Category: JCN Newswire

TOKYO, Feb 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced it has been recognized by CDP1, an international environmental non-profit organization, as an “A List” company for fiscal year 2024. The A List rating is awarded to companies that demonstrate excellence in setting climate change-related targets and initiatives.CDP evaluates major corporations and institutions around the world based on their responses to questions on climate change measures, water resource management, and environmental issues. In this year’s assessment, approximately 24,800 companies participated globally, including more than 2,100 Japanese companies.As part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, Olympus has designated “Carbon Neutral Society and Circular Economy” as a focal area. To contribute to the realization of a decarbonized future, Olympus established a target in May…

— New “EC-8” Model to Be Marketed this Spring, with Expanded Feature to Control up to 8 Centrifugal Chillers — Optimal control of centrifugal chillers and peripheral equipment, achieving further energy savings across the whole heat source facilities- With added features for multiple pump system and communication protocols, the new model can be more widely installed in overseasTOKYO, Feb 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, announces the launch of a new model of its “Ene-Conductor” Heat Source Control System for integrated control of centrifugal chillers and peripheral equipment such as chilled water pumps, cooling water pumps, and cooling towers. The new EC-8 model, to be added to the lineup this spring, allows for control of up to 8 centrifugal chiller units. With these features, the new model can be more widely used and installed in overseas large-scale facilities, as well a…

TOKYO, Feb 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) today announced the establishment of the fourth fund of the corporate venture capital(hereinafter referred to as “CVC”) fund”HV Fund” with a purpose to identify startups with the potential to create or disruptlarge attractive markets, anticipate the next technological and social turning points, and generate future growth opportunities. The fourth fund will have a size of 400 million USD, which is the largest CVC fund managed by Hitachi to date. The fund will make strategic investments in startups with cutting-edge, digital technologies such as data centers, distributed energysystems, future of work and industrial AI, as well as startups in new frontiers including bio, quantum, nuclear fusion, lifescience, space and adjacent technologies. With the establishment of the fourth fund, Hitachi’s investment in CVC will reach1 billion USD (AUM(1)), a world-class investment scale which will further accelerate open innovation a…

TOKYO, Feb 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) will provide and donate gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top three men and women finishers of the marathon and wheelchair marathon events at the Tokyo Marathon 2025. The Tokyo Marathon 2025 is organized by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation and will be held on March 2, 2025.Design Representing All the Participants in the Event with Woven LinesThe medals were designed based on the concept of the Tokyo Marathon: The Day We Unite. On the front of the medal, the logo type is placed horizontally above the event logo pattern, which represents “runners, supporters, and cheerers,” to represent the many people who gather and support this event.On the back side of the medal, the name of the event, Tokyo Marathon 2025, is written in Braille, and the word “FINISHER” and the date of the event are engraved, along with TANAKA’s logo. The medal’s ribbon design is a continuat…

– Low-pressure Type Liquefied CO2 carriers are under development in pursuit of transportation from domestic emission sites to base site for overseas shipping, or domestic storage sites- Preparation is accelerating toward early market launch of LCO2 carriers, including applications in future CCS projects underway by the Japanese GovernmentTOKYO, Feb 5, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Nippon Gas Line Co., Ltd. (NGL) have jointly acquired Approval in Principle (AiP)(Note1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for a low-pressure type liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carrier to serve in coastal transportation.Demand for LCO2 carriers is expected to grow in tandem with CCS (carbon dioxide capture and storage) projects involving marine transport of CO2 captured in Japan to storage sites. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and NGL received AiP certification from ClassNK following a jointly conducted concept study on low-pressure type coastal L…

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 5, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), Toyota’s first in-house battery manufacturing plant outside Japan, is ready to begin production and will start shipping batteries for North American electrified vehicles in April.The nearly $14 billion battery facility, Toyota’s 11th manufacturing plant in the United States, will produce batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) supported by 5,000 jobs.The new battery plant is part of Toyota’s “best-in-town” approach―investing and producing locally, contributing to the local community and offering products tailored to local needs through a multi-pathway strategy. To date, Toyota’s total U.S. investment stands at $49 billion, which supports more than 280,000 jobs in the industry. As a member of America’s business community, Toyota will continue to contribute to the region through job creation and investment.T…

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 5, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it will sign a comprehensive partnership agreement with the Shanghai municipal government in China regarding carbon neutrality. In addition, Toyota has decided to establish a new wholly-owned company in Jinshan District in southwest Shanghai to develop and produce BEVs and batteries.Under this partnership with the Shanghai municipal government, Toyota hopes to contribute to the Chinese government’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 in fields such as hydrogen energy, automated driving technology, and battery recycling and reuse. To drive the initiative forward, Toyota will establish a new company based on the belief that quicker supply of products that meet customers’ needs is important in China where there is a high demand for new energy vehicles.The newly formed company will develop a new BEV under the Lexus brand, with production scheduled to begin from 2027 onwards. The init…

