Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that our company will be taking a year-end and New Year holiday (from the end of December to early January). We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be suspending product shipping operations during the period listed below. We appreciate your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Friday, December 26, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026 ◆ Contact Information Regarding This Matter Takaya Corporation, RF Division TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

Starting in December 2025, we will begin selling the new product "APT-T400J Series" flying probe tester. This product is a board electrical testing device that can handle a variety of types without the need for fixtures, inheriting the traditional high-precision probing technology and stable measurement performance, while achieving a more accessible price range as a standard model. It responds to the increasing density and multifunctionality of electronic devices and contributes to addressing the challenges of labor shortages and cost reduction in manufacturing sites. <APT-T400J Features> Easy-to-implement price: Designed to keep costs down, making it ideal for first-time implementations or replacements. High-density board compatibility: Unique 4-head 6-probe configuration ensures reliable access to narrow component gaps and upward-facing connectors. Detection of minute defects: Each head is equipped with a measurement unit to measure impedance and capacitance. Fast and stable inspection: Optimized movement mechanism and servo control balance speed and reliability. Visual inspection: High-resolution cameras confirm the presence and polarity of components, with barcode integration for data management. Easy setup: Our uniquely developed inspection program creation support software can automatically generate inspection programs from ODB++, various CAD data, and mount data.

Takahashi Corporation's flying probe tester is a solution that combines "high speed," "high precision," and "flexibility" for inspecting electronic circuit boards. In the video we have released, we clearly demonstrate how our technology is innovating quality assurance in manufacturing sites and contributing to increased productivity. Recommended for: - Those considering efficiency improvements in inspection processes at EMS companies - Those facing challenges in quality assurance for high-density mounted boards - Those aiming for DX promotion and smart factory transformation Takahashi continues to provide trusted inspection technology in manufacturing sites around the world. We invite you to watch the video and experience the next generation of inspection solutions.

We are pleased to announce that our company has received the "Okayama Prefectural Industrial Labor Department Director's Award" as an excellent employer of persons with disabilities at the "Disability Work Fair in Okayama," which aims to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities (organized by Okayama Prefecture and the Okayama Branch of the Employment Support Organization for the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, and Job Seekers). This award recognizes efforts to promote the employment of individuals with disabilities and aims to widely disseminate and raise awareness of these initiatives. Our company has been committed to creating a workplace environment where individuals with disabilities can work with peace of mind, resulting in this prestigious recognition. Moving forward, we will continue to promote a workplace where each employee can demonstrate their abilities and thrive.

From November 12 (Wednesday) to 13 (Thursday), 2025, at the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX2025) held at Convex Okayama, we sincerely thank everyone who visited the Takaya Corporation booth. From our Industrial Equipment Division, we showcased the high-end model of our flying probe tester, the "APT-2600FD-A." This product is the latest model designed for testing high-density mounted circuit boards, and its high-precision probing technology has received high praise, winning: - The Electronics Packaging Society Technical Award - The 55th Mechanical Industry Design Award IDEA, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Additionally, from our RF Division, we introduced the latest solutions such as RFID readers that automate the collection of work performance and high-security anti-theft gates and tags. We will continue to strive to develop products and services that can contribute to solving your challenges. We invite you to watch our video, and we look forward to your catalog downloads and inquiries.

Takaya Corporation will exhibit at "Productronica 2025," one of the world's largest electronics manufacturing trade shows, to be held in Munich, Germany, in November 2025. At this exhibition, we will showcase the latest model of our flying probe tester at the booth of Itochu Corporation and SYSTECH Europe GmbH. This is a great opportunity for everyone, especially in Europe and around the world, to experience Takaya's high-precision and high-speed inspection technology. We invite you to stop by our booth when you visit.

Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that our company will be conducting an inventory check. Therefore, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be suspending product shipping operations on the dates listed below. We appreciate your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Wednesday, November 26, 2025, to Sunday, November 30, 2025 (Shipping will resume as usual from Monday, December 1, 2025.) ■ Contact Information for this Release Takaya Corporation, RF Business Division, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

Thank you very much for your continued support of Takaya products. We will be upgrading the firmware version of the MQTT protocol-compatible interface board built into our HF/UHF band RFID reader/writer. For more details, please refer to the document below.

