Towards a world of 'on-site analysis' on the Moon and on Earth.

Our company endorses April Dream, an initiative to make April 1st a day for sharing dreams. This press release represents the dream of 'General SIMS Service Co., Ltd.'

General SIMS Service Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Nobutaka Inoue) aims to transform analysis from 'something to be taken back' to 'something to be performed on-site' by miniaturizing and enhancing the sensitivity of equipment centered on SIMS (Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) technology. From lunar water resource surveys to precision medicine on Earth, we envision the arrival of an era where humanity 'knows the truth on the spot'.

Background of the Dream Transforming analysis from 'something to be taken back' to 'something to be performed on-site'. And transforming 'what couldn't be measured' into 'what can be measured'.

Currently, many analyses are premised on collecting samples and taking them back to a laboratory. However, this structure not only hinders rapid decision-making on-site but also carries the limitation of changes in conditions over time.

There is yet another constraint. That is the limitation of **'wanting to measure but being unable to measure'**.

・Trace components within living organisms ・Local distribution in blood and tissues ・Information about conditions that only exist on-site

Such targets often cannot be fully captured by conventional analysis.

We aim to achieve both **'on-site measurement'** and **'measuring what was previously unmeasurable'**. We want to realize these two simultaneously.

Challenge to Space Capturing 'what can only be measured on-site' on the Moon

In space, particularly lunar exploration, bringing samples back to Earth is an extremely significant constraint. Furthermore, the state of substances in the lunar environment may change during the transportation process to Earth.

That is why 'on-site measurement' is indispensable. Our company is currently challenging to miniaturize equipment from 1 ton to 200 kg. If we can grasp the presence and state of water resources on the Moon in real-time, humanity's sustainable space activities will make significant progress.

Expansion to Earth Visualizing the world that was previously invisible

This technological innovation will change not only space but also our daily lives.

・Medical: Precision diagnosis through detailed local analysis of blood and tissues ・Environment: Immediate detection of trace harmful substances on-site ・Industry: Accelerating development through microstructural analysis of new materials

It's not just about 'measuring faster'. By 'making visible what was previously invisible', we will create new judgment criteria and value.

Company Profile 【General SIMS Service Co., Ltd.】 Location: Yokohama Connect Square 9F, 3-3-3 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 220-0012 Japan Representative: Nobutaka Inoue, Representative Director Established: October 2022 Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, sales, maintenance, and repair of analytical equipment Mail: info@g-sims-s.co.jp URL: https://www.g-sims-s.co.jp Official X: G_SIMS_S