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 5, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announces its participation in Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 (MWC25). Under the theme “Boundless Potential,” Fujitsu will unveil its latest advancements in network technologies and enterprise solutions, and highlight how AI is revolutionizing networks and driving business transformation.At booth 2G60 (Hall 2), Fujitsu will offer visitors interactive demonstrations of AI-enhanced network infrastructure, including solutions for optimizing 5G and optical networks, showcasing improved resource allocation and reduced latency. Attendees will see innovative AI applications in action, such as AI agents improving efficiency in manufacturing and IT operations and an ocean digital twin utilizing AI and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for environmental monitoring and predictive maintenance of marine infrastructure. Fujitsu will also highlight the high-performance, energy-efficient processor FUJITSU-MONAKA (1), showcasing …

– TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will introduce the evolved GR Corolla to Japan, with orders accepted from February 4 ahead of the March 3 launch.- The evolved GR Corolla leverages insights, gained by competing in motorsports events such as the Super Taikyu Series, for improved high-speed cornering, acceleration, and cooling performance.- It is also available with the newly developed 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (GR-DAT) featured in the evolved GR Yaris.- Based on feedback from professional race drivers, evaluation drivers, and Toyota Master Driver Morizo, development focused on an untamed energy that makes one want to keep on driving, whether at the limit or in everyday use.TOKYO, Feb 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has started accepting orders for its evolved GR Corolla, a model that leverages insights gained by competing in motorsports. Orders will be accepted through Toyota dealerships across Japan from today, February 4, and actual launch is planned for M…

– Order intake increased YoY in Energy Systems and Plants & Infrastructure Systems, with largest contributions from GTCC and Aero Engines in Energy Systems and Metals Machinery in Plants & Infrastructure Systems.- Revenue grew YoY in all segments, with largest gains in Aircraft & Missile Systems within Defense & Space.- Business profit achieved strong YoY growth in Energy Systems, Plants & Infrastructure Systems, and Aircraft, Defense & Space segments due to increased revenue, improved margins, positive impact from yen depreciation, as well as rebound from one-time charges incurred in previous fiscal year.- Increased full-year guidance for order intake, revenue, business profit, net income, EBITDA, and free cash flow to reflect stronger-than-expected performance in first three quarters.TOKYO, Feb 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI, TSE Code: 7011) announced that order intake increased 10.5% year-on-year to ¥4,968.9 billion in the three q…

TOKYO, Feb 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On Thursday, February 6, Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) is set to open MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA, an all-new concept showroom offering the Mazda brand experience in Minami-Aoyama – hub of cultural innovation – in the Minato ward of Tokyo.”TRANS” in “MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA” connotes “change or transcendence,” signifying Mazda’s wish that this space inspire people to take a positive outlook. Guided by the company’s purpose of “enrich life-in-motion for those we serve,” Mazda aims to deliver uplifting experiences to everyone with whom it engages in furtherance of this aspiration. MAZDA TRANS AOYAMA will serve as a space where not only current customers and enthusiasts, but also individuals who have yet to develop a connection with Mazda may tap into a range of information and experience the Mazda brand in the hope that they discover something new and feel inspired.The facility features a café supervised by ITUKI COFFEE, a specialty roaster that originated on Hirosh…

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the launch of a software analysis and visualization service. Available in Japan from February, this service will support enterprise and organizational modernization by investigating and analyzing software, visualizing black-box application structures and characteristics, and generating design documents using generative AI. This comprehensive approach enables a robust understanding of current systems and facilitates the creation of optimal modernization plans.The service comprises two components: software analysis and visualization, which visualizes the application structure and specifications of existing systems; and software design document reverse engineering, which generates design documents from software. Leveraging Fujitsu’s expertise gained from analyzing the system assets of over 600 companies, this service provides comprehensive support, from gaining a robust understanding of company software to streamlining and …

TOKYO, Feb 3, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that Eisai has created the “Guidance on Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline and Nutrition” (hereinafter “the guidance”) and the “Handbook for Developing Home Delivery Meals/Meal Kits that Contribute to Reducing the Risk of Cognitive Decline” (hereinafter “the handbook”) under the supervision of NCGG. These documents are being provided to food-related companies, including those offering home delivery meal/meal kit services.A healthy diet has been known to play an important role throughout life in growth, development, and disease prevention. In recent years, its potential benefit in the prevention of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) has also been reported. As the understanding of the importance of early detection and intervention for cognitive decline is increasing, an appropriate diet is considered to be a key element in reducing the risk of dementia.NCGG pro…

