities CO2 separation, gas adsorption, deodorization, hydrogen storage, next-generation batteries, electronics, sensors, chemical reaction fields, catalysts, medicine, and more! --------------------

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Book Title: Streamlining Research and Development Using Artificial Intelligence: A Collection of Case Studies --- ◎ Desperately Wanted! How to Acquire and Nurture 'AI Talent'!! --- ■ Key Points of This Book ● Considerations and Preparations for Implementation in Business! - What can be done at this point? - Which technologies should be applied to which business operations? - What are the work processes for AI development? - What are the methods for "visualizing" business operations during implementation? ● Intensifying Competition for AI Engineers! - How to create a training plan and approach during the training period? - What is the process for developing AI talent? - What are the methods for developing AI talent through project-based learning? - Should AI talent be outsourced or developed in-house? ● There’s No Reason Not to Use This Innovative Technology! - Creative artificial intelligence that generates new concepts! - AI that visualizes and extracts latent needs! - How to utilize AI in new business development! - How to analyze technological trends using patent information!

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Book Title: Surface Treatment, Dispersion Technology, and Composite Examples of Carbon Nanotubes ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Manufacturing, Surface Treatment, and Dispersion Technology of Carbon Nanotubes ◆ ◆ Application Examples of Carbon Nanotubes ◆ ◆ Property Evaluation Techniques for Carbon Nanotubes ◆ ---------------------------- ● Publication Date: December 27, 2019 ● Authors: 56 ● Format: A4 Size, 456 Pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-772-5 　　↓↓　The hardcover edition is out of print　↓↓ On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-893-7 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. ----------------------------

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Book Title: Synthesis, Applications, and Troubleshooting of Polymers, Particles, and Coatings Centered on Radical Polymerization --- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Types and Methods of Radical Polymerization Emulsion polymerization, suspension polymerization, bulk polymerization, dispersion polymerization, gas-phase polymerization, phase separation emulsion method, phase inversion emulsion method, mini-emulsion polymerization, soap-free emulsion polymerization, and others. ★ Types and Uses of Various Additives Emulsifiers for emulsion polymerization, reactive surfactants, biodegradable surfactants, suspension stabilizers, polymerization inhibitors, photopolymerization initiators, acid-base generating agents, and others. ★ Various Applications and Their Latest Examples Water-soluble polymers, biodegradable polymers, microcapsules, core-shell materials, (aqueous) paints, adhesives, UV-curable materials, DDS (Drug Delivery Systems), and others. ★ Manufacturing, Evaluation, and Troubleshooting Polymerization rate, testing and evaluation of effective material properties, combination of radical polymerization and grafting, [Case Study] Decomposition and fire accidents in the use of polymerization initiators - causes and countermeasures, and others.

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Book Title: Development and Application Cases of Self-Healing Materials, Self-Organizing Materials, and Shape Memory Materials ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー A comprehensive collection of approaches to self-healing, including molecular chain mobility, supramolecular networks, and dynamic covalent bonds! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Development and Application Cases of Self-Healing Materials ◆ - What are the mechanisms by which self-healing occurs? - What are the evaluation methods for the degree of repair of scratches and dents? - How can we ensure accurate functionality when damaged? - Maintaining anti-fogging, gas barrier properties, heat resistance, transparency, adhesion, toughness, weather resistance, scratch resistance, and imparting self-healing properties. - Thorough explanations of application cases including FRP, barrier materials, catalysts, semiconductor materials, wiring materials... ◆ Development and Application Cases of Self-Organizing Materials ◆ - Detailed explanation of the introduction of self-organization capabilities and the development of functional materials! - Thorough explanation of methods for controlling self-organization! - What does the self-organization process look like? ◆ Development and Application Cases of Shape Memory Materials ◆ - Detailed explanation of the mechanisms of shape memory properties and methods for molecular design! - Thorough explanation of evaluation methods for shape memory properties!

