This year was the year of IPF JAPAN 2020, but unfortunately, the in-person exhibition was canceled, and we were unable to meet everyone. However, a virtual exhibition will be held, and our company will also participate, showcasing various products and the latest videos. Please register and visit our booth through the link below! https://www.ipfjapan.jp/

This year was the year of JIMTOF2020, but unfortunately, the in-person exhibition was canceled, and we were unable to meet everyone. However, an online exhibition is being held, and our company is participating to showcase new products. Please register and visit our booth through the link below! https://online2020.jimtof.org/exhibitors/136938

In this webinar, we will focus on the medical device manufacturing sector, which requires stable quality control and compliance with various regulations. We will provide a detailed introduction to force measurement during the manufacturing process, which is highly effective for quality management and improvement, as well as its implementation. We will also present case studies, the significance of force measurement, and an overview of the new product monitoring system maXYmos TL ML, specifically designed to address challenges unique to medical device manufacturing, accompanied by videos. Please check the details through the link below and register using the registration form. https://info.kistler.com/webinar-201112-ja Additionally, for reference, we recommend reviewing the explanation page on "Kistler's process monitoring system maXYmos TL ML, which meets the stringent quality assurance requirements demanded in the manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals and medical devices and accelerates validation," as it may provide clearer insights. https://info.kistler.com/medical-ja We look forward to the participation of many attendees.

We are currently releasing a video that introduces an example of how precise quality control can be achieved by measuring the sliding resistance of a syringe using Kistler's process monitoring monitor maXYmos and a press force sensor, and visualizing that load. For more details, please click on the "link" or "related product information" below to view the video on the product page within IPROS! We plan to continue releasing videos that clearly explain the features of our products, so please stay tuned!

"Comprehensive Guide to Kistler Japan" We have revised the comprehensive guide to Kistler Japan. If you would like, please feel free to download and take a look.

The Curie brothers, Pierre and Jacques, discovered the piezoelectric effect in 1880 through experiments using tourmaline crystals, but its practical application did not come until 1950 when Walter P. Kistler, the founder of Kistler, invented the charge amplifier. We are currently releasing a video about the piezoelectric effect of this crystal and its applications. For more details, please click on the "link" or "related product information" below to visit the introduction page of the quartz piezoelectric force sensor within IPROS and watch the video! We plan to continue releasing videos that clearly explain the features of our products, so please look forward to it!

At Kistler, we have opened a page for online seminars where our experts (engineers) explain our main products, including sensors, measurement systems, and software, covering product information, proper handling, and problem-solving tips. Currently, there are eight courses registered, with plans for more to be added in the future. All explanations are in English, but we intend to gradually provide Japanese translations based on user requests. The seminars are available for free, so please click the link below to check the list of courses! https://www.kistler.com/ja/services/webinars/ 【Currently Available Online Seminars】 - Force: Piezo vs. Strain Gauge - Force: Specifications of Piezoelectric 1-Component Force Sensors - Pressure: Introducing Piezoelectric Pressure Sensors - Accelerometers - Signal Processing

As part of Kistler Japan's activities contributing to the environment and society, we conducted the sixth session of the "Hama Road Supporter" (road foster parent system) in Yokohama, where our headquarters is located. This time, on March 31, despite the serious situation caused by COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection), our company made efforts to prevent the spread of infection by effectively implementing staggered working hours and remote work. With a strong desire to continue doing what we can for society, 16 employees gathered outside the office to enjoy the fresh air. Wearing masks and gloves for infection prevention and maintaining a safe distance, we picked up discarded cigarette butts and empty cans from the roads around the company. We even found a large number of CD cases and other trash suspected of illegal dumping, and while lamenting the deliberately hidden cigarette butts and empty cans in the bushes, everyone worked hard to pick them up. Of course, as soon as we returned to the office, we washed our hands and gargled. We plan to conduct another session in two months. We sincerely hope that by then, the impact of COVID-19 will have subsided. Please take care of yourselves as well.

