TOKYO, July 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced deployment and strategic advancements in infrastructure technologies to meet the growing demands of high-performance computing environments, such as AI Factory.

As AI Factory deployments accelerate, infrastructure requirements are rapidly expanding beyond conventional data centers toward industrial-scale environments. Leveraging its expertise in power systems, cooling technologies, and industrial engineering, MHI is advancing an integrated AI infrastructure portfolio that combines advanced cooling, modular systems, and power technologies to support this transition.

To address increasing power and cooling challenges for scaling of AI-ready data center infrastructure, MHI has shipped its 10MW-class centrifugal chiller test unit to the United States, supporting next-generation high-density AI workloads with arrival scheduled at the Port of Brunswick, Georgia around July.

The shipment marks an important commercialization milestone in MHI's integrated AI infrastructure strategy. As part of this strategy, MHI is advancing its Modular Chiller Plant (MCP), a pre-engineered cooling system that integrates MHI's centrifugal chiller as its core cooling component together with pumps, heat exchangers, and controls into a modular architecture. The MCP is designed to support NVIDIA DSX™-aligned cooling architectures and scalable liquid-cooled AI deployments while simplifying deployment and enabling scalable expansion.

MHI's MCP architecture enables effective utilization of free-cooling operation modes and improved Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), while its closed-loop configuration addresses growing concerns around water scarcity and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE) in large-scale data centers. MCP is currently undergoing U.S. safety and regulatory certification, including UL certification, with shipment of the centrifugal chiller contributing to certification readiness ahead of commercial deployment. Designed to reduce onsite integration requirements and support future growth, MCP helps hyperscale, colocation, and AI infrastructure operators efficiently manage cooling as computing densities continue to increase.

Delivering AI factories at scale requires close collaboration across compute, power, and cooling. NVIDIA DSX is NVIDIA's AI factory-scale platform, unifying design, simulation, operations, and ecosystem technologies. Supporting this strategy, MHI participates in the NVIDIA Partner Network as a Power & Cooling Partner and works with NVIDIA and ecosystem partners to advance integrated power and cooling technologies for NVIDIA DSX.

MHI's expertise in energy, engineering, and industrial infrastructure systems underpins these solutions. The centrifugal chiller is based on proven technology with a strong track record in mission-critical applications, while MHI's advanced power initiatives, including 800VDC, are built on decades of experience in large-scale power infrastructure and transportation systems, and are developed in collaboration with ecosystem partners.

"AI growth is driving a step-change in infrastructure scale and complexity," said Shin Gomi, Senior General Manager, Data Center & Energy Management, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. "By combining advanced cooling technologies, modular design, and industrial engineering expertise with NVIDIA AI infrastructure, MHI is helping enable the scalable, reliable, and energy-efficient AI infrastructure."

"AI factories require compute, power, and cooling to be designed as one system. NVIDIA DSX provides the platform for that system-level approach. MHI's work in large-scale cooling and 800 VDC power infrastructure can help ecosystem partners build more scalable and energy-efficient AI factories," said Vladimir Troy, Vice President of AI infrastructure at NVIDIA.

Looking ahead, MHI continues to expand its integrated AI infrastructure portfolio through technology investments that support the evolving requirements of AI Factory and high-density computing environments.

About MHI Group

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. 

TOKYO, July 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, today announced that "TANAKA H2 Nexus", one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities, began operation on July 8, 2026, at the TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The facility demonstrates TANAKA's commitment to support the transition to a hydrogen society not only as a material supplier of hydrogen technologies, but also as a user of hydrogen energy. It serves as an operational platform for hydrogen utilization, enabling the company to gain practical operational expertise that will support future technology development and business initiatives. A ceremony commemorating the commencement of operations was also held on July 8, 2026.

The facility also demonstrates TANAKA's commitment not only as a material supplier of hydrogen technologies but also as a user of hydrogen energy. Through the practical operation of the fuel cell power plant, TANAKA will accumulate knowledge and operational expertise related to hydrogen utilization and apply these insights to future technology development and business expansion, while supporting the broader adoption of hydrogen energy.

Background and Purpose of the Facility Installation

Since the 1980s, TANAKA has conducted research and development in the fields of fuel cells and hydrogen-related technologies based on its precious metal processing technologies. Currently, it has a world-leading supply record for precious metal catalysts for fuel cells. The company also develops and manufactures a broad range of technologies supporting the realization of a hydrogen society, including water electrolysis catalysts, gas reforming catalysts, precious metal-plated electrodes, and hydrogen permeable membranes.

The installation of this facility is intended to further advance TANAKA's fuel cell technologies developed over decades, while leveraging the insights gained through the practical use of hydrogen energy and business growth, thereby contributing to the realization of a hydrogen society.

In recent years, the use of hydrogen energy has expanded worldwide as the global transition toward decarbonization continues to accelerate. In the manufacturing sector as well, expectations for hydrogen are growing as a means to achieve both lower CO₂ emissions and a stable energy supply.

