Event Date and Time: May 16, 2024 (Thursday) For details and registration, please visit the link below! https://pages.waters.com/2024-05-31-WBN-TAJP-Electronicmaterialsseminar_LP-Registration1.html 13:00 - 14:30 [Title] Case Studies of Failures in Semiconductor Electronic Components Caused by Stress and Moisture Absorption, and Evaluation of the Properties of Packaging Materials [Speaker] Tetsuya Onishi, Managing Director, G.J.Tech (Grand Joint Technology Ltd.), a consulting company specializing in semiconductor-related packaging processes 14:30 - 14:45 [Title] Introduction to the Discovery SA Moisture Absorption and Desorption Weight Measurement Device [Speaker] Minako Maeda, Applications Department, TA Instruments 14:45 - 15:00 [Title] Measurement Devices and Case Studies of Expansion and Viscoelasticity Under Temperature and Humidity Changes [Speaker] Yasuki Otsuka, Applications Department, TA Instruments

Event Date and Time: April 18, 2024 (Thursday) For details and registration, please use the link below! https://pages.waters.com/2024-04-18-WBN-TAJP-BatteryWebinar_LP-Registration1.html 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM [Title] The Role of Material Powders and Evaluation Techniques in Lithium-Ion Batteries [Speaker] Kazushi Okui, Dainen Material Co., Ltd. 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM [Title] Evaluation of Powder Materials for Batteries Using Powder Accessories for Rotational Rheometers [Speaker] Masayoshi Takano, TA Instruments Application Department 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM [Title] New Method for Slurry Analysis Connecting Powders to Electrodes: Leo Impedance Measurement [Speaker] Yuki Kawata, TA Instruments Application Department 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM [Title] Introduction of the Latest Model of Basic Powder Property Measurement Equipment (by Micromeritics) [Speaker] Yushi Hiromatsu, Shimadzu Science East Japan Co., Ltd.

Event Date and Time: July 28 (Thursday) and 29 (Friday), 2022, 13:00–14:30 (including Q&A) For details and registration, please use the link below! *Thank you for your participation!* Day 1 13:00–14:00 [Title] Materials that Make Up Batteries: "PVDF as a Binder" [Instructor] Takafumi Suzuki, Suzuki Material Technology and Consulting Co., Ltd. 14:00–14:30 [Title] Characterization of Battery Materials Using Thermal Analysis and Viscoelastic Measurement [Instructor] Yuki Kawada, TA Instruments Application Department Day 2 13:00–13:30 [Title] Basics of Impedance Measurement in Liquid Phase Particle Dispersion Systems [Instructor] Naoto Nakayama, Hioki E.E. Corporation 13:30–14:00 [Title] Combined Analysis of Rheology and Impedance in Electrode Slurries [Instructor] Yuki Kawada, TA Instruments Application Department 14:00–14:30 [Title] The Most Critical Process Affecting Battery Performance: "Source Process" and Visualization of Slurry Properties [Instructor] Hajime Okui, Dainen Material Co., Ltd.

[Title] Introduction of Accessories for Polymer Rheometers TA Instruments Application Department, Masayoshi Takano In response to the request, "I want to know more about TA's rheometer accessories!" we will introduce a wide range of accessories in two parts. The second part will mainly focus on applications for "polymers." Examples of introduced accessories: DMA, dielectric relaxation, humidity control, elongational viscosity, polymer library (Mw/MWD calculation software)

Event Date and Time: December 14, 2021 (Tuesday) 13:00 - 15:00 (including Q&A) 13:00 - 14:00 [Title] Rheology of Conductive Paste and Its Printing and Coating Properties [Speaker] Takashi Narumi, Emeritus Professor, Niigata University First, an overview of the flow characteristics of dispersed fluid systems and peculiar flow in concentrated dispersions will be introduced. Following that, using the flow phenomena in screen printing and dip coating of conductive paste as examples, the relationship between the rheological properties of the paste calculated in a basic flow field and the actual flow phenomena involving complex deformation processes will be discussed. 14:00 - 14:30 [Title] Rheology of Paste - Fundamentals of Measurement Methods and Analysis Cases - [Speaker] Masayoshi Takano, Applications Department, TA Instruments 14:30 - 15:00 [Title] Measurement of Thermal Curing and Photocuring Using Thermal Analysis and Viscoelastic Measurement Devices [Speaker] Yuki Kawata, Applications Department, TA Instruments