On February 12th (Wednesday), a seminar titled "Visualization of Processing" was held, hosted by the Okayama Prefectural Industrial Promotion Foundation in Okayama Prefecture. Matsura from our Sensor Technology Division spoke about a cutting power meter that can determine optimal processing conditions by measuring cutting resistance. Date and Time: February 12, 2020 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 17:00 Theme: "Visualization of Processing" Lecture Title: "Measurement of Cutting Resistance Using a Cutting Power Meter" Related Keywords: Cutting, Power Meter, Processing, Sensor, Analysis

We conducted an experiment using Kistler's load cell 9323A (measuring range 0-20kN), displacement sensor 2118A, and monitoring monitor maXYmos (model: 5877B) to measure the force required to punch a mere 90μm paper with a stapler, and we were able to detect even slight changes below 10N. Please take a moment to click on the "link" or "related product information" below to view the introduction page for the one-component force sensor within IPROS! We plan to continue releasing videos that clearly explain the features of our products, so please look forward to it!

As part of Japan Kistler's activities contributing to the environment and society, we held the fifth session of the "Hama Road Supporter (Road Foster Parent Program)" in our headquarters located in Yokohama! This time, on January 31, with the cold at its peak and plenty of fallen leaves and trash, twelve participants gathered early to pick up discarded cigarette butts and empty cans from the roads around the company. One employee's comment, "It's winter, so it's corn soup, sweet red bean soup, and amazake," made us laugh, but the amount of litter is no laughing matter. The trash will be collected by the Kohoku Ward Civil Engineering Office, so we can participate with peace of mind.

This is a video discussing how the Swiss passive electrical components manufacturer Schurter and the special machinery manufacturer Robo-Mat achieved appropriate manufacturing process monitoring using Kistler's intelligent solutions. These two companies manufacture electronic components for the automotive industry and have adopted Kistler's high-precision sensors and process monitoring tool maXYmos BL to meet high quality demands and ensure traceability. How were they able to achieve the desired process monitoring? Please take a moment to click on the "link" or "related product information" below to view the introduction page for maXYmos BL within IPROS! We plan to continue releasing videos that clearly explain product features, so please stay tuned!

A highly versatile performance analysis system using force plates for sports and rehabilitation. - Composed of two portable force plates, capable of individually measuring the vertical ground reaction forces of each leg. - High-speed video recording allows for capturing the movements of athletes and patients simultaneously with force measurements. - The analysis software processes the data and displays the analysis in graph format, instantly providing related parameters and performance trends. We have published the data sheet for this evaluation system on IPROS, so please download and take a look!

The Kistler servo press system is optimal for automotive and EV production lines, supporting the replacement of hydraulic systems, load monitoring, data acquisition, and pass/fail judgment in assembly and pressing processes. The newly released servo press system product 'NCFE' is an entry-level model that emphasizes ease of operation, easy implementation, and cost performance. Kistler has been proactive in adapting to Industry 4.0 and industrial IoT, and while the NCFE is described as an entry-level model, it meets the standard requirements for load monitoring, data acquisition, and pass/fail judgment that are becoming common in assembly and pressing processes in the automotive manufacturing industry. This product catalog introduces the new product 'NCFE,' its components, key specifications, various functions, and the lineup of servo press systems. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog from the Kistler official website or IPROS!

Thank you very much for your continued support. We sincerely appreciate it. We will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays during the following period: Holiday Period: From Saturday, December 28, 2019, to Sunday, January 5, 2020. We will resume normal business operations on Monday, January 6. We look forward to your continued support in the coming year.

As part of Kistler Japan's activities contributing to the environment and society, we held the fourth session of the "Hama Road Supporters" (Road Foster Parent Program) in our headquarters located in Yokohama! This time, on the morning of November 29, when the wind had turned cold for winter, 14 of us, including the head of Asia who was on a business trip from Hong Kong, picked up discarded cigarette butts, convenience store bags (with trash inside), and broken umbrellas from the roads around the company. Some employees felt sad seeing trash thrown deep into the bushes where it was out of reach, but we want to continue believing that keeping the area clean will make it less likely for people to litter. The trash is collected by the Kohoku Ward Civil Engineering Office, so we can participate with peace of mind.

The 6-component force/torque sensor (9306A, 9306A31) is mounted with a large preload between two mounting flanges. As a result, it can measure not only compressive forces but also tensile forces and reaction torque. The quartz element generates a charge proportional to the applied force and reaction torque. This charge is output to the charge amplifier from the electrodes and connectors. This sensor is very robust due to its large-area quartz element and sturdy case. Consequently, it achieves a high natural frequency, which is essential for dynamic force and torque measurements. We have published the datasheet for this 6-component force/torque sensor on IPROS, so please download it and take a look!