Powered by pure hydrogen, the facility is capable of supplying approximately 34% of the electricity consumed by TANAKA's nearby Shonan Plant when operating at maximum capacity, according to TANAKA's estimates. The facility marks an important step toward TANAKA's long-term goal of reducing CO₂ emissions while ensuring a stable energy supply through the practical use of hydrogen-powered electricity generation.

About the Ceremony Marking the Start of Operations

At the ceremony marking the start of operations, TANAKA presented an overview of the facility, the background behind the project, and its hydrogen business initiatives.

Representatives from the City of Hiratsuka, the City of Kawasaki, and Kanagawa Prefecture, who supported the project, attended the ceremony and delivered congratulatory remarks.

In addition, Toshiba Corporation, which supplied the fuel cell power generation system, gave a presentation on the installed equipment, while FC-Cubic provided an overview of trends in the hydrogen industry. Representatives involved in the construction of the facility and the procurement of hydrogen also attended, highlighting the significance of the project and TANAKA's ongoing commitment to advancing the realization of a hydrogen society.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEO, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd., delivered the remarks expressing his appreciation, stating:

"Today, I am very pleased that one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities has begun operation here in Shonan. The commencement of operations of this facility marks a new step forward—not only in developing and providing technologies that support the hydrogen society, but also in demonstrating their value through real-world application and sharing that value with society. We will continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through our precious metal technologies and hydrogen energy, while continuing to take the challenge of creating a better future for the next generation."

In his presentation, Tomoyuki Tada, COO, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd., stated:

"Until now, TANAKA has contributed to the advancement of hydrogen technologies by developing precious metal-based materials. With the commencement of operations of this facility, we are now beginning to operate as a user of hydrogen energy ourselves. This will enable us to identify operational challenges under real-world operating conditions and share our findings. Going forward, we will further strengthen collaboration with our partner companies and work with stakeholders across the hydrogen industry to address these challenges, thereby helping realize a hydrogen society."

TANAKA will continue to leverage the expertise built over decades of research and development in hydrogen-related technologies to help realize a hydrogen society while advancing decarbonization.

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About TANAKA

Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,778 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 were 1,097,813 million yen.

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TOKYO, July 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a first-of-its-kind technology (*1) that uses proprietary AI to rapidly generate highly detailed 3D models in as little as one minute, solely from footage captured with general-purpose cameras such as those on smartphones, while automatically removing unnecessary subjects. This technology was developed in collaboration with the Keio AI Research Center (*2).

The technology can generate 3D models in as little as one minute that precisely replicate on-site conditions without the need for costly specialized equipment and without interrupting operations, even in frequently changing environments such as electric power infrastructure facilities and construction sites. Additionally, the 3D models can be easily viewed on ordinary computers or tablets, allowing users to instantly assess on-site conditions. This facilitates remote facility inspections and enables rapid decision-making in the event of anomalies.

With this technology, NEC aims to promote the adoption of digital twin technology among infrastructure operators and the construction industry, helping to alleviate labor shortages and enhance facility safety. NEC plans to commercialize this technology within fiscal year 2027.

Background

In recent years, infrastructure operators and worksites in the construction industry have been facing labor shortages and rising travel costs associated with facility inspections. This has resulted in expanded efforts to share on-site footage with supervisors in remote locations to facilitate remote decision-making and guidance. However, relying solely on video feeds from sites makes it difficult to quickly identify specific scenes or viewpoints, posing challenges in accurately assessing on-site situations.

In this context, as one method for creating digital twins—which replicate real-world on-site conditions in virtual spaces—there are high expectations for the use of 3D models that allow users to view the areas they wish to inspect from any viewpoint. Meanwhile, hurdles to adoption remain, including the need for costly specialized equipment, the halting of on-site operations for filming, and the considerable time required to generate 3D models after filming.

To address these challenges, NEC combined Gaussian Splatting (*4), a technique that has recently attracted attention for its growing use in generating backgrounds for movies and animation, with its proprietary AI, achieving the rapid generation of highly detailed 3D models.

Value provided by this technology

This newly developed technology eliminates the need for costly specialized equipment and enables the rapid generation of highly detailed 3D models that precisely replicate on-site conditions without disrupting operations. Furthermore, the 3D models can be viewed on ordinary computers or tablets, allowing users to instantly assess on-site conditions. In addition to enabling remote facility inspections and facilitating rapid decision-making in the event of anomalies, this technology allows for the optimal allocation of limited personnel, which supports more efficient and advanced on-site operations.

