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We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting at the "39th Internepcon Japan Electronics Manufacturing and Packaging Exhibition" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 22 (Wednesday) to January 24 (Friday), 2025. Exhibited Products Industrial Equipment Division - Flying Probe Tester - New model "APT-2600FD-A" *First exhibition in Japan RF Division / Solutions Division - RFID Products - RFID × IoT Platform - RFID Continuous Monitoring Middleware - RFID Outgoing Management System - RFID In/Out Plugin Package We look forward to your visit to our booth. Thank you very much.

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Takaya Corporation announces the new model of its flying probe tester, "APT-2400F/APT-2600FD series," which reliably detects various defects in printed circuit boards through ultra-fast inspection. Equipped with cutting-edge inspection technology that can check fine component placements and connections with high precision, it ensures that even minor defects and risks are not overlooked, strongly supporting product quality improvement. Additionally, thanks to our unique control mechanisms and sensing technology, reliable inspections can be achieved even in fluctuating environments, contributing to quality management by reducing recall risks. Furthermore, the user-friendly interface allows anyone to operate it intuitively, helping to alleviate burdens in workplaces where labor shortages are becoming serious, while still ensuring high inspection accuracy and contributing to increased productivity. *For more details, please download the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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The APT-2400F boasts industry-leading probing accuracy capable of inspecting high-density mounted circuit boards, and through its unique control mechanisms and sensing technology, it achieves highly reliable electrical testing in all environments. It is the next-generation flying probe tester. We accept evaluation tests at our demo rooms in Okayama headquarters and Tokyo branch, where you can bring in your circuit boards. We can conduct a series of tests including the creation of inspection programs, testing with actual circuit boards, and summarizing evaluation results. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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The APT-2400F-SL is a large model that retains the basic performance of the APT-2400F while expanding the compatible board size to W635×D610mm. Additionally, by adding an optional split inspection function, it can inspect long boards up to W985×D610mm. It can accommodate component heights of 60mm on the top and 120mm on the bottom, and can handle board weights of up to 15kg, making it suitable for inspecting large and heavy boards such as those used in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, power supply boards, and probe cards. We accept evaluation tests at our demo rooms in Okayama headquarters and Tokyo branch, where you can bring your boards for testing. A complete testing process is possible, including the creation of inspection programs, inspection using actual boards, and summarizing evaluation results. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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The APT-2600FD is a next-generation dual-side flying probe tester that can perform combination testing with up to 6 probes using both upper and lower flying probes simultaneously. It improves test coverage while reducing the risk of product damage due to board flipping operations, significantly shortening inspection time. Equipped with a high-performance measurement system and a variety of features, it contributes to quality improvement from prototype to mass production. We accept evaluation tests at our demonstration rooms in Okayama headquarters and Tokyo branch, where you can bring in your boards. A complete testing process is possible, including the creation of inspection programs, testing using actual boards, and summarizing evaluation results. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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The APT-2600FD-SL is a large model that maintains the basic performance of the APT-2600FD while expanding the compatible board size to W635×D610mm. Furthermore, by adding an optional split inspection function, it can inspect long boards up to W985×D610mm. It can accommodate components with a height of up to 60mm and board weights of up to 15kg, making it suitable for inspecting large and heavy boards such as those used in automotive, aerospace, medical devices, power supply boards, and probe cards. We accept evaluation tests at our demonstration rooms in Okayama headquarters and Tokyo branch, where you can bring your boards for testing. A complete flow of testing is possible, including the creation of inspection programs, testing with actual boards, and summarizing evaluation results. *For more details, please feel free to contact us.

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In the aerospace and defense sectors, where high quality standards are required, the use of flying probe testers streamlines the inspection of low-volume production boards. The flexible inspection flow, which does not require fixtures, enables quick turnaround times and ensures traceability, achieving both quality improvement and cost reduction. 【Implementation Results】 - Conducted full inspection of low-volume production boards, achieving quality assurance for products that require high reliability. - Responded to the stringent demands specific to the aerospace and defense sectors through a high-precision inspection flow. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Burden of Fixture Creation: Fixture-based testers require dedicated fixtures for each board, leading to excessive costs for low-volume production. The design and manufacturing of fixtures take time, making quick turnaround difficult. Difficulty in Defect Detection: There is a risk of missing fine defects (hidden shorts, internal wiring issues) that are difficult to detect with only AOI or functional testing. Particularly for multilayer boards, visual inspections and standard power-on tests are insufficient for quality assurance. Traceability Requirements: For aerospace and defense products, it is necessary to meticulously record measurement results and inspection data to ensure future traceability.