Takaya Corporation will exhibit at the "Bingo Digital Lab EXPO." To all small and medium-sized enterprises in the Bingo region, "If you want to promote digitalization but don't know where to start," "I want to introduce IT tools but don't know how to choose," this exhibition will provide hints to solve such challenges. Our company boasts over 20 years of experience as a manufacturer of RFID readers and writers. At this exhibition, we will introduce solutions for inventory management, stock management, and outflow management utilizing RFID. Please experience the latest systems that realize operational efficiency. 【Exhibition Content】 ○ Streamlining inbound and outbound operations with bulk inspection Simultaneous reading of "inbound, outbound, and inventory" using handheld readers or gate passage Easy integration with existing systems through CSV or API linkage ○ Record outflow management with just a touch Ensure accurate recording of outflow and return history with IC tags Support for preventing omissions in entries and early detection of forgotten returns or losses We invite you to experience our RFID solutions at our booth! We sincerely look forward to your visit.

On October 20, 2025 (Monday), an article about our company's RF Division's newly developed RFID reader/writer with a liquid crystal display was published in the Sanyo Shimbun morning edition, local economy section. This new type of reader/writer features: - A liquid crystal display that allows for immediate confirmation of reading results - Contributions to improved work efficiency and error prevention in production sites - Reliable reading of IC tag information, displayed in real-time These functions make it a product that further evolves the use of RFID in manufacturing and logistics environments. For more details, please refer to the article on the Sanyo Shimbun Digital.

Thank you very much for your continued support of Takaya products. We are pleased to announce that we will be upgrading the firmware of the interface board compatible with the MQTT protocol, which is installed in our HF and UHF band RFID readers/writers. For more details, please refer to the document below.

Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting at the "27th Library Comprehensive Exhibition" to be held at Pacifico Yokohama from October 22 (Wednesday) to 24 (Friday), 2025. Founded in 1918, our company is a domestic electronics manufacturer based in Ihara City, Okayama Prefecture. Our RFID products, the "TR3 Series" and "TR3X Series," have been adopted by many municipalities across the country since their initial introduction in 2006, serving as IC devices that support the efficiency of library operations and the improvement of services. At this exhibition, we will showcase a full lineup of IC devices for libraries, covering both HF and UHF bands. We will have equipment available for hands-on operation and experience, including shelf antennas, handheld devices for inventory checks, and counter antennas. We invite you to take this opportunity to see our latest RFID solutions. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

We are pleased to announce that Takaya Corporation's initiatives will be featured as a user case at the technology event "LINX DAYS 2025," hosted by Links Corporation. "LINX DAYS" is a technology event focused on cutting-edge technologies that support the advancement and automation of the manufacturing industry, including machine vision, industrial cameras, 3D sensors, robotics, and AI. It features presentations and case studies from leading companies both domestically and internationally, providing a valuable opportunity for many engineers, developers, and executives involved in manufacturing to engage with the latest industry trends and practical solutions. This time, we will be discussing the theme "Enhancing the Value of High-Speed Flying Probe Testers through HALCON Implementation," highlighting how our flying probe testers have evolved through the use of the image processing library "HALCON" and how we have achieved further precision and speed in the inspection process. We hope this information will be beneficial for those working on quality improvement and inspection automation in manufacturing environments.

In the October 2025 issue of the monthly magazine "Inspection Technology" (Nihon Kogyo Shuppan), an article about our latest technology has been published. Published article: "Latest Trends in Flying Probe Testers Equipped with New Technology" Author: Koki Yanagida, Industrial Equipment Division, Takaya Corporation This paper discusses the technological innovations of the latest flying probe testers designed to accommodate the high-speed and high-density printed circuit boards, as well as examples of the introduction of JTAG collaboration and ZERO impact technology.

Takaya will be exhibiting at the following events! We will provide detailed information about winter internships and upcoming selection schedules, so please stop by our booth. We look forward to meeting everyone! ■ Caritas Job Hunting Forum Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Okayama Convention Center ■ Internship & Career Discovery Fair Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Convex Okayama ■ Internship & Career Discovery Fair Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Hiroshima Green Arena ■ Internship & Career Discovery Fair Date: Saturday, December 7, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Convex Okayama ■ Pre-Job Hunting Fair Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Convex Okayama

Our paper has been published in the "Journal of the Japan Institute of Electronics Packaging" (hereinafter referred to as "JIEP"), Vol. 28 No. 6 (September 2025). Published Paper "Development of an Ultra-High-Speed Flying Probe Tester for PCB Assembly Inspection" Author: Kouki Yanagida Paper Summary This paper reports on a new technology for the ultra-high-speed flying probe tester developed to address the challenges of high cost and difficulty in accessing fine components associated with traditional fixture-based in-circuit testing, proposing a new standard for next-generation high-density assembly board inspection.

