Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that our company is scheduled to conduct a mid-year inventory. Therefore, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be suspending product shipping operations during the following period. We appreciate your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to Sunday, June 1, 2025 ◆ Contact for this release Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

On December 17th (Tuesday), we participated in the research and exhibition presentation held at Okayama Research Park and conducted a panel display. We had the opportunity to interact with representatives from companies, universities, and technical colleges in the prefecture. The presentation panels from each organization can be viewed on the Okayama Research Park Research and Exhibition Presentation website.

Thank you to all the students who visited our booth. I look forward to seeing you at the internship.

As part of their local studies, the students from Takaya Junior High School in Ihara City came for a workplace visit. It was a valuable opportunity for them to learn about "what kind of products are made" and "the people who work" at Takaya, which is near their school. They are said to be summarizing what they learned and will present it at school. It was heartwarming to see their surprise at the cutting-edge equipment and moving machinery that they don't usually encounter, and it energized us as well. We will continue to support all of you as you work hard in your studies and extracurricular activities and grow even more.

From December 11 (Wednesday) to December 13 (Friday), students from Kasaoka Technical High School participated in an internship. They worked with a sense of responsibility, considering the delivery of the products they were involved with to the customers. I hope that what they learned and experienced at Takaya will be useful for their future job hunting. Thank you to all the students and everyone involved!

It was an opportunity to hear various things from young employees, and there were also questions from students! I would be happy if there is anything that can be of reference for the future, even a little.

Through the Chamber of Commerce, we received flowers grown by students from Ihara High School. The entrance of our company has become very colorful. Thank you, students!

Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that our company will be observing a year-end and New Year holiday (from the end of December to early January). Therefore, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be suspending product shipping operations during the following period. We appreciate your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From December 27, 2024 (Friday) to January 5, 2025 (Sunday) ◆ For inquiries regarding this release Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

On November 8th (Friday), third-year students from Ihara City High School visited the Takaya manufacturing plant for a factory tour. The students knew Takaya as "the company near the school," but it seemed to be their first time learning what we actually produce. During the factory tour, they were amazed by the process of how products are made and listened attentively to the employees' explanations. I was impressed by their curiosity and the questions they asked about various aspects of the work. I hope this factory tour will be helpful for their future career choices. Thank you for visiting us.

On November 6th (Wednesday) to 7th (Thursday), students from Fukuyama Technical High School participated in an internship. I think they were anxious since it was their first time doing this kind of work, but they were able to confirm things they didn't understand properly! I was happy that they actively communicated with us. I hope that what they learned at Takaya will be useful for their future job hunting. Thank you to all the students and everyone involved!

Thank you to everyone who visited the Takaya Corporation booth at the Okayama Technology Exhibition 2024 (OTEX2024) held at Convex Okayama from November 13 (Wednesday) to 14 (Thursday), 2024. We have released a video showcasing the exhibition venue and our booth, which you can view below.

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to express my congratulations on the continued prosperity of your company. I sincerely thank you for your exceptional support. We would like to inform you that our company is planning to conduct year-end inventory. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we will be suspending product shipping operations on the dates listed below. We kindly ask for your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Wednesday, November 27, 2024, to Friday, November 29, 2024 Normal shipping will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024. ◆ For inquiries regarding this release Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

Please see the TAKAYA Flying Probe Tester page from the related links below. Takaya Corporation has entered into a dealership agreement with Itochu Corporation for overseas sales, establishing sales/service bases for flying probe testers in the United States, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia, with numerous sales achievements in over 46 countries. We will continue to regularly provide information on agents in various countries and details about our participation in overseas exhibitions. You can also rely on us for the introduction and local setup of flying probe testers at overseas bases.

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to extend my congratulations on the continued prosperity of your company. I sincerely appreciate your exceptional support. We would like to inform you that our company is planning a summer holiday. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we will be suspending our product shipping operations during the following period. We kindly ask for your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Saturday, August 10, 2024, to Sunday, August 18, 2024. Normal shipping will resume on Monday, August 19, 2024. ◆ Contact for inquiries regarding this release Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

Our company has registered as an "Okayama Job Hunting Supporter," which conveys the appeal of working in Okayama Prefecture and shares personal job hunting experiences with students. At Takaya, we fully support students working in Okayama. Please feel free to consult us about any concerns or worries regarding job hunting. ----------------- *What is the Okayama Job Hunting Supporter? To all students considering employment in Okayama Prefecture! Would you like to ask the "Okayama Job Hunting Supporter" about your anxieties regarding job hunting and the appeal of working in Okayama? Young employees working at companies in Okayama Prefecture respond to questions and consultations from students who have anxieties and worries about job hunting, and convey the appeal of working in Okayama Prefecture. For example, they can provide support on the following topics: - Personal job hunting experience stories from senior employees - The appeal of working in Okayama Prefecture (IJU turn) - Consultations about the companies and industries where senior employees work (job satisfaction, information about the company, etc.) - Other job hunting-related matters ----------------- For more details, please visit the related link to the "Kira☆Oka - Sparkling Okayama Company Information at a Glance" website.