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Title: Points to Consider for Entering the Space Business and Required New Technologies and Materials --- ★ A wealth of business ideas that will open your eyes, focusing on points for entering the space industry using your company's core technologies! ★ Is there potential for repurposing commercial products? What are the required characteristics, reliability, and evaluation methods? --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Detailed explanation of the legal systems and support structures that encourage private sector entry! 2. What should you do in the space business? How to find development themes to tackle from now on! 3. Rapid increase in private sector entry! What are the required characteristics and entry methods for components, materials, and electronic devices like small rockets and satellites? 4. Other new technologies and materials required in the space business! ---

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Unraveling substrate, wiring, and mounting materials and technologies aimed at 'miniaturization and high density,' 'high speed and high frequency,' and 'flexibility' ---------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Response to automotive and miniaturization for high density ◎ Response to 5G and high-speed communication ◎ Advancement of mounting and design technologies

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Book Title: Development of Materials for 3D Printers and High Precision of Molded Products －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ How to achieve both "cost reduction" and "high precision" for mass production of final products? ★ Compatibility between materials and molding technologies, and measures against surface roughness, gas burn, weld lines, etc. of molded products! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ●Publication Date: May 29, 2020 ●Authors: 73 ●Format: A4 size, 469 pages Hardcover Edition: Price: 88,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-793-0 　↓↓↓　The hardcover edition is out of print On-Demand Edition Available 　　　　　 Price: 44,000 yen (tax included) ISBN: 978-4-86104-890-6 　　　　　 After receiving your order, we will perform simple printing and binding. －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－

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Book Title: Application of Biometric Information Sensing and Human State Estimation －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ Towards applications in healthcare, sports, automotive, monitoring, marketing, and production sites ◎ Featuring the latest technology that visualizes "risks" and "internal states" that were previously invisible from biometric information! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Non-contact measurement of heart rate, respiration, and pulse waves ◎ Unconstrained measurement of heart rate and pulse waves ◎ Analysis of faces and expressions ◎ Measurement and analysis of gaze and eye movements ◎ Measurement and analysis of brain waves ◎ Processing and interpretation of biological signals

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Book Title: Visualization and Countermeasures for Disasters, Accidents, and Various Risks in Factories and Research Institutes ★ Automation of manufacturing lines, mismatches in experience transfer from veterans, next-generation worker training using artificial intelligence and virtual reality ★ Maintenance of container piping and chemical storage, measures against COVID-19 and various epidemics, safety management in overseas factories, and activity maintenance systems after accidents ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Response to earthquakes, wind, water disasters, and fires ★ Understanding the causes of accidents and countermeasures ★ Utilization of AI and IoT for worker safety ★ Latest technologies for inspection and predictive activities ● Publication Date: August 31, 2020 ● Format: A4 size, 770 pages ● Authors: 63 contributors ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-802-9

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Book Title: 【Book】New Needs, Regulations, and Responses in Food Container Packaging －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ★ Leading examples of container packaging development aimed at extending food shelf life, maintaining freshness, and microwave cooking! ■ Key Points of this Book ★ Details of regulations in various countries and practical responses - Regulations and testing in Europe, the United States, China, and Japan - Introduction of Japan's positive list system and the required management and testing - Migration testing of monomers and additives from food contact materials - Legal regulations on paper containers and packaging in countries around the world ★ Development examples of new food packaging materials and packages - Physiological phenomena of fresh produce and mechanisms of freshness deterioration - Innovations to suppress heating unevenness and steam release in microwave-compatible packaging - Enhancements in barrier properties of bottle containers for maintaining the freshness and flavor of alcoholic beverages and drinks - Suppression of barrier property degradation due to retort sterilization and bending ★ Environmental responses in food container packaging - Development and adoption examples of food container packaging using biodegradable and biomass plastics - Reduction of plastic usage through thinning of container packaging and transition to paper - Development of water-based and UV-curable inks for food packaging and compliance with standards - Environmental initiatives by food manufacturers and required characteristics for packaging materials