Thank you for your continued support! We appreciate the participation of many people! If you would like to view the recorded seminar, please apply through the "Details/Registration" button! It has been extremely hot every day; how is everyone doing? This time, we have planned a short online seminar (about 40 minutes) on the "HP-TGA7500," which allows for thermal weight measurement under high-pressure conditions of 80 bar. 【Participation Tool】Zoom *You can also participate via a web browser. (Participation is possible without downloading the Zoom application) Participation fee: Free For details and registration, please check the detailed page. We will also notify you of the course details via email one week before the event. TA Instruments Inside Sales Department Kazutoshi Akamine 【Title】What is a magnetic levitation balance?! High-pressure thermal weight measurement device HP-TGA and measurement examples.

★ T.A. Instrument ★ Announcement of the Online Live Seminar on Rheology We are pleased to announce an online seminar that will be held on January 15th, 2021. Due to the popularity of the online rheology seminar we held in May of this year, we have decided to hold it again. Feel free to participate from your home or workplace. ● Date and Time: January 15, 2021 (Friday) 13:30 - ● Participation Fee: Free ● Participation Tool: Zoom (planned) Please check the following URL for details. https://reg34.smp.ne.jp/regist/is?SMPFORM=mis-lfleke-2c81dbc799c7197ea97011c8ea76861c

★ T.A. Instrument ★ Announcement of Online LIVE Seminar on Thermal Analysis We are pleased to announce an online seminar on thermal analysis to be held on January 14, 2021. Due to the popularity of the online thermal analysis seminar held in May of this year, we have decided to hold it again. Feel free to join from your home or workplace. ● Date and Time: January 14, 2021 (Thursday) 13:30～ ● Participation Fee: Free ● Participation Tool: Zoom (planned) For more details, please check the URL below. https://reg34.smp.ne.jp/regist/is?SMPFORM=mis-lflekc-8380f8032a474c74b8886788de350993

This is a seminar held in a series of three! Series 3: "Solid-State Batteries and Material Properties" (Held on November 25) ====================================================================== Series 1: "Mixing and Coating of Electrode Slurries and Rheology" Series 2: "Batteries and Heat" ====================================================================== We are pleased to welcome Mr. Takanori Suzuki (former Arkema) as a lecturer, who has been involved in battery development for many years. We will hold an online seminar consisting of three series focusing on rheology, heat, and mechanical properties. This seminar is packed with practical know-how that can be used immediately. Why not grasp clues for faster and better solutions in battery development through this online seminar? ● Date and Time: November 25, 2020 (Friday) 13:00～ ● Participation Fee: Free ● Participation Tool: Zoom (planned) Please check the attached materials for more details.

This is a seminar held in a series of three! Series 2: "Batteries and Heat" (Scheduled for October 13) ====================================================================== Series 1: "Mixing and Coating of Electrode Slurries and Rheology" Series 3: "Mechanical Properties of Battery Materials" (Scheduled for early November) ====================================================================== We are pleased to welcome Mr. Takanori Suzuki, who has been involved in battery development for many years (former Arkema Co.), as our lecturer. We will hold an online seminar series focused on the main themes of rheology, heat, and mechanical properties. This seminar is packed with practical know-how that you can use right away. Why not seize the opportunity to find clues for faster and better solutions in battery development through this online seminar? ● Date and Time: Friday, October 13, 2020, 13:00～ ● Participation Fee: Free ● Participation Tool: Zoom (planned) Please check the attached materials for more details.