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This 3D-printed train station in Japan took less than 6 hours to build

Fast Company Tech

In Arida,Japan, a Japanese architectural firm and 3D-printed house manufacturer partnered with JR-West, a railway network, to build what they claim is the worlds first 3D-printed train station. Image: West Japan Railway] The station is the work of the 3D-printed house manufacturer Serendix and the architecture studioNeuob.

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Japanese railway shelter replaced in less than 6 hours by 3D-printed model

Ars Technica

It serves a town ( Arida ) of about 25,000, known for mandarin oranges and scabbardfish , that is shrinking in population, like most of Japan. It's not actually in use yet, as it needs ticket machines and finishing, but is expected to operate by July, according to the Japan Times. In one overnight, teams assembled a shelter that is 2.6

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Japan to help IBM build a massive 10,000-qubit quantum computer

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IBM will partner with Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) to develop a quantum system equipped with 10,000 qubits, which is 75 times more than the current quantum computers have. Read Entire Article

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Japan is converting its bullet trains' smoking rooms into Zoom rooms

TechSpot

As reported by The Register, the Central Japan Railway Company already offers on-train wi-fi for its passengers. However, with Zoom becoming increasingly popular during the pandemic, it is introducing the "S-Work vehicle."

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China turns to Japan for semiconductor equipment, avoiding US restrictions

TechSpot

Nikkei Asia writes that Chinese semiconductor makers are turning to Japan for used equipment in the wake of US sanctions, sending up prices in the country's second-hand market. With the worldwide chip shortage still causing supply problems across multiple industries, even older, out-of-date machines are selling fast; this has seen.

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Japan's latest Gundam-style giant robot takes on railway maintenance duties

TechSpot

Around two years ago, the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) created a prototype machine that's essentially a crane with a robot torso attached to the end of its arm. Read Entire Article

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Japan gives $2.4B in incentives to Toyota and more for EV battery making

TechNode

Japan will provide subsidies of up to 350 billion yen ($2.44 billion) to 12 development projects for storage batteries – as well as the relevant parts,

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