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Book Title: Measures Against Microparticles and Contaminants in Clean Rooms and Worker Education --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Measures Against Contaminants and Dust Generated by Humans ~ How much can we suppress risks through worker education? Key points. 2. Measures Against Contaminants and Dust Brought in by Humans ~ How strict should we be according to cleanliness class? Criteria for judgment. 3. Management of Temperature, Humidity, and Static Electricity, and Dust Control ~ Essential for controlling the behavior of microparticles! How to utilize systems and tools. 4. Contaminant Measures in Clean Rooms Across Various Industries ~ Examples of contaminants arising from manufacturing processes and equipment: - Semiconductors and electronic components - Chemicals and materials - Biological clean rooms

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Book Title: How to Enhance the Motivation of R&D Developers and Practical Case Studies A comprehensive disclosure of the latest research on "motivation and drive" to maximize the capabilities of R&D personnel, along with specific implementation know-how!! -------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book ● What does "motivation" mean for R&D developers? Are you managing in a way that lowers motivation? ● If young researchers are not passionate about their work, outstanding technologies and products will not emerge! Ways to enhance the motivation of R&D developers! ● Theme proposal systems, progress management, theme evaluation, withdrawal and cessation... Innovations for boosting motivation in various stages of research and development!

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Book Title: Sensing, Analyzing, and Visualizing Odors --- ◎ How to sensitively detect and visualize the ambiguous and difficult-to-quantify "odor" Development cases aimed at new applications such as living spaces, vehicle interiors, disease diagnosis, food quality control, and factory odor detection are included. --- ■ Key Points of This Book ● Mechanisms of odor recognition ● Development trends of odor sensors comparable to the sense of smell ● Sensing of biological gases and disease diagnosis ● Development trends of various gas sensors ● Visualization of odors and fragrances through sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis ● Latest application cases utilizing odors

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Book Title: Latest Technologies for Optimal Design of Compatibility and Dispersion Conditions in Polymer Alloys/Blends, Evaluation and Applications --- ★ "Strength and Lightweight," "Heat Resistance and Transparency," "Hardness and Flexibility with Molding Speed" ... Tips for Overcoming "Trade-offs" in Heterogeneous Polymer Composites --- ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Mechanisms of Alloys/Blends and Control of Molecular Structure - Concept of Phase Separation Structure - Differentiation between Compatible and Incompatible - Contributions of Polymer Viscoelasticity, SP Values, etc. to Compatibility - Types of "Compatibilizers" and Their Usage ★ Manufacturing Technologies, Quality Evaluation, and New Initiatives - Twin-screw Extrusion Mixing, Equipment for Reactive Processes, and Prevention of Dispersion Variability - Functional Evaluation through Various Analytical Instruments, Visualization of Alloys - Utilization of MI, AI, Experimental Design Methods, and Computational Chemistry in Alloys/Blends ★ Functional Enhancement and Its Applications - High Strength (Automobiles, Aircraft, Construction, Various Casings, etc.) - Thermal, Optical, and Electrical Properties (Electronic Devices, Displays, Medical Applications, etc.) - Functional Supplementation of Biodegradable Resins and Biopolymers

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★ Pyrolysis GC, MALDI-MS, NMR, IR/Raman spectroscopy, GPC, Selection of methods suitable for the purpose and materials, along with specific analysis examples for setting measurement conditions! ★ Packed with qualitative and quantitative analysis know-how that can be utilized in the field of separation and extraction from unknown samples, material development, and quality control! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Differentiation of Analytical Instruments and Sample Preparation - Characteristics of each analytical method, optimal combinations - Sample preparation - Know-how for conducting high-precision, rapid, and simple analyses - Addressing data variability ◆ How to Obtain Clean Spectral Peaks and Accurate Interpretation - Removal of unwanted peaks such as noise - How to interpret ghost peaks, peak splitting, and overlapping - Analysis and identification methods for similar substances - Detection methods for peaks that are difficult to analyze with general-purpose libraries ◆ Numerous Analysis Examples Included - Characteristics of various additives and their analytical techniques - Analysis of bleed-out additives - Resins, rubber, inks, adhesives, electrolytes, etc. - Molecular weight distribution, branching, and composition analysis of polymers - Identification of unknown components and measurement examples of trace components