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By utilizing color sensors for automated inspection, we overcome the limitations of visual inspection, achieving quality stabilization and increased efficiency. Automation reduces the burden on operators and establishes consistent inspection standards, balancing improved product reliability with cost reduction. 【Implementation Achievements】 - Transition from visual inspection to automated inspection. - Achieved quality stabilization through precise automated inspection using color sensors. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Operator Burden: Visual inspection relies on the skills and experience of operators, leading to issues such as fatigue and decreased concentration during long hours of work. As the burden on operators increases, the risk of reduced inspection accuracy rises. Variability in Judgment Criteria: Visual inspection involves subjective judgments from individuals, resulting in variability in quality standards. Inconsistent judgments can lead to the outflow of defective products and excessive inspections. Difficulty in Confirming LED Characteristics: Determining subtle characteristics such as the color and brightness of LEDs is challenging through visual inspection. Inspections based on accurate numerical standards are required.

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In the analysis of defective automotive circuit boards, utilizing a flying probe tester enables rapid identification of defective areas and improves repairability. By shortening analysis time and reducing the number of discarded boards, we aim to achieve both quality enhancement and cost efficiency, contributing to increased reliability in the automotive industry. 【Implementation Results】 - Analyzed defective areas of boards judged faulty during function tests or returned from the market due to failures. - Contributed to product improvement and defect reduction through quick identification of causes. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Need for Advanced Knowledge: Defect analysis requires knowledge of circuit design, assembly technology, and operational characteristics. In complex automotive circuit boards, the causes can be diverse, making analysis challenging. Prolonged Analysis Time: Manual analysis and visual inspections can be time-consuming and may fail to identify defective areas. This is particularly true for multilayer boards, where detecting internal connection failures or fine short circuits is difficult. Generation of Discarded Boards: If defective areas cannot be identified, the entire board may have to be discarded, leading to increased costs.

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In the mass production process of circuit boards for consumer products, conducting constant inspections of chip components and verifying the mounter program before assembly helps prevent lot outs and defective products from being released, thereby achieving both efficiency in the manufacturing process and improved quality. 【Implementation Results】 - In the process of switching models for mass-produced high-density assembly boards, program verification of the mounter and constant inspections of chip components were carried out. - Efficient manufacturing processes were realized through short-duration and high-precision inspections. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Component Set Errors: The risk of component set errors during the assembly process or the installation of non-specified components. Particularly in mass production, if mistakes are discovered late, it can lead to a large number of lot outs. Program Errors: Due to errors in the mounter program settings, there is a possibility that incorrect components are installed on the circuit board. If a setting error is discovered in a later process, the costs for rework or disposal increase. Limitations of Visual Inspection: Manual and visual checks depend on the skills and fatigue of the workers, making it easy for inspection omissions and false detections to occur.

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By combining electrical testing using APT with AOI, which is challenging for discrete components and hand-inserted parts, we achieve the high quality standards required for power generation and power system boards, providing an efficient inspection system. 【Implementation Results】 - Conducted implementation verification focused on discrete components, achieving quality assurance for power system boards that require high reliability. - Realized 100% inspection on boards including power lines and hand-inserted components. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Limitations of AOI Inspection: While AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) excels in inspecting surface-mounted components, it has limitations in the following areas: - Difficulty in inspecting hand-inserted components: It cannot adequately verify the quality of the implementation of power lines and large discrete components. - Insufficient confirmation of component position and polarity: AOI cannot confirm accurate electrical characteristics, leading to the risk of missing incorrect insertions or polarity issues. Risks During Power Supply: Defective components or miswiring in power lines can lead to damage to the board or destruction of components. Particularly, if the quality assurance for discrete components is insufficient, the risk of overheating or short circuits increases. Generation of Waste Boards: If a board is damaged during power-on testing, the disposal of defective boards occurs, leading to increased costs.