Features of this technology

(1) Rapid generation of 3D models using efficient, optimized placement of points

The technology automatically analyzes the visual complexity of on-site video footage. In complex areas, the points forming the 3D model are densely clustered. In contrast, in more uniform areas, these points are more spaced out, optimizing the quantity and density of the points. This enables the generation of highly detailed 3D models while minimizing the total number of points required, all without sacrificing visual detail. Compared to conventional methods for generating Gaussian Splatting, this approach reduces the generation time by 90%, enabling rapid generation in as little as one minute.

(2) High reproducibility of on-site conditions through automatic removal of unnecessary subjects

During the 3D model generation process, the technology automatically detects and removes temporary subjects that are visible in on-site footage. Additionally, since the background of the areas removed can be inferred and filled in based on the surrounding footage, accurate 3D models of on-site conditions that are free from unnecessary subjects can be generated even at sites in operation.

Going forward, NEC remains committed to driving the adoption of digital twin technology among infrastructure operators, the construction industry, and beyond to alleviate personnel shortages, facilitate business transformation, and enhance facility safety.

(*1) According to NEC research.
(*2) Research conducted in collaboration with Professor Hideo Saito, a leading expert in the field of visual computing.
https://www.keio.ac.jp/ja/org/kgri/research-centers/2026/A26-19/(Japanese text)
(*3) Footage from the FM-Base(R) training and R&D center was used. FM-Base is a registered trademark of NEC Facilities, Ltd.
(*4) Gaussian Splatting is a technique where spaces are depicted as clusters of scattered points with spatial extent. Lighter than their conventional counterparts, 3D models generated using Gaussian Splatting are known for their precise replication of colors and shapes. This allows for accurate 3D renderings of detailed shapes, layouts, and external appearances of equipment and machinery, as well as small parts like meters and buttons, while minimizing distortion and information loss.

About NEC

The NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. 

TOKYO, June 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") will establish Innovation Center Eindhoven ("the Center") at High Tech Campus Eindhoven*1 (The Netherlands, "the High Tech Campus") in July 2026. The High Tech Campus is a hub for advanced semiconductor - related technologies, and is one of the largest open innovation centers in Europe, where more than 12,500 employees and over 300 companies gather to develop technologies and products. The Center will conduct work on technology development through open innovation with local academia and deep tech companies*2. Open innovation on the High Tech Campus offers a one - stop environment for everything from principle validation to value validation for developing technologies, enabling new technologies to be brought to market and accelerating their time to market. This will create innovative digitalized assets that combine new technologies tailored to customer needs with advanced AI, including physical AI, and enable innovation on a global scale with a focus on the semiconductor field through HMAX Industry.

*1 https://hightechcampus.com/
*2 Deep tech companies: Companies that conduct business through scientific discoveries and innovative technologies that solve social issues and have a significant impact on people's lives and society

Back ground

Currently, data traffic volume is increasing due to the rapid spread of AI, and intense capital investment is being made into data centers and base stations. Furthermore, the semiconductor market is expected to develop and grow in future in line with increasing demand for semiconductor devices for automotive applications, such as in electric vehicles and autonomous driving, amid continued implementation of physical AI that functions in the real world. As the market continues to grow, continuous technological innovation is essential, and as semiconductors become smaller, more layered, and more complex, solutions need to be found to complex challenges in order to respond to these technological innovations.

History and Overview of Establishing the Center

Hitachi High - Tech is advancing research and development by strengthening collaboration with external partners such as academia and industry in order to solve these increasingly complex technical challenges for semiconductor manufacturers. As part of that, research on electron beam technology, which is a core technology of Hitachi High - Tech, has been conducted at Delft University of Technology*3, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research*4, and other partners. While conducting various studies on the implementation of research results into products, Hitachi High - Tech decided to establish the Center in order to quickly provide value to customers by accelerating Lab to Fab*5 in the product development and production processes of Hitachi High - Tech. The High Tech Campus's rich knowledge of electron beams and semiconductors and culture of open innovation will enable rapid and innovative development, reduced time to market and faster launching of mass production. The Center will be operated mainly by Hitachi High - Tech Europe GmbH, and will actively promote various developments, not just the technologies currently under development, while also recruiting local staff. In addition, it will expand collaboration with academia and deep tech companies in various European regions, mainly in the Netherlands.

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*5 Lab to Fab: A business model that provides integrated support from R&D to mass production, creating value such as reducing time from development to market launch (Time to Market).

Hitachi High - Tech belongs to the Industrial Solutions Business Unit in Hitachi's Connected Industries (CI) sector, and is focusing on HMAX Industry, a next - generation solutions group that combines domain knowledge and advanced AI with data from a rich installed base of products(digitalized assets). Hitachi High - Tech aims to become a leading company in physical AI, and through its core focus of providing industrial solutions centered on these technologies, aims to maximize lifetime value for our customers and transform industries globally to achieve a prosperous society.

The representative comment is as follows.

Otto van den Boogaard , CEO of High Tech Campus Eindhoven

We are honored to welcome Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH to High Tech Campus Eindhoven. Their presence creates new opportunities for collaboration with leading research institutes and industry partners in the semiconductor value chain.