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Book Title: Interface Control, Molding Processing Technology, and Material Applications of CFRP/CFRTP -------------------------------- ■ Key Points of This Book Characteristics and Selection of Base Resin, Production of Prepreg Materials - Characteristics of pitch-based and PAN-based carbon fibers - Epoxy resin with high concentration of milled carbon fibers - CFRP using TriA-X resin Interface Control Between Base Resin and Carbon Fiber - Compatibilizers to enhance adhesion at the resin-fiber interface - Bonding using water-soluble polymers - Improvement of interface properties through colloidal adsorption Physical Properties, Strength, and Lifespan Evaluation - Interlaminar peeling characteristics of CFRP laminates - Laser ultrasound and eddy current testing - Observation of crack initiation, propagation, and failure High-Cycle Molding and Adhesive Bonding Technology - Hybrid molding of CFRTP - Suppression of warpage in hybrid molded products - Strength enhancement through the combination of 3D printing and lasers - Steering laminate technology for CFRP Material Applications and Development Cases of CFRP and CFRTP - Application to automotive back doors - Sandwich structure of foam and CFRP - Application of CFRP in the aerospace field and multicopter airframes - Application to sound-absorbing materials and building reinforcement materials

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◎What is the human temperature perception mechanism? ◎A thorough explanation of heat shielding and insulation technologies, as well as air conditioning technologies, to evaluate thermal environments and achieve comfort! ◎Heat storage, latent heat, waste heat recovery ⇒ A detailed explanation of technologies aimed at efficiently using heat to achieve energy savings in automobiles! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー ■ Key Points of This Book ◆Heat management for next-generation vehicles◆ ◆Temperature control technologies for vehicle interiors◆ ◆Technologies for effective utilization of thermal energy, such as waste heat recovery◆

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Book Title: Product Development and Practical Application of Genome Editing Technology －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ◎ What is the potential for creating a huge market with the technology awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020? Where and how can it be utilized? ◎ A multifaceted explanation of specific applications in energy production, disease treatment, and plant breeding, as well as the associated issues! －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Understand technology trends, development, and key points for successful social implementation all in one book! - Explanations from various perspectives including regulatory frameworks, intellectual property, safety, ethical issues, and social acceptance! 1 Addressing patent issues that pose barriers to commercialization 2 Safety challenges and measures against off-target effects 3 Applications in the smart cell industry and solutions to its challenges 4 Applications in model animal production and pharmaceutical evaluation 5 Development of gene therapy technology and regenerative medicine 6 Utilization in the improvement of agricultural product varieties

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■ Points of this Book 【High-Frequency Substrate Materials】 - Characteristics and development of various substrate materials such as epoxy, polyimide, liquid crystal polymer, and fluorine - Development of new resins for 5G that achieve both "high heat resistance and low dielectric properties" - Surface modification and bonding techniques that enhance the adhesion between copper and resin without compromising smoothness 【5G Antennas】 - Antenna design technology for 5G smartphones - Reflectors and area construction applying metamaterial/metasurface technology - Antenna RF front-end modules that realize Massive MIMO in the high SHF band 【Electronic Components for 5G/Beyond 5G】 - Characteristics and technological trends of ceramic capacitors required for 5G - Technological trends and high-frequency advancements of SAW filters for 5G - Research and development trends of compound semiconductor devices for terahertz wireless communication 【Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Shielding Materials】 - Design methods for wave absorbers and wave shields compatible with 5G millimeter waves - Applications of ceramics and carbon materials for wave absorption and shielding materials for millimeter waves 【Development and Integration Technology of Optical Devices】 - Development and integration technology of optical waveguides, optical modulators, and optical transceivers - Optical connection components and optical connection technology aimed at achieving co-packaging

