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Mass Automation (Industry 4.0): As factories move toward "lights-out" manufacturing, demand for motor drivers, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) chips, and real-time networking ICs has spiked.
Edge AI Integration: A major 2026 trend is moving AI from the cloud directly into the machine.
Industrial chips now feature dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit) cores to perform real-time predictive maintenance—detecting a failing bearing by its sound before it breaks
Gallium Nitride (GaN): Dominates high-frequency power supplies and 5G industrial private networks. Its ability to switch at high speeds allows for much smaller and lighter power converters.
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In Japan, QRコード読み取り (QR code scanning) has become a seamless part of daily life. From paying at convenience stores using mobile wallets like PayPay or Rakuten Pay, to accessing train timetables, menus at restaurants, or promotional campaigns, QR codes are used extensively across industries. Both Android and iOS devices support (QR code readers), and most Japanese smartphones come with built-in support through camera apps or services like LINE, which allows scanning codes directly in the app.