Introduction of Two New Compact and Two New Globe LED Lamps by SHARP
Sharp made an announcement on introduction of two new E17 compact LED Lamps (DL-J40AN/L) and two new E26 Globe LED Lamps (DL-L81AN/L), where all models are compatible with dimmers for adjusting brightness. The addition of the new models will bring the Sharps total LED Lamp line-up to total of 13 models. The E-17 compact models are made based on company’s proprietary LED devices and are based on high density surface mounting technology for achieving a compact size with a brightness which equals the Sharp’s existing E-26 LED lamps (Sharp models DL-L40AN/L). Read more
Introduction of a New Stylish Horizontal Full HD Dual Camera Xacti by SANYO
Here is yet another addition to Sanyo’s 2010 Xacti Series Full HD dual video cameras. The new DMX-SH11 a stylish horizontal Xacti model incorporating 35-mm wide angle lens with high power 30x “Advanced Zoom” function. With the new Advanced Zoom function, the video filming area on the image sensor has been enlarged from approximately 2-Megapixels (Full HD image area) to approximately 3.5-Megapixels. Read more
Construction of World’s Tallest Elevator Research Tower by HITACHI
Hitachi made an announcement that it will complete the construction of “G1TOWER”, a research elevator tower that is currently under construction at an elevator R&D and manufacturing base in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture. The new tower measuring 213 meters will be the tallest elevator research facility in the world. The tower is designed to be used for verification tests on the world’s fastest elevator, with a speed of 1,080m/min, as well as product development targeting the world’s largest, high speed, high capacity elevator capable of carrying a five tone load with a speed of 600 m/min. Furthermore, the new tower will be used for development of vibration suppression control devices as well as internal air pressure adjustment devices to improve riding comfort during high-speed operations. Read more
SANYO Unveils a New Ultra Short-Focus Projector
With growing demand in short-focus projector market, especially for such use as in school classrooms and office conference spaces, there are increasing demand from the users for high brightness, easy to maintain along with fuller range of functionalities. In response to this market demand, Sanyo Electric made an announcement on development of new ultra short-focus projector equipped with Sanyo’s proprietary hybrid filter and long-life lamp, while offering a extended periods of maintenance free operation. With improvement in brightness compared to conventional model, the new projector provides large and highly visible images. The new LP-WL2500 features a clear and dependable sound even in a large room all thanks to its high output 10-watt speaker. Read more
Development of New Nanostructure Fabric for Advanced Firefighting Suits
The two basic features in fire fighting suits are their flame and heat barrier properties and comfort to alleviate fatigue and heatstroke. Up to now, combining these at a high level has been technically challenging. In respond to meet this challenge, the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Teijin Techno Products Limited and Hosokawa Micron Corporation made a joint announcement on development of a new fabric incorporating nanostructure fiber targeted to be used in advanced firefighting suits which are expected to be 40% more effective in preventing burns in comparison to fabric with no nanostructure fiber, and 15% lighter than conventional heat-barrier linings. The nanostructure fiber is made through kneading of nanosized carbon particles into Technora Fiber, a Teijin Techno Products’ high performance para-aramid fiber offering high strength, heat resistance with dimensional stability and chemical resistance. Read more
Release of New Full HD Dual Digital Camera Xacti by SANYO
Sanyo is at it again by introducing yet another slim and compact dual digital video camera in its Xacti Series of cameras. The new DMX-CG110 in addition to taking Full HD videos, is capable of capturing 14-Megapixel still photos. The DMX-CG110 high resolution video and still image capability is due to combination new high-speed image processing engine, along with optimizing performance through use of Sanyo’s CMOS image sensors. Furthermore, the image processing algorithm architecture was revised along with optimization of signal processing systems in improving such functions as noise reduction plus improvement in power consumption efficiency. Read more
R&D effort toward Development of a Hybrid Car Carrier using Natural Energy
Well, it would be a shame to see all those giant car carriers burning fossil fuel while carrying electric Cars and Hybrid automobiles to oversees. After all, carrying the vehicle itself is part of CO2 emission cycle, even though the actual vehicle is not part of burning the fuel. To address this issue, through an initiative by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, there will be joint R&D effort by Sanyo Electric, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in developing a Hybrid Car Carrier in an effort to reduce CO2 emission form hew ships. Read more
Release of New FE-47 Compact Digital Cameras by OLYMPUS
Olympus is on a roll by introducing yet another compact digital camera with 14-megapixel CCD, 5X optical zoom lens and most of all is compatible with regular AA batteries. The new FE-47 features a high performance high ISO image stabilization, plus AF Tracking for keeping a moving subject in focus through automatic tracking. These slim and stylish digital camera offer a ease of operation by anyone through three basic functions of “Shooting”, “Viewing” and “deleting”, plus an enhanced automated functions including the iAUTO for automatic setting of camera to best suit the shooting scene. Read more
Development of High-strength, High-temperature Resistance Rolled Copper Foil by Hitachi Cable
Current mobile devices such as notebook PCs and smart phones with embedded high performance CPUs and GPUs tend to consume more power than their earlier predecessors, creating a demand for higher energy density lithium-ion batteries. One way to achieve this higher level of energy density is though use of alloys such as silicon alloys, offering a higher charge/discharge capacity in comparison to carbonaceous materials, as the negative electrode active materials applied to the copper foil surface of negative current collectors. However, alloy materials undergo greater volumetric changes that it’s carbonaceous materials during the charge/discharge cycle, resulting in a reduced battery lifespan. The reduced battery life occurs during the repeated charge/discharge cycles which generate stress in the copper foil, eventually causing the copper foil to separate from the negative electrode active material. Overcoming this issue requires the development of a high-strength copper foil capable of withstanding volumetric fluctuations. Based on this need, Hitachi Cable has developed a high strength and high temperature resistance rolled copper foil targeted to be used in next generation lithium-ion secondary batteries, using alloys such as silicon alloys as the negative electrode active material. Read more
Development of High Performance Voltage Regulator Modules by FDK
FDK a leading Japanese electronic component and battery manufacturer, made an announcement on development of a new series of Voltage Regulator Module (VRM). The newly developed FPVR12CR50130PA dc-dc converter has been designed to meet the power needs of high end microprocessors and other related devices within servers, workstations, supercomputers and storage. Read more