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Book Title: Evaluating Research and Development Themes and How to Decide on Cessation/Withdrawal ■ Key Points of This Book ◎ Research and development personnel often learn only from failures! Failures in research and development are the foundation for future successes and creativity!! 1. What are the aims and key points of discussion at each gate? 2. How to use stage gates to manage the development process and make continuation/cessation decisions? 3. What are the appropriate methods for making Go-Stop decisions based on objective evaluations of R&D themes? 4. How to advance and utilize a progress management system for research and development themes? 5. How to determine the timing for ceasing or withdrawing new R&D themes? 6. What does the cessation/withdrawal decision for R&D themes based on a technology portfolio entail? 7. How to handle themes that are not approved at the gate? 8. How to follow up with personnel responsible for themes that have been discontinued? 9. How to cultivate an attitude of assessing the quality of themes and making continuation decisions? 10. What are the methods for introducing a system that positively evaluates failures?

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Book Title: Intellectual Property Value Evaluation and Effective Utilization Contributing to Management and Business Strategy ☆ How to visualize and appeal the contribution of intellectual property to management! ◎ What patents are truly necessary for business strategy! Approaching objective and valid intellectual property value evaluation and strategic utilization! ■ Key Points of This Book 1. What methods to use for evaluating the value of intellectual property and visualizing its contribution to management and business! 2. Can artificial intelligence help streamline intellectual property operations! How to implement it, how to use it, and points to watch out for! 3. How to build an intellectual property strategy that anticipates market and technology! Formulating and implementing an intellectual property strategy that outpaces rival companies! 4. Behind the scenes of intellectual property department reform that changed the awareness of department members and elevated the department's status! 5. The annual accumulation of patent maintenance costs gradually pressures management! 6. How to build a strong patent network to prevent entry by other companies! Proper portfolio management of owned intellectual property and intellectual property strategy! 7. What is the difference between inventions that should be patented and those that should be kept secret as know-how! 8. Intellectual property licensing, M&A, patent assignment, fundraising.

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Book Title: Granting, Processing Technologies, and Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antiviral Performance Materials --- ◎ Thorough explanation of materials and surface designs that prevent the adhesion of bacteria and viruses! ◎ What are the indicators for measuring antibacterial and antiviral properties? Detailed explanation of evaluation technologies! ◎ Includes research, testing, and evaluation examples related to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)! --- ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ Mechanisms of Bacterial and Viral Proliferation, Mechanisms of Antibacterial and Antiviral Action ◆ ・What are the types and characteristics of bacteria and viruses? How do they proliferate? What are the control methods? ・What are the mechanisms of action for organic and inorganic antibacterial agents, and various antiviral agents? ◆ Design and Development of Antibacterial and Antiviral Properties, Granting Technologies to Materials, Processing Technologies ◆ ・Control technologies for antibacterial and antiviral performance, granting technologies, processing technologies ・Performance control using light ・Antibacterial and antiviral effects of silver and copper, and material development utilizing these effects ◆ Overview of Antibacterial and Antiviral Performance Testing and Evaluation Methods ◆ ・What are the evaluation testing methods and evaluation technologies for antibacterial and antiviral performance? ・What are the evaluation methods for antibacterial and antiviral products?

