January 24-26: Introduction of Exhibited Products from the 38th Neppon Japan Industrial Equipment Division. We invite you to watch 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

• RFID/IC tags

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.

• Measurement and Inspection

This is a flagship model that arranges probe heads above and below, enabling simultaneous in-circuit testing of both sides of the substrate.

Four probes are arranged on the top side of the substrate and two on the bottom side. Each probe can move freely and at high speed, achieving an astonishing inspection speed that is world-class in standard. By using the upper and lower flying probes simultaneously, a combination inspection of up to six probes allows for simultaneous contact inspection at both points on the top and bottom sides of the substrate. This significantly expands the inspection range and further accelerates inspection time. It is equipped with a wealth of features and boasts world-class standards in speed and positioning accuracy. ★You can bring your substrate to our demo room at our Okayama headquarters for evaluation testing★ We can conduct a series of tests including the creation of inspection programs, inspections using actual substrates, and summarizing evaluation results. If you are interested, please apply through the 'Contact Us' section below.

• Measurement and Inspection

Exhibiting at Nepcon 2024 from January 24! Achieving interoperability between industrial equipment and MES systems!

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.

• Measurement and Inspection

Programming for FPGAs and special performance tests such as BST can be handled with a flying probe tester.

This is an option that equips the underside operating axis of the APT-1600FD series with a dedicated fixture lifting mechanism. It allows for special inspections connected to external devices, such as Boundary Scan Testing (BST), as well as writing to and reading logs from ICs, to be performed in parallel with in-circuit testing. *Please refer to the YouTube video for an image of the operation.

• Measurement and Inspection

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.