Volume 71 Number 3 Hitachi Technology 2022Technology & Innovation Foresights 2022
Hitachi Technology 2022 showcases the technical outcomes and solutions brought by Hitachi Group. It also presents Hitachi's activities for expanding Lumada business, the core of Hitachi's Social Innovation Business, worldwide and accelerating the global implementation of digital transformation of the social infrastructure.
President’s Message Further Growth by the Resolution of Societal Challenges
through Green, Digital, and Innovation
REPORT Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2021 JAPAN
Keynote Session Future Achieved by DX of Social Infrastructure Sustainable Society and Creative Consumer
Executive Chairman & CEO, Hitachi, Ltd.
Toshiaki Higashihara
Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2021 Japan was held in October 2021. In his keynote speech, Hitachi Chairman & CEO Toshiaki Higashihara spoke of environmental problems and the paradigm shift toward human-centered technology, explaining Hitachi’s digital transformation of social infrastructure to overcome challenges and create sustainable societies.
IT
Services & Platforms
- Lumada Innovation Hub Tokyo: Responding to Rapid Changes in the World
- Lumada Alliance Program for Creating New Value out of Open Innovation that Addresses Societal Challenges
- New Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5200 and 5600 with Cloud-compatible Virtualization to Enable Data Integration
- Seamless Data Integration Functions for Distributed Data Realized by Hitachi Virtual Storage Software for block
- Energy-efficient Database Engine Using Out-of-order Database Execution
- Next-generation Information and Control Systems for Mission-critical IoT
- Faster Implementation of Blockchain Systems for Ensuring Trustworthiness of Commercial Transactions
- Hitachi AI Application Framework for Faster AI Implementation
- Anomalous Sound Detection Solution Using AI to Overcome Dependence on Skilled Staff in Equipment Maintenance and Product Inspection
- What Hitachi is Doing about AI Governance in Digital Business
- Sentiment Analysis Service for Business that Assesses Customer Feedback in Terms of Sentiment and Morality
- Empathy Monitoring Service for Assessing Employee Buy-in with Corporate Mission or Vision
- New CO2 Calculation Support Service Available in EcoAssist
- Wiring Guidance System for DX of Electrical Wiring Work
- IP Network Isolator that Protects against Communication-based Intrusions and Attacks on Core Systems
- AI-OCR-based Form Recognition Service for More Efficient Processing of Forms
- DX with Cybersecurity: Protecting Smart Factories from Security Threats
- Hitachi’s SOC Service that Detects Actual or Suspected Cyberattacks on Vehicles and Related Systems
Energy
Energy
Power Grid
- Start of Operations of Chubu Power Grid Hida Converter Station Hida-Shinano Frequency Conversion Facility
- Health Management of Power Electronics Systems
- Flexible Power Link of UK Western Power Distribution
- Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution System Electric Supply Control Station System
- On the Path to Autonomous Power System Management
- World’s Longest 50 Hz Railway Line Powered by SFC Technology
- Transformers for Floating Offshore Applications
- Investigating Return on Online-DGA
Investments for Service Aged Power Transformers - Transformers Reducing Carbon Footprint, Protecting Ecosystems, and Enhancing Safety
- Enhancing the Reliability of Offshore Wind Farm Transformers
- TXpert Ecosystem Remote Services to Achieve Digitalization of Transformers through Secure Wireless Communications
- CompactCool Technology for Dry-type Transformer
- Innovative Rolling Stock Traction Transformers Designed to Improve Reliability and Reduce Total Operating Costs
- Protection and Control Device with Front Maintenance Structure
- SVC Control and Protection System Applying Veuxbus Series
- Preventive Maintenance System Applying HSR Transmission
- Hydro SFC Light Making Electricity Grids Fit for the Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
- Islanded Operation of Offshore Wind Power Plant Using IBESS
- Boosting Exploratory Testing of Industrial Automation Systems with AI
- Cyber-Physical Resilient Interoperable Microgrid Networks
- Power System Analysis Service Supporting Power Resilience Improvements
- EconiQ High-Voltage Portfolio Accelerating the Transition Towards a Carbon-neutral Energy Future
- Wireless SPU Indicator: Online Monitoring Equipment in Power Grids to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires
- Real-time Insights from Digital Enterprise for Secondary Assets
- Launch of a Global Network of COCs for Grid Automation Solutions
- A Microgrid Platform for V2G: Lessons Learned from the Arlington Microgrid
Nuclear Energy
- Automatic Design System Using Artificial Intelligence to Design Piping, Air Conditioning Ducts, and Cable Trays
- Business Expansion Effort through Digitalization of Construction
- Design Rationalization through the Application of Measurement Accuracy Evaluation Technology Using Fluid Analysis within Piping
- Creation of System for Handing Down Nuclear Power Technologies and Promotion of Technology Transfer Activities
Industry
Industry & Distribution
- Launch of Traceability Service Platform across the Value Chain for Cell and Gene Therapy Products to Ensure the Safety and Security of Regenerative Medicine
- Solution for Streamlining Transportation and Delivery and Supporting Safe Operation
- Hitachi Digital Solution for Retail that Connects the Thoughts of Producers and Consumers
- Solution for Complying with Law on Book and Record Keeping through Electronic Methods (Utilizing the Paples Business Form Platform)
- “SIMT” Information Structuring Unified Management Platform that Achieves Automation of Plant Operations
- Expansion of Energy Management System Functions and Demand Response Functions to Support a Power Demand Adjustment Market
- Success Story of Smart Factory that Utilizes 4M Data to Lead to Solutions for Customer Issues
- Establishment of a Remote Operation Environment for a Steel Plant
- Retrofitting Service Updates Control Circuit of Main Motor Drive System Delivered to Turkish Company Borçelik
- General Purpose Packaging of Deep Learning Shape Control System
- Automating Nutplate Assembly and Installation Operations for Aircraft Manufacturers
- Production Planning Solution
- Safety and Security Solution
- Design Support Tool Utilizing VR Aimed at Regenerative Medicine Facilities
Water & Environment
- Electromechanical Equipment DBM at Osaka Municipal Waterworks Bureau’s Kuzuha Intake Station
- Cloud Service for the Water and Sewage Business —Expansion of New Functions Utilizing AI in a Digital Solution for O&M Support—
- Sewer Pipe Inspection Solution Using Compact Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Technology to Reduce the Risk of Automatic Bar Screen Shutdowns in Pumping Station while Improving Operation and Maintenance
- Mixed Combustion Engine Generator Using Hydrogen and Biofuel and Applications for Utilization
- Pipeless System for Food
Industrial Products
- Electrification of CO2 Compressor Train for Urea Production
- Increasing Capacity of Pump Equipment to Contribute to Flood Countermeasure Projects
- Compliance with International Standards for Railway Vehicle Electric Motors
- Network Expansion of IoT-ready Industrial Controller HF-W/IoT
- Release of UPS Series 1,000-kVA Model
- Utilization and Application of Control Data from Industrial IoT Controller at Manufacturing Site
- Model Change of Vacuum Circuit Breaker “New Low-Maintenance C Series”
- HS910 Regenerative Converter
- Expansion of Industrial Inkjet Printer Ink to which the Organic Solvent Ordinance Does Not Apply
Mobility
Railway Systems
- Future of Automated Railroad Operation Using On-board Passenger Information Display
- Safer and More Stable Transportation with the Updated ATOS Joban Line and Joban Local Line
- Update of PTC Completed for Metropolitan Intercity Railway (Tsukuba Express)
- Application of Machine Learning to Traffic Management Systems
- Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line 17000 Series High-efficiency 8-pole PMSM Drive System
- Mumbai Metro Line 2 and 7 in India
- OS&M Green Refurbishment: Converting Diesel Trains to Liquid Natural Gas
Buildings Systems
- New Standard Elevator
- Functions for Enhanced Safety and Security: Development of Functional Safety Technology and Launch of MCA-ES Elevator for the Chinese Market
- Effects of Implementing Building Common Platform Solution in the Hitachi Building Systems Head Offices and Its Future
- Using Surveillance Camera Data to Evaluate the Accuracy of a Human Flow Simulator
Smart Life
Semiconductor Device Manufacturing & Inspection Equipment
- Semiconductor Technology Trends and Customer Needs for Manufacturing, Metrology, and Inspection Systems
- CR7300 High-speed Review SEM for Improved Yield for Advanced Semiconductors
- DI2800 Wafer Defect Inspection System for Screening Inspection of IoT/Automotive Devices
Healthcare
- cobas pure integrated solutions: Automatic Biochemistry and Immunology Analyzer
- Simultaneous Launch of Collaboration and In-house Business for Compact Capillary DNA Sequencers
- UH4150 AD+ Spectrophotometer for Optical Components
- SU8600/SU8700 Scanning Electron Microscope
- Compact AFM Designed to Maximize Practical Operability from an Operator’s Perspective
- Hitachi’s First Compact Proton Therapy System Will Soon Be Operational
Automotive Systems
- Development of Next-generation ADAS ECU
- Development of Drive Unit Integrating a Motor, Inverter, and Control
- CFRP Propeller Shaft from MFW + RTM Manufacturing Process
- New-generation Dual Pinion Assist EPS with Improved Safety and Performance
- Semi-active Damper with Built-in Control Valve
- Front Brake Caliper for BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR Motorcycle
- Mass Production of the HEIGHTFLEX Ride Height Adjustment Mechanism for Motorcycles
- Energy-saving Driving Assistant Technology Based on Predictions Using External Information
- Computation Reduction Technology for In-vehicle Usage of Deep Neural Network
Research & Development
Abstract
Evolution of Global Co-creation