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By combining visual inspection, non-contact scanning, and physical probing, we meet the stringent reliability standards in the medical device field, achieving both quality improvement and cost reduction. 【Implementation Achievements】 - Achieved 100% inspection in inline testing, ensuring product quality. - Enhanced defect detection capabilities for large substrates and complex design boards through collaboration with boundary scan technology. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Limitations of APT alone: Flying probe testers excel in electrical characteristic testing, but physical access for probing is difficult with components like BGAs and QFPs where pin connections are hidden. In high-density boards, there are areas that cannot be fully covered by probing alone. Constraints of AOI: Cannot detect defects (such as solder bridges or connection failures) located beneath BGAs or large components. Internal connections and micro-short circuits in multilayer boards cannot be detected. In large substrates, there are areas that exceed the field of view, making it difficult to efficiently inspect the entire area. Challenges with large substrates and complex designs: In large substrates, inspection time tends to increase for both AOI and APT, leading to decreased productivity. Efficient inspection systems combining physical probing and non-contact inspection are necessary for 100% inspection of high-density mounted boards.

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In large-scale board inspections for communication infrastructure and servers, jig-less inspection is particularly effective. Even with large board sizes, it can be handled efficiently, and this inspection method, which combines flexibility and precision, contributes to quality improvement and cost reduction. This greatly contributes to ensuring reliability in the fields of communication infrastructure and servers. 【Implementation Results】 - Established inspection technology tailored to the quality requirements specific to large boards. - Guaranteed the reliability of high-precision boards used in communication infrastructure devices and server products. 【Challenges Faced by Customers】 Handling of large boards: With jig-based testers, designing and manufacturing jigs for large boards is difficult. Due to weight and handling constraints, setup times become longer. Response to design changes: Large boards have many test points, and the cost of modifying jigs increases during design changes. The flexibility of the inspection process is low, making it unsuitable for low-volume, high-variety production. Cost and storage space: Jigs for large boards are expensive to manufacture and take up storage space. When operating multiple product lines, managing jigs becomes complicated.

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High-precision inspections compliant with IEC60384-1 are possible. The characteristics of electronic components such as fixed capacitors are guaranteed according to international standards, achieving improved quality for high-density circuit boards. We provide flexible responses to design changes and prototypes, offering cost-effective inspection solutions. 【Implementation Achievements】 - Conducted inspections of high-density mounted circuit boards, achieving quality assurance tailored to precision boards. - Enabled inspections compliant with the IEC60384-1 standard (performance criteria for fixed capacitors), ensuring product quality that meets international standards. 【Customer Challenges】 Narrow Pitch Between Components: In high-density circuit boards, the space between components is extremely narrow, making physical contact difficult with traditional jig-based inspections. There is a risk of reduced inspection accuracy, especially in narrow pitch areas below 0.2mm and for components with a high number of pins. Need for Compliance with Standards: As compliance with international standards represented by IEC60384-1 is required, a system that reliably implements inspection items based on these standards is necessary. It is particularly important to measure the characteristics of fixed capacitors and special components with precision and speed. Limitations of Inspection Coverage: In designs where the number of test points has decreased, there is a risk of reduced inspection coverage due to insufficient physical access.

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【Implementation Results for EMS Companies】 - By conducting electrical inspections from the prototype stage of the circuit board, we achieve quality assurance before mass production. - Early optimization of circuit board design and component selection contributes to reducing defects in later processes. 【Challenges Faced by Our Customers】 Cost of Recreating Jigs: With jig-based testers, it is necessary to recreate dedicated jigs every time there is a prototype or design change. Each design change requires modifications to the jigs, significantly increasing costs and time. Insufficient Response Capability to Design Changes: Conventional inspection methods make it difficult to respond flexibly to design changes. There were instances where long lead times made rapid verification at the prototype stage challenging.

