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"Materials Studio" A suite of molecular modeling/simulation tools for next-generation materials development equipped with quantum mechanics (density functional theory), classical mechanics (molecular dynamics calculations), mesoscale (dissipative particle dynamics calculations, etc.), statistics, and analysis/crystallization tools. 【Features】 ■ Simulation software that streamlines material development Available for use by those engaged in research, development, design, and manufacturing across various industries and fields. ■ Supports various types of materials Effective in predicting how the structure of atoms and molecules relates to the physical properties and behaviors of materials in the fields of materials science and chemistry, aiding in the understanding of physical phenomena. ■ Examples Tribochemical (lubrication) reactions Research and development of crystal growth, thin film formation, fuel cells, lubricants, etc. Catalysts, polymers and mixtures, metals and alloys, batteries and fuel cells, etc. ■ Enhanced visualization with "Materials Studio Visualizer" ■ All tasks, including crystal structure creation, calculation condition settings, and calculation result display, can be performed on a single GUI screen. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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"Particle-PLUS" is a simulation software suitable for research, development, and manufacturing of devices and materials using plasma. - It specializes in low-pressure plasma analysis. - It can perform advanced physical model analysis such as CCP and external circuit models. - It excels in plasma simulation for low-pressure gases, where calculations using fluid models are challenging. - It supports 2D (two-dimensional) and 3D (three-dimensional) analysis, efficiently handling complex models. - As a strength of our in-house developed software, it can perform standard CCP and magnetron sputtering calculations, as well as customization to fit the customer's equipment. ◆ Supports various cases ◆ - Magnetron sputtering - PVD, plasma CVD - Capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) - Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) - Electrophoresis, etc. ◆ Outputs various calculation results ◆ - Potential distribution - Density distribution/temperature distribution/generation distribution of electrons and ions - Particle flux and energy flux to the wall - Energy spectrum of electrons and ions at the wall - Density distribution/temperature distribution/velocity distribution of neutral gas, etc. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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Our company offers analysis software specialized for semiconductor-related equipment. We have a lineup of rarefied fluid analysis software and plasma analysis software, which are effective for simulations of organic EL and magnetron sputtering. We can also accommodate customer needs. 【Product Lineup】 《Rarefied Fluid Analysis Software 'DSMC-Neutrals'》 ■ Supports unstructured meshes, allowing calculations for complex shapes ■ Capable of simulating gas flow throughout the entire device 《Plasma Analysis Software 'Particle-PLUS'》 ■ Enables low-pressure plasma simulations ■ Useful for research, development, and manufacturing of devices and materials using plasma With these two systems, we can support various simulations in semiconductor manufacturing, including thin film generation, sputtering, and plasma etching. *For more details, please refer to the materials. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

• Scientific Calculation and Simulation Software
• Analysis and prediction system

Support from failure rate calculation to report creation in one go! Reliability Workbench is a tool based on reliability engineering used for evaluating and analyzing reliability and safety in accordance with functional safety standards. It has been adopted by many companies both domestically and internationally as a tool for evaluating the reliability and safety of equipment required by functional safety standards such as IEC61508 and ISO26262, with a total of 8,000 sites having implemented it worldwide. The main industries where it has been adopted are as follows: - Automotive - Railways - Aircraft - Plants - Industrial equipment In Japan, many automotive-related companies, including Denso Corporation, as well as railway-related customers such as Japan Signal and Nabtesco, have adopted this tool, with over 50 customers in the automotive and railway sectors alone. Additionally, this tool has the following features that support standardization and simplification of work: - Integration with electronic CAD - Database creation of failure data - Automatic deployment of failure modes and distribution ratios to FMEA - Cross-checking between FMEA and FaultTree+

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AiPOST is an information sharing and management system developed with the aim of systematizing the circulation of paper-based forms. It is particularly recommended for customers facing the following issues: - Wanting to share information that has occurred on-site immediately, but having no means other than phone calls, resulting in no record being kept. - Wanting to circulate information related to events that occurred on-site, but having inconsistent methods among individuals, making it difficult to know where the information is located. - Having made a work request but being unable to grasp the current status. - Distributing information via email, but with various types making it difficult to discern which information is relevant to oneself. - Wanting to centrally manage inquiry information from customers and analyze it in Excel as needed. Additionally, there has been an increase in the use of AiPOST in conjunction with business systems and email, allowing for the following functionalities: 1. Sending email notifications when information or requests related to oneself arrive. 2. Managing the progress of work on the AiPOST side, simplifying the status confirmation of requests and information distribution. 3. Treating AiPOST as an input terminal in conjunction with maintenance systems, allowing overall equipment information management to be handled by the maintenance system.