Osamu Komuro , Senior Vice President and Executive Officer, and General Manager, Nano -Technology Solution Business Group of Hitachi High-Tech

The opening of the Innovation Center Eindhoven is an important step toward accelerating technological innovation and further enhancing customer value. At High Tech Campus Eindhoven, one of Europe’s leading open innovation hubs, Hitachi High-Tech will accelerate the creation of digitalized assets that combine enhancement of its core technologies with advanced AI through collaboration with academia and deep tech companies.

Kazuyoshi Matsukaze, Executive Officer of Hitachi High-Tech , and President, Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH

Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH have continuously strengthened our development capabilities in Europe through strategic investments, particularly in Germany and Belgium. With the establishment of a new hub in Eindhoven, a region that attracts diverse global talent, we are delighted that this will further enhance our ability to develop and propose innovative solutions and foster an environment for mutual growth and development with our customers.

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Osaka, Japan, June 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hon Hai Technology Group (Head office: New Taipei City, Taiwan; Chairman: Young Liu; hereinafter "Foxconn") and Sharp Corporation (Head office: Osaka, Japan; President and CEO: Tetsuji Kawamura; hereinafter "Sharp") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic collaboration today, June 24, 2026. Through the establishment of a collaboration framework and communication structure, the two companies will combine Foxconn's technologies based on its "3+3+3" strategy (*1), as well as its global manufacturing capabilities, supply chain, and platform for creating new businesses, with Sharp's globally recognized brand, market channels, and service network. By jointly examining collaboration models for research and development and commercialization, the companies aim to expand market opportunities and accelerate the creation of new businesses.

This MoU covers areas including AI infrastructure and solutions, energy and ESG-related applications, robotics and smart automation systems, next-generation communications technologies, and smart cities. It promotes the joint development of innovative products and services tailored to market needs.

As a first step, the two companies will begin examining the establishment of a research and development platform. Leveraging technologies that Foxconn focuses on as key growth areas under its "3+3+3" strategy, such as AI, energy, robotics, EVs (electric vehicles), and next-generation communications, the companies will promote joint research and development, PoC (*2), and market deployment to strengthen their respective competitiveness.

In addition, the companies will work on building a business development platform. This platform will serve as a vital foundation for commercialization and implementation. By combining Foxconn's manufacturing capabilities, supply chain, and global partner network with Sharp's brand and market advantages, the companies aim to jointly explore new business domains in global markets including Japan, and accelerate business expansion.

One example of this initiative is AI infrastructure, which has been attracting significant attention in recent years. In the AI server business, where Sharp has announced its market entry, the companies will consider deploying AI server-related products and solutions under the Sharp brand. By providing end-to-end services from implementation support to product supply, operation, and maintenance, they aim to respond to rapidly growing demand for high-performance computing and AI applications.

Comment by Young Liu, Chairman of Foxconn:"As an important affiliated company of the Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), Sharp possesses strong brand value and a solid market foundation. Through this collaboration framework, we look forward to creating synergies between our organizations and developing new business models in growth sectors such as AI, energy, and robotics, further enhancing Sharp's corporate value and the overall competitiveness of the Foxconn Group."

Comment by Tetsuji Kawamura, President and CEO of Sharp Corporation:"Sharp has a strong brand presence deeply rooted in global markets including Japan, along with a solid customer base. We expect that this collaboration will enable us to jointly promote the launch of new businesses and drive further growth by combining Sharp's strengths with Foxconn's capabilities in research and development and global supply chains."

Going forward, the two companies will carefully examine collaboration opportunities across various areas while closely monitoring market needs and industry trends. Through a phased approach to implementation, Foxconn and Sharp aim to create long-term value together.

*1 Foxconn's "3+3+3" strategy combines three business sectors, EVs, digital health, and robotics, with three core technologies, AI, semiconductors, and next-generation communications, aiming to build three platforms: smart manufacturing, smart EV, and smart cities.
*2 PoC (Proof of Concept): Verification activities conducted to confirm the feasibility of new ideas or services.

TOKYO, June 24, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, previously achieved rated operation (435kW/1,500min-1) of a 500kW-class hydrogen engine generator set(1) at its demonstration facility using 100% hydrogen fuel. Recently, the company has established operational capabilities and completed reliability verification for commercialization, indicating that the generator set has reached a level of technological maturity suitable to support practical applications. MHIET will further accumulate operating hours and conduct tests to accelerate the process toward full commercialization.

The demonstration tests were conducted at its Sagamihara Plant. Through more than 100 hours of operation, the following have been completed to support practical application.

