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.

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.

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. 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

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.

We would like to inform you about the upcoming events for graduates of the class of 2027. We will discuss the open company events and summer internships that have been taking place since May, so we encourage all participating students to visit Takaya's booth. We look forward to seeing you! ■ Internship & Career Discovery Fair for Science Students Date: June 8, 2025 (Sunday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Okayama Convention Center (Mamakari Forum) ■ Caritas Job Hunting Forum - Internship & Career Date: June 14, 2025 (Saturday) 12:00 - 16:00 Location: Okayama Convention Center (Mamakari Forum) ■ Okayama Takahashigawa Basin - Internship & New Graduate Joint Information Session Date: June 14, 2025 (Saturday) 14:00 - 16:00 Location: Kurashiki International Hotel, Ouka Room & Fuji Room ■ Internship & Career Discovery Fair Date: June 21, 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Convex Okayama ■ Internship & Career Discovery Fair Date: July 19, 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Convex Okayama

We participated in the "Ibara Job Experience Festival" held in Ibara City. On the day of the event, many people attended, and it was very impressive to see children engaging with, learning about, and experiencing various professions. Our booth also attracted a large number of visitors, providing us with valuable opportunities for interaction. We sincerely thank the organizers, all those involved, and everyone who attended. We will continue to value our collaboration with the local community and support the growth of the children who will lead the next generation.

On May 30, 2025 (Friday), Takaya Corporation exhibited a corporate booth at the "OPU Forum 2025" held at Okayama Prefectural University. On that day, many students, faculty members, and representatives from other companies visited us, allowing us to introduce our business and technology. It was a valuable opportunity to speak directly with many people, and we sincerely appreciate it. In the future, Takaya Corporation will continue to value collaboration with the local community and educational institutions, actively creating opportunities to meet the next generation of talent. Thank you very much to everyone who attended.

Takaya Corporation's flying probe tester has received the "Technology Award" from the Japan Institute of Electronics Packaging (hereinafter referred to as "JIEP"). This award is one of the honors given by JIEP to recognize achievements and contributions related to the development and education of packaging technology, primarily awarded for technologies that have made significant contributions to the advancement of electronics packaging technology. Awardees: Kouki Yanagida, Masahiro Yamamoto Awarded Technology: Development of a high-speed flying probe inspection machine for printed circuit board assembly We are deeply honored that our flying probe tester has received the prestigious "Technology Award." We sincerely appreciate the efforts and passion of all those involved in the development of this technology, as well as the ongoing support from our customers and partners. Takaya Corporation will continue to pursue "technologies that bring innovation to the manufacturing field" and contribute to the further development of the electronics packaging sector.

Takaya Corporation has been highly recognized for its technical uniqueness and future potential in the development of a flying-type in-circuit tester equipped with new technology, receiving the Encouragement Award at the 21st JPCA Award organized by the Japan Electronics Circuit Industry Association. The JPCA Award is a system that honors outstanding products and technologies that contribute to the development of electronic circuit technology and related industries, and it is conducted for exhibitors at the exhibition "JPCA Show 2025 (Total Solutions for Electronic Devices Exhibition 2025)" organized by the association. In this award, a rigorous evaluation is conducted by a selection committee composed of experts from academia, the electronic circuit industry, and specialized magazine editors, based on criteria such as 'originality (uniqueness and originality)', 'potential for development and future prospects in the industry', 'reliability', and 'relevance to current trends'. Since its establishment in 2005, the JPCA Award has been continuously held with the aim of promoting technological innovation and industrial advancement in the field of electronic circuits, and in 2025, five outstanding technologies and products were selected for the 21st JPCA Award. Our company has received this award for the second consecutive year, following last year.

Visavi Co., Ltd., based in Okayama City and engaged in advertising and publishing, conducted a survey targeting graduate students, university students, junior college students, and vocational school students expected to graduate in spring 2026, regarding companies in Okayama Prefecture that they would like to work for, and has announced the results. We are very pleased that Takaya Co., Ltd. has been selected as an impressive 25th place in this ranking. We are grateful that the charm and efforts of Takaya Co., Ltd. have been recognized in this ranking chosen by 310 new graduates. Moving forward, Takaya Co., Ltd. will continue to contribute to the local community and aim to be a company loved by everyone. We appreciate your continued support.

We have been featured on the job support website "Start! Web," which introduces attractive local companies active in Okayama for high school students. Please take a look.

The factory tour was a very stimulating experience, filled with continuous surprises from the machines they saw for the first time.