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We combine simulation technology and reliability evaluation with insights into equipment maintenance to support the construction of systems related to data collection and visualization, analysis, product improvement, optimization of operating conditions, and predictive maintenance. The main target equipment includes: - Various plants - Semiconductor manufacturing equipment - Air conditioning systems In this study, we support the construction of systems by using different tools and systems according to the customer's requests and objectives, such as: - 1D simulation software (1D CAE) - 3D simulation software (3D CAE) - Reliability and safety evaluation software - Statistical analysis software - Machine learning/AI software - IoT information collection infrastructure - Equipment maintenance management systems - Tablet systems Additionally, in conducting this study, we recommend starting small by narrowing down the target equipment.

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AiPOST is an information sharing and management system developed with the aim of systematizing the circulation of paper-based forms. It is particularly recommended for customers facing the following issues: - Unable to grasp the current status after making a work request - Distributing information via email, but the types are varied, making it difficult to understand which information is relevant to them - Wanting to centrally manage inquiry information from customers and analyze it in Excel as needed Additionally, there has been an increase in the use of AiPOST in conjunction with business systems and email, enabling the following functionalities: 1. Sending email notifications when information or requests relevant to the user arrive 2. Managing the progress of tasks on the AiPOST side, simplifying the status checks and information distribution 3. Treating AiPOST as an input terminal in conjunction with maintenance systems, allowing overall equipment information management to be handled by the maintenance system.

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AiPOST is an information sharing and management system developed with the aim of systematizing the circulation of paper-based forms. It is particularly recommended for customers facing the following issues: - Unable to grasp the current status after making a work request - Information is being disseminated via email, but the types are varied, making it difficult to understand which information is relevant to them - Want to centrally manage customer inquiry information and analyze it in Excel as needed Additionally, there has been an increase in the use of AiPOST in conjunction with business systems and email, allowing for the following functionalities: 1. Notifications via email when information or requests related to them arrive 2. Management of work progress on the AiPOST side, simplifying the status confirmation of requests and information dissemination 3. In collaboration with maintenance systems, treating AiPOST as an input terminal while managing overall equipment information within the maintenance system

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**Features** - Adopts unstructured mesh, allowing for calculations that directly reflect the complex shapes of actual devices. - High parallel efficiency enables quick computation results even for large-scale shapes. - Utilizes a particle method, ensuring convergence solutions even with poor-quality computational grids, unlike fluid models. - Comprehensive technical support ensures that even those new to simulations or busy with experiments can reliably achieve results. **Supports Various Cases** - Simulation of rarefied gas flow within a vacuum chamber. - Simulation of thin film generation in semiconductor manufacturing. - Simulation of thin film generation in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLED), and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE). **Outputs Various Calculation Results** - Calculation of chemical reactions. - Calculation of chemical reactions from Arrhenius-type reaction data. - Calculation of dissociation, recombination, and molecular (atomic) exchange reactions. - Ability to set multiple reaction equations on the GUI. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.*

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Many companies have proposed maintenance methods utilizing large-scale data and AI (artificial intelligence/machine learning), and there are numerous reports on their effectiveness. However, with a few exceptions, the management of maintenance on-site is predominantly done using various formats such as paper, Excel, Access, and PDF, and the information managed differs by department. Our company provides services to address the following objectives through the organization of equipment ledgers: 1. To establish a ledger of data that serves as the foundational requirements for the implementation of a maintenance system. 2. To utilize accumulated failure information on-site to formulate inspection cycles that minimize costs. 3. To consider maintenance methods tailored to the conditions, as usage and environments differ even for the same equipment. 4. To create a risk matrix from accident and failure information. 5. To graph the relationship between maintenance items, reliability, and costs, and use it as a guideline for planning. The steps for organizing the equipment ledger are as follows: 1. Digitization of various information. 2. Organization and classification of the digitized information. 3. Conducting various analyses according to objectives. 4. Adding management items based on the analysis results.

