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1 Technologies for Value-Added Products　　　

2 Advancement of Manufacturing Technologies

Development of unfolding and machining system of three-dimensional curved-surface sheet metal

We unfold three-dimensional curved-surface sheet metal into two-dimensions on WINDOWS and develop unfolding and machining system that converts it into NC processing code.

Kinya KITAMURA
(Machinery and Metals)

1999-2001　

Force feedback control applying to grinding operation

Research for the basic technologies of force feedback applying to grinding by tele-operation

Atsuya TOBA
(Machinery and Metals)

1999-2001　

Study on the formation process of thin films

Transparent electroconductive films in stead of ITO(In-doped Tin Oxide) film are formed with rf sputtering method. Development of AZO(Al-doped Zinc Oxide) film and protective film (oxide films of three kinds) in order to improve film properties is the target of this study. Formation of multilayered transparent electroconductive films is investigated.

Yoshihiko ABE
(Machinery and Metals)

2001

Standardization of the evaluation method of the eco-friendly soldering

In this project, the examination/evaluation methods for the characteristics of the lead-free solders will be standardized, and the basic rules of JIS will be made.

Naoki KATAYAMA
(Machinery and Metals)

2001

Study of teaching method for industrial robots using contact sensor

By using contact sensors in order to probe curved surfaces of wooden parts, the orientation and position of an end effector can be measured simply and efficiently.

Hidehiro KAMATA
(Industrial Design)

1999-2001

Study on surface analytical techniques of electronic devices and functional materials by electron spectroscopy.

Surface analytical techniques are essential for analyzing of industrial materials and products at present. Auger and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy(AES and XPS) are especially applicable to many materials. Using these techniques, we intend to analyze defects of electronic devices produced at some plants in Hokkaido. XPS is used for analyzing of surface state. In this study, correlations between efficiency of functional materials (thermoelectric devices and phosphors of rare earth elements) and their XP-spectra are also investigated, too.

Takayuki SAITOH
(Chemical Technologies)

2000-2001

Development of support system to work improvement using WEB.

We develop the know-how database to work improvement and an evaluation system for the work posture burden. This system is open to the WEB and we provide the information for enterprises in Hokkaido.

Kenichi IIDA
(Machinery and Metals)

2000-2001

Development of the relative technology of thermoelectric devices

The technology filling powder in the mold, the technology searching for highly reliable electrode material and simultaneous sintering technology of thermoelectric devices are developed. Moreover, for reduction technology of environmental load, lead-free soldering is applied to thermoelectric devices.

Hiroyuki TANAKA
(Machinery and Metals)

2001

Development of the quantitative evaluation technology of the fatigue crack using the magnetic record testing

Development of the quantitative evaluation technology of the fatigue crack created to the rolled steel for general structure using the magnetic record testing.

Hideaki AIYAMA
(Machinery and Metals)

2001

Study on granulation technology

Prediction of droplet diameter at slurry atomization process under high shear rate generated by a rotary disk.

Tomoyuki UCHIYAMA
(Resources and Energy)

1999-2001

3 Development of Electronics, Information and Communication Technologies

Development of speech recognition applications

As a number of commercial speech recognition tools are available now, the market for speech recognition applications is expected to grow rapidly. Because of these trends, we are studying speech recognition technology and developing its applications.

Mitsuo HASHIBA
(Electronic Engineering)

1999-2001

Development of specification selectable RTOS(Real Time Operating System)

Specifications of embedded system are various. It is necessary that real time operating system and middleware are able to suit their specification to each embedded system. This is the development of real time operating system and middleware with their function and specification corresponding to applied embedded system.

Daisuke TSUTSUMI
(Electronic Engineering)

1999-2001

Development of a multimedia processing module using FPGA/CPLD

We are developing a low cost and high performance multimedia processing module using FPGA/CPLD.

Isao OHMURA
(Electronic Engineering)

1999-2001

Research on techniques for integrate an industrial network system using high-speed control networks and wide area networks

Current industrial network systems are deficient in connectivity to wide area networks. In this study, we are planning to establish techniques to construct an industrial network system by integrating high-speed control networks and wide area networks.

Atsushi OKUDA
(Electronic Engineering)

1999-2001

4 Development and Application of New Materials, and the Effective Use of Local Resources

Characterization and application of functional polymer gels

The shape-memory polymer gel, which is a kind of the functional gels, not only softens rapidly at a transition temperature between 35 to 50 degrees Celsius, but also changes itself back to its initial shape. In order to apply this unique character to medical or industrial use, improvement and characterization of these functional polymer gels will be studied.