Today, Takaya Corporation conducted a group blood donation. We hope that our efforts will help even a little those in need of blood. As a step to save lives, we will continue to actively engage in social contribution activities. We sincerely appreciate everyone's cooperation.

Thanks to your support, the Takaya Group has reached its 130th anniversary. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and kindness over the years. We look forward to your continued patronage. As part of our anniversary celebration, we have produced a commemorative magazine and a history video, so please take a look if you would like.

We have published an interview article as a "success story of graduates." Thank you. Currently, 12 graduates from the China Polytechnic College are active at Takaya.

I was able to interact with fresh job-hunting students, and it really energized me as well. If you don't mind, please do come to the selection process.

For more details, please see the recruitment page at the link below. We look forward to your applications.

Someone who values teamwork Someone who enjoys taking on new challenges Please come to Takaya's company information session! Reservations can be made through the 【MyNavi 2026】 page.

We look forward to your participation. We would like to inform you about the events scheduled for March aimed at graduates of the class of 2026. We will discuss not only the job descriptions but also work-life balance! ■ Fukuyama City University In-Person Joint Company Information Session Date: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) 09:30 - 12:30 Location: Fukuyama City University, 1st Floor Cafeteria ■ Mynavi Job Hunting EXPO Date: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) 11:00 - 17:00 Location: Convex Okayama ■ Okayama Prefecture Joint Company Information Session (In-Person) Date: March 3, 2025 (Monday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Zip Arena Okayama ■ Okayama Prefecture Joint Company Information Session (WEB) Date: March 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 13:45 - 15:20 Please be sure to visit Takaya's booth. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Please take a look at the link below. Here is an overview. --- Takaya Corporation, founded in 1894 and located in Okayama Prefecture, is a long-established company that develops various electronics businesses both domestically and internationally. In recent years, they have faced the challenge of reducing the time required for model switching and material searching due to the manufacturing of small quantities of diverse products. Since 2021, they have implemented the "FUJI Smart Factory/FSF," which integrates systems and automation technology. As a result, the production variety switching and component supply on the circuit board assembly line have been automated, achieving significant labor savings. Additionally, it has become possible to entrust the line to new operators in a short period, greatly reducing the time needed for knowledge transfer.

Thank you for participating despite it being spring break!

To better convey the appeal of our company to high school students, we have renewed our recruitment video aimed at them! We are delivering interviews with senior employees and a more realistic look at the actual workplace. It has received positive feedback, with many saying, "It's easy to imagine what working here would be like!" Questions like "What kind of work will I be doing?" and "What is the workplace atmosphere like?" are answered in the video! Please check out the new recruitment video from the link below.

Participants were able to directly experience the daily operations and atmosphere of the workplace through factory tours, and during the discussion with employees, they heard specific stories about job satisfaction and career paths. Feedback from participants included comments such as, "I was able to see the actual work, which made my image of working here more concrete," and "After hearing from the employees, I felt that the company atmosphere is very good." Thank you very much to everyone who participated! We will continue to strive to provide meaningful experiences for all of you.

I think it was a job description that you were hearing about for the first time, but thank you for your interest and for listening. We look forward to your participation in workplace tours and internships.

I was happy that you worked hard to present a lot of information you researched about Takaya. Thank you!

Thank you to all the students who came to the booth! We are also looking forward to your entries.

By integrating systems and automation technologies to build production lines, we are achieving high-quality and low-cost manufacturing while reducing labor. Please take a look at the link below.

From now on, I hope to convey the charm of Takaya to all the students.

We look forward to your participation. ■ Mynavi Job Hunting Pre-Fair Okayama Date: February 4 (Tuesday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Convex Okayama ■ Mynavi Job Hunting Pre-Fair Hiroshima Date: February 5 (Wednesday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Hiroshima Industrial Hall ■ Mynavi Job Hunting Pre-Fair Kagawa Date: February 6 (Thursday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Sun Messe Takamatsu ■ Caritas Job Hunting Forum Ehime Date: February 8 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Ehime Prefectural Cultural Hall ■ Okayama Prefecture Cooperation Association Industry Explanation Meeting Date: February 13 (Thursday) 13:00 - 15:30 Location: Okayama Prefectural University ■ Job Research Seminar for Kagawa Technical College Students Date: February 19 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 16:30 Location: Kagawa National College of Technology Takamatsu Campus ■ Anabuki Business College Joint Company Seminar Date: February 19 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 16:30 Location: Anabuki Business College ■ Job Research Seminar for Kagawa Technical College Students Date: February 26 (Wednesday) 13:30 - 16:10 Location: Kagawa National College of Technology Takuma Campus