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TOKYO, Nov 28, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") announced today the launch of its DCR(1) Etch System 9060Series. This system, which leverages Hitachi High-Tech's plasma etching(2) technology and expertise, has been developed to achieve precise control over the horizontal (isotropic) etching process in dry environments, aimed at applications such as the high-aspect(3) three-dimensional structures used in advanced semiconductor devices.With the 9060 Series, Hitachi High-Tech will support manufacturing process advancements for cutting-edge semiconductor devices, which are becoming increasingly minute and more complex, and will help customers toovercome the challenges they face, from R&D through to mass production.Product Development BackgroundSemiconductor devices have become increasingly miniaturized over the past half century and beyond, with the processing dimensions of integrated circuits now at nanometric levels. This, in turn, necessitates controllability over the etching process at the atomic-layer (angstrom) level. In addition, the likes of 3D-NAND(4) and 3D-DRAM*5structures are used for semiconductor memory devices to improve density by making the elemental structure three- dimensional. As a result, the dry etching process used to manufacture semiconductor memory devices requires isotropic (horizontal, even) etching, which is precisely controlled at the atomic-layer level, in addition to conventional anisotropic (vertical) etching.The 9060 Series maintains the low-damage, high-precision plasma etching technology cultivated by Hitachi High-Tech over many years while achieving isotropic etching at the atomic-layer level, thereby helping our customers whomanufacture advanced semiconductors with highly integrated three-dimensional structures by shortening development periods, reducing costs, and improving productivity.Key Features1. Achieves high throughput processing and low equipment footprint*6Typically, when performing isotropic etching in dry environments, it is necessary to alternate between low temperatures for adsorption of radicals*7 and high temperatures for thermal desorption, which means time is requiredfor heating and cooling. To resolve this problem, the 9060 Series incorporates a unique wafer-cooling mechanism andinfrared lamp within a single vacuum reactor, enabling the temperature of the wafer being etched to quickly alternate between low and high temperatures. This enables high-throughput isotropic etching of various materials and lowers the footprint of the equipment.2. Achieves high-precision isotropic processingIn addition to isotropic processing through heating and cooling via the wafer-cooling mechanism and infrared lamp, the system also utilizes plasma etching technology—one of Hitachi High-Tech's strengths—to achieve isotropic processing with high surface reaction speed and highly precise control. This makes it possible to control the shape of the openings and bottom of the wafer pattern at the atomic level, which is essential to fabricate detailed three-dimensional structures.With the 9060 Series as well as our other high-performance etch systems and technology, Hitachi High-Tech iscontinuing to respond to our customers' various manufacturing needs for the development and mass production of semiconductor devices.We will continue to provide innovative and digitally enhanced solutions to our products for the upcoming technology challenges, and create new value together with our customers, as well as contributing to cutting-edge manufacturing.(1) DCR (dry chemical removal): A method used to advance both vertical and horizontal etching by utilizing chemical reactions in a dry environment.(2) Plasma etching: A technique used to fabricate detailed patterns using ions and chemical reactions by separating gases in a vacuum chamber.(3) High-aspect: Generally, refers to the aspect ratio of a rectangle. Here, it refers to the ratio of depth to width (depth/width) of patterns to be etched on wafers. A high aspect means this ratio is a high value, which makes it very difficult to manufacture and measure.(4) 3D-NAND structure: A type of non-volatile flash memory. Refers to a NAND flash memory in which memory cells are arranged vertically as well as horizontally to increase storage density.(5) 3D-DRAM structure: A type of volatile memory. A structure in which bits are stored vertically to achieve high density.(6) Footprint: The amount of space taken up by a piece of equipment.(7) Radical: An atom or molecule with unpaired electrons. Characterized by high reactivity.About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is engaged in activities in a broad range of fields, including manufacture and sales of clinical analyzers, biotechnology products, radiation therapy systems, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, analytical instruments, and analysis equipment. Also, we provide high value-added solutions in industrial fields such as mobility, connected, environment and energy, etc. Through business based on our core Observation, Measurement and Analysis technologies, we will contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by solving social issues.The company's consolidated revenues for FY2023 were approx. JPY 670.4 billion. For further information, visithttps://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/ContactKazuki HigashiyamaProcess Marketing & Planning Dept., Semiconductor ManufacturingSystems Div., Nano-Technology Solution Business Group, Hitachi High-Tech CorporationE-mail: kazuki.higashiyama.wt@hitachi-hightech.