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FLiPS is a facility maintenance management system developed with the aim of providing a user experience similar to that of Excel, and it is particularly recommended for customers facing the following issues: - A user-friendly interface that is easily accepted on-site and the desire to integrate with ERP systems. - The need to link product quality with facility maintenance for centralized management. - The desire to visualize the costs, schedules, and actual results necessary for facility maintenance in a calendar format. - The need to understand the frequency and number of unexpected failures and to establish maintenance plans that reflect actual conditions. - The desire to know the optimal cycle for regular inspections and replacements. - The need to streamline budget formulation related to equipment purchase and maintenance management. Additionally, it has recently been integrated with various IoT-related products, enabling the following capabilities: 1. Automatically creating and notifying maintenance and inspection plans when sensor data indicates thresholds are likely to be exceeded, notifying both managers and workers. 2. Integrating with tablet-compatible systems (such as i-Reporter) to aggregate and visualize information from the field.

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FLiPS is a facility ledger management system developed with the aim of providing a user experience similar to Excel, and it is particularly recommended for customers facing the following challenges: - A user-friendly interface that is easily accepted on-site, with a desire for integration with ERP systems - The need to link the quality of manufactured products with the facility ledger for centralized management - The desire to visualize the costs, schedules, and actuals necessary for equipment maintenance in a calendar format - The need to understand the frequency and number of unexpected failures to establish a maintenance plan that reflects actual conditions - The desire to know the optimal cycle for regular inspections and replacements - The need to streamline budget formulation related to equipment purchase and maintenance management Additionally, it is now integrated with various IoT-related products, enabling the following capabilities: 1. Automatically creating and notifying maintenance and inspection plans when sensor data indicates thresholds are likely to be exceeded, notifying both managers and workers 2. Integrating with tablet-compatible systems (such as i-Reporter) to aggregate and visualize information from the field.

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Many companies have proposed maintenance methods utilizing large-scale data and AI (artificial intelligence/machine learning), and there are numerous reports on their effectiveness. However, with a few exceptions, the management of maintenance on-site is primarily conducted using various formats such as paper, Excel, Access, and PDF, and the information managed differs by department. Our company provides services to address the following objectives through the construction of equipment records: 1. We want to organize a ledger of data that serves as the foundational requirements for the introduction of a maintenance system. 2. We want to utilize the accumulated failure information on-site to establish inspection cycles that minimize costs. 3. We want to consider maintenance methods tailored to the situation, as the usage conditions and environments differ even for the same equipment. 4. We want to create a risk matrix from accident and failure information. 5. We want to graph the relationship between maintenance items, reliability, and costs to serve as a guideline for planning. The steps for constructing equipment records are as follows: 1. Digitization of various information. 2. Organization and classification of the digitized information. 3. Implementation of various analyses according to objectives. 4. Addition of management items based on the analysis results.

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Simulation Analysis of Dust Behavior Affecting Contamination Initially compatible with various simulations 【Features】 ■ By adopting unstructured meshes, it is possible to compute the exact shape of complex actual devices. ■ High parallel efficiency allows for quick computation results even for large-scale shapes. ■ Since a particle method is used, unlike fluid models, convergence solutions can always be obtained even with poor quality computational grids. ■ With comprehensive technical support, even those new to simulations or busy with experiments can reliably achieve results. ◆ Compatible with various cases ◆ - Simulation of rarefied gas flow in a vacuum chamber - Simulation of thin film generation in semiconductor manufacturing - Simulation of thin film generation in semiconductor manufacturing such as Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Organic EL (OLED), and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) ◆ Outputs various computation results ◆ - Calculation of chemical reactions - Calculation of chemical reactions from Arrhenius-type reaction data - Calculation of dissociation, recombination, and molecular (atomic) exchange reactions - Multiple reaction equations can be set up on the GUI *We also offer contract analysis, so please feel free to contact us.

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Simulation analysis of gas flow in a shower head type CVD device Initially supports various simulations 【Features】 ■ Adopts unstructured mesh, allowing for calculations that reflect the complex shapes of actual devices ■ High parallel efficiency enables quick computation results even for large-scale geometries ■ Utilizes a particle method, ensuring convergence to a solution even with poor-quality computational grids, unlike fluid models ■ Comprehensive technical support allows beginners and those busy with experiments to reliably achieve results ◆ Supports various cases ◆ - Simulation of dilute gas flow in a vacuum chamber - Simulation of thin film generation in semiconductor manufacturing - Simulation of thin film generation in semiconductor manufacturing such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) ◆ Outputs various computational results ◆ - Calculation of chemical reactions - Calculation of chemical reactions from Arrhenius-type reaction data - Calculation of dissociation, recombination, and molecular (atomic) exchange reactions - Multiple reaction equations can be set up on the GUI *We also offer contract analysis, so please feel free to contact us.*