Takaya Corporation will exhibit at the "Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX)" both in-person and online, which will be held in 2025. Okayama Prefecture is known as a "manufacturing prefecture," with the manufacturing industry accounting for a significantly higher percentage of the prefecture's gross production compared to the national average. OTEX is one of the largest exhibition and business negotiation events in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, held since 2016, serving as a platform to widely showcase this technological prowess. At this exhibition, we will introduce our advanced inspection technologies and products, including flying probe testers and RFID readers/writers. We sincerely look forward to welcoming everyone to both the in-person and online exhibitions.

Takaya Corporation will exhibit at the 27th Automatic Identification Comprehensive Exhibition, showcasing the latest RFID solution, "Visible RFID." Exhibition Details: ■ RFID Work Performance Collection System No need for a control PC or dedicated software Autonomous reader compatible with HF and UHF bands Cloud transmission with just an internet connection "Visualization" of work performance on a dashboard Integration with BI tools for "visualization of location" is also possible. ■ Newly developed "Visible RFID" autonomous reader Equipped with an LCD touch panel for on-site performance verification Efficient data management with batch transmission Experience the operability through live demonstrations We will also showcase various other products. Please visit the Takaya booth to experience the latest RFID solutions! We look forward to your visit.

We are pleased to announce our participation in an overseas exhibition. Itochu Corporation and MAXIM will be exhibiting at "Productronica India 2025," which will be held in Bangalore, India, from September 17 to 19, 2025, showcasing the TAKAYA flying probe tester. ■ Event Overview Dates: September 17 (Wednesday) to 19 (Friday), 2025 　　・September 17-18: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM 　　・September 19: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (10th Mile, Tumkur Main Road, Bengaluru 562 123, India) Booth Number: Hall 4, F11 We sincerely look forward to your visit. Please stop by!

Recently, a case study of Takaya Corporation has been published on the official website of i-PRO Co., Ltd. Our company has been addressing the challenge of developing and manufacturing a new type of flying probe tester by establishing a system to remotely understand the internal conditions of the equipment and expedite initial response. As a solution, we have introduced i-PRO's network cameras, achieving faster troubleshooting through real-time monitoring and enhancing quality control in the inspection process. In this case study, the background of the introduction, reasons for product selection, operational innovations, and the effects after implementation are presented from the perspective of the on-site personnel. Please take a look at the related link below.

As part of the "Hometown Ibara Future Creation Human Resource Development Project," we welcomed local elementary and middle school students to the special summer program "Ibara Job Exploration Tour 2025," a collaboration between the Ibara City Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Branding Committee. We conducted a presentation that clearly and enjoyably introduced how our technology supports society, allowing the children to learn about the appeal of manufacturing and the significance of working while interacting with actual devices and products. Through this initiative, we hope to deepen our connection with the community and nurture the curiosity of the children who will carry the future. We sincerely thank everyone who participated, as well as all those involved in planning and organizing the event.

Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting at the "MES2025 35th Microelectronics Symposium," which will be held for three days from September 3 (Wednesday) to September 5 (Friday), 2025, at the Osaka University Nakanoshima Center in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Takaya plans to showcase a panel related to the APT series of flying probe testers. This symposium is a valuable opportunity to gather the latest research results and industry trends regarding electronic device packaging technology. We warmly invite you to visit Takaya's booth when you attend. We look forward to welcoming you.

On July 31, 2025 (Thursday), at the Keidanren Kaikan in Tokyo, our product "APT-2600FD (Dual-Side Flying Probe Tester)" received the "Nikkankogyo Shimbun 110th Anniversary Award" at the "55th Mechanical Industry Design Award IDEA" ceremony. This year, there were 34 companies with 37 entries from across the country, and 19 entries were selected for awards. The APT-2600FD was highly regarded as a next-generation model that features a unique structure enabling simultaneous inspection of both sides, along with the industry's highest standards of inspection speed and accuracy. At the award ceremony, the judging committee commented, "The design philosophy that balances inspection efficiency and reliability is excellent," providing an opportunity for our technological and product design capabilities to be widely recognized. This award is the result of the efforts of each employee involved in product development, and it could not have been achieved without the support and cooperation of our clients and stakeholders, as well as the assistance of the judges who conducted the evaluation. We sincerely thank you. Moving forward, Takaya Corporation will continue to contribute to society through the creation of high-quality and reliable products.