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We would like to invite you to visit our booth at the event. 【Exhibited Products (Partial)】 ○ Gate Antenna TR3X-G004 If a book is taken out without processing the loan, the gate will sound an alarm and notify you with a voice alert. It can count the number of people entering and exiting during different time periods. This stylish acrylic type blends seamlessly with the atmosphere of the library and the entrance's appearance. ○ Handheld Terminal for Inventory Checks By inserting an antenna at regular intervals among the books on the shelf, it reads the title information of books with IC tags attached. The handheld device can store up to 20,000 records. It communicates with the library system via Bluetooth, allowing for data transmission of book information from the shelves. ○ Reader-Writer & Antenna for Checkout and Return Operations at the Counter When a book with an IC tag is placed on the tabletop antenna, it instantly reads the IC tag information and displays the book's registration details on the screen. This helps facilitate speedy checkout processing. We will also showcase many other products. For more detailed information, please refer to the related catalog materials.

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I would like to express my deep gratitude for this, which is entirely due to the support and kindness you have shown us thus far. We hope for your continued patronage in the future. As part of our anniversary celebration, we have produced a commemorative magazine and a history video, so please feel free to take a look.

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Okayama Prefecture is known as a "manufacturing prefecture," with many companies possessing excellent technologies and products, and the manufacturing sector accounts for a significantly higher percentage of the prefecture's gross domestic product compared to the national average. The "Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX)" is one of the largest exhibitions and business meetings for machinery-related manufacturing companies in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, and it has been held since 2016 to widely promote "Manufacturing Prefecture Okayama." We look forward to your visit to both the in-person and online exhibitions.

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Takaya Corporation's RF Division will exhibit at the "Bingo Digital Lab EXPO" to be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Fukuyama Industrial Exchange Hall in Hiroshima Prefecture. ---------- Start DX right now! IT tools that solve challenges are coming to Fukuyama! The "Bingo Digital Lab EXPO" is an exhibition and business meeting aimed at promoting the collection of information and implementation of IT solutions to address challenges such as business efficiency and work style reform. It will be a place where participants can experience the essential role of utilizing digital technology in solving business and social issues as a step towards a highly digitalized society. ---------- On the day of the event, we plan to showcase the RFID × IoT data service "RFID Work Performance Collection System." Our RFID work performance collection system collects work performance data simply by placing work instructions with IC tags. Autonomous readers are installed at each process to read the IC tags. The reader sends "IN" information when placed and "OUT" information when taken to the cloud. Accumulated work performance data can be aggregated and analyzed using BI tools and other means. We look forward to your visit.

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This exhibition, themed "AUTO-ID for DX: Automation Solutions Shaping the Future," will showcase advanced technologies in automatic identification, as well as a "Image Recognition × AI Zone" where you can see technologies that have been gaining attention in recent years. Our company will present the latest solutions aimed at solving customer challenges under the theme "Creating the Future of Manufacturing DX with RFID." We sincerely look forward to your visit. Exhibition Contents: ◎ RFID × IoT Data Service: "Visualizing Worker Performance and Location with RFID" ◎ Continuous Monitoring of Kanban Cards, Actual Product Labels, Wafer Transport Containers, etc.: "No Inventory Needed! Real-Time Continuous Monitoring" ◎ Streamlining Inbound and Outbound Operations through Bulk Inspection: "Just Pass Through! Bulk Inbound and Outbound Inspection" ◎ Easy Installation and Work Performance Collection without a PC: "Detakore Terminal" ◎ Record Outgoing Management with Just a Touch: "Easy Outgoing Management with RFID" ◎ Solutions with Embedded Modules: "Simply Manage Both Keys and Work Progress with RFID" ◎ Ideal for Embedded Use! NFC-Compatible Compact RFID Reader/Writer

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Takaya Corporation will exhibit a corporate booth at the "MES024 34th Microelectronics Symposium," which will be held for three days from September 11 (Wednesday) to September 13 (Friday), 2024, at the Takiharu Campus of Daido University in Minami Ward, Nagoya City. If you attend the symposium, please be sure to visit Takaya's booth. Operating Secretariat (Electronics Packaging Society) 3-12-2 Nishiogikita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0042 TEL: 03-5310-2010 For details and the latest information, please visit the MES2024 website.

