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We can measure the force when grasping an object and the force when using the fingers to perform actions. Additionally, since it is equipped with an accelerometer, it can also measure movement. Because it does not cover the fingerprint area of the fingertip, it allows for natural movements to be measured without compromising the actual tactile sensation. 【Co-developed Product】 Shiseido Co., Ltd. × Catotech Co., Ltd. Catotech has been conducting research and development with Shiseido to see if we can turn fingertips into sensors. The way cosmetics and skincare products are applied to the skin can affect their effectiveness. Moreover, the amount of force applied can lead to differences in the user experience. It was impossible to explore such differences through customer surveys. Therefore, we have been advancing the development of sensors that allow for actions without compromising the tactile sensation of the fingertip. HapLog enables the analysis of actions by general monitors and comparisons with professionals, making it possible to visually convey the characteristics of individual tactile movements.

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You can analyze how the skin has changed due to the effects of the product under development, or the differences in the effects of the development materials, from the perspective of compressed evaluation.

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ThermoLab is a device designed to measure thermal absorption characteristics upon contact, made to be compact and lightweight. It can measure the perceived coldness or warmth when a person touches an object as the peak value of temperature change "q′max," allowing for data that aligns with sensory evaluations.

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This device is designed to accurately measure the outer diameter of hair as a fundamental characteristic and to provide feedback data for the evaluation of other characteristics. There are various methods for measuring the outer diameter of hair that have been used traditionally, but this device was co-developed with Shiseido to enable more precise and rapid measurements. *The operation is via a touch panel interface.

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The structure is independent on the X and Y axes, allowing for measurements of small samples without friction or stress interference from relative axes during movement. It can apply a tensile stress of up to 50 kgf and elongate up to 300%. Additionally, the test conditions can be set via a touch panel, making testing easier.

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Unlike the conventional torsional pendulum method and the double cylindrical fluid viscosity method, it is designed to measure the torsional behavior of fibers and threads subjected to large torsional strains and to analyze hysteresis behavior as well.

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In addition to the conventional micro areas, it has become possible to measure bending stiffness not only of thick sheets with large bending moments, which could not be measured before, but also of composites (products) as well as single materials. Furthermore, the reproducibility of the data is extremely high, and the measurement is simple. It is also widely adopted in the automotive industry.

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By measuring the stiffness and recovery when bent, it is possible to quantify the differences in elasticity and spread. It can be easily measured with just one piece, so there is no hassle of creating samples.

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The measured values are obtained using a force gauge that matches the sensitivity of the fingertips, so they are consistent with sensory evaluations. Accurate measurements can be made even with samples that have different treatments, such as surface treatment or flexibility treatment. It is a pure bending testing machine that is versatile and can be used for various types of objects.

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Nano-fiber sheets can also undergo tensile testing with a width of 1 cm. This measurement allows for the assessment of mechanical properties such as tensile energy, elongation rate, and recovery. It has precision for low loads (resolution of 0.5g) and low displacements (resolution of 0.5μm), enabling measurements in micro-regions.

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Strength evaluation of the film (separator) inside lithium-ion batteries and puncture strength testing of packaging materials such as food packaging films can be conducted.

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The sample can be attached using handle operation in just a few seconds, and the measurement method is very simple. The measurement data is displayed on a digital panel meter, so there is no reading error by the operator.

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You can use it to evaluate sleeping materials with a cooling sensation for summer and inner materials with a warm touch for winter.

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Data on compressive stiffness, compressive energy, and recoverability can be obtained. It can be applied to a wide range of fields and purposes, such as the softness of diapers and the hardness of mousse foam.

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Data on the coefficient of friction and its variations can be obtained. These characteristic values allow for the objective evaluation and quantification of the "smoothness," "slipperiness," and "roughness" experienced when touched. Additionally, data on the average coefficient of friction and its variations, as well as "surface roughness," can be obtained. It is also suitable for measuring light touch conditions and hair.

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Data on the coefficient of friction and its variations can be obtained. From these characteristic values, the "smoothness," "slipperiness," and "roughness" felt when touched by hand will be evaluated and quantified using objective data.

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Data on the coefficient of friction, variations in the coefficient of friction, and surface roughness for various fibers, fabrics, paper, non-woven fabrics, and film samples can be obtained. It is said that surface friction and roughness characteristic data influence the texture's "plumpness," "slipperiness," and "crispness."

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Data on compressive rigidity, compressive energy, and recovery properties of various fibers, fabrics, paper, non-woven fabrics, and films can be obtained. It is said that the compressive characteristic data affects the texture's "plumpness," "slipperiness," and "firmness."

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Data on bending rigidity and recovery for various fibers, fabrics, paper, non-woven fabrics, and films can be obtained. Bending characteristic data is said to influence the texture's "firmness," "fullness," and "stiffness."

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Data on the tensile/shear stiffness, tensile energy, elongation rate, and recovery of materials such as fabric, paper, non-woven fabric, and film can be obtained. The tensile and shear property data influence the texture's "firmness" and "stiffness," and these properties are said to affect "shape stability" and "wrinkle susceptibility."

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