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Simerics MP+ is a fluid simulation tool designed to calculate the transient characteristics of various volumetric pumps, compressors, and valves. It is developed based on the thermal fluid simulation tool Simerics MP and utilizes all the features of Simerics MP. 【The following fluid analyses are possible】 ■ Free surface flow ■ Flow considering the compressibility of air contained in liquids ■ Pressure pulsation and water hammer effects ■ Coupling of pump flow with the rigid body motion of valves and cam rings ■ Flow in low to medium vacuum conditions ■ Compressible flow (subsonic) ■ Cavitation ■ Time variations of flow fields (velocity vectors, pressure), flow rate, fluid forces, and torque The biggest strength is the ability to automatically create meshes even for clearances in the µm range, which is difficult for other general-purpose fluid analysis software!! Recently, there has been an increase in achievements with oil pumps for automotive and construction machinery, with examples such as vane pumps for power steering and CVTs, and trochoidal pumps for engine lubrication. *There is a lot of information that cannot be posted online. Particularly, we encourage you to see the actual mesh creation and movement through a demo presentation!!

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This is an introduction to a case where the "FLiPS" maintenance calendar system was implemented for asset management aimed at extending the lifespan of sewer facilities in Sendai City. This page includes not only the "system configuration" such as servers and clients, but also "PDCA for maintenance based on risk assessment" and "examples of risk matrices." By considering various risks and extending the renovation period, cost forecasts have improved. 【Contents】 ■ System Configuration ■ PDCA for Maintenance Based on Risk Assessment ■ Automatic Creation of Maintenance Plans ■ Examples of Risk Matrices ■ Risk information is updated from GIS for pipes and from the FLiPS management screen for facilities. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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FLiPS is a system that can centrally manage the following items required by the Green Management Promotion Manual. - Vehicle management - Maintenance inspection schedule - Evaluation and results of maintenance inspections - Management of documents related to various vehicles (maintenance procedures, maintenance inspection item lists, etc.) - Future vehicle introduction plans This system not only manages the above information but also allows for the output of reports and forms in any Excel format. If you use a tablet for maintenance inspection tasks, there is also a record of real-time reflection of the input data from the tablet to FLiPS.

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FLiPS is a system that can centrally manage the following items required by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and medical device safety management guidelines. - Start and end inspection checklists - Maintenance inspection planning sheets - Evaluation of maintenance inspections - Management of documents related to equipment - Breakdown repair records This system not only manages the above information but also allows for the output of reports and forms in any desired Excel format. If you use a tablet for maintenance inspection tasks, there is also a track record of transferring the input data from the tablet to FLiPS. Additionally, it is possible to manage items necessary for analysis using reliability engineering in conjunction.

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VizSpark is an arc plasma simulation software developed by Esgee Technologies in the United States, founded by Professor Raja from the University of Texas at Austin, an expert in plasma simulation. It has the most achievements in the analysis of spark plugs and circuit breakers, with many case studies presented at academic conferences. In Japan, it has a strong track record primarily with automobile manufacturers and internal combustion engine-related companies, and it supports the analysis of devices such as: - Circuit breakers - Atmospheric pressure discharge - Ignition plugs (spark plugs) - Plasma torches (plasma jets) - Welding - Thermal spraying - High-intensity lamps

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VizSpark is an arc plasma simulation software developed by Esgee Technologies in the United States, founded by Professor Raja, an expert in plasma simulation at the University of Texas at Austin. It has the most achievements in the analysis of ignition plugs and circuit breakers, with many cases presented at academic conferences. In Japan, it has a strong track record, particularly among complete vehicle manufacturers and internal combustion engine-related manufacturers, and it supports the analysis of devices such as: - Circuit breakers - Atmospheric pressure discharge - Ignition plugs (spark plugs) - Plasma torches (plasma jets) - Welding - Thermal spraying - High-intensity lamps