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Takaya Corporation (Headquarters: Ihara-cho, Ihara City, Okayama Prefecture; President: Ryuji Okamoto) has received the 20th "JPCA Award" (hereinafter referred to as "the Award") for its "Hybrid Inspection System Combining JTAG Testing and Flying Probe Testing." The awarded "Hybrid Inspection System Combining JTAG Testing and Flying Probe Testing" integrates the flying probe tester with JTAG boundary scan testing, allowing for the mutual complementarity of each inspection method. This maximizes the test coverage of high-density mounted circuit boards and enables more accurate fault diagnosis, introducing a new system. A panel introducing the Award will be displayed at the "JPCA Show 2024 (Total Solutions for Electronic Devices Exhibition 2024)" held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 12 (Wednesday) to June 14 (Friday). Our company will also have an exhibition booth at the event, showcasing a live demonstration of the flying probe tester. We invite you to come and see it.

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This exhibition, themed "Connected Factories," will showcase a wide range of products and technologies that meet users' challenges and expectations, from appropriate tools suited to scale and equipment to solutions for optimization. Our company will present the latest solutions for solving customer challenges under the theme "Creating the Future of Manufacturing DX with RFID." We look forward to your visit. 【Exhibition Contents】 ◎ RFID × IoT Data Service "Visualizing Worker Performance and Location with RFID" ◎ Continuous Monitoring of Kanban Cards, Actual Goods Tags, Wafer Transport Containers, etc. "No Inventory Needed! Real-Time Continuous Monitoring" ◎ Efficiency Improvement of Inbound and Outbound Operations through Bulk Inspection "Just Pass Through! Bulk Inbound and Outbound Inspection" ◎ Record Management of Items Taken Out with Just a Touch "Easy Outgoing Management with RFID" ◎ Solutions with Embedded Modules "Simply Manage Both Keys and Work Progress with RFID" ◎ LED, Heat-Resistant, Metal-Compatible, Wearable "High-Function Tags for Different Scenes" ◎ Transitioning from Barcode to RFID Operation "Easily Replace Barcode with IC Tags" For more details, please refer to the informational materials in the related catalog below.

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Thank you to everyone who visited the Takaya Corporation booth at the "Electronic Equipment Total Solution Exhibition 2024 (JPCA Show 2024) / JISSO PROTEC 2024" held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 12 to June 14, 2024. We have published information about the products we exhibited. If you have any questions or inquiries regarding the content, please feel free to contact us. Additionally, in conjunction with this exhibition, we received the 20th "JPCA Award" for our "Hybrid Inspection System combining JTAG testing and flying probe testers," and an introduction panel regarding this award was displayed at the venue.

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The 38th Electronics Packaging Society Spring Conference was held from March 13 (Wednesday) to 15 (Friday), 2024, at the Noda Campus of Tokyo University of Science. At this conference, Mr. Yanagida, the Technical Department Manager of Takaya Corporation's Industrial Equipment Division, gave a presentation on "Latest Trends in Hybrid Testing Systems Combining JTAG Testing and Flying Probe Testers." The presentation materials from that session have been made available, so please take a look at the related catalog page below. -------- Content -------- To ensure reliable assembly guarantees for printed circuit boards, electrical testing is essential. However, a single testing method alone does not provide sufficient test coverage. To address this issue, we introduce a hybrid testing system that integrates flying probe testers with JTAG boundary scan testing. By complementing each testing method, we can maximize the test coverage for high-density printed circuit boards, enabling more accurate fault diagnosis.

