SMC Strengthens Global Innovation Capabilities with New Japan Technical Center Near Tokyo

The Wilo Group is expanding in Asia. With its entry into the Japanese market, the multinational water technology group is tapping into a highly relevant region in strategic terms: the East Asian country plays a leading role in both the semiconductor industry and in the construction of data centres, making it a key market for the AI era. Entry into this market therefore constitutes an important step forward along the Wilo Group’s ambitious growth path.

EBARA Corporationhas been selected as the contracting party and signed a prototype pump contract for the “FY2025 Stardust Program R&D of High-Efficiency Heat Dissipation System for Digital Signal Processing – Prototype of Performance Verification Pump for Two-Phase Flow Heat Dissipation System (Part A) (hereinafter: this matter),” which was announced by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (hereinafter: JAXA) through a competitive bidding process.

Vibration in rotating machinery is a leading cause of premature failure, costly downtime, and safety hazards. For operators of vertical motors, one of the most important vibration-related concepts to understand is reed critical frequency (RCF). This natural frequency of a motor system plays a central role in determining whether a motor will operate smoothly or succumb to damaging resonance conditions.

Peristaltic pumps have emerged as a revolutionary solution in industrial pumping, offering a myriad of benefits over traditional pump technologies. Fundamental to these pumps is a simple yet ingenious component: the hose. By using advanced hose designs, these pumps can significantly increase longevity and decrease operational costs.

At the beginning of March 2025, Voith successfully commissioned the first Hydro Pocket solution in Japan at the Ohsawagawa hydropower station. Previously, the system could only be monitored remotely via a closed circuit. This new software application enables monitoring from commonly used devices through the Internet environment, laying the groundwork for further modernization.

Japan’s HVAC+R market is set for significant growth, driven by rapid industrialization, expanding industrial and commercial construction, and ongoing urbanization. The market is projected to reach a turnover of USD 18.37 billion by 2025 and USD 23.99 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.49% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.