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Contributing to a carbon-neutral society by enhancing the efficiency of distributed power sources for industrial applications Hitachi has developed a next-generation solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)*1 technology that outputs high power at low temperatures, contributing to a sustainable society. This ...

Using SEM image analysis and AI to accurately predict final product performance from intermediate products Hitachi, in collaboration with Hitachi High-Tech, has developed a new process informatics technology as further advancement of their earlier Manufacturing Process Improvement Solution*1 that...

Aiming for more efficient malware analysis and improved security-related services through solving challenges Hitachi and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), through interviews of malware*1 analysts, have carried out an investigation of communication challen...

Using machine learning, will contribute toward improved quality control and production efficiency Hitachi has developed new image processing technology for semiconductor manufacturing processes, capable of high-sensitivity inspection of micro-defects of 10 nm*1 or smaller. Making use of machine l...

Among the technologies aiming to achieve carbon neutrality, negative emission technologies (NETs) that absorb and store carbon have gained increasing attention. One relatively new approach within NETs is the use of marine ecosystems to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in th...

Antigen test kits based on immunochromatography*1 provide a simple and rapid antigen detection method. Using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), which enables direct observation of metal marker particles to which antigens have bound, high-sensitivity testing is possible even when there are few ...

To treat cancer and other gene-related diseases, early detection of genetic mutations is becoming increasingly important in order to diagnose the condition and select appropriate therapeutic agents. However, conducting genetic testing using next-generation sequencers is both expensive and time-co...

A CD-SEM (Critical Dimension-Scanning Electron Microscope) is an extremely high-precision measurement instrument applying scanning electron microscope (SEM) technology, which has been specialized for measuring the dimensions of fine patterns formed on semiconductor wafers. CD-SEM performance is e...

Ching Man Yung Research & Development Group Hitachi, Ltd. Introduction Vegetation management (VM) plays a crucial role in minimizing forest fire risks and preventing power outages caused by tree encroachment along power lines. With the increasing frequency of severe weather events, transmission l...

Soichiro Okazaki Research & Development Group Hitachi, Ltd. Introduction Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, fires and hurricanes can cause much damage and loss, posing significant risks to human lives, infrastructure, and the environment. While it is important to prevent or mitigate t...

Shunichi Akatsuka Research & Development Division Hitachi America, Ltd. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we address real-world challenges, from diagnosing diseases to personalizing education and enhancing customer service. Reinforcement learning (RL) has already proven its potenti...

Daisuke Yagi Research & Development Group Hitachi, Ltd. The need for traceability in plastic resource circulation In the global push towards a circular economy, improving the quality, traceability, and availability of recycled plastics is becoming vital in industry and society. Traceability syste...

The emergence of generative AI is taking system development to new levels of automation and efficiency. While attention has focused on the application of generative AI to coding and testing processes in system development, its impact can be expected to go beyond efficiency-raising or solving huma...

In many parts of the globe, manufacturers face growing shortages of skilled workers. In the U.S. alone, the “skills gap” could result in a shortage of 2.1 million workers by 2030.*1 However, digital transformation (DX) initiatives have fallen short of expectations. Frontline workers often find di...

Accelerating social implementation of safe and secure AI by applying Hitachi AI Ethical Principles in AI related research and development under highly reliable operational structure AI has made great strides in recent years. If used appropriately, it can bring significant benefits to social life,...

The “digital transformation” of factories is all the rage among manufacturers, but extracting useful data from the nexus of machinery and IT systems is often easier said than done. Integrating legacy infrastructure with software can be technically challenging, and seasoned machinists and IT exper...

Hitachi Research & Development Group and the creative community UNIVERSITY of CREATIVITY (UoC) recently cohosted a workshop entitled “Hitachi×UoC. Exploring Consumer Challenges and a Better Future: A Dialog between Company and Consumers.” The workshop brought together junior and senior high schoo...

Hitachi Research & Development Group and the creative community UNIVERSITY of CREATIVITY (UoC) recently cohosted a workshop entitled “Hitachi×UoC. Exploring Consumer Challenges and a Better Future: A Dialog between Company and Consumers.” The workshop brought together junior and senior high schoo...

Breaking free from stereotypes into diverse values and pluralistic values. How to design open-ended products that embrace diverse values │ Thinking with Yosuke Ushigome about Mass Products that Encourage User Involvement [Part 2] Mass products up to now, in the pursuit of values like convenience ...

A refrigerator does not need to be in the kitchen. Open-ended products that inspire freedom in use Greater convenience, at a readily affordable price. In the manufacturing of mass products (products and other items made in a mass production system), which have continued to develop in the attempt ...

In Hitachi, the Digital Observatory Research Initiative is advancing research and development of a system capable of predicting supply chain risks in advance through collaborations with academic institutions and companies. As part of this effort, Hitachi leverages the API provided by ClimateAi, I...

Developing Hydrogen Production Technology to Achieve Low-Cost Production Through the Utilization of Surplus Renewable Energy and Grid Stabilization for Stable and Large-Scale Supply of Green Hydrogen To achieve a carbon-neutral society, it is anticipated that a large amount of hydrogen will be ne...

Developing integrated power and hydrogen supply-demand control technologies to build a hydrogen value chain that achieves both cost efficiency and stable supply. As renewable energy becomes more widespread and hydrogen gains traction in society, the efficient operation of energy grids is expected...

Developing a Hydrogen Transportation System Utilizing Existing Gas Grids to Address the Geographic Mismatch Between Hydrogen Supply and Demand and Achieve Low-Cost Stable Supply Hydrogen is gaining attention as the next-generation energy source in the pursuit of carbon neutrality (CN). Efforts ar...

Second Digital Observatory Forum Progress on Digital Observatory Technologies through Use of Generative AI and Prospects for Supply Chain Resilience Highlight Amid rising global uncertainties that include conflict and trade friction, social and economic activities have become subject to more dive...

Hitachi-AIST Circular Economy Cooperative Research Laboratory: Second Open Forum Ideal Future of the Circular Economy and What is Needed to Get There? Highlight Amid increasing efforts in Japan and elsewhere to make a transition away from the linear economy of the past and toward a circular econo...

Hitachi-UTokyo Laboratory: Seventh Industry-Academia Collaboration Forum Toward Realizing Energy Systems to Support Society 5.0 Promoting an Integrated Transition that Comprehensively Encompasses Society, Regions, and Industry Highlight The Hitachi-UTokyo Laboratory has been publishing proposals ...

The 215th Research Meeting of the Human Interface Society, “Service Design for Sustainability: Considering from Both Theory and Practice,” took place November 7, 2024 at the “Kyōsō-no-Mori” facility of the Hitachi Research and Development Group. Discussions toward a sustainable future have begun ...