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Vis-a-Vis Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita Ward, Okayama City) has conducted a survey targeting graduate students, university students, junior college students, and vocational school students who are expected to graduate in the spring of 2025 (March 2025) regarding "three companies they hope to work for in Okayama and their reasons for voting." The results have been published. As a result, Takaya Co., Ltd. ranked 20th overall and 10th in the male category! Compared to last year, we have significantly improved our ranking. Thank you to everyone who evaluated Takaya. For more details, please visit the news release on the Vis-a-Vis website. https://www.vis-a-vis.co.jp/news/index.cgi?c=zoom&id=6

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*What is RFID? RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a system that transmits and receives electromagnetic waves or radio waves between RF tags and RFID readers (reading devices), allowing for the non-contact reading and rewriting of information on RF tags. Common examples of RFID applications include transportation IC cards, electronic money, and its adoption in various industries such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, and healthcare. RFID can read multiple RF tags simultaneously as long as they are within the range of radio waves. Therefore, it is gaining attention as a technology that can replace barcodes and QR codes, which require individual scanning. *Features of RFID RFID has excellent features that barcodes do not possess, such as non-contact bulk reading and the ability to read tags that are hidden. On the downside, it can be affected by metals and moisture, and it may read items that do not need to be scanned. Although the cost of RFID tags has been decreasing in recent years, there is still a significant cost difference compared to barcodes. It is important to understand the characteristics of each technology and choose the one that fits the challenges and operations you want to address.

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Exhibit Overview 1. UHF Band Smart Shelf Antenna + Wi-dimo A system with RFID functionality that has four features: product promotion, theft prevention, inventory management, and marketing, aimed at reducing personnel in stores. 2. Wi-dimo Theft Prevention Solution No installation of theft prevention gates is required; with just a power source and dedicated self-sounding tags, you can immediately prevent the removal of equipment and products. Additionally, the alarm will stop when the items are returned to the area, so there is no need to go and stop it. You can experience this at the booth demonstration. 3. Latest Self-Sounding Tag We have developed a new type of self-sounding tag that shapes user feedback and is specialized for different applications and purposes. You can see a demonstration at the booth. 4. Rocket Co., Ltd. Digital Gate

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Four Functions to Support Store Operations Security Function Notifies when multiple items are quickly removed from the shelf. Inventory Management Notifies when all items are removed from the shelf or when the quantity falls below a certain set number. Sales Promotion Promotes sales by displaying promotional images on the screen when a product is picked up. Marketing Counts and detects products when customers return them to the shelf, digitizing the popularity of the products.

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In the October 2023 issue of the European electronics industry magazine "EPP," an article introducing Takaya's flying probe testers has been published. Takaya Corporation and its European distributor, Cystec Europe, have maintained a long-standing partnership with Siemens in Germany. At Siemens' global flagship factory "SIEMENS Karlsruhe," 12 Takaya flying probe testers are currently in operation, ensuring the reliability of assembled circuit boards. The APT-1600FD-A achieves fully unmanned inspection 24 hours a day, 5 days a week through simultaneous inspection of both sides, automatic setup of inspection programs using new software, and automatic transport of circuit boards using an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR). Additionally, it supports the latest interface standards such as OPC UA, enabling integration with MES systems, as well as the establishment of an environment for monitoring operating rates and automatic switching of inspection programs based on defect statistics. Please check the related links and download page for more information.

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You can view information about the products exhibited on that day here. 〇Industrial Equipment Division 　・Flying Probe Tester APT-1600FD-A (Assembly Board Inspection Device) 　　Unmanned continuous inspection linked with front and rear devices 　　OPC-UA (OPC Unified Architecture) 　　Linked with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) 　　Real-time information collection and management of operational status 〇RF Division/Solutions Division 　・RFID Outgoing Management System 　・RFID UHF Band Continuous Monitoring System 　・Work performance collection using RFID/Semiconductor IC tag reading 　・RFID×IoT Data Device "RFID Performance Collection System" 　・Easy replacement from barcode HID reader/key input tool

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OPC UA (OPC Unified Architecture) is an open international standard developed for safe and reliable data exchange in industries such as industrial automation. It was announced by the OPC Foundation in 2008 and later standardized as IEC62541. It enables secure and highly reliable data exchange across various types of devices, operating systems, and manufacturers, making it recommended as the standard communication for Industrie 4.0 and increasingly adopted worldwide. Additionally, it is aligned with the international standard for PLCs, IEC61131-3, providing the advantage of high reliability in exchanging information from the manufacturing site with higher-level monitoring control systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). In response to this trend, Takaya has prepared an option to equip the APT series of flying probe testers with an OPC UA server. We are working to promote the adoption of industrial IoT standards that bridge FA equipment and IT.