The digital signage advertisement for the job support site "Start!" for high school students is now displayed in the south underground passage of Okayama Station. Information about Takaya Corporation will also be shown, so please take a look when you visit Okayama Station or Aeon Mall Okayama.

Takaya Corporation is conducting joint research with the Graduate School of Science and Engineering at Ehime University on "Accelerating Inspection of Flying Probe Testers Using Deep Reinforcement Learning." Recently, from June 12 (Wednesday) to June 14 (Friday), 2024, at the Tokyo Big Sight, during the exhibition "JPCA Show 2024 / 2024 Microelectronics Show," a report on this research was displayed and introduced at the Ehime University booth. Additionally, on June 14 (Friday), a seminar presentation regarding this topic was held at the venue. For those who were unable to attend, we will also publish the report on this research on this page. It can be accessed from the related catalog pages below. We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to take a look.

We have opened the official Instagram account of Takaya Corporation. From now on, we will share information about internships, company briefings, our regular activities, and the atmosphere within the company through this account! We appreciate your "follow," "likes," and comments.

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to extend my congratulations on the continued prosperity of your company. I sincerely appreciate your exceptional support. Now, we would like to inform you that our company is planning to conduct the first half inventory on the dates listed below. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we will be suspending product shipping operations during this period. We kindly ask for your understanding in advance. Shipping Suspension Period: From Wednesday, May 29, 2024, to Friday, May 31, 2024. ◆ For inquiries regarding this release: Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

The 38th Electronics Packaging Conference was held from March 13 (Wednesday) to 15 (Friday), 2024, at the Noda Campus of Tokyo University of Science. At this conference, Mr. Yanagida, the Technical Department Manager of Takaya Corporation's Industrial Equipment Division, gave a presentation on "The Latest Trends in Hybrid Testing Systems Combining JTAG Testing and Flying Probe Testers." The presentation materials from that event have been made available, so please take a look at the related catalog page below. -------- Content -------- To ensure reliable assembly guarantees for printed circuit boards, electrical testing is essential. However, a single testing method alone cannot achieve sufficient test coverage. To address this issue, we introduce a hybrid testing system that integrates flying probe testers and JTAG boundary scan testing. By complementing each testing method, we can maximize the test coverage for high-density printed circuit boards, enabling more accurate fault diagnosis.

Please take a look, everyone. What is Monthly Automatic Identification... It is Japan's first specialized magazine covering automatic identification technologies, centered around barcode systems, including OCR, voice recognition, RF-ID, machine vision, magnetic/IC cards, and more. It addresses a wide range of fields such as POS, logistics, office automation, and factory automation, and presents content that is easy to understand, from the latest practical technologies and usage techniques to fundamental knowledge. Our editorial policy aims to contribute to the dissemination and improvement of automatic identification technologies while also expanding its reach.

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to express my congratulations on the continued prosperity of your company. I sincerely appreciate your exceptional support. Now, we would like to inform you that our company is planning to take a year-end and New Year holiday (from the end of December to early January). Therefore, we regret to inform you that we will be suspending product shipping operations during the following period. We kindly ask for your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Friday, December 29, 2023, to Monday, January 8, 2024. ◆ Contact for inquiries regarding this release Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

Thank you to everyone who visited Takaya Corporation's booth at the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2023 held at Convex Okayama from November 7 (Tuesday) to 8 (Wednesday), 2023. We have released a video capturing the exhibition venue and our booth, which you can view through the related links below.

