Category: JCN Newswire

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Apr 11, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and AI solutions provider Headwaters Co., Ltd. today announced the successful completion of field trials utilizing a generative AI solution to improve the efficiency of handover report creation for Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) cabin crew. The field trials, conducted from January 27 to March 26, 2025, demonstrated that significant time savings.JAL cabin crew members currently spend considerable time creating detailed handover reports, which play an important role in information transfer between cabin crews and ground staff. To address this challenge, Fujitsu and Headwaters used Microsoft’s Phi-4 – a small language model (SLM) optimized for offline environments – as an alternative to a large language model (LLM) requiring cloud connectivity. This allowed for the creation of a chat-based system on tablet devices, enabling efficient report generation during and after flights. The trials demonstrated that the solution can assis…

TOKYO, Apr 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has acquired Approval in Principle (AiP)* from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for its Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage system (OCCS) developed to capture and store CO2 emitted from ships.The OCCS subject to the AiP captures, liquefies, and stores CO2 after pretreatment of the exhaust gas emitted from ships. It is attracting attention as a solution to promote decarbonization of ships.Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has developed the system by utilizing CO2 capture technologies of MHI, which has a wealth of experience with onshore facilities, as core technology, and combining it with exhaust gas pretreatment, CO2 liquefaction, storage, and handling technologies in order to establish as onboard system. Going forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will accelerate the development of this system to bring it into market.MHI Group is currently pursuing strategic measures to strengthen its …

TOKYO, Apr 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda announced that Honda’s NC750X large sport model has been named winner of the Red Dot Design Award(1) Product Design category, and the EM1 e: electric motorcycle won the iF Design Award(2) in the Product Design category. Both awards are one of the most respected design awards in the world, and this is the sixth consecutive year that Honda has received a Red Dot Design Award, and the third time since 1997 that it has received an iF Design Award.About the award-winning Honda productsNC750XThe NC750X crossover model combines the fun of touring with ease of use in everyday situations such as commuting. It has been well received by a wide range of customers for its in-line 2-cylinder 745cc engine with powerful torque characteristics for easy handling and excellent fuel economy, low center of gravity packaging for easy handling, and user-friendly luggage storage.Key design featuresSharp and powerful design and an adventure-style exterior raise the rider’…

TOKYO, Apr 9, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) has agreed to participate in a demonstration project (“the Project”) for the development of a hydrogen-based fluidized bed fine ore reduction process (“HYFOR”) and electric smelting furnace (“Smelter”) as a strategic partner of Primetals Technologies (“Primetals”) (Headquarters: UK, steel machinery company), along with Rio Tinto (Headquarters: UK/Australia, mining company) and voestalpine (Headquarters: Austria, steel company).This project entails constructing and operating an industrial-scale prototype plant for a new hydrogen-based ironmaking process at the voestalpine steelworks in Linz, Austria. Operations are scheduled to begin in mid-2027. The new ironmaking process has a projected capacity of 3 tons per hour and will produce hot metal and hot briquetted iron using the HYFOR and Smelter technologies developed by Primetals. Rio Tinto will supply 70 percent of the iron ore for the Project.HYFOR is the world’s first direc…

TOKYO, Apr 9, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has completed refurbishment of the core facilities of Eco Clean Plaza Miyazaki, a waste-to-energy plant in Miyazaki city in southern part of Kyushu. The refurbishment work, which was ordered in 2021, took place over a four-year span from FY2021 through FY2024. The refurbishment, enabling a waste treatment capacity of 579 tonnes per day (tpd), has extended the plant’s service life and achieved reduction in CO2 emissions.Eco Clean Plaza Miyazaki encompasses facilities not only for waste incineration but also recycling and final waste management. It treats waste from Miyazaki city as well as nine nearby localities. The incineration facilities were designed and constructed by MHI and completed in October 2005. They incorporate three stoker type incinerators(Note1) each having a waste treatment capacity of 193 tpd, and rel…

TOKYO, Apr 9, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that its face recognition technology was ranked the world’s most accurate in the most recent benchmark test (1) conducted by the globally recognized U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (2).The latest Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) 1:N Identification report indicates that NEC’s system received the highest performance rating, with an authentication error rate of 0.07%, in the “1:N Identification” test (3) using still images of 12 million people. In addition, it also ranked first in two aging tests using images taken more than 10 and 12 years ago (4), and was ranked in the top two in all eight major FRTE 1:N Identification categories listed on the NIST website.The NIST-sponsored benchmark test for face recognition technology is a thorough and fair process in which the NIST impartially evaluates programs developed and submitted by each organization under identical conditio…