Hiroyoshi HORIKAWA
(Chemical Technologies)

1999-2001　

A study of effective application of disused hard metal

Hard metals such as WC-Co alloy increased in cost, and the materials decreased. In this study, the technique of effective application of disused hard metal is developed.

Yasuki MIYAKOSHI
(Machinery and Metals)

2000-2001

5 Development of Environmental Technologies

Development of processing and utilization technology of waste from marine products processing

A large amount of organic residue containing cadmium is generated from squid processing manufacture. The electrodeposition method of removing cadmium from the organic residue is developed to recycle it as fish meal and fertilizer.

Motoomi WAKASUGI
(Chemical Technologies)

1999-2001

Heavy metal removal from sewage sludge by electrolysis

Amount of sewage sludge is increasing with popularization of sewerage. Because some kinds of sewage sludge contain harmful heavy metal elements, development of removal technology is expected. The target of this study is the establishment of heavy metal removal system from sewage sludge by leaching with acid and electrolysis. Plans for plants with this technology and utilities of sewage sludge after treatment is also investigated, and environmental protection and effective use of industrial wastes is promoted.

Keiichi TOMITA
(Chemical Technologies)

2000-2001

Technology investigation of methane fermentation treatment facility of daily cattle liquid manure

Investigation of technology that running cost and maintenance work can reduce on methane fermentation treatment facility of daily cattle liquid manure.

Toshihiro KITAGUCHI
(Resources and Energy)

2001

Study on improvement in yield of pyrolysis of waste plastics into fuel oil.

In order to aim at effective use of waste plastics from the agriculture and stock farming of Tokachi area, pyrolysis of polyethylene into fuel oil is examined. Pyrolysis products of polyethylene are heavy and easy to solidify in the shape of wax at room temperature. This cannot be used as fuel oil. The effect by addition of catalysts or solvents is examined in order to improve the yield of fuel oil.

Mitsunori YOSHIDA
(Chemical Technologies)

2000-2001

Development and functionality evaluation of the mucopolysaccharide protein complex-food made of skate cartilage

The manufacture techniques for mucopolysaccharide protein complex from skate cartilage are developed. The structure analysis and the functionality evaluation of anti-tumor, anti-MRSA and moistening skin are carried out in order to utilize as healthy maintenance foods.

Tatsuyuki KAMADA
(Resources and Energy)

2001

6 Development of Cold Region-Specific Technologies

Study on technology using cold energy

The purpose of this study is to develop an ice making apparatus using cold winter air and freeze concentration apparatus.

Masahiro TEZUKA
(Resources and Energy)

1999-2001

7 Development of Lifestyle Technologies

8 Development of Creative Technologies

Development of mobile robot for supporting works in the welfare field

We developed an autonomous conveyance robot for drink delivery service to residents at welfare facilities. We also demonstrated the drink delivery service by the robot at an old people's nursing home, and gave the caregivers, nurses, residents, etc. of the home a questionnaire survey. The field evaluation test proved that the robot had the targeted performance in its operation circuit.

Takeshi KIKKAWA
(Electronic Engineering)

2000-2001

Research of indoor position measurement system using small electric power wireless power in room

The field where GPS is used has extended greatly today. The demand to use GPS indoors and underground is growing along with this. In this research, the position measurement technique that uses the small electric power wireless is researched, and it aims at satisfying these demands. Moreover, the investigation of the technique and the feasibility are done to seamlessly unite with the measurement space of GPS in this research.

Toshiyuki MIYAZAKI
(Electronic Engineering)

2000-2001

Study on interactive computer system based on visual information.

In this project, we intend to realize a computer system with natural and interactive user-interface, using visual information processing such as recognition of human faces and human-like agent CG with facial expressions.

Michitaka NAMI
(Electronic Engineering)

1999-2001

Study on function evaluation and application technology of microorganism formulation

In recent years, with decrease of garbage and clarification of drain, the disposal which germ was used for attracts attention. And various kinds of microorganism formulation assumed to be superior to dismantle specified agent has been used in order to improve disposal efficacy. But there are many indistinct points about the effect. In this investigation, we evaluate a function of microorganism formulation and examine the application technology.

Takema SASAKI
(Resources and Energy)

1999-2001