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, Nov 28, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501; hereafter Hitachi), today announced that Hitachi Yungtay Elevator Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based subsidiary of Hitachi engaged in the manufacturing, sales, installation, and maintenance of elevators and escalators, has received an order for all 147 elevators and escalators from Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government for the second phase of the Taipei Rapid Transit System (hereafter Taipei MRT*1) Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line, which is scheduled to complete in 2031. This order is the largest-ever one for elevators and escalators for the Hitachi Group in Taiwan and also the largest-ever one thatHitachi Yungtay Elevator has received since it was established in 1966 as Yungtay Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereafterYungtay).Hitachi Yungtay Elevator will install 41 large-capacity machine-room-less elevators with load capacities of 1,600 kg and 2,000 kg, and 106 escalators at all 13 stations and one substation to be constructed in the second phase of theWanda-Zhonghe-Shulin Line. All elevators will be equipped with the earthquake emergency operation function*2 toensure safety and security for users.Koji Ide, Chairman of Hitachi Yungtay Elevator said “We are committed to a safety-first philosophy aiming to provide high quality products and services by adopting the meticulous management methods that Hitachi has developed in Japan. Hitachi Yungtay Elevator will continue to focus on large, high-grade projects providing safe and diverse services.”Outline of the Taipei Metro Wanda-Zhonghe-Shulin LineIn the Taipei metropolitan area, centered on Taipei City, the Taipei MRT and other railroads have developed rapidly inrecent years to meet the high population density and transportation demand, and many line expansion plans are under consideration. The Taipei MRT Wanda- Zhonghe-Shulin Line spans Taipei City, New Taipei City. The project consists of two phases. The first phase involves 9 stations with a total length of 9.5 km and the second phase involves 13 stations (2 underground and 11 elevated) with a total length of 13.3 km. The entire line is scheduled to be completed in 2031.Characteristics of the Elevators and Escalators OrderedHitachi Yungtay Elevator received an order for all elevators and escalators to be installed at all 13 stations and onesubstation to be constructed in the second phase of the Wanda-Zhonghe- Shulin Line.The earthquake that struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan on April 3, 2024, and the multiple aftershocks that followed have heightened interest in the safety of elevator users during earthquakes in Taiwan. All elevators to be delivered this time will be equipped with an earthquake emergency operation function, which is not mandatory in Taiwan. Theelevator car will stop at the nearest floor when it detects an earthquake of a certain strength or more, opening the cardoors to prevent users from being trapped. Escalators are also equipped with a function that smoothly stops the operation when an earthquake occurs.Hitachi’s Elevators and Escalators Business in TaiwanHitachi Yungtay Elevator is the largest elevator and escalator company in Taiwan, leading the Taiwanese elevator andescalator industry since its establishment as Yungtay in 1966. Hitachi formed a business alliance with Yungtay shortly after its establishment and invested in the company in 1968. After more than 50 years of continuous collaboration, it became a consolidated subsidiary in 2020*3 and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2022, changing its name to Hitachi Yungtay Elevator*4.Outline of Specifications of Elevators OrderedTypeRated SpeedCapacityUnitsPassenger elevator  60 m/min1,600 kg13 units2,000 kg1 unitDouble-sidedelevator*51,600 kg6 unitsObservationelevator1,600 kg21 units(1) MRT: Mass Rapid Transit(2) This function stops the elevator at the nearest floor and opens the door when it detects an earthquake of a certain strength or more.(3) News release dated October 15, 2020 titled Hitachi Acquired Additional Shares to Hold Majority of Shares of Yungtay, Elevator Company Based in Taiwan www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2020/10/201015.html(4) News release dated April 21, 2022 titled Yungtay Becomes a Wholly Owned Subsidiary, to Be Renamed Hitachi Yungtay Elevator www.hitachi.com/New/cnews/month/2022/04/220421.html(5) A type of elevator in which the elevator car has two exits, and different exits are used depending on the floor on which the elevator stops.Outline of Specifications of Escalators OrderedRated SpeedRiseUnits30 m/min, 39 m/min (Speed switch function)Up to 6,000 mm57 units6,001-9,999 mm37 units10,000 mm or more12 unitsHitachi Yungtay Elevator Websitehttps://en.hitachi-yungtay.com.tw/Hitachi Elevators and Escalators Websitewww.hitachi.com/businesses/elevator/Hitachi Building Systems Brand Channelwww.youtube.com/channel/UCfOgxcLRk3NHm2WrqHeQ6MAAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railwaysystems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in variousindustries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 28, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the delivery of the final trainset of the "2020 Series" Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) system (Note1) for the "New Shuttle" transportation system operated by Saitama New Urban Transit Co., Ltd. in Saitama Prefecture. A total of six trainsets of the 2020 Series have entered service to date.From FY2015 to FY2020, MHI delivered the first five trainsets of the 2020 Series (six cars per trainset, for a total 30 cars) to replace the existing cars of "New Shuttle". In this sixth and final trainset, inspired by the concept of the 2020 Series, "Bringing brilliance along the railway line with seven jewels," MHI added Blue Sapphire and Chrysoberyl as line colors on the side of the car and on the roof, for a total of seven colors depicting the transport line's radiant future.In addition to superior design that won the Japan Institute of Design Promotion's Good Design Award in 2016 (Note2), MHI has also incorporated improvements such as the addition of wheelchair spaces, enhanced ventilation and heating capabilities to create