The compact and lightweight LED tunnel lighting fixtures from Hoshi and Denki have been selected as a useful technology under NETIS's "Promotional Utilization Technology."

Technologies registered in the New Technology Information System (NETIS) have adopted both the direct current power supply method (CG-170008) and (TH-15008).

The newly developed tunnel LED lighting system, the first of its kind in Japan, has achieved miniaturization and weight reduction of the lighting fixtures by installing the power supply unit inside the electrical room and supplying power to the fixtures in the tunnel with direct current. Conventional products had the power supply unit within the fixture itself, but this product does not have a power supply unit inside the fixture, allowing for miniaturization and significantly reducing installation work. Additionally, by consolidating the power supply unit in the electrical room, maintenance has been simplified. The direct current-powered tunnel LED lighting system makes the lighting fixtures ultra-compact and lightweight, reducing construction costs by using connector-type power wiring, and improving maintenance ease and safety by placing the power supply unit in the electrical room. The direct current-powered tunnel LED lighting incorporates technologies registered with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's New Technology Information System (NETIS) (CG-170008) and the technology for compact and lightweight LED tunnel lighting fixtures (TH-150008). Recently, we supplied the tunnel LED lighting system for the Kyuuzan Tunnel (downhill L=1,704m) on National Route 185, under the jurisdiction of the Hiroshima National Highway Office of the Chugoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

• Fluorescent Light Type

We have delivered sign lighting using tunnel lighting fixtures, the first of its kind in Japan, to the Shin-Meishin Expressway (from Takatsuki JCT/IC to Kobe JCT).

Sign lighting refers to tunnel lighting that glows white, which flashes red during a vehicle fire, and flashes yellow in the event of abnormalities such as accidents, falling objects, or broken-down vehicles, alerting drivers. This allows drivers to drive with peace of mind.

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We have delivered the first-ever tunnel lighting fixtures using pacemaker lights on the Shin-Meishin Expressway (Takatsuki JCT/IC to Kobe JCT) in Japan.

The Pace Maker Light is a tunnel lighting system that shines white and has green lights illuminating in the direction of travel, creating a flow of light that drivers feel compelled to match in speed, helping to restore speed and alleviate traffic congestion. Conversely, when drivers exceed the green light, the Pace Maker Light serves as a technology that assists in speed regulation.

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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.*

The signing methods for electronic contracts (party type and witness type) are directly linked to the strength of their legal effectiveness. In this article, we will outline the reasons why the more stringent "party type" has been difficult to popularize until now. ---【Conclusion of this article】-------------------------------- • There are two signing methods for electronic contracts: "witness type" and "party type," which differ in the strictness of identity verification. • The main reasons why the party type has not spread are the three factors of "effort, cost, and the structural risk of entrusting a private key." • However, with the spread of public personal authentication (JPKI) using My Number cards, these three barriers are beginning to crumble. -------------------------------------------------------- The full text of the article can be accessed from the "Related Links."

Seven Corporation has started offering the "SeveNavi AI Cleaning Diagnosis Service," which supports the organization and improvement of cleaning challenges in manufacturing environments. Organizing cleaning challenges with AI and visualizing the next steps In manufacturing cleaning, various factors need to be considered, including the material of the object, type of dirt, adhesion state, currently used cleaning agents, working time, safety, and equipment conditions. On the other hand, there are also several challenges faced on-site, such as: - Unable to determine if the current cleaning method is appropriate - Wanting to reduce cleaning time and labor - Concerns about the safety of cleaning agents and their impact on materials - Wanting to compare with another cleaning method but unable to set test conditions - Not being able to utilize past cases and knowledge for improvement activities SeveNavi organizes information such as the object, dirt, current cleaning methods, and site photos using AI, clearly presenting the applicability of cleaning methods, points of caution, missing information, and how to proceed with comparative testing. If you have any challenges regarding reviewing current cleaning methods, comparing new cleaning methods, or reducing cleaning time and labor, please feel free to consult with us.

An online seminar will be held for design, purchasing, and DX promotion personnel considering the introduction or switch to new CAD systems, featuring the DWG-compatible 2D CAD "ARES." Participants can review content directly related to business improvement, including a comparison of features and performance with AutoCAD, automation using the CAD-specific AI "A3," automatic generation of DWG drawings from BIM data, and new ways of working in the cloud. ■ Date and Time: September 17, 2026 (Thursday) 13:30 - 15:00 ■ Format: Online (with archive viewing available) ■ Participation Fee: Free ■ Recommended for: - Those considering switching from AutoCAD - Those interested in AI utilization and automation in CAD operations - Those looking to streamline collaboration with BIM - Those seeking an environment where drawings can be edited regardless of location As a viewing benefit, a free "ARES Trinity Utilization Manual" (worth 6,000 yen) will be provided. Additionally, if you apply through the URL in the related links, our company, Keynos Logic, will consistently support you from post-seminar implementation considerations to estimates and support after operation begins. If you are interested in ARES, feel free to start by participating in this seminar.

On August 28, 2026 (Friday), I participated in the "AMD Embedded Computing Summit Tokyo 2026" and showcased a "Gesture Demo" as a partner of AMD. The demonstration introduced a configuration that combines gesture recognition using OpenCV, status reporting with LLM, and one-axis motor control using INtime 7.2 and RSI-ECAT, enabling collaboration between AI, image processing, and real-time control on a single PC. We presented a next-generation PC-based industrial control system that integrates AI, image processing, and real-time control on one PC. <Overview of Demo Participation> https://www.mnc.co.jp/INtime/AMDxINtime/AMDEcsTokyoResults.html <Actual Demo Video> https://youtu.be/JmZke75_y0s <AMD CPU + INtime RTOS Introduction Page> https://www.mnc.co.jp/INtime/AMDxINtime/amdxintime.html #PC #RealTimeOS #IndustrialPC #AI