1. Year-round operation was conducted to evaluate performance under various atmospheric conditions, including electrical output, generation efficiency, and emissions performance.
2. Operation strategies were established for abnormal combustion, a major challenge due to the characteristics of hydrogen.(2)
3. Using the prototype generator set representative of a near-commercial product, the ability to handle sudden fluctuations in power demand that may occur during actual operation was verified.
4. Various measurements including engine vibration and combustion chamber temperature were taken to confirm that there are no issues with reliability.
5. The process from receipt of green hydrogen produced in Yamanashi Prefecture(3) at the Sagamihara Plant to using it for power generation was confirmed.

With these achievements, all evaluations have been completed except for a long-term durability assessment, which is difficult to conduct at present because of hydrogen supply constraints. This demonstrates that the generator set has reached commercially viable technology readiness.

Reciprocating engines, due to their ability to run on various fuels, are expected to play an important role in the energy transition towards a carbon-free society. Among these, 100% hydrogen engine generator sets, which use pure hydrogen as fuel and emit no CO2 during combustion, contribute substantially to the decarbonization of distributed power systems.

MHIET has established a development cycle at its Sagamihara Plant that integrates design, manufacturing, and demonstration testing for hydrogen engine generator sets, enabling immediate incorporation of findings from successive demonstration tests into final products. Going forward, MHIET will continue to pursue product development with the aim of realizing a decarbonized society through widespread use of hydrogen.

(1) A set of equipment required to generate electricity using a hydrogen engine, including a generator mounted on the engine's output shaft, auxiliary equipment (piping systems for fuel gas, lubricating oil, cooling water, intake and exhaust gas, and a generator control panel) required to operate the generator set, and enclosures that house and protect the engine, generator, and auxiliary equipment.

(2) Compared to natural gas, hydrogen is highly combustible, can be ignited with energy comparable to static electricity, and has a wide combustion range. Further, because hydrogen molecules are small and prone to leakage, hydrogen engine generator sets require strict safety measures such as redundant leak prevention, detecting and safely stopping any leaks that do occur, and measures to prevent accumulation of gas in upper areas in the event of leaks.

(3) Yamanashi Prefecture has a Power-to-Gas (P2G) system at its Komekurayama Electric Power Storage Technology Research Site in Kofu to produce green hydrogen from renewable energy and water. Green hydrogen does not emit CO2 during the production process or when used for demonstration testing.

About MHI Group

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT, President: OHNO Hideo, Ph.D.), Sharp Corporation (Sharp, CEO: KAWAMURA Tetsuji), Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Mitsubishi Chemical, President and CEO: CHIKUMOTO Manabu), and TECHLAB Co., Ltd. (TECHLAB, President and Representative Director: HATAKEYAMA Hiroshi) jointly reduced the total weight of a planar antenna for NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network)*1 applications by 47% (from 5.5 kg to 2.9 kg) through a new heat dissipation device design.

This was achieved by integrating a CFRP*2 heat dissipation device using a composite material combining carbon fiber prepreg*3 and graphite sheet*4 into the NTN planar antenna. The required electrical performance of the planar antenna was also confirmed. In addition, operation including the modem was confirmed as a satellite communication user terminal.

The achievement greatly expands the range of mobility platforms on which the terminal can be deployed, including drones and vehicles. It is expected to support the establishment of communication links in mountainous areas and disaster-affected regions, real-time transmission of location information from various types of mobility, and future applications such as autonomous driving, thereby representing a major step toward the realization of NTN.

Background

In NTN, satellite communications enable high-speed connectivity even in environments where terrestrial mobile communications are difficult, such as mountainous areas, offshore locations, remote islands, and disaster-affected regions. On the other hand, NTN planar antennas for satellite communication user terminals require tracking functionality for satellites and HAPS*5. This tracking function generates significant heat, making high thermal conductivity and effective heat dissipation essential. In addition, further miniaturization and weight reduction are essential in order to mount satellite communication user terminals on diverse mobility platforms. To address these challenges, the four parties have been jointly conducting R&D on materials with both high thermal conductivity and low weight, along with the design, molding, integration, and evaluation of heat dissipation devices.

Achievements

NICT, Sharp, Mitsubishi Chemical, and TECHLAB jointly achieved a 47% reduction in the weight of an NTN planar antenna through a new heat dissipation device design. In this achievement, NICT identified design guidelines for lightweight heat dissipation devices based on the weight and thermal conductivity challenges of conventional aluminum heat dissipation devices for planar antennas and conducted R&D on the composition of the novel composite material and the device structure adopted in this work (see Figure 1).

Mitsubishi Chemical developed the carbon fiber prepreg and graphite sheet materials used in the composite material, while TECHLAB established the design and molding technology for a heat dissipation device using the composite material. This enabled the fabrication of a CFRP heat dissipation device that takes advantage of the material’s low weight and high thermal conductivity, achieving a device weight of less than 1 kg. Sharp then integrated this CFRP heat dissipation device into the NTN planar antenna and achieved a 47% weight reduction (5.5 kg to 2.9 kg) (see Figure 2, Figure 3). Evaluation of antenna characteristics confirmed that differences in the radiation pattern were within the measurement error range of the terminal and that there was no difference in receive gain characteristics.

Furthermore, the newly developed NTN planar antenna was integrated with a modem and other components, and operation was confirmed as a satellite communication user terminal. This demonstrated that a much lighter satellite communication user terminal can be realized, falling within the payload capacity of widely used industrial drones, and can be directly mounted and operated on a wide range of mobility platforms, including drones and vehicles, thereby expanding the range of applicable mobility platforms.

Future Prospects

Going forward, the partners will conduct more detailed evaluations of heat dissipation performance and mountability, while studying optimal heat dissipation device designs for different terminal configurations and applications. With a view to practical implementation of ultra-compact and lightweight satellite communication user terminals for mobility applications, the partners will continue prototyping and demonstration efforts and aim to contribute to the future realization of NTN.

Roles of each organization

- NICT: Overall design and simulation of antennas for ultra-miniaturization and lightweight structures, including heat dissipation designs
- Sharp: Development of LEO satellite communication user terminals utilizing miniaturization and communication technologies cultivated in smartphone design
- Mitsubishi Chemical: Development of new lightweight, high thermal conductivity composite materials for heat dissipation plates
- TECHLAB: Molding and processing technologies for the new composite materials 

TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will add three new high-output models — GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D — to its eGX Series and begin supplying them to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers this fall, starting from Japan and expanding supply in stages into other regions such as Europe and the U.S.

Building on its long history of providing power sources, including general-purpose engines, to OEMs of commercial-grade work equipment, Honda is now expanding its supply of electric power units to those OEMs.

Honda will unveil three new models for the first time globally, at the 8th International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO (CSPI 2026), which will be held from June 17 through 20 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. 

Since their introduction in 2021, eGX Series electric power unit models with a maximum output of 1.8 kW, have been adopted by work equipment manufacturers, primarily for small-sized equipment such as rammers and plate compactors. Leveraging unique advantages of electric power units, including low noise and zero exhaust emissions during use, work equipment powered by Honda eGX models is being utilized in work environments where reduced noise and exhaust emissions is required. This includes places where it is difficult to secure adequate ventilation, residential neighborhoods and nighttime construction sites. Furthermore, compared to conventional gasoline-powered engines, the eGX Series power units are easier to start and require less maintenance, such as routine servicing and replacement of consumable parts, which contributes to a reduction of the burden on operators and an improvement in work efficiency.

In the meantime, for work equipment that requires higher power output, such as excavators and high-pressure washers, gasoline and diesel engines continue to be preferred, as the output of existing electric power units is insufficient for such applications.

The three new high-output models, GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D, leverage motor components developed for Honda electric motorcycles and deliver maximum outputs of 3.7 kW, 6.0 kW, and 8.7 kW*1, respectively. These high-output models are suitable for construction and industrial equipment that require a higher power output range and will significantly expand the scope of applications for the eGX Series.

Moreover, these new eGX Series models use Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) swappable battery as their power source, enabling continuous use of the equipment by swapping a depleted battery for a pre-charged battery, which contributes to the reduction of operational downtime. Furthermore, the MPP can also be used to power Honda electric motorcycles such as BENLY e: and EM1 e: and as a standardized battery for a wide variety of electric equipment. 

Prior to today’s announcement, Honda has supplied these high-output eGX power units and MPPs to some construction equipment manufacturers in Japan as validation models. Through their use in actual work sites, Honda has ensured that these eGX models deliver performance, durability, and usability at the level required for construction equipment. Building on the experience and insights gained through these pre-launch applications, Honda will introduce these new eGX Series models as mass-production models for global markets, designed to meet a diverse range of applications and market needs.

Furthermore, by offering these new models as a system consisting of a separate motor unit, battery box, and interface unit, Honda enables work equipment manufacturers to design products with greater flexibility, thereby supporting electrification of their products.

Honda will continue to contribute to the reduction of environmental impact of the construction and industrial sectors through the expansion of its lineup of electrified power products in the market. 

*1 Maximum output of motor unit alone

Key features of high-output eGX models — GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D

Motor performance

• Adopts a motor that shares components with Honda electric motorcycles and features an optimized magnetic circuit and structural design.
• Inherits the reliability and durability proven by GX Series engines, and features a robust structure sufficient for construction equipment applications that require high vibration resistance and durability in various environments.
• Features sufficient cooling performance to support continuous operation of high-output work equipment.
• Complies with EU harmonized standards.

High compatibility with Honda GX Series engines

• In consideration of compatibility with GX Series engines, the size of the flange mounting area and shaft dimensions were made the same as those of the GX200 engine.

Adoption of Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery

• Adopts lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 1.3 kWh or more, which can be used as a power source for various electric mobility products and equipment applications.
• The ability to swap a depleted battery for a pre-charged battery, enables users to continue working without any charging downtime.