TOKYO, Feb 3, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has presented its “Best Innovation 2024” awards to 21 products, technologies and services that recognize efforts related to the development and practical application of solutions to help resolve social issues. These awards have been handed out annually since 2003, with the aim of encouraging innovation and raising awareness of the need to reduce environmental impact throughout the entire Group.Of this year’s 21 award-winning recipients, here we introduce 13 innovations related to the Group’s strategic growth areas that will contribute to realizing a sustainable society.Retrofitting Service for Existing Gas Turbine Power Plants to Enable Hydrogen Mixed CombustionMitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Energy SystemsMHI received an order for modification services to enable hydrogen mixing at an existing gas turbine power generation plant and successfully completed the modification. Specifically, this included installing a…

Kawasaki and Nagoya, Japan, Feb 3, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, which operates Gifu University and Nagoya University, today announced the commencement of joint research with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on the “Development of explainable AI-based prediction model for solar energetic particle events for Moon and Martian exploration.” The joint research began on February 1, 2025, and will run until March 31, 2026.Under a comprehensive agreement signed on February 24, 2023, Fujitsu and the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University have been collaborating on advancing space weather forecasting. This research has been selected for the Moon to Mars Innovation (1) program, an initiative of JAXA’s Space Exploration Innovation Hub.This research utilizes Fujitsu’s explainable AI technology, Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI, simulation data from ISEE and lunar data from JAXA to predict solar energet…

KARIYA, JAPAN, Jan 31, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, today announced global financial results for the third quarter, ending December 31, 2024, of its fiscal year, ending March 31, 2025:Consolidated revenue totaled 5288,4 billion yen (US$33.5 billion), a 1.2 percent decrease from the previous year.Consolidated operating profit totaled 401.6 billion yen (US$2.5 billion), a 68.3 percent increase from the previous year.Consolidated profit attributable to owners of the parent company totaled 312.7 billion yen (US$2.0 billion), a 78.1 percent increase from the previous year.”Revenue in the third quarter decreased compared to the previous year, due in part to lower vehicle production volumes in Asia and suspensions of operations by Japanese customers, though slowing yen depreciation supported our overall performance. Operating profit in the third quarter increased compared to the previous year through foreign exchange gains and cost management efforts, despite lower pr…

TOKYO, Feb 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base even outside Japan. Since opening, it has welcomed over 130,000 visitors from both Japan and overseas.Now, with the concept of rediscovering anime’s appeal, it has created ANIME☆OTODAMA, the first in a series of games aimed at further sharing the appeal of Japanese anime and of Anime Tokyo Station. ANIME☆OTODAMA will be released at 3:00 p.m. on January 31, 2025, on Roblox, one of the world’s leading immersive platforms.Come see Anime Tokyo Station in the metaverse and experience the diverse appeal of anime through gaming.The Anime Tokyo Station website has also created a ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX special page! This page will be used to share information such as explanations of how to play and version release notes.ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX special page: https://animetokyo.jp/en/roblo…

TOKYO, Jan 31, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) is proud to announce that Hiroshi Masuoka, a Mitsubishi Motors rally driver, has received the person of sports merit award by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan on January 29. This prestigious award is offered to athletes, coaches, and others who have played an active role in the advancement of professional sports in Japan and have achieved exceptional results in the world of sports.The Ministry honored Masuoka for his outstanding achievements in motorsports and his contributions to society. As a rally driver, he has achieved phenomenal success, becoming the first Japanese driver to claim two consecutive wins at the Dakar Rally, known as the world’s most grueling rally, in 2002 and 2003 with the Mitsubishi Pajero. Masuoka also leverages his expertise gained through his motorsports activities to the development of electrified vehicles, and actively contr…

TOKYO, Jan 31, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, announces the launch of its Visi Fine® series, a group of highly radiopaque precious metal materials, including platinum (Pt) alloy wire. The brand name Visi Fine® is a coined term combining “Visi” (visible) and “Fine” (fine and refined materials). The concept is to provide substances with excellent X-ray impermeability, crafted into highly reliable materials for medical device components using advanced processing technology.In recent years, the trend in medical settings has been toward minimally invasive and non-invasive surgeries and treatments that reduce the burden on patients and minimize wound size. Catheterization devices and implantable medical devices used in these surgeries and treatments (hereafter referred to as “medical devices”) must enable pr…

Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for December 2024 and for January through December 2024 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic Production(1) December 2024Mazda’s domestic production volume in December 2024 decreased 6.5% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in December 2024]CX-5:24,983 units(down 24.5% year on year)MAZDA3:8,944 units(up 16.4%)CX-90:5,838 units(up 82.4%)(2) January through December 2024Mazda’s domestic production volume in the period from January through December 2024 decreased 10.7% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in the period from January through December 2024]CX-5:297,343 units(down 18.8% year on year)MAZDA3:104,682 units(up 2.9%)CX-30:86,461 units(down 2.1%)2. Overseas Production(1) December 2024Mazda’s overseas production volume in December 2024 decreased 20.9% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas …