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Japanese Consortium Achieves World's First Demonstration of 5G Communication from Altitude of 4km Using 38GHz Band

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星期三, 五月 29, 2024
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The trial established an aerial relay backhaul line between the Cessna aircraft, flying at altitude of approximately 4km, and three ground stations, using the 5G New Radio (NR) standard*5 with 38GHz band radio waves, which is a novel approach for terrestrial 5G networks.

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  • The trial established an aerial relay backhaul line between the Cessna aircraft, flying at altitude of approximately 4km, and three ground stations, using the 5G New Radio (NR) standard*5 with 38GHz band radio waves, which is a novel approach for terrestrial 5G networks.
  • The achievement of multiple backhaul line consisting of aerial relays using the 5G NR standard with 38GHz band radio waves was a world first in telecommunication technology*6.
  • With 5G evolution underway and 6G implementation on the horizon, various efforts are being made to expand coverage areas.
  • The demonstration is part of a project focused on wireless communication systems using HAPS led by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications*8.

Japanese joint research group win Prime Minister's Award with ultra high-performance computing platform using jointly developed 64-qubit quantum computer

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星期五, 三月 15, 2024
Communication, Fujitsu, Software, Computer, Research, NTT, AIST, RIKEN, NICT, Osaka University, Drug discovery, Microscope

The platform leverages Japan's second domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer, which has been offered on the cloud since October 2023 to promote its use for commercial industrial research and development, and jointly developed by Fujitsu and RIKEN based on the know-how for the development of the first domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer released in March 2023 by the joint research group.

Key Points: 
  • The platform leverages Japan's second domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer, which has been offered on the cloud since October 2023 to promote its use for commercial industrial research and development, and jointly developed by Fujitsu and RIKEN based on the know-how for the development of the first domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer released in March 2023 by the joint research group.
  • The research group offered Japan's first superconducting quantum computer under a joint research agreement for non-commercial use for the purpose of promoting and developing research and development in quantum computation and other fields.
  • RIKEN and Fujitsu's superconducting quantum computer is provided as part of a hybrid quantum computing platform that also supports Fujitsu's 40-qubit quantum simulator, which remains one of the largest scale simulators in the world (1).
  • The joint research group will continue to promote the social implementation of quantum computing by leveraging the strengths of each organization.

Japanese joint research group win Prime Minister's Award with ultra high-performance computing platform using jointly developed 64-qubit quantum computer

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星期五, 三月 15, 2024
AIST, RIKEN, Research, Fujitsu, Communication, NTT, Osaka University, NICT, Microscope

The platform leverages Japan's second domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer, which has been offered on the cloud since October 2023 to promote its use for commercial industrial research and development, and jointly developed by Fujitsu and RIKEN based on the know-how for the development of the first domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer released in March 2023 by the joint research group.

Key Points: 
  • The platform leverages Japan's second domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer, which has been offered on the cloud since October 2023 to promote its use for commercial industrial research and development, and jointly developed by Fujitsu and RIKEN based on the know-how for the development of the first domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer released in March 2023 by the joint research group.
  • The research group offered Japan's first superconducting quantum computer under a joint research agreement for non-commercial use for the purpose of promoting and developing research and development in quantum computation and other fields.
  • RIKEN and Fujitsu also unveiled Japan's second superconducting quantum computer, based on the technology of the first superconducting quantum computer, on the cloud for industrial research and development in 2021, two and a half years after they established the RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Center.
  • RIKEN and Fujitsu's superconducting quantum computer is provided as part of a hybrid quantum computing platform that also supports Fujitsu's 40-qubit quantum simulator, which remains one of the largest scale simulators in the world.

Quantum computer sources majority of components from Japanese makers

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星期三, 十二月 20, 2023
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(SEC) today announced the successful development of Japan's third superconducting quantum computer (1) installed at Osaka University.

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  • (SEC) today announced the successful development of Japan's third superconducting quantum computer (1) installed at Osaka University.
  • For the new quantum computer, the research team sourced more domestically manufactured components (excluding the refrigerator).
  • The research team confirmed that the new quantum computer, including its components, provides sufficient performance and will utilize the computer as a test bed for components made in Japan.
  • JPMXS 0118068682) and "Development of quantum software by intelligent quantum system design and its applications' (Team leader: Keisuke Fujii; Grant No.

Space Compass, NTT DOCOMO, NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT to Develop Direct-to-Device Service via Space-based Non-terrestrial Network

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星期五, 十二月 8, 2023
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TOKYO, Dec 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Space Compass, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced today that they have been selected by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to develop direct-to-device (D2D) mobile services, which will be deployed via a space-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) using high-altitude platform stations (HAPS).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Dec 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Space Compass, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced today that they have been selected by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to develop direct-to-device (D2D) mobile services, which will be deployed via a space-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) using high-altitude platform stations (HAPS).
  • Space Compass, which plans to launch HAPS services in Japanese fiscal year 2025, will lead the project, define network service requirements and evaluate demonstrations conducted under the project.
  • NTT will mainly develop the control technology of the HAPS feeder link, such as site diversity and control of the transmit power, for robust service quality.
  • We will launch a Space Integrated Computing Network to aid the realization of a sustainable society.