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Simerics MP+ is a fluid simulation tool designed to calculate the transient characteristics of various volumetric pumps, compressors, and valves. It is developed based on the thermal fluid simulation tool Simerics MP and utilizes all the features of Simerics MP. 【The following fluid analyses are possible】 ■ Free surface flow ■ Flow considering the compressibility of air contained in liquids ■ Pressure pulsations and water hammer effects ■ Coupling of pump flow with the rigid body motion of valves and cam rings ■ Flow in low to medium vacuum conditions ■ Compressible flow (subsonic) ■ Cavitation ■ Time variation of flow field (velocity vectors, pressure), flow rate, fluid forces, and torque The biggest strength is the ability to automatically create meshes even for clearances on the order of micrometers, which is difficult with other general-purpose fluid analysis software!! Recently, there has been an increase in achievements with oil pumps for automotive and construction machinery, with examples such as vane pumps for power steering and CVTs, and trochoidal pumps for engine lubrication. *There is a lot of information that cannot be posted online. In particular, please see a demonstration for the actual mesh creation and movement!

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Simerics MP+ is a fluid simulation tool designed to calculate the transient characteristics of various volumetric pumps, compressors, and valves. It is developed based on the thermal fluid simulation tool Simerics MP and utilizes all the features of Simerics MP. 【The following fluid analyses are possible】 ■ Free surface flow ■ Flow considering the compressibility of air contained in liquids ■ Pressure pulsation and water hammer effects ■ Coupling of pump flow with the rigid body motion of valves and cam rings ■ Flow in low to medium vacuum conditions ■ Compressible flow (subsonic) ■ Cavitation ■ Time variation of flow field (velocity vectors, pressure), flow rate, fluid forces, and torque Its greatest strength is the ability to automatically create meshes for clearances in the micrometer range, which is challenging for other general-purpose fluid analysis software!! Recently, there has been an increase in applications for oil pumps used in automobiles and construction machinery, with examples including vane pumps for power steering and CVTs, as well as trochoid pumps for engine lubrication. *There is a lot of information that cannot be posted online. Particularly, we encourage you to see the actual mesh creation and movement through a demonstration!

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Simerics MP+ is a fluid simulation tool designed to calculate the transient characteristics of various volumetric pumps, compressors, and valves. It is developed based on the thermal fluid simulation tool Simerics MP and utilizes all the features of Simerics MP. 【The following fluid analyses are possible】 ■ Free surface flow ■ Flow considering the compressibility of air contained in liquids ■ Pressure pulsations and water hammer effects ■ Coupling of pump flow with the rigid body motion of valves and cam rings ■ Flow in low to medium vacuum conditions ■ Compressible flow (subsonic) ■ Cavitation ■ Time variations of flow fields (velocity vectors, pressure), flow rate, fluid forces, and torque The greatest strength is the ability to automatically create meshes with clearances in the µm range, which is difficult for other general-purpose fluid analysis software!! Recently, there has been an increase in achievements with oil pumps for automotive and construction machinery, such as vane pumps for power steering and CVTs, and trochoidal pumps for engine lubrication. *There is a lot of information that cannot be posted online. In particular, we encourage you to see the actual mesh creation and movement through a demonstration!

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The Availability Workbench (AWB) can calculate the operating rates and lifecycle costs of production lines and equipment based on equipment information (Note 1), and the following effects can be expected: ■ Expected Effects 1. Calculation of the expected operating rate for production lines when introducing new equipment. 2. Setting targets for each piece of equipment to meet the operating rate goals established in the production plan. 3. Estimation and response to vulnerable areas in production equipment and production lines. Note 1: Examples of input equipment information - Degradation curve (Note 2) - Maintenance-related items - Required personnel - Operational costs, etc. Note 2: Can also be substituted with MTTF/MTBF or failure performance data.

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PumpLinx has mesh templates for various types of pumps. By using templates tailored to the specific pump type being analyzed, the time and effort typically spent on mesh generation for fluid analysis of standard pumps can be significantly reduced and streamlined. For example, even for complex mechanisms like vane pumps, optimal meshes for analysis can be quickly and automatically generated by setting parameters such as the number of vanes based on 3D CAD data. Additionally, the integrated GUI allows for smooth handling of operations such as mesh generation, setting analysis conditions, executing calculations, and displaying results all on one screen, making the analysis easier and faster. Furthermore, many positive displacement pumps, including internal gear pumps, may experience cavitation during their operating cycle. PumpLinx supports cavitation analysis through the adoption of high-precision cavitation models and cavitation damage models.

