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From the President's blog: "On the morning of December 10th, I appeared on a program on Nikkei CNBC, a channel that specializes in market and economic news. I spoke in general about the interim financial results for Fiscal Year 2024 and the revised full-year earnings forecast that we announced in November, as well as some of our company's current initiatives and future business development. Trying to communicate the enormous range of Sumitomo Electric's business activities in just 20 minutes was quite a challenge..." Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eJb2ffzm

As cars become more sophisticated in their autonomous driving features, the sensors that support these features will generate an enormous amount of data to be processed inside the vehicle. The resulting data communication requirements may exceed what conventional wiring harnesses can handle, and so harnesses based on optical fibers are now being investigated for their potential. Sumitomo Electric Industries recently led an initiative to develop an international standard for automotive optical harnesses. This new standard spells out the general requirements and test methods for various components in optical harnesses to ensure stable, high-speed data communications even in harsh conditions. It is hoped that the standard will accelerate the development of optical harnesses as well as the systems that rely on them. Press release: https://lnkd.in/en7GWm7h Connect with Innovation | Sumitomo Electric

From the President's blog: "On November 5th, I went to the Tokyo Big Sight convention center to attend the Japan International Machine Tool Fair, JIMTOF 2024. Companies from around the world were there to exhibit their most advanced machining tools and manufacturing technologies. At Sumitomo Electric's booth, the exhibit was divided into sections for different markets such as automotive/EV, aircraft, and small parts manufacturing. One of the highlights of our exhibit was a sensing tool for visualizing the state of machining." Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/ebteU-mg Connect with Innovation | Sumitomo Electric

In the Philippines, a project to install high-voltage submarine power cable between Cebu and Bohol Island, spanning 27 km, was recently completed by Sumitomo Electric Industries. The project was initiated by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines to address the growing need for electricity due to a surge in tourism to Bohol and to enhance the overall reliability of the region's power grid. Sumitomo Electric was responsible for the design, manufacturing, and installation of the system, which was developed around 230 kV AC cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated cable. Despite the highly challenging nature of deep sea installation, work was successfully completed on schedule. Press release: https://lnkd.in/eXhksqk5 Connect with Innovation | Sumitomo Electric

In Japan, as part of the city of Kashiwazaki's efforts to promote the use of renewable energy, Sumitomo Electric Industries has successfully installed a large-scale vanadium redox flow battery system at a municipal power company. The system features a 1 MW x 8 hours capacity and is an important part of the city's plan to achieve energy self-sufficiency. Furthermore, Sumitomo Electric has already received a new order for an additional system of equivalent scale, underlining the city's strong interest in solutions for long-duration energy storage. Press release: https://lnkd.in/ev-F47KB Connect with Innovation | Sumitomo Electric

To support the development of lightweight, high-performance motors for a wide range of applications, Sumitomo Electric has started mass production of a powder magnetic core that offers increased output for axial flux motors. The new powder magnetic core features an ultra-thin, high-voltage insulation coating that allows for a higher number of coil windings and efficient heat dissipation of coil heat.  Press release: https://lnkd.in/evQmXUiF Connect with Innovation | Sumitomo Electric

From the President's blog: "A major interest of the Sumitomo Electric Group is to contribute to the realization of a green society. In line with this direction, [we have] been steadily working on environmental initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions, promote a circular economy, and prevent pollution. But in order to do more, we have established a new GX (Green Transformation) Promotion Committee. This committee will seek to further expand our organization's environmental value, strengthen our ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changes in environmental regulations in global markets, and enhance our planning capabilities." Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eBTAGTsJ

Many thanks to group company Sumitomo Electric USA for sharing this article from the Washington Post that describes the role our redox flow batteries are playing in Hokkaido’s large-scale transition to renewable energy. You can read a summary of the article below or read the full article here: https://wapo.st/3Z9Gsg8 (login required)