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We will be exhibiting new products and technologies at the 38th NePCON Japan! 〇Industrial Equipment Division APT-1600FD Dual-Side Flying Probe Tester A flagship model that allows simultaneous inspection of both sides by placing probe heads on the top and bottom of the board. Utilizing OPC-UA (OPC Unified Architecture), our unique software links with customers' MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to collect and manage operational information in real-time (first-time exhibit). 〇RF Division RFID x IoT Data Service "RFID Work Performance Collection System" Data from IC tags can be sent to the cloud via MQTT just by placing them, enabling data collection. The collected data is visualized through a dashboard function, achieving "visualization of work performance." Since the reader/writer is autonomous, there is no need for a control PC or software development for both HF and UHF bands. Record management of items taken out with just a touch "Item Management System" Utilizing IC tags to reliably record the history of items taken out and returned, preventing omissions and errors in ledger entries, and supporting early detection of forgotten returns and losses. Efficient inventory checks are possible through bulk reading with RFID handheld devices. Many other exhibits are also planned.

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Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the 25th Library Comprehensive Exhibition held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 24 (Tuesday) to 25 (Wednesday), 2023. In response to requests such as "I want to take a closer look at the exhibition content again" and "I want to see the related catalogs and panels up close," we are now making available the product catalogs and exhibition panels introduced at the Takaya booth. Please take a look.

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Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2023 held at Convex Okayama from November 7 (Tuesday) to 8 (Wednesday), 2023. In response to requests such as "I want to take a closer look at the exhibits again" and "I want to see the related catalogs and panels up close," we are now making the product catalogs and exhibition panels introduced at the Takaya booth available online. Please take a look.

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Introduction of Main Exhibited Products ■ RFID × IoT Data Service 'RFID Work Performance Collection System' [Reference Exhibit] Being autonomous, it does not require a control PC or software development for both HF and UHF bands. As long as there is an internet environment, it can simply be placed to send IC tag data to the cloud via MQTT for data collection. The collected data can be visualized with a dashboard function, achieving "visualization of work performance." ■ Ideal for Outgoing Management/Entry and Exit Management 'UHF Band Gate Antenna System' [NEW] Equipped with a unique moving tag detection function and an infrared sensor to prevent false detection (patent pending), it is optimal for detecting passing tags. With omnidirectional reading and long-range communication, it can be utilized for outgoing management and entry/exit management in various settings such as commercial facilities like stores, libraries, medical sites, and offices. ■ Real-time Monitoring of Drawings, Wafer Transport Containers, Equipment, etc. 'Shelf Antenna System' Real-time monitoring of the location, inventory status, and movement status of managed items. A demonstration was conducted in combination with middleware that is optimal for continuous monitoring.

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**Main Exhibits** ◎ RFID × IoT Data Service "RFID Work Performance Collection System" <Reference Exhibit> Since it is autonomous, there is no need for control PCs or software development for both HF and UHF bands. As long as there is an internet connection, simply placing it allows the IC tag data to be sent to the cloud via MQTT for data collection. The data is visualized with a dashboard function, achieving "visualization of work performance." ◎ Real-time monitoring of drawings, wafer transport containers, and equipment "Shelf Antenna System" Real-time monitoring of the location, inventory status, and movement status of managed items. Up to 8 shelf antennas can be connected to a single reader/writer. ◎ Easy installation and work performance collection without a PC "Detakore Terminal" A solution from C-Rex that employs a reader/writer with an LCD display. Data collection on process progress and work transitions can be done immediately after installation on-site. It allows for stacking of work instructions and worker cards, flexibly accommodating layout changes. ◎ Streamlining inbound and outbound operations through bulk inspection "Simple Gate Antenna" A simple gate antenna utilizing commercially available aluminum frames and radio wave shielding sheets.