an even more comfortable riding experience. Furthermore, MHI has made it easier to operate and maintain the carriages, reflecting the opinions of operators collected through the extensive AGT system deliveries in Japan and around the world. By delivering carriages that combine excellent design and environmental performance, MHI will contribute to improve the image of the line.Building on the successful completion of the 2020 Series AGT, MHI Group will continue to deliver AGT systems with excellent design, economic efficiency and capability to reduce CO2 emissions to transportation systems around the world. MHI Group aims to provide solutions to regional issues including economic development and improved transportation convenience, while contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society. In addition, as a trusted partner, MHI will continue to provide exceptional solutions combining intelligence and technology.About Saitama New Urban TransportationSaitama New Urban Transit Co., Ltd. is a third-sector enterprise backed primarily by Saitama Prefecture and East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The New Shuttle line was inaugurated in December 1983. It currently encompasses 13 stations (Omiya in Saitama City to Uchijuku in Ina Town) spanning some 13 kilometers. As a transport system linking these suburbs with hospitals, schools and businesses in central Tokyo, the New Shuttle is playing an ever more important role in the lives of local residents. An unusual feature of the New Shuttle line is its minimum turning radius of only 25 meters, enabling S-curve operation through intersections without affecting ambient buildings. The adoption of rubber tires enables low noise and vibration-for minimal impact on the surrounding environment.(1) For more details on the 2020 series AGT System, please refer to the following press www.mhi.com/news/190212.html(2) For details on the 2016 Good Design Award, please refer to the following press release. www.mhi.com/news/1609292012.htmlTags: transportation systemAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) is set to take on the upcoming Dakar Rally with a strong six-car team, combining the expertise and talent of both TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA). Along with TEAM LAND CRUISER TOYOTA AUTO BODY (TLC) and HINO TEAM SUGAWARA, they are ready for the challenge of the 2025 Dakar Rally.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR)This year, for Dakar 2025, the team’s approach consists of two distinct components. The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing crew, representing Toyota Motor Europe, features rising stars Lucas Moraes with co-driver Armand Monleon, and Seth Quintero with co-driver Dennis Zenz. This youthful duo embodies TGR’s philosophy of nurturing young talent, providing them with unparalleled experience and opportunities to develop in the world of rally-raid.Building on their success in the 2024 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), where Lucas Moraes and Seth Quintero contributed to Toyota’s victory in the Manufacturer’s Championship, the team heads to the Dakar with a determination to carry the momentum from the W2RC win forward into the new year. As the opening round of the 2025 W2RC season, the Dakar Rally is critical to setting the tone for the championship, making a strong result vital for the team’s title aspirations.The 2025 Dakar Rally also marks a strengthened partnership with Repsol, who remains a key sponsor to TGR. This partnership reflects TGR’s dedication to sustainable innovation. Repsol demonstrates its expertise in renewable fuels playing a key role in Toyota’s multi-path technology strategy. Supporting a future towards carbon neutrality in motorsports. The Repsol brand will be proudly displayed on the TGR cars and team apparel, symbolizing a shared vision for sustainable motorsport that drives forward the pursuit of renewable energy solutions.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA)TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) will field a four-car team, including Giniel de Villiers partnered with Dirk von Zitzewitz, Henk Lategan with co-driver Brett Cummings, Guy Botterill with co-driver Dennis Murphy, and Saood Variawa with co-driver Francois Cazalet.Combining the TGR and TGRSA teams brings a comprehensive six-car line-up and forms one of the most versatile and balanced teams to the 2025 Dakar Rally, combining youthful energy with decades of experience in a single outfit.For the full press release, visit https://toyotagazooracing.com/dakar/release/2024/1126-01/.About Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Japan Ltd. announced today that Eisai has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry to conduct apolipoprotein E (APOE) genetic testing in the dementia research and development program, “Development and Analysis of a National Clinical Registry of Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease” (“AD-DMT Registry”). The research will be implemented by the Japan Agency forMedical Research and Development (AMED), with NCNP as the lead research institution.The APOE gene is known to be a risk factor for the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and is also associated with the frequency of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in anti-amyloid β antibody treatments such as lecanemab (LEQEMBI®).(1)In Japan, at present, APOE genetic testing is not available for routine clinical practice under National Health Insurance. For thisreason, by using APOE genetic information collected in the AD-DMT Registry, Eisai and NCNP can further study the relationship between the APOE genotype and the safety and efficacy of treatment with lecanemab.Based on this research collaboration agreement with NCNP, Eisai will cover the cost of the APOE genetic testing conducted in the AD-DMT Registry. The findings, along with data collected from the lecanemab-specific post-marketing surveillance (all-casesurveillance), will be part of the reexamination of lecanemab’s application by the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and MedicalDevices Agency (PMDA) to ensure the label reflects the latest scientific understanding with the goal of improving patientoutcomes.Eisai and Biogen Japan will continue to contribute to the advancement of Alzheimer’s disease treatment through ongoing collaboration with academia.Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally with both Eisai and Biogen Inc. (U.S.)co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision- making authority. In Japan, Eisai and Biogen Japan will co-promote lecanemab, with Eisai distributing the product as the Marketing Authorization Holder.(1) Foley KE and Wilcock DM (2024). Three major effects of APOEε4 on Aβ immunotherapy induced ARIA. Front. Aging Neurosci. 16:1412006. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2024.1412006About the “Development and Analysis of a National Clinical Registry of Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease”The National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP) is the lead research institution for the dementia research and development program “Development and Analysis of a National Clinical Registry of Disease-Modifying Therapies for Alzheimer’s Disease” under the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). The research is being conducted with the aim of collecting clinical information and test data obtained from routine medical care using treatments including anti-amyloid β antibody drugs such as lecanemab, evaluate the efficacy and safety of these drugs, and perform blood sampling for APOE genotyping and measurement of other biomarkers in patients receiving the drugs. Some of theseresults will be reported to the participating patients, and the safety and efficacy of the drugs will be examined based on APOE genotype and other factors. Eisai plans to conduct large-scale and efficient research by sharing data of patients who have given their consent from the specific post-marketing surveillance.For more details on AMED's dementia research and development program, please visit the AMED website.About EisaiEisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase thebenefits that health care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim toeffectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology, Oncology and Global Health.Theoria technologies Co., Ltd., a member of the Eisai Group, operates the dementia portal site "Theotol" (https://theotol.soudan-e65.com/), which provides easy-to-understand contents and services for the general public aboutMCI and various types of dementia, their causes, treatments, as well as caregiving methods and personal experiences. (Japanese only)About Biogen JapanFounded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding ofhuman biology and leverage different modalities to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.We routinely post information on Biogen Japan that may be important to investors on our website at https://www.biogen.com/ and social media Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, LINE.Media Contacts:Eisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department TEL: +81 (0)3-3817-5120Biogen Japan, Ltd.Corporate AffairsTEL: ＋81-70-1501-4315E-mail: Japan-PA@biogen.com Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Nov 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it has developed Policy Twin, a new digital twin technology to simulate the social impact of local government policies. Fujitsu will start offering Policy Twin to support effective and efficient service delivery in municipal preventive healthcare services on December 6, 2024 via the Fujitsu Research Portal (1), Fujitsu’s environment that offers users the opportunity to try out Fujitsu's advanced technologies.Fujitsu’s newly developed technology recreates previously successful local government policies on a digital twin and uses data to generate new policy candidates and gauge effectiveness.During field trials in preventive healthcare projects, the new technology enabled the creation of policy candidates that doubled both the medical expense cost-savings and the improvement of health indicators achieved through health guidance compared to the previous year, while meeting resourcing requirements. This demonstrated the technology’s ability to create policies that achieve multiple objectives simultaneously, potentially shortening planning times and facilitating consensus building.Fujitsu aims to launch a service for the healthcare and medical sector in Japan utilizing the newly developed digital twin technology by fiscal year 2025. Furthermore, by leveraging this technology in its Uvance Wayfinders consulting services, Fujitsu aims to digitalize stakeholder initiatives and contribute to solving societal challenges, inlcuding service restructuring to address workforce shortages, disaster prevention and mitigation, and enhancing supply chain resilience.Policy Twin OverviewFujitsu has been developing Social Digital Twin (2), a group of technologies that incorporate the latest insights from behavioral economics into ICT, including AI, to support solutions for complex societal challenges. This involves developing digital rehearsal technology capable of accurately recreating human behavior on a digital twin and predicting the effect/impact of policies.Building on this digital rehearsal technology, Policy Twin leverages empirical economics, the science of using data to understand how to best allocate resources, to preemptively assess and compare the effectiveness of digitally recreated local government policies on a digital twin, enabling effectiveness maximization and comparative analysis.The process of using Policy Twin to identify effective policies is as follows:1) Convert written policies into flowchart format: Assisted by large language models (LLMs), publicly available municipal policy documents are converted into a machine-readable flowchart format (Figure 1). This format includes the services provided (health guidance, clinic visit recommendations, etc.) and uses conditional branches to narrow down the target recipients (i.e., conditions related to blood glucose levels or kidney disorders). This allows for comparison of the flow differences between policies of multiple similar municipalities, taking into account geographical characteristics and demographic composition.2) Generate new policy flowchart candidates: As shown in Figure 2, new flowchart candidates are reconfigured by referencing the flowcharts of successful policies from multiple municipalities and combining parts of the conditional branches and services provided. During this process, the resource allocation examination process of empirical economics is referenced, and the combination of flowcharts is selected based on constraints such as the limited allocation range of resources (i.e., service usage capacity).3) Simulate service provision: For each generated flowchart candidate, a simulation is run using techniques including machine learning that considers human behavioral choices (proprietary behavioral choice model) (3) and past data to determine which conditional branches people pass through and what services are ultimately provided. Furthermore, it calculates how target indicators, such as health indicators, medical costs, and resources, will change for the municipalities. When the accuracy of the simulation was verified for a preventive healthcare project in a certain municipality, it was confirmed that the number of health guidance cases calculated by the Policy Twin based on Japanese National Health Insurance data matched the actual values within a 5% margin of error. In this way, multiple indicators are simulated for each of the multiple flowchart candidates, and the flowchart candidate with the maximum indicators is selected.Future ImpactFujitsu anticipates that utilizing the Policy Twin for more effective preventive healthcare policy making allows municipalities to simultaneously achieve improvements in resident health, cost savings, and disease prevention, ultimately contributing to improved well-being. As the Policy Twin can also demonstrate the rationale behind the proposed policies, it can facilitate consensus-building among diverse stakeholders and support its implementation in society. Furthermore, employing this technology across multiple municipalities is expected to lead to best practice creation, mutual referencing of policies between municipalities, and application towards the standardization of policies.(1) Fujitsu Research Portal :Portal site that has been open to the public since June 2023 to provide registered users access to trial versions of Fujitsu’s advanced technologies.(2) Social Digital Twin :Group of technologies to digitally recreate not only the states of both people and objects, but also economic and social activities, based on real-world data. The Social Digital Twin aims to facilitate the understanding of the mechanisms that cause societal problems and solve increasingly complex and diverse issues.(3) Behavioral choice model :The technology combines prospect theory, one of the leading theories in behavioral economics, and machine learning. It can express differences in choices among people while maintaining behavioral characteristics common to many people.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has presented its line-up for the 2025 FIA World Rally Championship season as it further strengthens its squad of drivers with a mix of young talent and title-winning experience.After winning eight out of 13 rallies in 2024 and claiming a fourth consecutive manufacturers’ championship at the season-ending Rally Japan, TGR-WRT will enter 2025 with the mission to defend its crown and fight for the drivers’ and co-drivers’ titles. It will be able to count on an expanded line-up of cars and drivers, with four or five GR Yaris Rally1 entries set to appear on each event.Joining the team to start his first full season at the highest level will be Sami Pajari, following an impressive 2024 season in which he won the WRC2 drivers’ championship driving the GR Yaris Rally2 car and performed well in his first three outings in Rally1 machinery in Finland, Chile and Central Europe. The 22-year-old from Finland’s promotion demonstrates TGR-WRT’s commitment to developing young drivers as well as the GR Yaris Rally2’s role in providing a pathway to the top of the sport.Pajari, who will confirm the identity of his co-driver in due course, is one of four drivers who are set to feature on every rally.Double world champions Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen will return to competing full-time with the team in 2025 after taking four wins from seven starts during a partial campaign this year. Elfyn Evans and co-driver Scott Martin, winners of last weekend’s Rally Japan, continue for their sixth successive season with the team, with Takamoto Katsuta and Aaron Johnston also returning for another year. Eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais will once more contest a partial schedule of selected events after scoring three victories this season.TGR-WRT is pleased to confirm that Jari-Matti Latvala will continue in the role of Team Principal. In the last four seasons, in addition to overseeing numerous victories and championship titles, Latvala has been a trusted associate for the team’s drivers while also helping to identify and develop new talent such as Pajari.As part of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s driver-first approach, Latvala has also been given the opportunity by Akio Toyoda, TGR-WRT Chairman, to continue pursuing his first love of driving alongside his duties of Team Principal – for example, competing in Rally Finland with a GR Yaris Rally1 in 2023 and GR Yaris Rally2 in 2024. This will continue in 2025 when Latvala will drive one of the most successful Toyota rally cars – the Celica ST185 – in the FIA European Historic Rally Championship. He will do so in the colours of TGR, helping to connect the eras of Toyota participation in WRC and further share its passion for rallying with fans.In order to best support the team and ensure the continuation of the successful driver-first approach, Juha Kankkunen will take up the role of Deputy Team Principal. A four-time world champion, who won the last of his titles driving the Toyota Celica ST185 in 1993, Kankkunen will bring considerable experience of success to share with the drivers and other team members. He already knows the team well, having attended several events in an ambassadorial role over the past few years.Team nameTOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT (World Rally Team)ChairmanAkio ToyodaTeam PrincipalJari-Matti Latvala (Finland)Deputy Team PrincipalJuha Kankkunen (Finland)VehicleGR Yaris Rally1 (length 4207mm; width 1875mm)EngineGI4BTyresHankookDriver/Co-driverDriverElfyn Evans (UK)Co-driverScott Martin (UK)DriverSébastien Ogier (France)Co-driverVincent Landais (France)DriverKalle Rovanperä (Finland)Co-driverJonne Halttunen (Finland)DriverTakamoto Katsuta (Japan)Co-driverAaron Johnston (Ireland)DriverSami Pajari (Finland)Co-driverTBCQuotes:Jari-Matti Latvala (Team Principal):“The 2024 season presented new challenges for our team, but we continued to perform at a high level and kept fighting until the final day to successfully retain our manufacturers’ title. For 2025, we are really happy to continue with the same drivers who have been performing strongly for us over recent seasons, and to have more drivers strengthening our efforts for the full championship. It’s also great to welcome Sami Pajari to our line-up thanks to the investment that we are making to develop young drivers. Sami has made great steps this year and we are confident that he’s ready to move up to the highest level. Personally, I’m very excited to have the opportunity to combine my role as Team Principal with my passion for driving, competing with the legendary Toyota Celica, and I’m really pleased that Juha Kankkunen will take on the role of Deputy Team Principal to support me and the team on WRC events: he knows the team well and brings a lot of experience to the role.”Juha Kankkunen (Deputy Team Principal):“It is a great pleasure for me to take on this role with the team. During my career I drove with many different teams but I had nine years in total with Toyota: it was the first manufacturer to give me an opportunity in the WRC, and I believe it is probably the best team in the world. There are very good people and the cooperation has always been excellent between Europe and Japan. This team spirit and teamwork is very important and everybody is pushing together. I have a good relationship with Akio Toyoda, having been driving together with him in demonstration events in the last few years, and also with Jari-Matti, who is a great person and very easy to talk with. I’m really happy to work more closely with them and to help the team where I can.”Elfyn Evans:“I’m very happy to continue with TGR-WRT next year. Since 2020 we’ve had some great seasons together, and although 2024 could have been even more successful, I know that there’s still a lot of potential in the team and I feel I have plenty more to give as well. So I’m looking forward to continuing our partnership. We know that we need to keep working hard together and hopefully we can achieve more good results in the future.”Kalle Rovanperä:“I’m really excited that I will be driving in the full WRC season again next year. This year has been quite different for me, driving a few different cars and still winning some rallies at the same time. It’s been a nice year, but it’s also given me a lot of motivation to return for the full season, to push together with Jonne for the drivers’ and co-drivers’ titles and do our best with the team to win the manufacturers’ championship too.”Sébastien Ogier:“It’s really exciting to remain with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing for 2025. We have already had five very fantastic seasons together with a lot of victories and success and I’m really looking forward to continuing this story. Once again my main goal is to give my support to the team in the manufacturers’ championship in a partial programme, and hopefully we can manage to win all three titles. Let’s keep pushing the limits together.”Takamoto Katsuta:“I’m really happy that I will continue driving with the team in 2025. It has been a challenging season for me this year, and I want to thank the team and everyone who has been supporting me in the difficult moments. I feel I have shown my speed on most of the rallies, so the confidence is growing and I just need to find the right rhythm through every rally: this is my main target next year. If everything goes well, I’m sure I can fight for more podiums.”Sami Pajari:“This is a dream come true for me and I’m really grateful to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and the team for giving me this amazing opportunity. There have also been many important people who have been helping me and making this possible. It has been an incredible year for us in the GR Yaris Rally2 and in our first events in the Rally1 car, and although we have now reached the place we were aiming for, I also know that this is where the hard work really starts to learn and to push for good results in the future.”TGR WRC Challenge ProgramThe TGR WRC Challenge Program started in 2015 aiming to develop professional rally drivers who can compete on the world stage, following in the footsteps of Takamoto Katsuta. The program’s second-generation drivers Hikaru Kogure and Yuki Yamamoto will both continue in 2025. It will be their second season driving the GR Yaris Rally2 car on events, including WRC2 rounds, after gaining valuable experience this year.A third generation of drivers, Shotaro Goto and Takumi Matsushita, were selected