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to express my congratulations on the continued prosperity of your company. I sincerely appreciate your exceptional support. Now, we would like to inform you that our company is planning an end-of-year inventory. Therefore, we regret to inform you that we will be suspending product shipping operations on the dates listed below. We kindly ask for your understanding in advance. Shipping Suspension Period: From Tuesday, November 28, 2023, to Thursday, November 30, 2023. Normal shipping will resume on Friday, December 1, 2023. ◆ For inquiries regarding this release: Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

≪It will be held either in person or via WEB≫ ■Company Overview and Introduction of Four Businesses 　・Introduction to Takaya 　・Introduction to Takaya's four businesses ■Workplace Tour of the Four Businesses ※For WEB, video viewing 　・Each young employee will guide you through the workplaces of the four businesses. ■Work Experience 　In-person: Program experience using RFID readers and IoT devices 　WEB: HP creation experience 　　※This will be a simulated work experience. 　　※Participation is welcome regardless of whether you are from a humanities or science background! Please note that the content may change. Thank you for your understanding. ・Details ■1-Day Work Experience 　WEB Event: November 22, 2023 (Wednesday) & December 9, 2023 (Saturday) 　In-person Event: January 12, 2024 (Saturday) & February 16 (Friday) & 22 (Thursday) ■WEB Company Tour 　November 18, 2023 (Saturday) & December 27, 2023 (Wednesday) February 9, 2024 (Friday) & 20 (Tuesday) Reservations can be made through the MyNavi page. If you are interested in manufacturing or systems, please join us. We look forward to your reservations!

Takahashi Corporation's pre-registration for the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2023 has started! This exhibition requires pre-registration for both the in-person and online events. Pre-registration is also necessary for attending lectures, so please register via the URL below before attending. 【Overview of the Okayama Technology Exhibition (OTEX) 2023】 Event Schedule: In-person event: November 7, 2023 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM November 8, 2023 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Online event: October 24, 2023 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM - December 27, 2023 (Wednesday) Venue: In-person event: Convex Okayama, Large, Medium, and Small Exhibition Halls Online event: On the official OTEX website Scale of the event: In-person and online events: 213 companies and organizations (including 6 companies participating only in the online event)

In the October 2023 issue of the European electronics industry magazine "EPP," we have featured an article introducing Takaya's Flying Probe Tester. Takaya Corporation and its European distributor, Cystec Europe, have maintained a long-standing partnership with Siemens in Germany. At Siemens' global flagship factory "SIEMENS Karlsruhe," 12 Takaya Flying Probe Testers are currently in operation, ensuring the reliability of assembled circuit boards. With the APT-1600FD-A's simultaneous inspection of both sides, automatic setup of inspection programs using new software, and the use of an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) for automatic transport of circuit boards, they have achieved fully unmanned inspection 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Additionally, they support the latest interface standards such as OPC UA, enabling integration with MES systems, as well as creating an environment that automates monitoring of operational rates and automatic switching of inspection programs based on defect statistics. Please take a look at the related links below.

On September 25th (Monday), a Boundary Scan Public Research Meeting (online seminar) was held, where Mr. Taniguchi from Andor System Support Co., Ltd. and Mr. Yanagida from Takaya Co., Ltd. gave a joint presentation. The presentation materials from that event have been made public, so please take a look at the related catalog pages below. Agenda: - Trends in high-density printed circuit boards - Basic technology of JTAG boundary scan - Basic technology of flying probe testers - Hybrid testing to complement test coverage - Hybrid inspection of flying probe + boundary scan

The Asian version of the largest international conference in the IC testing field, the IEEE International Test Conference, "IEEE ITC-Asia 2023," will be held for three days from September 12 (Tuesday) to September 14 (Thursday), 2023, at the Kunibiki Messe in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. Takahashi Corporation has become the official partner of "IEEE ITC Asia 2023." This conference aims to bring together researchers and university representatives related to IC testing from various Asian countries to promote more discussions and exchanges between the academic and industrial sectors worldwide through keynote speeches, keynote panel discussions, and paper presentations. For more detailed information, please see the link below.

●Feature "Design, Analysis, Simulation" ■Latest Trends in BGA Implementation Board Inspection Hybrid Inspection of Flying Probe Testers and JTAG Testing Andor System Support Co., Ltd. / Masazumi Taniguchi Takaya Co., Ltd. / Kohei Yanagida As electronic devices continue to evolve rapidly, and as new technology development emerges as an important theme for future advancements, reliable solutions that meet various demands are essential. In any case, design, analysis, and manufacturing solutions that consider each element are becoming increasingly complex and challenging, requiring professionals on-site to tackle the obstacles they face. This feature will introduce how current design, analysis, and simulation technologies are responding to various demands. Since its launch in 1985, this magazine has been the only domestic publication specializing in implementation technology, providing the latest information on electronic circuit design, manufacturing technology, materials, and manufacturing equipment trends. We focus on cutting-edge technologies and event information both domestically and internationally, delivering valuable information to various key players in the electronics industry.