- Linking Society: Innovation Inspired by Asking Questions – Transformation to a New Digital Approach to Co-creation
- Digitalization of NEXPERIENCE and Its Use for Co-creation
- Open Innovation through Collaboration with Startups
- Design of Connected Home Appliances for Enhanced Value
- AI-Driven E2E Framework for Electric Vehicle Fleet Operations and Maintenance
- Reducing Shape Defects in Hot Rolling Mills with AI and ML
- AI Model Development Technique for More Efficient Extraction of Information from Dark Data
- DX Project for Bringing Standardized IoT Services to Worldwide Plants
- Tropical Home Energy Efficiency Assessment Service
- Use of Lumada Center for Co-creation with Customers
- Transitions to Sustainable Futures
- Sustainable Finance Platform for Transparency
- Efforts for a Carbon-neutral Society in China
- Plug and Play Solution for Predictive Diagnosis of Equipment Faults
Value-based Innovation: Environment
- Large-capacity, Space-efficient Multiport Charging to Boost Uptake of EVs
- Design Technique for SiC TED-MOS Power Devices that Help Achieve Decarbonization
- In-wheel Direct EV Drive System
- Kyōsō-no-mori: Co-creation Environment for Working with Customers on Energy Management Systems for Distributed Grids
- Autonomous Control of Work Robot for Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
- Energy-saving Driver Advisory System for Trains
- Combustion Simulation of CO2-free Fuels to Help Achieve Decarbonization
- Process Optimization AI to Accelerate Plastic Recycling
- Non-destructive Diagnosis and Capacity Recovery Technology for Lithium-ion Batteries
Value-based Innovation: Resilience
- Supply Chain Coordination Service that is Both Robust and Operationally Efficient
- Development of Solution for More Efficient Operation and Maintenance of Cold Storage
- System Control Technique for Symbiotic Safety where People Share Space with Autonomous Machines
- System Control Technique for Faster Line Reconfiguration in Warehouses and Other Facilities
- Wearable AI for Workload Assessment
- AI Technique for Anomalous Sound Detection Suitable for Use in Solutions that Improve Equipment Maintenance and Product Inspection
- AI Leaning Technique for Easier Registration of New Items to Encourage Use of Picking Robots
- AI-equipped High-throughput Semiconductor Inspection Solution
- Water Leak Detection Service for Reforming Operation and Maintenance of Social Infrastructure
- Cause Assessment Technique for Shortening Outage Duration in Electricity Distribution Systems
- Full-scale Rollout of Online Fault Diagnostics for Connected Home Appliances
- Industry 4.0 Digital Nameplate Prototype Released
Value-based Innovation: Safety and Security
- Pharmacotherapy Decision Support System to Help Improve the Effectiveness of Diabetes Treatment in the USA
- Sample Foam Detection Technique for cobas e 801 Immunoassay Analyzer
- Automatic Finger Blood Sample Collection Device that Facilitates Creation of New Testing Service Solutions
- New Variable-energy Accelerator for Particle Beam Therapy
- Radionuclide Manufacturing Technique for Targeted Alpha-particle Therapy
- Cooperative Security Operation Techniques for Improving Detection of Cyberattacks
- High-volume, Contactless Finger Vein Authentication
- CPS Development for Achieving Sustainable Societies and Participation in Common Ground Living Lab
- Data Utilization for Hitachi’s IoT Solution for Buildings
- HORA: A Prototype ADAS Solution for Trams
- Enhancement of Vision-based Sensor Performance for Autonomous Driving Using Connected Data
Lumada Ecosystem
- Natural Language Semantic Analysis Technique Using Large-scale Language Models
- Video Content Analysis Technique for Disaster Situation Assessment Using AI
- Abnormal Behavior Detection Technique
- AI Technique for Accelerating Development of New High-performance Organic Materials
- Clustering Technique for Analyzing Patent Trends
- Building of Largest 1.3-Mbit CMOS Annealing Prototype for Faster Combinatorial Optimization
- Next-generation Communications Platform for Accelerating DX in Railway Operations
- AR to Induce Physical Distancing
- Trust Service Using Distributed Ledgers and Hardware Security Functions
- Development of Tokens that Use Blockchain and Contribution to Open Source Community
- Technology for Global Data Exchange Platform
- Data Catalog-linked DB Federation Technology Virtual Data Layer
- Automatic Program Repair Technology for More Efficient Application Development
Exploratory Research
- Low-cost Supply of Green Hydrogen Using Renewable Energy
- Development of Artificial Photosynthesis for Achieving Circular Economy
- Large-scale Integrated Silicon Quantum Computer
- Gene Suggestion AI for Creating Microbes for Material Synthesis
- Hitachi Kobe Laboratory: Next-generation CAR T Cell Therapies
- Hitachi Kobe Laboratory: Regenerative Medicine
- Hitachi-UTokyo Laboratory: Online Closed Workshop Held for Energy Project
- Hitachi Kyoto University Laboratory: Social Impact Assessment Using Logic Models
- Hitachi Hokkaido University Laboratory: Development of Self-sustaining Energy System Based on Local Sourcing to Help Achieve Sustainable Communities