Newly developed data infrastructure for accelerating Open Science through industry-university collaboration in Japan

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星期二, 十一月 7, 2023
Data aggregation, Osaka University, Research, Publishing, Innovation, Press release, International Conference on Computer and Information Technology, MEXT, High-performance Integrated Virtual Environment, Osaka, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Conference, Journal, Thames Hub integrated infrastructure vision, Ministry, NEC, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Culture, University, TSE, Record, Open science, NICT, Data analysis, E-Science, Communication, Pharmaceutical industry, Sport, Science, Education, EU

In recent years, universities and other research institutions have been strongly urged to promote Open Science enabling research data to be shared with society.

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  • In recent years, universities and other research institutions have been strongly urged to promote Open Science enabling research data to be shared with society.
  • This high-speed data transmission function allows massive amounts of research data to be rapidly shared among research groups.
  • The objective is to enable uploading large amounts of research data to a data aggregation platform from research groups and sharing the data among research groups instantaneously.
  • (3) Hideyuki Tanushi, Akihiro Yamashita, Takeo Hosomi, Yuta Namiki, Naoto Kai, Kanna Matsuura, and Susumu Date, "Campus Information Infrastructure Collaboration Supporting Research Data Management," Journal for Academic Computing and Networking.

Automotive Wiring Harness Market worth $59.5 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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星期一, 十月 30, 2023
Signal, Maybach, Industry minister, Tier 1, Bentley, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Lighting, ICE, Plastic, DRL Coachlines, Communication, Rolls-Royce, Gold, Aptiv, ADAS, Acquisition, Corrosion, Safety, Investment, Inter, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Copper, Toyota Boshoku, Research, TE, Growth, LED, Transport, Weight, Electronics, Tablespoon, EVS, Yazaki, Positronic brain, Lincoln, Government, TE Connectivity, Ministry, Accident, NICT, Furukawa Electric, Renewable energy, Rail transport, Sumitomo Group, Electricity, EU, Cadillac, Porsche

The metallic segment holds the largest share of the automotive wiring harness market.

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  • The metallic segment holds the largest share of the automotive wiring harness market.
  • Hence, metallic wiring harnesses are extensively used in various critical automotive applications, including powertrain, chassis, body and lighting, safety systems, transmission, and interior wiring.
  • Also, using aluminium in automotive wiring harnesses with gold plating helps enhance data transmission and reduce weight and costs.
  • In Europe, the accelerated shift toward electric vehicles, backed by government targets for widespread electrification by 2030, is transforming the automotive wiring harness market.

Automotive Wiring Harness Market worth $59.5 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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星期一, 十月 30, 2023
Signal, Maybach, Industry minister, Tier 1, Bentley, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Lighting, ICE, Plastic, DRL Coachlines, Communication, Rolls-Royce, Gold, Aptiv, ADAS, Acquisition, Corrosion, Safety, Investment, Inter, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Copper, Toyota Boshoku, Research, TE, Growth, LED, Transport, Weight, Electronics, Tablespoon, EVS, Yazaki, Positronic brain, Lincoln, Government, TE Connectivity, Ministry, Accident, NICT, Furukawa Electric, Renewable energy, Rail transport, Sumitomo Group, Electricity, EU, Cadillac, Porsche

The metallic segment holds the largest share of the automotive wiring harness market.

Key Points: 
  • The metallic segment holds the largest share of the automotive wiring harness market.
  • Hence, metallic wiring harnesses are extensively used in various critical automotive applications, including powertrain, chassis, body and lighting, safety systems, transmission, and interior wiring.
  • Also, using aluminium in automotive wiring harnesses with gold plating helps enhance data transmission and reduce weight and costs.
  • In Europe, the accelerated shift toward electric vehicles, backed by government targets for widespread electrification by 2030, is transforming the automotive wiring harness market.

Mitsubishi Electric Wins New Japanese Meteorological Satellite Contract

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星期二, 三月 14, 2023
Data Management, Technology, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Mitsubishi Electric, Spacecraft, Policy, Japan Meteorological Agency, Meteorological Administration, JMA, Communication, Infrared, DS2000, NICT, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Communications satellite, Telescope

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it won the contract from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to build the nation's newest geostationary meteorological satellite, known as the Himawari-10, which will be the fourth straight such satellite to be built by Mitsubishi Electric going back to the Himawari-7 some 20 years ago.

Key Points: 
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it won the contract from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to build the nation's newest geostationary meteorological satellite, known as the Himawari-10, which will be the fourth straight such satellite to be built by Mitsubishi Electric going back to the Himawari-7 some 20 years ago.
  • The Himawari-10 is a successor to the Himawari-8 and Himawari-9, which are currently operating in geostationary orbit.
  • The JMA called for proposals for the procurement of the spacecraft, based on Japan’s Space Policy, to satellite manufactures of both Japan and overseas.
  • Mitsubishi Electric was awarded the contract based on its extensive experience with satellites and the JMA's high evaluation of the company's proven DS2000 standard satellite platform and ground-data processing software.

Axelspace, in collaboration with Tokyo Institute of Technology, succeeded in developing Ka-band radio for microsatellites

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星期一, 二月 20, 2023
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Axelspace Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuya Nakamura) and co-researchers have successfully developed a novel Ka-band radio for microsatellites.

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  • Axelspace Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuya Nakamura) and co-researchers have successfully developed a novel Ka-band radio for microsatellites.
  • This new radio system, when compared to a conventional radio, operates with less than half the power consumption and has a high radiation tolerance.
  • Date and time of the presentation of this research:
    *The research results were supported by the JST Research Results Deployment Program A-STEP Industry-University Collaboration JPMJTR211D.
  • The company will continue to collaborate with Tokyo Tech in the future by taking advantage of the research results at Tokyo Tech and its business achievements.