Canon introduces five new LCD projectors, including the SX6000, delivering a high 6,000 lumens of brightness
TOKYO, August 9, 2012 -- Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today the introduction to the Japanese market of five new multimedia Power Projectors: the SX6000, WX6000, LV-8227A, LV-7392A and LV-7297A.
Toyota to Jointly Test On-Demand Bus System in Tohoku
-- System to Aid Transport to and from Disaster Area Temporary Housing --
AGC to establish a sales office for chemicals in Guangzhou, China
--Accelerating business development of functional chemicals to meet emerging-market demand--
Nikon: A high zoom-ratio model equipped with a 14x optical zoom lens covering the 25- to 350-mm range of focal lengths and offering simple operation
TOKYO, Aug. 9, 2012 -- Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the L610, a 14x optical zoom model for the COOLPIX L series, which places emphasis on simple operation and functions that make digital camera photography fun.
Yokogawa Releases Enhanced Version of ADMAG AXR Series Two-wire Magnetic Flowmeters
-- Aiming for the top share of the global magnetic flowmeter market --
MHI Installs Chief Regional Officers in Latin America and Asia-Pacific
-- Target on Enhancing Regional Strategies for All Company Operations --
Astellas to Close Urogenix, North Carolina-based Urology Research Facility
Tokyo, August 6, 2012 -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (“Astellas”; Tokyo:4503; President and CEO: Yoshihiko Hatanaka) announced that it decided to close Urogenix, Inc. (“Urogenix”, Durham, NC, President: Shuuichi Tawara), an Astellas subsidiary, which is a research facility focusing on drug discovery in the field of urology.
Japan Automobile Importers Association: Newly Registered Number of Imported Vehicles as of July 2012
August 6, 2012 -- The number of vehicles produced by foreign manufacturers newly registered in July 2012 was 17,273 units, increased by 21.8% compared with the same month of last year (14,187 units).
New Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5200-series color multifunction office systems feature high productivity, security functions
TOKYO, August 6, 2012 -- Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced today the introduction to the Japanese market of a new lineup of imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5200-series color multifunction office systems, comprising four models available in eight configurations: the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5255/C5255F, C5250/C5250F, C5240/C5240F, and C5235/C5235F.
Nagoya University and Fujitsu Launch Field Trials of Technology to Detect Phone Scams
-- Homes in Okayama Prefecture to participate in world's first real-environment trials to test operations in advance of the technology's commercialization --
ITOCHU Announces Start of KidZania Tokyo Eco Shop Pavilion Activity No. 2
-- Make Your Own Eco-Bag for Shopping --
Dowa: Construction of Heat Treatment Factory in Fast-Growing Indonesia
-- Strengthen Network in Asia, Further Expansion of Overseas Development --
Otsuka Pharmaceutical: Pocari Sweat Launches in Vietnam through New Joint Venture Company
-- Vietnam Launch is the 17th Market in the World Where the Pocari Sweat is Sold --
Fujitsu, NTT DOCOMO, NEC and Fujitsu Semiconductor Agree on Communications Platform Device Joint Venture
Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan, August 1, 2012 -- Fujitsu Limited, NTT DOCOMO, INC., NEC Corporation and Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited today announced their agreement to form a joint venture to focus on the development and sales of semiconductor products with built-in modem functions for use in communications equipment.
Murata Manufacturing: Commencement of mass production of standard power supplies for LED lighting
-- Optimal for BEMS/HEMS! Total digital lighting control --
Agreement for Capital Participation in Kureha Battery Materials Japan
July 31, 2012 -- Kureha Corporation (“Kureha”), ITOCHU Corporation (“Itochu”), Kuraray Co., Ltd. (“Kuraray”) and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (“INCJ”) have concluded an agreement intended to further accelerate the growth of Kureha Battery Materials Japan Co., Ltd. (“KBMJ”), Kureha’s subsidiary handling materials for lithium-ion batteries (“LiBs”).
Fujitsu Reorganizes JAIMS to Focus on Fostering World-Changing Business Leaders from Asia
-- Initiating new programs, including training in Singapore and Thailand, and recruiting participants beginning from today --
Honda Commemorates 20 Million-Unit Mark in Cumulative Production of Power Products in Thailand
-- Increasing Efficiency of Power Products Business through Consolidation of Development and Production Functions at the New Plant --
Eisai receives antiobesity agent BELVIQ (lorcaserin HCl) NDA from Arena Pharmaceuticals
July 30, 2012 -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, President & CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that all rights pertaining to the New Drug Application (NDA) (rights as the marketing authorization holder) for the antiobesity agent BELVIQ(R) (lorcaserin HCl) have been transferred to its U.S. subsidiary Eisai Inc. from Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Headquarters: California, the Unites States, President & CEO: Jack Lief, “Arena”).