Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191) has developed a cardiac compression training sensor system that makes use of the company’s all-rubber “Smart Rubber” (SR) touch sensors. Set inside a dummy’s chest for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, the system is a unit composed of a sensor sheet together with computer software and a controller. The system detects the position, depth, force and...
Nippon System Kaihatsu Co. Ltd. has released Mixture Design Support System (MDSS) Premium, a top-class model that is an upgrade of the company’s regular Mixture Design Support System (MDSS) for rubber and plastic. MDSS Premium is a high-end product that, in addition to the standard features offered by MDSS Standard and the characteristics predictor of MDSS Professional, comes with a...
Major resin hose and pipe maker Totaku Industries Inc. plans to build a new factory in Oyama, Tochigi prefecture as it moves to strengthen its production and sales effort in the eastern Japan region. Slated to begin by late 2017, construction of the new factory will be located in Oyama’s No. 4 Industrial Zone. The facility, with 14,000 square meters...
Condom manufacturer Fuji Latex Co. Ltd. (TYO:5199) posted 5.2 billion yen ($45.3 million) in sales for the first nine months of the business year through March (April-December 2015), a 4 percent year-on-year increase, with profit also expected to show an increase. By business category, medical device business operations generated 1.5 billion yen ($13.1 million) in sales, up 10 percent on...
Nitta Corp. (TYO:5186) has launched Footview SAM, a new device that measures the distribution of pressure from feet. The company develops and sells ultra-thin sensor units with a diverse range of features and shapes. Among these is the Footview series of products for reading foot pressure distribution. The devices have a good track record, primarily at medical institutions. Nitta developed...
Adidas Japan K.K. plans to further bolster its business geared toward women between now and 2020. This year, the company will start by releasing new core products in its lineup, such as its Pure Boost X running shoes developed exclusively for women, a first in Adidas history. Other efforts will include creating a women-only multi-sports community and opening new stores...
