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Hitachi and Nvidia develop AI-powered railway monitoring system

Sep 24, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa |Eiki Hayashi

TOKYO/FRANKFURT, Germany -- Hitachi has collaborated with Nvidia to develop an AI-based system that inspects the safety of railway infrastructure, the Japanese industrial group said Tuesday, as it looks to make maintenance work more efficient with real-time monitoring. The new system -- dubbed Hyper Mobility Asset Expert (HMAX) -- was unveiled at InnoTrans, the world's largest railway technology exhibition, which opened in Berlin on Tuesday.
Japan chip equipment makers look beyond China for growth

Sep 1, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa |Tsuyoshi Tamehiro

TOKYO -- Despite strong Chinese demand, leading Japanese chipmaking equipment producers look to diversify their sales channels into countries like India to ensure long-term growth amid the risk of heightening tensions between Beijing and the U.S.Japanese chip equipment sales will increase 15% in 2024 and continue growing by double digits, the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan predicts.
China's chip capabilities just 3 years behind TSMC, teardown shows

Aug 31, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa

TOKYO -- An analysis of China's current semiconductor technology revealed that the country is approaching a level three years behind industry leader Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., showing the limitations of U.S. efforts to stem Beijing's development of cutting-edge chips. Hiroharu Shimizu, CEO of Tokyo-based TechanaLye, a semiconductor research company that disassembles 100 electronic devices a year, told Nikkei about China's capabilities.
Hitachi leans into IT services and power grid, fueling 150% profit surge

Jul 31, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa |Kentaro Tsutsumi

TOKYO -- Hitachi's group net profit for the April-June quarter rose 2.5-fold on the year to 175.3 billion yen ($1.1 billion), driven by strong AI-related demand in the IT services and power transmission and distribution businesses. Net profit exceeded the QUICK Consensus market forecast of 103 billion yen by about 70%. The company announced financial results for the quarter on Wednesday.
Hitachi wins $720m train order for Philadelphia subway

Jul 26, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa

TOKYO -- Hitachi has received an order for 200 rail cars from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) in the eastern U.S. worth $724.3 million, marking the Japanese industrial group's second-largest order in the country. SEPTA operates the urban rail network in and around Philadelphia, a large city in the state of Pennsylvania. The cars, which will go into service on a core subway line, will be manufactured at Hitachi's factory in neighboring Maryland.
Hitachi tops Sony in market cap, lifted by AI stock fervor

Jun 27, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa |Kentaro Tsutsumi

TOKYO --Hitachi surpassed Sony Group in market capitalization for the first time in nearly nine years on Thursday as investors embraced its transformation into an artificial intelligence stock after more than a decade of restructuring. Based on Thursday's closing prices, Hitachi had a market cap of 16.94 trillion yen ($105.45 billion), against Sony's 16.89 trillion yen. Hitachi now ranks fourth in market cap among Japanese companies, after Toyota Motor, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Keyence.
India attracts chipmaking equipment companies as China alternative

Jun 13, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Ryosuke Hanada |Kotaro Hosokawa

MUMBAI/TOKYO -- The chipmaking equipment industry is moving to set up bases of operation in India, as the country emerges as a promising alternative to China amid tensions between Beijing and the West. International chip industry group SEMI will hold its Semicon exhibition in India for the first time in September near New Delhi. The exhibition has been held in the U.S., Japan, Europe, Taiwan, South Korea, China and Southeast Asia.
Hitachi to train 50,000 employees in AI in push for new businesses

Jun 8, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa

TOKYO -- Hitachi plans to train 50,000 employees by 2027 who will be capable of developing new services using generative artificial intelligence. The program will cover about 20% of Hitachi's 270,000-employee workforce. Staff in domestic and overseas sectors, such as information technology and railroads, will undergo the training.
Hitachi teams with Microsoft on generative AI-powered systems

Jun 4, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa

TOKYO -- Hitachi said Tuesday it is partnering with Microsoft to jointly develop digital tools for businesses that incorporate generative artificial intelligence. The products will target customers in a wide variety of sectors, including finance, public institutions and manufacturing.
Samsung falls behind rivals as leaders avoid risk

Apr 13, 2024 | asia.nikkei.com | Kotaro Hosokawa

SEOUL -- Once propelled by a decisive leadership, Samsung Electronics now finds itself falling behind competitors including Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), as senior management shies away from risk. One person tasked with research and development at the South Korean conglomerate could not forget the words said by a direct supervisor last fall.