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Book Title: Collection of Case Studies on Scale-Up and Substance Production in Bioreactors ★ Here are tips for implementing scale-up "efficiently," "quickly," and "minimizing failures!" ■ Key Points of This Book ● Efficient Scale-Up of Bioreactors - Data acquisition needed in the lab for scale-up - Selection of operating conditions using measurement technology and numerical analysis techniques ● Efforts to Increase Yield and Production Efficiency of Target Substances - Defoaming technology for bioreactors - High-density culture technology aimed at improving productivity - What is cultivation that suppresses by-products? - Which microorganisms or cells to utilize? ● Introduction of Abundant Substance Production Case Studies Ethanol, hydrogen, methane, biodiesel, sugars, biodegradable substances, beer, pharmaceutical and cosmetic raw materials ● Latest Technologies in Production Management and Smart Cell Development - Substance production through continuous cultivation - Use of information analysis and AI for smart cell development - Bioreactors utilizing microbubbles - Bioreactors without stirring blades

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Book Title: Latest Technologies in Materials, Molding Film Formation, and Applications Related to Sealing, Barriers, and Coatings ★ Rust and corrosion prevention for embedded sensors and cameras, extending the lifespan of next-generation lighting and televisions, and preventing leakage of hydrogen gas and electrolyte oxidation gases ~ Supporting 5G devices, next-generation vehicles, IoT devices, and future energy storage devices ~ ■ Key Points of This Book ★ Latest trends in sealing materials and molding ★ Sealing solutions for the 5G, IoT, and DX era ★ Measurement, evaluation, and analysis of sealing and barriers ★ Sealing, barriers, and coatings in next-generation vehicles, displays, and energy storage fields ● Publication Date: April 30, 2021 ● Format: A4 size, 689 pages ● Authors: 67 contributors ● ISBN: 978-4-86104-838-8

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Book Title: Choosing and Using Coalescing Agents, Curing Agents, and Crosslinking Agents, and Their Examples ------------------------------ ★ Complete curing of areas not exposed to UV light, uniform curing of surfaces and interiors, selection of initiators suitable for LED-UV! ------------------------------ ■ Key Points of This Book - Precise control of polymer structure and molecular weight - Introduction of functional groups to polymer ends, synthesis of crosslinkable polymers - Uniform curing technology for thick films and shadow areas through UV irradiation - Reduction of oxygen inhibition in UV curing and inhibition of curing by bases and water - Selection and usage of photoinitiators and sensitizers for UV-LED curing - Improvement of flexibility and elongation for films and coatings that conform to curved surfaces - Enhancing heat resistance, lowering dielectric constant, and reducing dielectric loss of epoxy resins for 5G applications - Improving workability by balancing long pot life and fast curing - Enhancing stretchability and toughness through the formation of a supramolecular network structure with freely movable crosslinking points - Analysis of curing reactions and crosslinking states, and their real-time measurement

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■ Points of this book Clarification of the degradation and discoloration mechanisms of polymer materials - How do auto-oxidative degradation and discoloration progress under the influence of light, heat, and metal ions? - What factors promote hydrolysis? - How can cracks caused by solvents, oils, surfactants, and other chemicals be prevented? - Degradation mechanisms and stabilization of various materials such as thermosetting resins, thermoplastics, and composite materials Optimal formulation of additives - Formulation considering antagonistic effects, compatibility, and migration - Response when the antioxidant itself discolors - Synergistic effects and antagonistic actions of UVA/HALS - Prevention of poor dispersion and blooming by metal inactivators - Selection of antimicrobial and antifungal agents tailored to specific purposes - Selection of curing agents considering cost, safety, and lifespan - Mechanisms of bleed-out occurrence and countermeasures Troubles and countermeasures for polymer products - Degradation and prevention of protective coatings on automobiles due to temperature, pollen, bird droppings, stones, etc. - Scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and hardness in automotive decorative films - How to meet the safety, reliability, and strength required in the railway sector? - Troubles such as burning and odor in packaging materials and their countermeasures - Durability, seismic resistance, fire resistance... what are the required characteristics in the construction field?