to join the program ahead of 2024. Having now taken part in their first rallies in Europe in Rally4 cars, they will continue their training in 2025 with a step up to four-wheel drive Rally3 machinery.The process to select a fourth intake of young drivers is underway. Following an initial selection event at Fuji Speedway, seven drivers will take part in the final selection in Finland in December.DriverHikaru Kogure (Japan)DriverYuki Yamamoto (Japan)DriverShotaro Goto (Japan)DriverTakumi Matsushita (Japan) Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has submitted a progress report on measures to prevent recurrence of model certification application issues to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) today in light of the correction order the ministry issued on July 31. This report, summarizing actions taken to date, is the first of a series of quarterly reports.Response to the correction orderWe are reviewing our mechanisms and systems to increase legal compliance awareness among all employees and to enable them to do their work in a correct manner. This incident prompted management to make more frequent visits to the genba. Through this process, we found that we were not taking the necessary steps at the necessary times, including decisions on managing aging equipment. Going forward, management will make swift decisions on actions required in the medium to long term and will share that information with all employees. Through a series of such initiatives, we aim to be the company of choice for our customers.Specific progress of measures to prevent recurrenceWe are promoting on-site management to drive development and certification work. We have also implemented measures to remedy any issues identified through that process.- To be able to take appropriate actions immediately when abnormalities are found, management is visiting the genba in person to learn about the actual situation to create the appropriate environments and allocate resources needed for Human Development, Monozukuri and Strengthening Foundations.- We have reviewed responsibilities and processes so that appropriate management can be made at each stage of development and certification application.- We have introduced education programs to improve management's understanding of certification rules and its awareness of compliance.- The Legal Supervisor is attending internal certification tests and shares audit results with management.- We have established means for appropriate storage and handling of certification-related data.- We are using digital technology to automatically generate test results (to reduce human errors and workloads, etc.).- We are pursuing improvement of compliance awareness in development and certification departments using educational environments, including the Quality Learning Center, and by offering e-learning opportunities to all employees.Through Toyota's company-wide TPS training program for Certification Work, we are also working to develop a corporate culture across the Toyota Group to address fundamental challenges in development. We are treating this as an opportunity to review not only our development and certification operations but the way we work in every process, from planning to sales. In this regard, we are currently conducting kaizen activities, fully considering the effect on prior to and post processes.To once again gain the trust of our stakeholders, we will make company-wide efforts to prevent the recurrence of these issues.About Toyota Toyota strives to be a strong corporate citizen, engaging with and earning the trust of its stakeholders, and to contribute to the creation of a prosperous society through all its business operations.Our corporate principles form the basis of our initiatives, reflect values that enable action, and drive our mindset.For the latest Toyota-related news and information:https://tinyurl.com/ToyotaPressReleasenewsroom@global.toyota Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received an order from Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. (Obu-shi, Aichi Prefecture) for a large-scale Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) system for the company's new Anjo Plant (tentative name). The project will be the first practical application of an ATES system in the Chubu region. MHI Thermal Systems' ATES system, including heat pump-type centrifugal chillers, is highly regarded for its energy-saving performance, optimal control technology, and operational performance. The order was placed through Obayashi Corporation, which is responsible for the construction of the plant. This project will be MHI Thermal Systems' first practical application of an ATES system outside of the Kansai region, and the fifth implementation site in Japan, including demonstration testing and social implementation.Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) systemThe ETI-Z25.HP heat pump-type centrifugal chiller to be utilized for this system has a cooling capacity of 234 refrigeration tons (RT)(Note1) (823 kW) per unit, and can provide both hot and cold water supply. The refrigerant used is HFO-1233zd(E), which has a Global Warming Potential (GWP)(Note2) of 1 (one), giving it an extremely low environmental impact. The ATES system will be used for air conditioning at the plant, and is scheduled to start operations in the winter of 2025. Compared to conventional air conditioning systems, the adoption of high-efficiency centrifugal chillers, along with the utilization of control technologies such as automatic switching of optimal operating modes, can be expected to reduce annual CO2emissions by approximately 50%.(Note3) Recognition of these features led to the selection of the system by Ministry of the Environment for the Fiscal 2023 (Supplementary Budget) Subsidy for CO2 Emission Control Measures Project Expenses.