Convenience of electric power unit

• The eGX power units enable clean and low-noise work in places where it is difficult to secure adequate ventilation such as inside underground tunnels, and work environments where maintaining quiet is required, such as during nighttime construction work in/near residential areas.
• Starts easily with simple switch operation.
• Reduces maintenance work (No need for various maintenance, parts replacement and cleaning work required for engines.)
• Contributes to a reduction of substances with environmental impact (HC, NOx and CO2).

Key specifications

Honda participation in the International Construction& Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO (CSPI)

Driven by its desire to “help people daily lives with technology,” Honda has been offering a wide variety of power products — including generators, lawn mowers and tillers — to fulfill the needs of customers around the world. In the area of power units, while providing general-purpose engines globally, Honda is also expanding its lineup of electric products in response to increasingly stringent environmental regulations, particularly in advanced nations.

This year, Honda will exhibit for the first time at the Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement Expo (CSPI 2026), showcasing the eGX electric power unit series as well as commercial-grade electric products expected to be utilized at a wide range of worksites. The Honda booth will showcase initiatives Honda is taking to contribute to electrification in the construction and industrial sectors.

Overview of CSPI 2026 

• Organizer: International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO Executive Committee
• Dates: June 17 – 20, 2026
• Venue: Makuhari Messe Halls 1-8, Outdoor Exhibition Hall, Outdoor Exhibition Hall ANNEX, (in Chiba, Japan)
• Official website: URL：https://cspi-expo.com/
• Honda booth location: Exhibition Hall 5, No. 15-41 

List of items to be on display at the Honda booth (plans):

• Power products (electric models)
• eGX Series (GXE2.0H, GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D, GXE9.0D）
• Honda Mobile Power Pack e:
• Honda Power Pod e:
• Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:

Power products (gasoline-powered engines)

• iGX430 Concept model
• iGX800 

Electric motorcycle model

• GYRO CANOPY e:

Products of other manufacturers equipped with eGX and Honda Mobile Power Pack e:

• Electric micro excavator: PC01E-2 (Komatsu)
• Electric hand guided roller: HV620evo (Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
• Self-propelled line marking machine: GM-601 (Gakunan Koki Co., Ltd.)
• High-pressure washer: MKW1513MF (HMPP concept) (Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc.)
• Light tower: LB20LM-H (Light Boy Co., Ltd.)
• Light tower: LED Field Light F1 (Nissei Industries Co., Ltd.)
• Light tower: PL-241SLB (Denyo Co., Ltd.)
• Charger: Compact battery swapping unit (Gachaco Inc.) 

LONDON, June 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, has introduced HyFlex® Compact - a hybrid generator and flexible power hub that provides zero-emission electricity for temporary and off-grid applications such as construction projects and other infrastructure. The configurable system combines hydrogen fuel cells with high-performance batteries and can integrate additional power sources, delivering stable AC power as a clean alternative to diesel generation.

As electricity demand rises, companies across industry and infrastructure are electrifying operations and cutting emissions, often in locations where grid connections are limited or unavailable. This is increasing demand for flexible power solutions that can perform reliably acrossa wide range of operating conditions, from remote sites to grid-connected environments.

Addressing these requirements calls for power solutions that go beyond single technologies, supported by robust system expertise and integration capabilities. Designed for standalone orgrid-connected operation, Hitachi Energy’s HyFlex Compact combines hydrogen fuel cells, batteries, power electronics, cooling, and auxiliaries in a single, portable enclosure, all managed by an optimized control system. The system converts hydrogen into clean electricity using fuel cells, producing power, heat, and water with no harmful emissions.

With optional AC and DC input modules, Hyflex Compact can operate as a mobile microgrid, connecting multiple energy assets, providing stable AC power whenever and wherever it is needed. This enables more efficient operation and reduces reliance on hydrogen when additional power sources are available.

“The energy system is being asked to deliver more electricity, with lower emissions and higher resilience, often in places where the grid was never designed for today’s demands,” said Marco Berardi, Head of Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service at Hitachi Energy. “HyFlex Compact brings together different technologies through system integration expertise to support a secure electricity supply as energy systems evolve, while helping companies move toward lower emission power.”

HyFlex Compact is suitable for applications across a wide range of operating environments, from construction sites and temporary infrastructure such as events and festivals to electric vehicle charging, mining operations, remote industrial sites, critical infrastructure, and hard-to-abate operating environments.

The introduction of the flexible power hub marks an evolutionary step, building on Hitachi Energy’s earlier HyFlex developments. Initial pilots explored hydrogen-to-power applications and provided valuable insight into integrating fuel cells, power electronics, and control systems in real-world operating environments1.

