Showa Denko Develops HD Media for MAS-MAMR Technology

TOKYO, Dec 10, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE: 4004) has developed hard disk (HD) media for hard disk drives (HDDs) which support data recording with Microwave Assisted Switching-Microwave Assisted Magnetic Recording (MAS-MAMR) technology, which is a next-generation data-recording technology based on a new data recording principle suggested by […]

Hitachi Energy Partners with National Grid on World’s First Replacement of SF6 in Existing High-voltage Equipment

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Dec 10, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi Energy and National Grid have successfully energized a pilot project replacing SF6 in installed high-voltage gas-insulated lines with an eco-efficient fluoronitrile based gas mixture. This retrofill solution, in Richborough, UK is part of Hitachi Energy’s EconiQTM(1) portfolio which is designed to deliver a […]

Hitachi: Two New FE-SEM Models Launched to Support Data-Driven R&D

TOKYO, Dec 9, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (“Hitachi High-Tech”) announced today the launch of two cutting-edge FE-SEM(1) models, the SU8600 and SU8700 (hereinafter, “this product line”), that feature new detectors, capabilities, advanced automation, and more. This class of instrumentation is used to observe, measure, define and analyze microstructures across […]

JCB and Datachain Start Demonstration Experiment to Build a “Digital Currency Exchange Platform”

TOKYO, Dec 9, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Datachain has started a demonstration experiment on interoperability between different blockchains(*1) to build a “digital currency exchange platform”. In the near future, various digital currency and circulation platforms are expected to be launched, including those issued […]

Hitachi Achieves CDP’s Highest Score of “Grade A” in Climate Change and Water Security

TOKYO, Dec 8, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has been awarded the highest score of “Grade A” by global environmental non-profit charity CDP, in the categories of climate change and water security. CDP evaluated Hitachi’s pioneering initiatives and disclosure of information for tackling climate change, as well as acting […]

NEC Named to the CDP “A List” for Advanced Climate Change and Water Security Initiatives Three Years in a Row

TOKYO, Dec 8, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious “A List” three years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. In 2017, NEC […]

Mazda2 Hybrid to be Introduced in Europe

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec 6, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it will introduce the Mazda2 Hybrid in Europe from the spring of 2022. The Mazda2 Hybrid will be an OEM model supplied by Toyota Motor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, and will be added […]

Eisai to Present Abstracts on Oncology Products And Pipeline at 44th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

TOKYO, Dec 6, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that presentations on a series of abstracts highlighting updates on its in-house discovered eribulin mesylate (product name: Halaven, halichondrin class microtubule dynamics inhibitor, “eribulin”), MORAb-202, an antibody drug conjugate (ADC), and H3B-6545 (selective estrogen alpha receptor covalent antagonist), discovered by […]

Fujitsu Launches ‘Global Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer’ Program to Accelerate Global Business, Technology, and Human Resources Strategies with Leading Engineers

TOKYO, Dec 6, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the launch of the Global Fujitsu Distinguished Engineer (Global FDE) program, which recognizes the contributions of top-tier engineers that not only possess exceptional world class technical capabilities but have also proven to create value to strategies and customers in Fujitsu’s growth technology […]

DOCOMO and NEC Successfully Test 5G Standalone with Base Station Conforming to O-RAN Specifications in a Multi-vendor Configuration

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) and NEC Corporation (NEC) have succeeded in interoperability testing for 5G standalone (SA) using a 5G base station baseband unit (5G CU/DU) conforming to O-RAN open interface specifications and radio units (RUs) of different vendors. Transition from the NSA system combining […]

Mitsubishi Power Upgrades Gas Turbines at Senoko Energy to Reduce 15,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Annually

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed upgrade works for two GTCC power plants with M701F gas turbines at Senoko Energy in Singapore. This has helped to improve energy efficiency and reduce approximately 15,000 tons of carbon emissions […]

Olympus Selected for Inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World)

TOKYO, Dec 2, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Olympus Corporation (“Olympus” – Director, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO: Yasuo Takeuchi) has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific), among the world’s most recognized […]