The entry model of the servo press system, NCFE (model 2162A...), is easy to operate and implement, and supports rated loads from 10 to 80 kN. It is ideal for use in automated manufacturing lines and manual control workstations with safety doors. It can be installed horizontally or vertically, and can also be mounted on a flange and fixed to a machine frame. 【Features】 • Cost-effective design • Applicable for press-fitting processes • Compact size • Unified operating principle using maXYmos NC We have published the data sheet for this servo press system on IPROS, so please download and take a look!

We will be exhibiting at "Mechatrotech Japan 2019," which will be held from Wednesday, October 23 to Saturday, October 26, at Port Messe Nagoya. At our booth, we will showcase how to effectively cut materials. What impact do tools have on cutting force? How can we extend the lifespan of tools? What kind of cutting force acts on the blade? What are the optimal cutting data and methods? We will display cutting power meters that can help answer these questions, and we look forward to your visit. Please stop by our booth! ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Mechatrotech Japan 2019 October 23 (Wed) - 26 (Sat), 2019 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (until 6:00 PM on Friday, and until 4:00 PM on the last day) Port Messe Nagoya Booth Number: 2C19, 2nd Exhibition Hall 　* Look for the blue "KISTLER" against a white-themed booth * ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

We will be exhibiting at K 2019, the international plastics and rubber industry fair held every three years in Stuttgart, Germany, from Wednesday, October 16 to Wednesday, October 23, 2019, where cutting-edge technologies and products from around the world will gather. At our booth, we will introduce the structure, measurement methods, and applications of in-mold pressure sensors, as well as present ComoNeo for process monitoring and showcase ComoNeoPREDICT equipped with artificial intelligence. For more details, please refer to our company website. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ K 2019 Dates: October 16 to 23, 2019 Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Venue: Messe Stuttgart Booth Number: Hall 10 [G81] ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

As part of Kistler Japan's activities contributing to the environment and society, we conducted the second round of the "Hama Road Supporter" (Road Foster Parent System) in our headquarters location, Yokohama! This time, on July 30th, at the beginning of a very hot day, 18 employees participated in collecting discarded umbrellas and dumped tires from the roads around the company. We also picked up many empty cans and cigarette packages that had been thrown into the bushes, sweating profusely as we did so. I felt that the gazes of passersby were somehow warm. The garbage will be collected by the Kohoku Ward Civil Engineering Office, so it’s a reassuring system.

As part of Kistler Japan's activities contributing to the environment and society, we conducted the third session of the "Hama Road Supporters" (Road Foster Parent Program) in our headquarters location, Yokohama! On September 30, despite the arrival of autumn, it was still a muggy morning, and this time, 18 employees participated in picking up discarded plastic bottles, cigarette butts, umbrellas, rusty saddles, and even abandoned household garbage from the roads around the company. We heard comments like, "It feels refreshing to do something good in the morning." The garbage will be collected by the Kohoku Ward Civil Engineering Office, so it’s a reassuring system.

We will be exhibiting at the international trade fair Motek 2019, which focuses on automation technology for production equipment, held in Stuttgart, Germany from October 7 (Monday) to October 10 (Thursday), 2019. At our booth, we plan to showcase sensors and systems that promote the digitalization of production sites. For more details, please refer to our company website. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Motek 2019 Dates: October 7 to 10, 2019 Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: Messe Stuttgart Booth Number: Hall 4 [4508] ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

We will be introducing new products at EMO Hannover 2019, which will be held in Hanover, Germany from September 16 (Monday) to September 21 (Saturday), 2019. At our booth, we plan to showcase the prototype of the new Piezo Tool System (PTS) for the first time. The PTS is a new system that allows for the direct measurement and monitoring of cutting forces at the tool tip in micro-turning operations, and we will explain the benefits to our customers (such as extending tool life) that come from implementing this system. For more details, please refer to our company website. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ EMO Hannover 2019 Dates: September 16 to 21, 2019 Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Venue: Hanover International Exhibition Center Booth Number: Hall 3 [I10] ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

On September 18, at a public committee meeting of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers held at the University of Tokyo, Matsuura from our Sensor Technology Division gave a presentation introducing how measuring resistance in the cutting process can reduce the defect rate and contribute to quality improvement. Date and Time: September 18, 2019 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 16:15 Theme: "Changing Automotive Quality through Measurement!" Presentation Title: "Measuring Cutting Resistance with a Quartz Piezoelectric Cutting Power Meter" Related Keywords: Cutting, Power Meter, Processing, Sensor, Analysis

Introducing how to improve physical performance using Kistler's force plate measurement system. Kistler specializes in measuring ground reaction forces and provides a total system from force plates to electronics and user-friendly analysis software. From rehabilitation, prosthetic adjustments, take-off forces in ski jumping and swimming, to knowledge of the strength required for weightlifting, we provide detailed information about body movements as three-component forces derived from ground reaction forces. This catalog highlights the advantages of Kistler's force plate measurement system, which employs piezoelectric technology, focusing on approaches for athletes, but it is also widely used for motion analysis in rehabilitation settings. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog from Kistler's official website or IPROS!

