[COMNEXT] Exhibited at an international exhibition where communication technologies and systems from all over the world gathered

The 1st COMNEXT was held from June 28th (Wednesday) to June 30th (Friday), 2023 at the "Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Hall".
Hakusan Inc. exhibited optical connection parts, information communication equipment, and research and development products.

What is COMNEXT?

COMNEXT is an international business negotiation exhibition that attracts visitors from all over the world seeking communication technology and systems, reborn from Communications & Broadcasting Week (Optical Communication Technology Exhibition - FOE and other 4 exhibitions).
Many products and technologies such as 5G/6G communication technology/materials, communication solutions, optical communication technology, and video transmission/8K technology were exhibited. This year was the first time it was held.

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We also exhibited many products that support next-generation communication technology and communication infrastructure.
▷ COMNEXT Hakusan page

Main exhibition contents

○ Ultra-compact MT ferrule for multifiber optical connector (MTCOMPACT)
○ Ultra-high density MT ferrule (MTDS®)
○ reflowable MT ferrule (MTHR)
○ Ceramic Multifiber ferrule (CMF®)
○ Minor-metal-free Thermoelectric module (MagSino)
○ Waste-Heat power generation unit (SteamBattery)
Aluminum and copper dissimilar metal joints
○ SPD with built-in separator (JB-275)
○ Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

State of the exhibition

The total number of visitors to COMNEXT (cbw-expo.jp) was about 14,000.
Among them, more than 400 people visited Hakusan booth.
Since the spread of the coronavirus has calmed down, many people from overseas, mainly from Asian countries such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India, have come to see the show.

At the booth, there was particularly strong interest in the small Multifiber connectors (MTCT connectors) and reflowable connection components (MTHR and CMF®).
As data traffic increases, many new data centers are being built, and the demand for optical communications is growing.
As a result, there is a demand for optical connectors with higher density (capable of connecting more optical fibers), and compact connectors have attracted attention.

In addition, as the field of optical communications gradually expands and approaches the field of electrical communications, there are places where light and electricity are integrated, and there is a demand for reflowable (heat-resistant) components to be used together with electrical components.
I think the reason they attracted so much attention is that both products were developed in line with the trends of the time.

In addition, the wide range of products handled by Hakusan, as well as products that support the social infrastructure field, such as Waste-Heat power generation units, dissimilar metal bonding products, and UPS, attracted attention.

In addition, there were many opportunities to talk for a long time at the booth, such as efforts related to the IOWN concept, which considers "next-generation communication technology," and the keyword "Photonics-Electronics-Convergence."

At the exhibition, many people were interested in our products and research content, regardless of whether they were from Japan or overseas.
We would like to thank everyone who visited our booth.

Hakusan Inc. is planning to exhibit at COMNEXT next year as well.
(Date: June 26-28, 2024, Venue: Tokyo Big Sight)
At the exhibition this time (2023), we also exhibited developed products that are not posted on the website.

If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.