January 24-26, 38th Neppon Japan RFID-related Exhibits Introduction of Exhibited Products. We invite you to see the demonstrations and share your feedback with us.

Thank you for visiting the 38th Internepcon Japan Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly Exhibition.

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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Exhibiting at Nepcon 2024 from January 24! We contribute to solving challenges in the manufacturing field through ultra-fast inspection of mounted boards and system improvements utilizing RFID.

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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Real-time understanding of changes in project status! From now on, just placing it will complete the input of achievements.

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.

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We are releasing the UHF version of the HF shelf antenna, which has a sales record of over 2,000 units!

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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Functions specialized for borrowing and returning operations are templated. IC tags are attached to managed items, enabling borrowing, returning, and inventory checks using RFID.

This is a management system for tracking items using IC tags. It reliably records the history of borrowing and returning items, preventing omissions and errors in ledger entries, and supports the early detection of forgotten returns and losses. Additionally, it enables efficient inventory checks through bulk reading with RFID handheld devices. Common issues that arise in traditional borrowing management tasks include: ♦ Handwriting or Excel input into the ledger The process of entering information into the ledger or Excel during borrowing and returning is cumbersome, leading to discrepancies due to entry errors. ♦ Individual confirmation during inventory checks It is necessary to take items out of boxes or shelves one by one for confirmation, which consumes a significant amount of time for inventory tasks. ♦ Management through ledgers Due to management with paper or Excel ledgers, it is not possible to detect unreturned items or losses early and respond quickly. This system addresses these challenges.

• Warehouse Management System (WMS)

We have created a video explaining tool management using the RFID asset management system from Takaya's Solutions Division!

We will solve the challenges of tool management, such as "When?", "Who?", and "Which tool?" using RFID. 【Overview of the Outgoing Management System】 - Attach IC tags to managed items to enable outgoing, returning, and inventory management using RFID. - Ensure accurate recording of outgoing and returning history and enable efficient inventory management with handheld devices.

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To customers considering the introduction of vehicle detection sensors for parking lot construction, design, or management: Are you facing any challenges with current issues or selecting the right sensors for parking management? Hotron offers free materials that explain how to utilize vehicle detection sensors and the benefits of their introduction! ▽ Here is the lineup of materials ◉ Vehicle Detection Sensor Basic Guide This guide focuses on the challenges and solutions in parking lot operations, introducing the overview of vehicle detection sensors. ◉ Key Points for Introducing Vehicle Detection Sensors This material discusses the benefits of introduction based on installation locations and specific challenges. ◉ Case Studies of Vehicle Detection Sensor Implementation This document presents the challenges before implementation and the results after introduction. For more details, please download from our website and check it out. https://www.hotron.co.jp/download/

Starting from October 2025, Panasonic's indoor units for office and store air conditioners will be renewed! In this renewal, all models will come standard with "100 times nanoe X." This not only enhances comfort with commercial air conditioning but also contributes to improving air quality. Additionally, improvements in installation efficiency to enhance on-site work productivity and a strengthened lineup to accommodate diverse spaces have been implemented. The new indoor units are equipped with high concentrations of nanoe X as standard! They demonstrate a high effectiveness in purifying indoor air during air conditioner operation, providing a safer and more comfortable environment for office and store users and employees. Furthermore, the center of the suction inlet and the center of the hanging bolt have been unified. This allows for the combined use of canvas ducts and panels, improving installation efficiency. If you have any questions or would like a quote, please feel free to contact us. We will fully support you in replacing your commercial air conditioning!

Kort Valuta Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Hideki Shibata) is pleased to announce that we will hold our next recruitment event, “Kort Valuta Night,” on November 26, 2025. This recurring event offers an opportunity for potential candidates to casually learn about our company culture and team atmosphere before applying. By lowering the barrier to entry and providing authentic insights from current employees, the event helps participants gain a more concrete sense of what it’s like to work at Kort Valuta. Since the event’s launch, approximately ten attendees have gone on to join the company in a range of roles — including marketing, customer support, and backend engineering.

Our company has been awarded the "Minister of the Environment Award for Climate Change Action for Fiscal Year 2025." This award is presented annually by the Ministry of the Environment to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the mitigation and adaptation of climate change. Our efforts to balance energy conservation and comfort through "Akarina," as well as the initiatives we have undertaken together with the companies that have adopted it, have been recognized. We sincerely thank everyone who has supported and adopted Akarina for their invaluable assistance.

We are pleased to announce the development of the vehicle passage time prediction system "MS-VPP," which measures the speed of vehicles approaching construction sites using microwave sensors and informs the predicted passage time through signage and tablets. This system will be available to construction contractors starting in November 2025. ■Product Overview - "MS-VPP" detects vehicles approaching construction sites and measures their speed using microwave sensors, displaying the vehicle speed and the predicted passage time at specified locations on signage and tablets. It can also measure and display data for vehicles passing continuously. - The data control panel connected to the microwave sensor transmits the vehicle speed data and calculated passage prediction time via LTE. By utilizing microwave sensors, it enables accurate detection and speed measurement of vehicles even at night or in bad weather, and since data processing occurs on the receiving side without going through the cloud, information can be displayed without any time lag. - As a result, drivers of construction vehicles exiting from construction entrances and workers directing traffic can understand "how many seconds until a vehicle passes near the site entrance," thereby implementing safety measures in areas with poor visibility.