Hitachi Energy continues to bring flexible, low-emission solutions to market, underpinned by its expertise in power electronics and system integration. Recent investments in power electronics capabilities, including the inauguration of the Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service Test Center in Västerås, Sweden, and the announcement of a new Power Electronics Center of Competence in the United States*1, underscore the company’s focus on strengthening the technologies needed to support secure, affordable, sustainable and resilient electricity systems.*1 Hitachi Energy expands its U.S. footprint with $10 million USD investment in North Carolina to meet surging electricity demand

Some of HyFlex pilot projects

1. Hitachi Energy and Air Products pioneer zero-emission construction site in the Netherlands
2. Hitachi Energy’s pioneers HyFlex hydrogen-powered generator with shore power system for ships at berth
3. Hitachi Energy enables decarbonization of construction site in Sweden

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.
Https://www.hitachienergy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergy
https://x.com/HitachiEnergy 

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. 

LONDON, June 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, today announced the launch of AxoniQ™, its comprehensive portfolio of solutions for multi-terminal direct current(MTDC) systems. As global electricity demand accelerates, MTDC systems are becoming critical to ensuring a secure, affordable, and sustainable power grid. 

As renewable energy deployment accelerates and power systems become increasingly interconnected, MTDC systems help manage congestion and improve resilience by allowing dynamic power flow between multiple terminals and across different energy markets, while supporting faster planning, procurement, and execution of grid projects. By connecting multiple power sources and demand points, MTDC grids enable electricity to be directed where it is needed most.

ENTSO E’s Offshore Network Development Plans 2024 report*1 highlights that by 2040, Europe is moving into a massive scale-up phase of offshore renewables, which requires major transmission expansion and early hybrid grids. Grids developed with MTDC systems can boost transmission capacity up to nearly threefold in a 2040 scenario.
*1 Offshore Network Development Plans European offshore network transmission infrastructure needs

Achieving the same capacity and reliability without these solutions would require substantial capital investment. Optimized assets not only translate into fewer converter stations, but also into fewer power cables and lines and a reduced use of land and materials, underpinning a more sustainable energy system for the benefit of both society and the environment.

Marking a significant step toward greater interoperability, the launch of AxoniQ comes as governments and grid operators worldwide accelerate investments in transmission infrastructure toward a fully electrified world to integrate renewable energy at scale, strengthen cross-border interconnections, and improve energy security.

The AxoniQ portfolio combines advanced power electronics and control technologies. It includes:

• AxoniQ Protect: An innovative solution that can interrupt a DC fault in less than three milliseconds, it offers fast and effective protection at up to 525 kilovolts (kV). It enables selective fault isolation by disconnecting only the affected section of the DC grid, while the rest of the system continues operating. This continuous, proactive protection enables extremely low losses and the optimal combination of performance, efficiency, and reliability throughout the entire lifecycle.
• AxoniQ Connect: A modular DC switching station that enables the connection of new terminals and structures the grid into several protection zones, creating manageable subsystems. AxoniQ Connect ensures reliable service continuity, simplifies maintenance, and supports cost-efficient scalability.
• AxoniQ Control: An advanced control system built with interoperability in mind that maintains voltage stability and power balance, optimized power flow, and flexible, market-driven energy exchange. AxoniQ Control addresses congestion and enables quick reconfigurations in the event of disturbances.

Together, the AxoniQ suite of cutting-edge power electronics solutions enables the re-routing of power in real time, rapid fault isolation, and maintaining continuity of power supply while minimizing the impact on the wider grid and avoiding the risk of costly power interruptions. Engineered for interoperability by design, AxoniQ will continue to evolve to enable a sustainable expansion of direct current (DC) grids in the decades ahead.

“Electricity networks are becoming increasingly complex as renewable generation grows and demand patterns evolve. AxoniQ represents a milestone in the evolution of DC grids, enabling the next generation of HVDC systems, helping grid operators integrate renewable power more reliably and affordably while improving grid resilience and transmission efficiency,” said Niklas Persson, CEO, Grid Integration Business Unit at Hitachi Energy. “Hitachi Energy is pioneering the new technology needed today and helping ensure future prosperity.”

The AxoniQ family is part of Hitachi Energy’s Grid-enSure®, a fully integrated solution portfolio to stabilize power systems by strengthening transmission, managing frequency variations and system voltage and addressing capacity constraints. AxoniQ takes its name from axons, the part of a nerve cell (neuron) that carries electrical signals away from the cell body to other neurons, muscles or glands, effectively functioning as the body’s electrical system. Like axons, AxoniQ brings power to life across the grid – intelligently and effectively transmitting electricity between multiple sources and demand points, acting as the vital connection that enables amore responsive, resilient, and interconnected energy system.

AxoniQ has been researched and developed by Hitachi Energy for more than a decade, and its benefits are demonstrated through the company’s work in partnership with TSOs and main industry players with the aim of making future HVDC systems mutually compatible and interoperable by design.

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.
Https://www.hitachienergy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergy
https://x.com/HitachiEnergy

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com.