GENEVA and TOKYO, Apr 8, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – SITA, the global leader in air transport technology and border management, and NEC Corporation (NEC), a global leader in biometric authentication technologies, have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of digital identity technology in the travel industry.Through this collaboration, NEC joins SITA’s Digital Travel Ecosystem, an open, interoperable framework that connects various systems for real-time digital identity verification. Developed in partnership with Indicio, SITA’s ecosystem eliminates the need for direct integrations between issuers and verifiers, simplifying adoption for airports, airlines and governments.At the core of the ecosystem is the Trust Network, which governs how digital credentials are shared securely around the world. Built with a privacy-by-design approach, it gives travelers control over their data, including when and with whom they share their credentials. Strong emphasis on data security and privacy means…

Kawasaki and Shizuoka, Japan, Apr 9, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and Sonofai Inc., Ishida Tec Co., Ltd., and Tokai University today announced the launch of an automated inspection device that determines the fat content of frozen albacore tuna in a non-destructive manner. The device, which deploys Fujitsu’s AI technology, is being launched by Sonofai Inc., a Japanese startup dedicated to preserving artisanal techniques through digital innovation. Ishida Tec Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of food processing equipment, and Tokai University, which is driving innovation in the food processing industry also contributed to the collaboration. Sonofai will launch the newly developed inspection device SONOFAI T-01 in June 2025, initially targeting the seafood processing industry and fisheries cooperatives in Japan, before expanding globally. This effort comes against the backdrop of a sustained increase in demand for high-quality tuna around the world, with the Japan Fisheries Research and Educ…

TOKYO, Apr 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has newly established a branch office of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHI-AUS) in Perth, in Western Australia state, to conduct business relating to decarbonization. The new Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Australia Perth Office was created to secure a solid foothold in Perth, the main economic center of all western Australia which serves as a major base of operations involving environmental protection, and to probe further business opportunities relating to Australia’s energy policies and the building of a sustainable society.Western Australia state is currently undergoing robust economic development primarily based on its mining and natural resources industries, and Perth in particular, being the main city of the region, is playing a significant role in this growth. Perth is also achieving infrastructure development spurred by legislative and policy support measures of the state government pursua…

HONG KONG, Apr 4, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Connect Marketplace Hong Kong (CMHK) successfully concluded its inaugural APAC event in 2025, marking a significant milestone in fostering business collaboration within the MICE industry. Held from 19-21 March, 2025, the event successfully brought together over 4,000 industry professionals, along with more than 60 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions. It focused on creating an invaluable platform for networking and business development.Margaret Ma Connolly, president and CEO of Informa Markets in Asia, highlighted the event’s role in driving transformation within the MICE industry. “The launch of Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is more than just launching a new event. It’s a testament to our belief in Hong Kong as the ultimate MICE destination. Here at Connect Marketplace Hong Kong, we’re not just discussing the future of business events – we’re actively shaping it, fostering connections that transcend borders and drive economic growth across …

TOKYO, Apr 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Kirin Holdings Company, Limited and Hitachi, Limited concluded a joint research agreement in March 2025 with the aim of creating forest-based carbon credits.(1) By utilizing Kirin’s “Rapid propagation system of plants” and Hitachi’s “Remote monitoring technologies and digital measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV)(2) technologies,” we aim to create high-quality forest-based carbon credits, while also working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieve biodiversity conservation through the protection of afforestation areas. In this way, we will contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society and the conservation of the natural environment.BackgroundAccording to the Emissions Gap Report 2023 published by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the total global GHG emissions in 2022 reached a record high of approximately 57.4 billion tons.(3) The total carbon absorption of forests, which contributes to the reduction of GHG in…

TOKYO, Apr 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce its new management strategy, Corporate Strategy 2027. The theme of the new strategy is “Leveraging our Integrated Strength for the Future”.Amidst unprecedented geopolitical and economic risks, we recognize that the business environment has become increasingly uncertain on multiple fronts. We have formulated Corporate Strategy 2027 to further strengthen the earnings base of our existing businesses and create new projects, while flexibly shifting our strategic direction based on the risks and opportunities arising from external changes.1. Corporate Strategy 2027VisionOptimize our business portfolio to achieve sustainable growth and increase our corporate value by leveraging our integrated strength in response to a rapidly changing business environment.MC’s “Integrated Strength” refers to our ability to dynamically shift business strategies in anticipation of market changes by combining our extensive operat…

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Apr 3, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Fujitsu Limited today announced a partnership to explore the creation of a data analytics business, designed to empower customers with enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.The partnership comes after a joint project team formed by the two companies in 2024 conducted a survey of customer needs and discovered that various industries, including manufacturing, wholesale, and retail, want to move away from decision-making based on individual experience and promote data-driven operations to improve efficiency, and enhance management decision-making.To meet these needs, the two companies will combine their expertise and technologies to create a data analytics business focused on solving customer challenges.These efforts come against the backdrop of Japan’s aging population and declining birthrate which is leading to labor shortages and increased personnel costs, as well continuing corpor…