(Note4)An ATES system uses gravel and groundwater stored in aquifers deep underground as an enormous heat storage tank, allowing for the effective use of energy by enabling the circulation of heat across seasons, such as using the cold waste heat from winter heating for summer cooling, and the warm waste heat from summer cooling for winter heating. MHI Thermal Systems' ATES system received the "Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman's Award" in the "Best Practice Category" at the 2021 Energy Conservation Grand Prize,(Note5) and the "HPTCJ Promotion Award" at the 2022 "Demand Side Management Awards".(Note6)Aisan Industry's new Anjo Plant (tentative name) aims to 1) achieve carbon neutrality for the entire plant, 2) establish a high value-added work style that furthers the realization of DX, and 3) provide new value. The plant is also pursuing innovative manufacturing, such as the building and operation of fully automated lines that run 24 hours a day, including logistics, highly efficient production activities with collaborative robots in which workers and robots work alongside each other, and quality assurance that makes full use of digital data and IoT. In this context, MHI Thermal Systems will support the company's energy circulation initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality, from the standpoint of utilizing natural energy with an optimally controlled ATES system.MHI Thermal Systems has delivered many centrifugal chillers for district heating and cooling and factory air conditioning, and boasts the top market share in Japan in these fields. Going forward, MHI Thermal Systems will continue to respond to customer needs, and through the delivery of centrifugal chillers and air conditioning systems that have a low impact on the global environment, contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral world.(1) refrigeration ton = approx. 3.516 kW(2) Global Warming Potential (GWP) is a coefficient, with CO2 fixed at a GWP of 1.0. Smaller values indicate greater environmental performance.(3) Compared to a gas absorption cold/hot water heater with similar capacity.(4) As part of the Fiscal 2023 (Supplementary Budget) Subsidy for CO2 Emission Control Measures Project Expenses (Projects to Promote the Mainstreaming of Renewable Energy and Strengthening of Resilience by Private Companies), selected from among projects to promote the introduction of renewable energy and cost reductions using new methods for Projects to Support Cost Reductions in the Use and Generation of Renewable Energy Heat "Equipment Introduction Project B."(5) For further information regarding the receipt of the "Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman's Award" sponsored by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ), see the following press release. www.mhi.com/news/211222.html(6) For further information regarding the receipt of the "HPTCJ Promotion Award" at the 2022 "Demand Side Management Awards" sponsored by the Heat Pump & Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan (HPTCJ), see the following press release. www.mhi.com/news/22060301.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Nov 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Max Verstappen, driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing, for which Honda is a team partner, clinched his fourth consecutive F1 drivers’ world championship on Sunday, November 23 local time in the Las Vegas Grand Prix(1), the 22nd round of the 2024 FIA*2 Formula One (F1) World Championship. For this season, as a team partner, Honda has been providing technical support and cooperating in marketing activities with Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App RB. As part of the technical support, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) is manufacturing and supplying all power unit (PU) components except for the ESS*3 to Red Bull Powertrains*4 and supporting the operations of the PUs throughout the season.(1) Official event name: Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024*2 Fédération Internationale de lʼAutomobile.*3 Energy Storage System, the battery system that stores recovered electric energy.*4 A Red Bull Group company that produces F1 power units. For the current version of the PUs, PBPT is responsible for producing and operating the ESS.Comment of Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC)“Max, congratulations on your fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship! It has been five years since your first victory with the Honda power unit at the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix. On top of your ‘fast’ and ‘strong’ driver capability, you have certainly added “toughness” that turns critical situations into opportunities. The remarkable achievement of winning former race at the São Paulo Grand Prix from the 17th grid truly endorses your development. Honda and HRC are proud to be able to support your fourth consecutive title, and HRC will continue to be dedicated to providing support to you, Max, and both the Oracle Red Bull Racing and Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team while aiming at even greater heights in the future.”Max VerstappenDate of Birth30 September 1997 (age 27)NationalityDutchPlace of BirthBelgiumHeight181 cmWeight72 kgRacing Career20143rd in FIA European Formula 3 Championship2015Debut F1 as the youngest F1 driver ever (17 years and 166 days.) 12th in Formula One Drivers’ Championship20165th in Formula One Drivers’ Championship. First win in Rd.5 Spain marked youngest win in F1 history (18 years and 228 days)20176th in Formula One Drivers’ Championship20184th in Formula One Drivers’ Championship20193rd in Formula One Drivers’ Championship. Win in Rd.9 Austria marked 1st win for Honda in Hybrid Era20203rd in Formula One Drivers’ Championship2021Formula One World Drivers’ Champion. Brought the first drivers’ title for Honda for the first time in 30 years since 19912022Formula One World Drivers’ Champion2023Formula One World Drivers’ Champion2024Formula One World Drivers’ Champion Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.