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This is a shelf antenna system operating in the UHF band (920MHz). It allows for the bulk reading of books and equipment located on the shelf. By placing items with RF tags on the shelf antenna, it can be utilized for location management, inventory status tracking, and recording check-out and return histories. *UHF band RFID: Frequency 920MHz, International standard ISO/IEC18000-63, compliant with GS1 EPCglobal Gen2. Features: 1. UHF band RFID compliant with ISO/IEC 18000-63 and GS1 EPCglobal Gen2. 2. Type of specific low-power radio station that does not require a license application (output below 250mW). 3. One reader/writer can control up to 8 shelf antennas. 4. Location management for each shelf is possible. 5. Suppresses the spread of radio waves around the antenna to prevent misreads. 6. Installation on metal shelves is also acceptable. 7. Middleware for constant monitoring is available (sold separately). (*Direct control from the upper system without using middleware is also possible.) 8. The middleware includes a dashboard function bundled as a sample application.

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In recent years, with the promotion of work style reform, there has been an increasing demand for improved productivity and the correction of long working hours, necessitating companies to accurately grasp the actual working hours and tasks of their employees. However, the accuracy of data collection remains unclear. Particularly in the manufacturing industry, many cases still rely on handwritten forms, leading to challenges in accurately capturing performance information due to omissions or errors in entries. Against this backdrop, our company has developed an "RFID Work Performance Collection System" that allows performance data to be transmitted simply by placing an RFID tag on an autonomous RFID reader. Since there is no need to record each start and completion of work, workers can naturally and accurately log their working hours without being consciously aware of it. This ease of collecting performance data allows for more time to be allocated to data analysis, enabling effective use of the information for reviewing personnel allocation and understanding and improving the status of each process as part of profit improvement data.

• Process Control System

We introduce the "RFID Utilization Process Progress and Achievement Collection System," which automatically collects achievement information simply by placing or removing various cards on terminals set up in the workspace. Cards can be stacked up to 20 and still be read, and when leaving the workspace, you only need to remove the cards. This allows for real-time monitoring of changes in process status. Additionally, the RFID reader/writer with an LCD touch panel suitable for IoT edge devices operates in standalone mode, eliminating the need for a PC installation. It uses a web server function to directly control the reader/writer from a browser. 【Features】 ■ Cards can be stacked up to 20 and still be read ■ Only need to remove the cards when leaving the workspace ■ Flexible usage - Convenient tray type or slim stand type that takes up little space - The terminal's LCD screen allows for error display and direct input of achievements *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Process Control System

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at the "37th Internepcon Japan," held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 25 (Wednesday) to 27 (Friday), 2023. We have made the materials and display panels of our exhibited products available. Even those who could not attend the venue during the event can register on this page to view the materials, so please take advantage of this opportunity. This time, our Industrial Equipment Division, in collaboration with Andor System Support Co., Ltd., conducted a demonstration of boundary scan testing using a flying probe tester, and we are pleased that many customers showed interest in this. Additionally, this was the first collaborative exhibition between our Industrial Equipment Division and RF Division, and we believe many people were able to learn about our products. Moving forward, Takaya Corporation will continue to strive to meet our customers' expectations. We sincerely appreciate your continued support.

• Measurement and Inspection

Conventional self-sounding tags respond (issue an alarm) when they receive signals from security gates installed at store entrances and exits. This Wi-dimo uses a "reverse thinking" approach, where the self-sounding tag issues an alarm when it moves away from the signal area. (When the self-sounding tag is returned to the signal area, the alarm automatically stops.) As a result, it is now possible to monitor display items that were previously secured with wires wirelessly, and to make tags that only reacted at the final exit issue alarms inside the store, allowing for smoother customer engagement.

• Security Sensor Systems

A robust and refined design featuring an aluminum frame. By combining Takaya's unique noise reduction technology (Stability Technology) with infrared sensors, we minimize malfunctions caused by sudden external noise to the utmost limit. This is the evolved version of the Takaya standard model.

• Security Sensor Systems

The development concept of the TS-3 series is "Turning the voice of the sales floor into shape." Developed with the concept of "Changing Japan's store security," the products feature a design that stands out for its transparency and slimness, perfectly matching any shop entrance.

• Security Sensor Systems

With an overwhelming sense of slimness and transparency, the hairline-finished stainless steel creates an unprecedented sense of luxury. Of course, the tag detection performance is also top-notch, matching the appearance.

• Security Sensor Systems