TOKYO, Apr 2, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The “GTF Advantage” engine which Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Aero Engines, Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, participates in its development as a member of Japanese Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC) has achieved the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family aircraft.Development of the GTF Advantage engine was carried out through the international joint venture International Aero Engines (IAE) which was established by Pratt & Whitney, MTU Aero Engines and JAEC, with MHIAEL responsible for the manufacturing of the combustion module and the engine maintenance.The GTF Advantage engine will enable higher payload capacity and extended range through delivery of additional take-off thrust and reduces CO2 emissions through improved fuel efficiency.Additionally, the engine will have improved durability and extended time on wing which is made available through fully redesigned life-limited-par…

SHIBUYA KU, TOKYO, April 2, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Prideone Entertainment Co., Ltd. has revealed the concept for its upcoming film, tentatively titled “Fellers”, which aims to mark the 80th anniversary of the post-war era.American Brigadier General Bonner Fellers, liaison between Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, General Douglas MacArthur and the Imperial Household through the occupation of Japan.Stated Prideone CEO Yasushi Akutagawa, “Fellers is an epic historical drama that explores the lesser-known story of American officer Bonner Fellers, alongside a group of Christians, playing a key role in saving the Emperor of Japan immediately following World War II.”Akutagawa, who originally conceived and produced the 2012 film Emperor (production budget:  3 billion yen), had focused on Bonner Fellers previously. However, the director’s cut saw the film evolve into a love story between Fellers (played by Matthew Fox) and a fictional Japanese lover, diverging from Akutagawa’s historical visi…

TOKYO, Apr 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (“Hitachi High-Tech”) has revised its corporate vision and mission effectivetoday.Corporate VisionChanging the World and Future with the Power of KnowledgeMissionWe provide solutions that will realize a sustainable society tomorrow through a deeper understanding of the issues facing society and ourcustomers todayWhile digitalization and development of AI and other technologies are rapidly accelerating, the future of thesocial environment surrounding us is uncertain due to increasing complexity and volatility caused by naturaldisasters, climate change, geopolitical risks and so on. Given this context, Hitachi High-Tech Group believesthat the crucial first step in changing the world and shaping the future is to deeply understand the rootcauses occurring around society and our customers, so that we can identify the hidden problems that areunrecognized by our customers and partners.Hitachi High-Tech has cultivated a variety of “…

Strengthening Our Analytical Business to Solve Social Issues with Our Core TechnologiesTOKYO, Apr 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (“Hitachi High-Tech”) is strengthening its analytical businessthrough integrating and jointly operating its Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Ltd. (“Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science”) and Hitachi High-Tech Science Corporation (“Hitachi High-Tech Science”) businesses.As of April 1, 2025, Hitachi High-Tech Science will become Hitachi High-Tech Analysis Corporation as part of this re-structure.By integrating the core technologies of both companies, we will be better equipped to address the increasingly complex processes involved in developing, manufacturing, and inspecting materials that our customers encounter. Bringing together X-ray fluorescence (XRF), optical emission spectroscopy (OES), laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), thermal analysis (TA), liquid chromatography and spectrophotometers from Hitachi High-Tech Analytical…

TOKYO, Apr 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation announced that the new production facility for semiconductormanufacturing equipment (etch systems), which had been under construction since December 2023 in the Kasado area (Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture), was completed and started the operation on March 17, 2025.We aim to increase production capacity through digitalized and automated production lines in the new productionfacility. In addition, a comfortable work environment has been created with employee well-being taken into account, while achieving carbon neutrality through the use of renewable energy.Semiconductor-related markets are expected to continue to grow and expand due to increasing demand for generativeAI and autonomous driving in the future. With the start of the new production facility’s operation, we will continue tocreate new value and solve customers’ issues by shortening development periods, reducing costs, and improving productivity.Hitachi High-Te…

TOKYO, Apr 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed and successfully demonstrated a technology that enables face recognition without storing patients’ facial information and ensures traceability through the entire workflow process for personalized cancer vaccine. Moreover, NEC has developed and successfully demonstrated a new technology that requires minimal validation data to effectively manage sensitive information.This initiative marks a world-first accomplishment that is aligned with the practical workflow expected for personalized cancer vaccine therapies (1).Personalized cancer vaccines are developed by analyzing genomic data on a patient’s tissue and blood samples, making accurate administration crucial since each vaccine is tailored to the individual. The workflow for these vaccines is more complex than that of conventional vaccines and is expected to expand as the number of patients increases. Therefore, integrating ICT into the workflow is essential…