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PumpLinx has mesh templates for various types of pumps. By using templates tailored to the specific pump type being analyzed, the time and effort typically spent on mesh generation for fluid analysis of standard pumps can be significantly reduced and streamlined. For example, even for complex mechanisms like internal gear pumps, optimal meshes for analysis can be quickly and automatically generated based on 3D CAD data by setting parameters such as the number of teeth. Additionally, the integrated GUI allows for smooth handling of operations such as mesh generation, setting analysis conditions, executing calculations, and displaying results all on one screen, making the analysis easier and faster. Furthermore, many positive displacement pumps, including internal gear pumps, may experience cavitation during their operating cycle. PumpLinx supports cavitation analysis through the adoption of high-precision cavitation models and cavitation damage models.

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Reliability Workbench is software based on reliability engineering that analyzes reliability, safety, and other factors. By utilizing features such as setting failure rates using reliability prediction models and fault tree analysis, it enables quantitative safety analysis and supports the smooth implementation of functional safety design in accordance with ISO 26262.

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Particle-PLUS is an excellent simulation software for numerical analysis of non-equilibrium plasma generated in rarefied gases. It can be utilized in applications such as magnetron sputtering, PVD, plasma CVD, capacitively coupled plasma (CCP), and dielectric barrier discharge (DBD). By utilizing the sputter particle module among various modules (refer to the product descriptions below), it is possible to determine the behavior of atoms sputtered from the target in plasma and neutral gas environments in magnetron sputtering devices, allowing for quick evaluation of flux distribution on opposing substrates. The analysis procedure involves using the particle and energy flux of the plasma obtained from the plasma module to determine the generation distribution and amount of sputter particles, and tracking their motion using a particle method known as the test particle method.

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PumpLinx has mesh templates for various types of pumps. By using templates corresponding to the pump type being analyzed, the time and effort spent on mesh generation, which typically takes a lot of resources for fluid analysis of standard pumps, can be significantly reduced and streamlined. For example, even for complex mechanisms like axial piston pumps, optimal meshes for analysis can be automatically and quickly generated based on 3D CAD data by setting parameters such as the number of cylinders. Additionally, the integrated GUI allows for smooth handling of operations such as mesh generation, setting analysis conditions, executing calculations, and displaying results all on one screen, making the analysis easier and faster. Moreover, in many volumetric pumps, including axial piston pumps, there is a possibility of cavitation occurring during the operating cycle. PumpLinx supports cavitation analysis through the adoption of high-precision cavitation models and cavitation damage models.

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The document titled "Data Mining and IoT Technology Utilization for Equipment Maintenance & Manufacturing Quality Control System" introduces the equipment maintenance and manufacturing quality control system developed by Wave Front Co., Ltd., which engages in the development and sales of software for electronic computers, analysis using software, design, and consultation. It clearly presents the positioning of various products such as the calendar-type equipment maintenance & manufacturing quality control system "FLiPS" and the reliability analysis and optimization system "AWB/RWB." [Contents] - Positioning of each product within the solution and the image of each product - Positioning of each product within the solution - Positioning of each product within the solution and data exchange between products *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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◆Do you have any of the following concerns?◆ - You have collected failure information but don't know what to do with it. - You want to effectively utilize the collected failure information. - You want to analyze the failure information yourself but don't know the best method. - You want to connect the results of your analysis to actions that will reduce missed opportunities. ◆Organizing Failure Information and Building a System◆ Our company addresses the above concerns by: 1. Clarifying the problem awareness. 2. Presenting and selecting the key performance indicators (KPIs) that should be calculated. 3. Creating a database of failure information. 4. Conducting analysis using the current data. 5. Considering actions derived from the analysis results. 6. Building a system to carry out steps 1 to 5. We assist in organizing failure information and building a system that allows customers to select actions that are likely to reduce issues and failures leading to missed opportunities based on the analysis results. The above content assumes that failure information has been collected in advance, but we can also accommodate situations where failure information is extremely limited or not collected. (※1) ※1: Please contact us separately if you would like to see detailed materials.

