[Published 6/10] SF Movies Become Reality!? 'Bplatz Press' June Issue, Celebrating 25th Anniversary, Explores Technologies That Will Change the Future

The latest issue of 'Bplatz Press'

The feature title for this issue is 'Future Technologies in Motion.' Technologies such as AI-based gait analysis, respiration assistance using the intestines, and digitization of odors, which once felt like scenes from a science fiction movie, are now beginning to move toward social implementation. This feature covers six Osaka-based companies taking on innovative technological development in fields such as medicine, healthcare, and the environment. It delves into the ideas and technologies of developers tackling social issues and the future they envision. The future is not far off; it is already in motion. This feature is sure to inspire a sense of excitement.

<Feature Interviews>

◎ A New Diagnostic Approach: AI Gait Analysis That Detects Anomalies Just by Walking

ayumo Co., Ltd., Representative Director & CEO, Yoshiyuki Kuwata

◎ Drastically Reducing Measurement Time for Periodontal Bacteria: Oral Bacteria Detection Device 'OralCore'

OralCore Co., Ltd., President & Representative Director, Hidefumi Itoyama,

Chief Researcher, R&D Department, Akihiko Ueno, Director of Periodontal Disease Prevention Promotion Department, Takashi Takashina

◎ New Business Created by an 'Artificial Nose' That Digitizes Odors

Komi Hakkou Co., Ltd., Representative Director & Chief Business Development Officer, Kenji Kubo

◎ Reproducing Natural Principles: A Non-Powered Purification System Tackling Challenges in Developing Countries

Kansai Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd., Chairman of the Board, Takashi Yogo

◎ The Idea of Breathing Through the Intestines: The 'EVA Method' That Will Change Neonatal Medicine

EVA Therapeutics Co., Ltd., Representative Director, Hiromu Ozaki (Note)

※The kanji for '崎' in 'Hiromu Ozaki' is 'tatsusaki'.

<25th Anniversary Project Interview>

◎ 'Bplatz: The Story After, Vol. 02' Continuing the Challenge of Evolving Pharmacies

Pharmedico Co., Ltd., Representative Director, Kenji Hazama

…and more

● Read it on the web! Articles are available here

https://bplatz.sansokan.jp/archives/category/202606

・Past features are available here

https://bplatz.sansokan.jp/press

● What is 'Bplatz Press'?

A free paper first published in January 2001 to coincide with the opening of Osaka Innovation Hub. Based on the concept that 'the best way to revitalize Osaka, a town of SMEs, is to tell the people of Osaka about the hardworking people of Osaka,' it features articles focusing on energetic and powerful managers and SMEs with unique initiatives active in the Kansai region.

◎ Publication Date: Bimonthly (February, April, June, August, October, December)

◎ Format: AB size, 12-16 pages

◎ Circulation: 30,000 copies

◎ Distribution Locations: Pamphlet spaces under the common bulletin boards at 22 Osaka Metro stations

(Higashi-Umeda, Honmachi, Namba, Tennoji, Yodoyabashi, Sakaisuji-Hommachi, Noda-Hanshin, Shin-Osaka, Nakamozu, Da Nichi, Taishibashi-Imaichi, Tenjimbashisuji-Rokuchome, Tenmabashi, Tanimachi-Kyuchome, Kire-Uriwari, Suminoekoen, Osaka Port, Nippombashi, Tengachaya, Taisho, Gamo-Yonchome, Port Town East), financial institutions, business hotels, shared offices/coworking spaces, educational institutions including universities, and major facilities in Osaka City.

● What is 'Osaka Innovation Hub'?

Opened in January 2001 as a support base for small and medium-sized enterprises in Osaka City. It is operated by the 'Osaka Bureau of Industrial Affairs,' a public interest incorporated foundation responsible for implementing Osaka City's SME support measures. It offers a variety of management-support services including business consultations, seminars, business schools, business matching events, networking events, and information dissemination. It is managed by people from the private sector, providing corporate support based on a 'hands-on approach' and flexible thinking.