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Can ergonomics lead to greater well-being? -Ecosystems that go beyond mere comfort to support the synergistic cycle of well-being

Can ergonomics lead to greater well-being? -Ecosystems that go beyond mere comfort to support the synergistic cycle of well-being

When we buy a chair, we weigh our options carefullyーbecause we all know how important a comfortable chair is for our day-to-day quality of life. The same goes for a computer mouse; we want one that is…

2023/11/15
Toshiba’s Journey from Research to Commercialisation of Quantum Technologies

Toshiba’s Journey from Research to Commercialisation of Quantum Technologies

“Quantum is no longer the future, we can and should be using it today. QKD is the ultimate way to protect our data and will play a pivotal role in creating the next generation of internet that is quan…

2023/11/07
The impact of an AI that rejects everything but acceptable products -Will it be the savior of digital transformation in manufacturing?

The impact of an AI that rejects everything but acceptable products -Will it be the savior of digital transformation in manufacturing?

Faced with an unpredictable future, one of most-needed abilities in today’s age of VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity—is the capacity for self-transformation. Manufacturers working…

2023/10/16
A Player in the Shadows that Maintains Local Power Grids – An Evaluation Technology that Advances Microgrids

A Player in the Shadows that Maintains Local Power Grids – An Evaluation Technology that Advances Microgrids

If we are going to achieve carbon neutrality, countries around the world need to adopt solar power and other renewable energy sources as a matter of urgency. Central to this is the microgrid, a small-…

2023/10/09
We are Toshiba: A “brave wolf samurai” spirit nurtures Toshiba’s rugby team as it turns on the promise of a new day

We are Toshiba: A “brave wolf samurai” spirit nurtures Toshiba’s rugby team as it turns on the promise of a new day

The “We are Toshiba” series looks at the individuals who embody Toshiba Groups philosophy, the “Essence of Toshiba,” and its three elements: the “Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group,” “Our Purpose” …

2023/09/28
The Next Chapter for Japanese Rugby: How Toshiba is Helping to Write It

The Next Chapter for Japanese Rugby: How Toshiba is Helping to Write It

Watching rugby is a ­unique experience. The sound of the players breathing can be heard all the way to the stands. Muscled bodies crashing into one another. Before you know it, one player or another h…

2023/09/18
We are Toshiba: How One Man Decided to Look for a Better Way and Improved the Procurement Process

We are Toshiba: How One Man Decided to Look for a Better Way and Improved the Procurement Process

Procurement negotiates forests of rules and regulations to make sure that parts and materials, that meet specification and price requirements, are on site and at hand when manufacturers need them. How…

2023/09/15
Business and Human Rights – The Challenge for Toshiba “Committed to People, Committed to the Future.”

Business and Human Rights – The Challenge for Toshiba “Committed to People, Committed to the Future.”

ESG management, with its emphasis on environmental, social and governance issues, is today an integral part of business. Activities that address measures against climate change and to protect against …

2023/09/04
Unleashing Mexico’s Power: Toshiba de Mexico’s Impact on a Thriving Nation

Unleashing Mexico’s Power: Toshiba de Mexico’s Impact on a Thriving Nation

Mexico stands at a pivotal moment, with the energy sector holding the key to addressing the nations pressing social challenges. With a population of 127 million, the country is experiencing steady gro…

2023/08/31
Creative Thinking Realizes a New Normal and the World’s Most Accurate AI, Part2 -Reducing AI training data while improving performance

Creative Thinking Realizes a New Normal and the World’s Most Accurate AI, Part2 -Reducing AI training data while improving performance

AI-based image recognition is already part of our lives. What is not often realized is that to get it to work with a high degree of accuracy requires extensive training with large volumes of data. Thi…

2023/08/23