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The "Anomaly Detection and Failure Prediction Solution through Data Mining" is a data mining service and system construction service provided by Wave Front Co., Ltd., which is engaged in the development and sales of software for electronic computers, as well as analysis, design, and consultation using software. This document presents a general image of service implementation and specific examples that reflect the types of inquiries we frequently receive. [Features] ■ Anomaly detection and failure prediction ■ Maximization of operational efficiency ■ Optimization of maintenance costs and cycles ■ Quality improvement *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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"Materials Studio" A suite of molecular modeling/simulation tools for next-generation materials development equipped with quantum mechanics (density functional theory), classical mechanics (molecular dynamics calculations), mesoscale (dissipative particle dynamics calculations, etc.), statistics, and analysis/crystallization tools. 【Features】 ■ Simulation software that streamlines materials development Available for use by those engaged in research, development, design, and manufacturing across various industries and fields. ■ Supports various types of materials Effective in predicting how the structure of atoms and molecules relates to the physical properties and behaviors of materials in the fields of materials science and chemistry, aiding in the understanding of physical phenomena. ■ Examples Research and development of crystal growth, thin film formation, fuel cells, lubricants, catalysts, polymers and mixtures, metals and alloys, batteries and fuel cells, etc. ■ Enhanced visualization with "Materials Studio Visualizer" ■ All tasks, including creating crystal structures, setting calculation conditions, and displaying calculation results, can be performed on a single GUI screen. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

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The electronic form system "ConMas i-Reporter" allows for faster and more accurate record reporting tasks than paper forms by creating forms on tablet devices. It is widely used across various industries wherever forms are needed, including manufacturing, maintenance inspection work, construction site records, warehouse management, and dental treatment. 【Benefits of Product Implementation】 - Daily report creation time reduced from 45 minutes to 5 minutes [Metal parts manufacturer] - Elimination of data entry to PCs, allowing for completion of creation and reporting on-site. [Construction company] - 60% reduction in man-hours leading to winning an internal improvement contest [Plastic products manufacturing and sales company] - Paperless initiative reducing approximately 120,000 sheets of paper [Pharmaceutical company] - Standardization of technology enabling newcomers to perform at the same level as veterans [Motorcycle manufacturer] *For more details about the product, please download the PDF document. sales@wavefront.co.jp 045-682-7070

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VizGlow is a general-purpose plasma simulation software developed by Esgee Technologies, Inc., founded by Professor Raja from the University of Texas at Austin, an expert in plasma simulation.

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VizSpark is an arc plasma simulation software developed by Esgee Technologies in the United States, founded by Professor Raja from the University of Texas at Austin, an expert in plasma simulation. It has the most achievements in the analysis of ignition plugs and circuit breakers, with many case studies presented at academic conferences. In Japan, it has a strong track record, particularly among complete vehicle manufacturers and key manufacturers, and supports the analysis of devices such as: - Circuit breakers - Atmospheric pressure discharges - Ignition plugs (spark plugs) - Plasma torches (plasma jets) - Welding - Thermal spraying - High-intensity lamps

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Simerics MP+ is a fluid simulation tool designed to calculate the transient characteristics of various volumetric pumps, compressors, and valves. It is developed based on the thermal fluid simulation tool Simerics MP and utilizes all the features of Simerics MP. 【The following fluid analyses are possible】 ■ Free surface flow ■ Flow considering the compressibility of air contained in liquids ■ Pressure pulsations and water hammer effects ■ Coupling of pump flow with the rigid body motion of valves and cam rings ■ Flow in low to medium vacuum conditions ■ Compressible flow (subsonic) ■ Cavitation ■ Time variations of flow fields (velocity vectors, pressure), flow rate, fluid forces, and torque The greatest strength is the ability to automatically create meshes even for clearances in the µm range, which is difficult with other general-purpose fluid analysis software!! Recently, there has been an increase in achievements with oil pumps for automobiles and construction machinery, with examples including vane pumps for power steering and CVTs, as well as trochoidal pumps for engine lubrication. *There is a lot of information that cannot be posted online. Especially, we encourage you to see the actual mesh creation and movement in a demo presentation!!

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Harpoon is a fully automated mesher that creates fluid analysis and structural analysis meshes for CAD models. It rapidly generates volume meshes as hex-dominant meshes (with the majority being hexahedra and the remainder being tetrahedra, pyramids, and wedges) and surface meshes as quad-dominant meshes (with the majority being quadrilaterals and the remainder being triangles).

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Particle-PLUS is plasma and rarefied fluid analysis software that uses the particle method. It is effective for research, development, and manufacturing of devices and materials using plasma. It is also capable of analyzing advanced physical models such as dual-frequency CCP and external circuit models. With comprehensive support, even those new to simulation or busy with experiments can reliably achieve results. The software employs a particle model to analyze plasma, utilizing the PIC/MC (Particle In Cell / Monte Carlo) method to track the motion of particles representing electrons and ions. Depending on the target plasma density, it efficiently switches between implicit methods for relatively high densities and explicit methods for low densities, allowing for effective solutions even for complex models. It excels in plasma simulations of low-pressure gases, where fluid modeling is particularly challenging. In addition to standard functions for CCP, ICP, and magnetron sputtering calculations, customization to fit customer devices is also available.