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Book Title: Visualization of the Five Senses and Elucidation of Mechanisms Using Artificial Intelligence --- ◎ How can we "digitalize" intangible sensory information such as human preferences, sensitivities, actions, and tacit knowledge? ◎ Model human senses and apply them to product development! --- ■ Key Points of This Book 1. Smell, Taste, Sight, Touch, Hearing— Modeling of Human "Five Senses" and Product Development Using Artificial Intelligence 2. Modeling and Evaluation of Human "Emotions" and "Cognitive Functions/Actions" 3. Biometric Information Collection Techniques for Evaluating the Five Senses and Emotions and Their Analysis Through Machine Learning 4. Machine Learning Analysis of Time-Varying "Sensitivity/Sensory Data"

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Book Title: Presentation of Sensations in VR/AR Technology, Expansion Technologies, and Latest Application Cases --- ◎ Responding to new needs born from the COVID-19 pandemic: "Non-contact," "Remote," and "Remote Control"! --- ■ Key Points of This Book 【Vision】 - Design of head-mounted displays considering "usability" and "comfort" - Improvement of holography calculation speed and application to 3D images and head-mounted displays - Air display technology aimed at applications in signage and control panels - Causes of motion sickness and VR sickness and their effects on the body 【Haptics and Force Sense】 - Development examples of various haptic sensors aimed at reproducing human touch 【Hearing】 - Development examples of creating immersive sound spaces and acoustic playback devices - Sound space rendering technology that realizes virtual sound environments 【Temperature Sensation】 - Advancements in understanding the perceptual characteristics of temperature sensations and their interactions with other senses and emotions 【Taste and Smell】 - Expansion of olfactory and gustatory senses utilizing inter-sensory interactions 【Application Cases】

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- Response to 5G, high-speed, and miniaturization - ■ Key Points of This Document Design and Application of Heat Sinks - Resolution of hotspot issues in next-generation power devices - Increase in maximum heat transport per unit - Composite use of graphite and metal materials and application of heat spreaders Development and Application Examples of TIM (Thermal Interface Material) - Orientation technology for transporting large amounts of heat in the thickness direction - Emergence of high thermal conductivity in TIM and reduction of contact thermal resistance - Achievement of high thermal conductivity with less filler content Development of Heat Dissipation Substrates - Improvement of high thermal conductivity and heat shock characteristics in metal-based substrates - Enhancement of thermal conductivity in silicon nitride substrates Prospects for Next-Generation Cooling Technologies - Outlook and challenges of boiling cooling technology - Boiling heat transfer under electric field application Case Studies in Device Heat Dissipation Design - Approaches to thermal design and thermal verification, simulation technology - Response to thermal design based on substrate heat dissipation, component technology - Design and evaluation of submerged processor chips aimed at liquid immersion cooling - Key points in thermal design for mobile devices

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Book Title: Material Design and Latest Applications Related to Water and Functional Polymers ★ Points for Achieving Desired Resin Functions: Dissolving in Water, Being Insoluble in Water, Repelling Water, Wetting with Water... ■ Key Points of This Book ◆ The Relationship Between Water and Resins/Polymers - The presence or absence of hydroxyl groups, the SP value of the polymer, and the relationship between interfacial free energy and "wetting properties" - Why do polymers that should be strong against water experience water degradation? - Types, selection, and usage of "surfactants" that act as "dispersants" in water ◆ Functions and Applications of Water Solubility, Water Absorption, and Water Dispersion - Water-decomposable resins and water-resistant paper coatings addressing the marine plastic problem - Thickeners, gelling agents, coagulants, cleaning agents, cosmetics, hygiene products like "diapers," and environmentally friendly inks and labels - Improving crosslinking of water-based resins and selecting additives ◆ Applications for Water Repellent, Hydrophilic, Waterproof, Water Resistant, Corrosion Prevention, and Anti-Fogging - Control of functional groups, charge control, surface modification, and control of resin "wetting properties" - Aesthetic appeal of buildings, stain removal, fingerprint resistance, rust prevention for electronic devices, and countermeasures against salt damage

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