Thank you very much for your continued support of Takaya products. We will be upgrading the firmware version of our UHF band RFID reader/writer. For more details, please refer to the link below.

Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that our company is planning a summer holiday. Therefore, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be suspending product shipping operations on the dates listed below. We appreciate your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Saturday, August 9, 2025, to Sunday, August 17, 2025 Shipping will resume as usual from Monday, August 18, 2025. ◆ Contact Information for this Release Takaya Corporation RF Division, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting at Techno Frontier 2025, the 7th "Connected Factory" Promotion Exhibition. At this exhibition, themed "Connected Factory," optimal tools and solutions tailored to the scale and equipment of factories will be gathered in one place. The latest technologies that address the challenges and expectations of manufacturing sites will be showcased. Our company will present the latest solutions for the manufacturing industry utilizing RFID technology under the theme "Creating the Future of Manufacturing DX with RFID." We will offer proposals that align with our customers' challenges, such as improving efficiency on the shop floor and enhancing traceability. Products to be exhibited: - RFID × IoT Data Service "Visualizing Worker Performance and Location with RFID" - Constant monitoring of kanban cards, actual goods tags, and important assets "No Inventory Needed! Real-Time Constant Monitoring" - Streamlining inbound and outbound operations through bulk inspection "Just Pass Through! Bulk Inbound and Outbound Inspection" - Tools for writing data to IC tags "Easily Write Barcode Information to RFID" - Record management of items taken out with just a touch "Easy Outgoing Management with RFID" - "RFID Key Management Board" that clearly indicates "In Use" We invite you to visit the Takaya booth and experience the possibilities of manufacturing DX!

We have opened an "RFID Solution Room" at our Tokyo branch. This facility is a space where companies and engineers considering the introduction of RFID technology can experience the practical applications of RFID through demonstrations of products and services. In the exhibition area, we showcase a variety of RFID readers, antennas, and tags across LF, HF, and UHF bands, as well as numerous specific application examples of business improvement and automation using RFID. For instance, you can see solutions that directly address on-site challenges, such as constant management of items using shelf antennas, collection of work performance data through cloud integration, an asset management system, and a key management board, all demonstrated with actual equipment. Additionally, we display products that support both development and operation, such as modules for RFID integration and plugins for inbound/outbound and inventory operations. Our staff will also provide careful assistance with any technical inquiries regarding RFID implementation. Visits are by prior reservation only, and anyone from any industry or sector is welcome to use the facility. We invite companies considering RFID implementation, as well as those interested in the technology, to take this opportunity to visit us.

The "APT-2600FD" is an in-circuit tester that inspects the continuity and resistance values of circuit boards with high precision. The "flying probe" test technology, which uses high-speed contact probes, was developed by Takaya as the world's first and boasts a world-class market share. This product has undergone a model change after 10 years and is equipped with numerous advanced technologies, including sophisticated control functions to prevent board damage and a high-resolution image inspection system. It achieves a balance between precision and efficiency, establishing a new standard for quality assurance. This award is a testament to our technological prowess and design excellence, serving as an encouragement for further technological innovation. We sincerely thank all those involved in the development, manufacturing, and implementation of this product, as well as the judges who provided valuable feedback and evaluations during the review process. About the "Industrial Design Award IDEA": Established in 1970 by the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, this award aims to promote design in Japanese industrial products. It is evaluated from multiple perspectives, including product functionality, appearance, marketability, social impact, and safety. The judging committee is composed of experts from relevant government ministries, universities, and industrial organizations, and this year marks the 55th edition of the award.

We exhibited at the "Total Solution Exhibition for Electronic Devices 2025" held recently. Thank you very much for the many visitors who attended. We were interviewed by "Circuit Board Window" about the event, so please check out the YouTube video from the link below.

Our flying probe in-circuit tester "APT-2600FD," which we exhibited at the "JPCA Show 2025," has been featured in the electronics specialized media "EE Times Japan." This product has received the Encouragement Award at the 21st JPCA Awards and garnered significant attention at the exhibition. The article provides detailed coverage of the product's features and technical advantages. Please see the related links below. Moving forward, Takaya will continue to contribute to the improvement of manufacturing quality through the development of advanced inspection technologies.