Hitachi High-Technologies Europe (HTE) is able to support li-ion manufacturing across the areas of research and development, failure analysis and quality assurance and environmental equipment with a wide range of technologies that improve electrochemical performance and production capabilities.

“From calendaring, stacking and electrode cutting to assembly machines, we focus on providing high-quality systems and bespoke solutions to enhance mass production processes. Our N-methylpyrrolidone recovery and dehumidifiers systems are critical for making suitably safe environments for battery manufacturing,” commented Jonathan Richards, European marketing manager for HTE. “When we add our electron and atomic force microscopes and metal contaminant analyzers into this manufacturing equation, HTE becomes a truly unique supplier that can support everything from the development of evermore sophisticated battery materials to delivering enhancements to maximize productivity.”

To learn more about us, contact:
Hitachi High-Technologies Europe Head Office (Germany)
Europark Fichtenhain A12 47807 Krefeld, Germany
Tel: +49-2151-6435-0
https://hitachi-hightech.com/eu/
Email: info@hht-eu.com

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“Since we opened the Research and Development Center our engineering team has doubled in size and is committed to developing unique environmentally friendly products,” said Takashi Harada, Fujitsu General (Euro) managing director.

In Europe, Fujitsu General’s J-IIIL unit is proving popular for both residential and commercial use. The unit is equipped with many environmentally friendly technologies. The easy-to-install unit has high-energy efficiency levels, and its small size and reduced sound output makes the J-IIIL unit suitable for Europe’s densely populated urban areas.

“Each country has different environmental requirements,” said Harada. “Our challenge is to understand these differences in order to better serve our clients and maximize the efficiency of our products to reduce environmental impact.”

“We have built strong relationships with our distributors and each one has a deep understanding of the country in which they operate,” said Harada.

“As we build on our successes, we believe our new showroom and training center in Duesseldorf will enable us to better serve our distributors, partners and clients.”

www.fujitsu-general.com

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“We continuously support bilateral exchanges, existing partnerships and new ventures between Duesseldorf and Japan,” said Benjamin Leonhardt, senior project manager, Japan Desk. “We help businesses forge new partnerships, facilitate the incubation of startup companies and understand that while building relationships in Japan is a long-term commitment, the results can be hugely rewarding.”

Today, Duesseldorf is evolving into an innovation- driven technology hub.

“Innovation is at an all-time-high and in recent years we have successfully developed a ‘startup’ business environment,” said Sabine Heber, senior project manager of the Japan Desk. “With the city’s economic and industrial heritage, we are in a strong position to balance our traditional economy and way of doing business with today’s cutting-edge developments being driven by the ‘startup’ culture.”

“Duesseldorf and Japan will strengthen their ties in the coming years,” said Klerks. “Our close friendship and trusted partnership will facilitate successful business and enable us to continue to exchange ideas.”

www.duesseldorf.de/international/office-of-economic-development/jp.html

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“Our new Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras have inherited the full Nikon tradition of quality, superior imaging technology, ergonomics and high reliability,” Jufer explained.

“Our passion for light drives us to master every aspect of capturing and guiding it,” Jufer continued. “We are unique at Nikon in manufacturing our own glass for our lenses. We also have some of the strictest quality controls in our industry. Only with this total focus and commitment can we harness light and its endless possibilities, and create the tools that photographers and researchers demand and rightly expect from us.”

Nikon Germany has established a strong community of users who appreciate and remain loyal to the Nikon brand. The company operates a Nikon School to educate and instruct photographers, and holds regular workshops, photo walks and events. A select corps of Nikon ambassadors also share their techniques and ideas to help customers further grow and refine their photography skills.

While Nikon is best known for its cameras and lenses, more than half of the company’s global business consists of providing precision optics solutions such as flat-panel displays and semiconductor lithography, along with measuring and microscope systems that are used in various fields such as the electronics, automotive and health care sectors.

“Light is all around us and at the origin of everything,” Lukas Jufer said. “And as our society continues to undergo major transformations in technology, Nikon strives to provide the ‘eyes’ that will be needed by industries and individuals alike. In doing so, Nikon is truly unlocking the future with the power of light.”

www.nikon.de

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“Just four years ago we employed only 30 people here in Duesseldorf,” said Jeronimo Porras, president of UBE Europe GmbH. “We have grown by creating a diverse and multicultural sales team and our employees understand the complexities of doing business in different markets. Today we have 50 employees from over 10 different countries who converse with clients in 15 different languages.”

This drive for diversity has been a key factor in UBE Europe’s cross-border success in recent years.

“Emerging markets in EMEA are showing signs of economic growth and we have succeeded in establishing new partnerships in many countries,” said Porras. “To do business internationally, it’s important to have an understanding of local cultures and employ appropriate business etiquette. An international city such as Duesseldorf in the heart of Europe is advantageous as we are able to attract top talent from different countries and travel more easily to clients across EMEA.”

In the early 2010s, the UBE Group showed its commitment to Europe by investing in a $290 million manufacturing facility in Castellón, Spain; still one of the largest Japanese investments in the country. To enable closer scientific collaboration between Japan and Europe, a research and development center was also established; the first for the UBE Group outside of Japan.

“Today, as we grow our business, we are open to new ventures, investments and mergers and acquisitions in Europe,” said Porras.

“We will continue to increase our sales volume by taking advantage of opportunities, establishing collaborations, diversifying our business and introducing innovative products that contribute to the needs of modern society. Our Japanese colleagues fully support us and the trust we share has led to our success. UBE Europe GmbH is not conducting business in the ‘usual’ manner; we are doing something new and innovative, and this approach will continue to move the company forward.”

www.ube.es/en

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