Demonstrating market responsiveness. Completion of the installation of the dedicated expansion device "Hybrid Joint NCS-40" for Nagoya Expressway.

Compliant with the standards for urban expressways. Nagoya Expressway exclusive specifications for bridge expansion devices "Hybrid Joint NCS-40."

This product is a specially designed expansion joint developed to meet the conditions of the Nagoya Expressway. Urban expressways, such as the Metropolitan Expressway and Hanshin Expressway, have different design conditions and quality standards for each highway. Therefore, Crittec Industries consistently responds to the development, manufacturing, and construction of expansion joints in accordance with each standard. In urban expressways, lightweight and slim designs are often adopted, leading to the use of steel deck bridges. In typical bridges, there is a thick concrete deck beneath the pavement, while in steel deck bridges, the area directly beneath the pavement consists of steel materials. On the other hand, steel deck bridges exhibit significant expansion and contraction behavior due to temperature changes and traffic, necessitating high followability and durability at the joint sections. Additionally, when installing joints, it is essential to meet complex performance criteria, such as "a shape that fits within the pavement," "high resistance to strain and vibration," and "a structure that can be securely fixed to the steel deck." The "Hybrid Joint NCS-40" has passed the fatigue load test (durability of over 15 years) set by the Nagoya Expressway Public Corporation, and the improvements made to various technologies have led to its adoption. Currently, this product is in the process of being registered as a "new technology" certified by the same corporation. *Please feel free to contact us for inquiries.

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Japan is one of the top 10 countries in the world with frequent earthquakes. The 2020 White Paper on Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has also reported an increase in the probability of major earthquakes occurring. Regarding the Nankai Trough earthquake, the probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 8 to 9 occurring within the next 30 years is estimated to be 70 to 80%. At Hotron, we recommend the introduction of seismic devices for earthquake countermeasures in buildings and equipment. The seismic device 'HK-2' is a product that automatically performs various controls that have been pre-set when it detects strong shaking equivalent to a seismic intensity of 5 lower or higher. For example, it can automatically execute actions such as: "Open automatic doors and gates to secure evacuation routes and access for emergency vehicles" "Transmit signals to the control room and stop facility equipment" "Unlock the keys to locked lockers" "Automatically play voice guidance" For more details, please download the materials or contact us.

Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily visible at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

Based on practical experience in support companies and business companies, SBS Marketing Co., Ltd. provides consulting services related to marketing, sales promotion, and customer attraction primarily in the BtoB (business-to-business) sector. On October 1, 2026 (Thursday), they published a page titled "While pretending to be polite, persistently bombarding the other party with questions to exhaust them!? 'Sealioning.'" 'Sealioning' is when one party, despite having no intention of engaging in a discussion, demands explanations from the other party to exhaust them. The page explains the main behaviors associated with 'sealioning,' the psychological background that leads to it, how to cope when being 'sealioned,' and self-control measures to avoid falling into 'sealioning.' (Page Overview: Excerpts) ■ What is 'Sealioning'? ■ The psychological background of people who engage in 'sealioning' ■ Differences from 'tone policing' and 'mansplaining' ■ How to cope when being 'sealioned' ■ Self-control measures to avoid falling into 'sealioning' (DL content only) ▼ For more details, please visit this page. https://sbsmarketing.co.jp/blog/sealioning-2026-10/

We have started offering the latest version 1.1.0 of the "Blink Detection SDK," which detects blinking from the state of eye opening and closing using only a PC's webcam or a smartphone camera. The face detection model has been updated to the lightweight and fast YuNet, and it supports usage from C#/.NET (verified to work with .NET 8). The same version is provided across four platforms: Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android, and it includes eight sample applications for each platform. It can process quickly using only the CPU without the need for a GPU, making it useful for integration into products and services for features like eye strain prevention alerts and touchless operations. A one-month free trial version (SDK/Windows app/smartphone app) is available.

Solar power generation is entering an era of choices: "connect or use freely"— Have you given up on introducing solar power generation, or are you thinking, "I want to implement it more smoothly"? "Installation constraints," "huge costs," "prolonged procedures"... While discussions on introducing self-consumption solar power generation are progressing towards decarbonization and BCP measures, more companies are facing issues with negotiations and construction delays with power companies. In this webinar, we will introduce how to achieve self-consumption as planned by utilizing "off-grid (non-grid-connected)" systems that do not rely on power companies, along with the latest case studies. We invite you to participate as part of your information gathering. For those considering the introduction of solar power generation, please join us! ◆ Registration for the session on October 27 (Tuesday) at 14:00 https://ner-webinar.v2.nex-pro.com/campaign/98247/apply ◆ Registration for the session on October 29 (Thursday) at 14:00 https://ner-webinar.v2.nex-pro.com/campaign/98248/apply