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**Features** - By adopting an unstructured mesh, it is possible to compute the exact shape of complex real devices. - High parallel efficiency allows for quick computation results even for large-scale shapes. - Since it employs a particle method, unlike fluid models, it can achieve a converged solution even with poor-quality computational grids. - With comprehensive technical support, even those new to simulation or busy with experiments can reliably obtain results. **Supports Various Cases** - Simulation of rarefied gas flow in a vacuum chamber. - Simulation of thin film generation in semiconductor manufacturing. - Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). - Film deposition simulations that include chemical reactions like CVD. **Outputs Various Calculation Results** - Calculation of chemical reactions. - Calculation of chemical reactions from Arrhenius-type reaction data. - Calculations of dissociation, recombination, and molecular (atomic) exchange reactions. - Multiple reaction equations can be set up on the GUI. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.*

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FLiPS is an asset management system developed with the aim of providing a user experience similar to Excel, and it is especially recommended for customers facing the following challenges: - A user-friendly interface that is easily accepted on-site and the desire to integrate with ERP systems - The need to centrally manage the quality of manufactured products and the condition of equipment - The desire to visualize the costs, schedules, and actuals necessary for equipment maintenance in a calendar format - The need to understand the frequency and number of unexpected failures and to establish a maintenance plan that reflects actual conditions - The desire to know the optimal cycle for regular inspections and replacements - The need to streamline budget formulation related to equipment purchase and maintenance management Additionally, it is now integrated with various IoT-related products, enabling the following capabilities: 1. Automatically creating and notifying maintenance and inspection plans when sensor data indicates thresholds may be exceeded, notifying both managers and workers 2. Integrating with tablet-compatible systems (such as i-Reporter) to aggregate and visualize information from the field.

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Reliability Workbench is a tool based on reliability engineering used to evaluate and analyze reliability and safety assessments related to functional safety, as well as maintenance content for equipment. It has been adopted by many companies both domestically and internationally as a tool for evaluating the reliability and safety of devices required by functional safety standards such as IEC61508 and ISO26262, with over 14,000 installations worldwide. Reliability Workbench is composed of modules for each function, addressing safety requirements such as those in ISO26262. For example: - Prediction: Failure rate calculations corresponding to various handbooks (such as SN29500) - Safety Assessment: Safety evaluations - Fault tree: Fault tree analysis - FMECA: Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis and other modules as mentioned above. The main industries where it has been implemented are as follows: - Automotive - Railways - Aircraft - Plants - Industrial equipment

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1. What can and cannot be done with Excel FT diagrams can be created using Excel (or other Office tools). However, FT diagrams created in Excel cannot perform safety analyses such as cut set analysis or quantitative evaluations. They also cannot provide explanations for safety assessments of models at the system level. 2. What cannot be done without specialized tools Cut set analysis, common cause failures, dependent failures, and systematic failures are difficult to express without specialized tools. The Enterprise version allows for revision management during collaborative work. It can also integrate with external tools like DOORS to manage changes during collaboration. 3. Differentiating between Excel and FaultTree+ For FT diagrams that are not complex and do not have common cause failures, Excel is suitable as it can be created relatively easily without additional costs. For models that are ASIL C or higher, or those that involve common cause failures that cannot be intuitively identified, FaultTree+ with its robust analysis features is more appropriate. When considering tools for ISO26262 compliance, it is essential to ensure that cut set analysis can be performed.

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The Availability Workbench is software designed to support the implementation of RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) and RAMS analysis (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety analysis). The Availability Workbench focuses on the failures of components (system systems) that make up plants and systems, using reliability engineering methods to support the following: - Quantitative assessment of the availability of plants and systems - Development of maintenance plans aimed at eliminating causes of failure - Evaluation of the effectiveness of condition monitoring - Spare parts and workforce planning - Assessment of the lifecycle costs of plants and systems By using the Availability Workbench, it becomes possible to conduct Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and to predict reliability, availability, and lifecycle costs (LCC) with spare parts and other resources as constraints.

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