MedicalExpo, in partnership with JETRO, Japan External Trade Organization, presents a selection of high-quality industrial products from the top Japanese manufacturers. In this article, we focus on the products of 6 Japanese manufacturers.
JETRO, an institution under the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, fosters economic relations between Japan and the world. It supports innovation through direct investment in Japan and assists Japanese companies in expanding globally.
MedicalExpo, powered by VirtualExpo Group, a specialist in online exhibitions, provides Japanese manufacturers with a platform for showcasing their products. Over 2,000 products are currently on display at the Virtual Japan Pavilion in various sectors including industry, architecture, agriculture, and more.
In this article, we provide a collection of products by 6 industrial manufacturers in various sectors including medical imaging, training, equipment, and more.
1/ TEAC’s Contributions to Medical Imaging Technology
Founded in August 1953 as Tokyo Television Acoustic Company, TEAC has significantly impacted the medical industry with its advanced recording technologies. Specializing in medical imaging recorders, TEAC provides high-quality solutions essential for Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Surgery. These devices are crucial for recording and playback of medical videos and images, aiding in education and procedure sharing among medical professionals.
With medical imaging products, TEAC’s offerings include video recorders for large-volume medical images from ultrasonic, microscopic, and funduscopic examinations. The company continues to innovate, integrating 4K and 3D technologies to meet the evolving needs of medical technology and procedures.
2/ Telemedica Inc.: Revolutionizing Medical Training with Kikuzo and iPax
Japanese company Telemedica developed the Kikuzo training auscultation speaker, which allows users to listen to real heart and lung sounds with their stethoscope anywhere. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was crucial for remote training. Since 2022, Kikuzo can be connected to devices and play real biological sounds without interference.
Now, combined with iPax, a cloud-based auscultation simulator, it offers comprehensive training by enabling realistic auscultation and pulse palpation practice. In auscultation, it is important to auscultate not only the sounds that can be heard but also the correct part of the body. Auscultation has not been recorded in previous educational devices.
Telemedica emphasizes that recording auscultation sites improves teaching quality and ensures accurate practice, with QR codes facilitating easier student access and site recording. Another option is to use it with PowerPoint, which lets users organize slides and add text similarly to standard presentations. It is easy to use in class and useful for debriefing as students can record which part of the body they have auscultated.
READ our interview with Telemedica CEO Kiyoshi Fujiki here.
3/ Techno Medica Co., LTD.: Pioneering Automated Medical Equipment
Founded in 1987, Japanese company Techno Medica Co., LTD. specializes in advanced automated pre-analytical medical equipment for laboratories. In 1991, they became the first to develop an automated tube selecting and labeling system, the BC ROBO-520, securing about 90% of the Japanese market. Techno Medica’s innovative solutions, such as the BC ROBO-8001 RFID and TRIPS (TechnoMedica RFID Process Control System), utilize RFID technology to enhance specimen management and reduce pre-analytical errors. ROBO-8001 RFID is mainly used for hospitals with many outpatients, whereas BC ROBO7 has been developed for medium-sized hospitals and clinics.
According to Takashi Soematsu, Business Development Manager, Techno Medica’s automation significantly improves laboratory workflow and reduces turnaround time. Its systems, integrated with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), ensure accurate and efficient specimen handling.
The company continues to innovate, focusing on improving patient care and laboratory efficiency, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic with its new blood collection reservation system. Techno Medica’s products are globally recognized, with a presence in markets such as Korea, China, ASEAN countries, and Europe.
READ our interview with Takashi Soematsu, Business Development Manager at TechnoMedica.
4/ Sanwa Tsusho Co: Providing Analytical Modules for Systems
Sanwa Tsusho Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in analytical and industrial modules and elements. Based in Tokyo, they focus on products such as pumps, valves, and filters for analytical, clinical, and industrial system manufacturers.
Their product range includes various types of pumps, such as plunger pumps, diaphragm pumps, and gear pumps. These pumps are essential for fluid transfer, dosing, and circulation in analytical and industrial processes.
They also offer a wide selection of valves, including solenoid valves, pinch valves, and rotary valves, which play a crucial role in controlling fluid flow and maintaining precision.
Additionally, Sanwa Tsusho provides filtration solutions for applications such as liquid purification, chemical processing, and air filtration, ensuring reliable separation and purification of substances.
5/ Olpaso Corporation: Automating Blood Collection
Olpaso Corporation, headquartered in Sendai, Japan, focuses on innovative solutions for medical institutions. Their mission is to enhance efficiency and patient services through automation, especially in blood collection sites.
Among their offerings is the Automated Tube Labeling System. The olpaso .1 is a precise tube labeling system, while the olpaso .1+ is an advanced version with additional features. The TiPOs is a specialized system for blood collection tubes, and the TUBO6 provides a solution for efficient tube handling. Additionally, they offer the QL-200, an automated dispenser for urine tubes.
READ our interview with Mitsuru Sato, the CEO of Olpaso
6/ Penguin System
Penguin System Co., Ltd. is based in Tsukuba, Japan. Among their offerings is EmerSim®, a cloud-based vital signs monitor simulator designed for emergency care training. It helps doctors, nurses, emergency physicians, midwives, and medical staff enhance their skills.
The innovation of EmerSim® is effectiveness and affordable cost, without requiring special equipment and can easily be used with already owned devices, such as computer, tablet or other devices with Web browser.
EmerSim® has been implemented by numerous organizations in Japan, with 58 new implementations in 2023 alone. The total number of Japanese organizations using EmerSim® stands at 324.
READ more about medical training with simulated vital sign monitoring here.