We will be exhibiting at the "Automotive Technology Exhibition 2019 Nagoya," held at Port Messe Nagoya from July 17 (Wednesday) to July 19 (Friday), 2019. ~ Optimizing Combustion with Quartz Piezoelectric Cylinder Pressure Sensor Technology ~ Kistler provides world-leading dynamic measurement technologies for pressure, force, torque, and acceleration, along with cutting-edge modular systems and services. We are driving innovation in areas such as lightweight structures, vehicle safety, carbon dioxide emission reduction, and Industry 4.0, playing a crucial role in the evolution of automotive development, testing, manufacturing, and industrial automation. At this exhibition, we will showcase various sensors and systems that can benefit our customers. Please stop by our booth! ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Automotive Technology Exhibition 2019 Nagoya July 17 (Wednesday) - July 19 (Friday), 2019 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day) Port Messe Nagoya Booth Number: Hall 3, 270 　※ Look for the blue "KISTLER" on a white-themed booth ※ ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊

Japan Kistler Co., Ltd., which has high-sensitivity sensor technology, will hold the "Cutting Processing Technology Seminar 2019" again this year. We are pleased to welcome Professor Yasuhiro Kakinuma from the Department of System Design Engineering at Keio University as a seminar speaker, who will give a lecture on the theme of "Sensorless Process Monitoring and Machining Control." Additionally, Mr. Yasushi Okuyama from CGTech Co., Ltd. will present on the theme of "Optimization of NC Data (Feed Rate) Considering Cutting Force." Continuing from last year, we will introduce solutions to technical challenges in cutting processing technology from both academic and industrial perspectives. After the lectures, we plan to hold a technical exchange meeting with the speakers on the same floor (Room 1204). It will be a standing buffet with free entry and exit, so please join us as much as your schedule allows. If you wish to participate in this seminar, please download the application form, fill in the necessary information, and send it via email. Due to venue constraints, we will close applications once the number of participants reaches the capacity (80 people), so please apply early. Related words: Cutting, dynamometer, processing, sensor, analysis.

We are pleased to welcome Professor Yasuhiro Kakinuma from the Department of System Design Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University, as a seminar speaker. He will give a lecture on the theme of "Sensorless Process Monitoring and Machining Control." Additionally, Mr. Yasushi Okuyama from CGTech Co., Ltd. will also give a lecture on the theme of "Optimization of NC Data (Feed Rate) Considering Cutting Forces." Continuing from last year, this seminar will introduce solutions to technical challenges in machining technology from both academic and industrial perspectives. If you wish to participate in this seminar, please download the application form, fill in the required information, and send it via email. Due to venue limitations, the application will close once the number of participants reaches the capacity (80 people), so please apply as soon as possible. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ ◆ Date and Time: July 24, 2019 (Wednesday) 13:30–17:00 (Doors open at 13:00) ◆ Venue: Aichi Prefectural Industrial Labor Center, Wink Aichi, Room 1203, 12th Floor ◆ Participation Fee: Free (Pre-registration is required)

The high-temperature measuring pin 9245B series is a force sensor integrated with a flexible cable protected by a metal mesh, which can be embedded close to the machining areas of forged molds, allowing for more accurate measurement of strain and can also be used for crack detection. Additionally, it can be used to measure the pressure of molten resin when installed on the cylinder head of an injection molding machine. The operating temperature range is up to 300°C. By applying a preload, it is possible to measure strain in both the compression and tension directions. It features grounding insulation and a protection rating of IP64. The number of customers using this sensor for crack detection in forged molds is rapidly increasing! By installing the sensor, it enables automatic early detection of cracks and damage in molds, leading to a reduction in defective products and inspection labor. 【Features】 - High rigidity: It won't break even under a 1600t forging machine! - High heat resistance: Up to 300°C! - High responsiveness: Can measure in 1/5000 seconds! We have now published the data sheet for this sensor on IPROS, so please download it and take a look!