Introduction of Vol.16

• PROJECT STORY：A Program That Automatically Detects Anomalies in Machines
• RION QUALITY Y：Our Dedication to Each and Every Customer
• NEW AND NOTABLE PRODUCTS：Liquid-borne Particle Counter KS-20F
• THE PATENT：A Method for Measuring Impulse Sound Sources and Reverberation Time
• TALES OF RION：Discover the Mysteries Hidden in the Ice!
• ACTIVITY：Rion’s Activity Report
• LICENSING AND QUALIFICATIONS：JCSS Calibration Technician
• EPILOGUE SCIENCE, SCIENCE!：The Navier–Stokes Equations
• A CHAT WITH OUR CEO：What Are Your Thoughts on the Rion Technical Journal?

Cover Art : The fault diagnosis program, a vibration analyzer, and a motor

Motors keep the heart of industry beating. Vibration analyzers monitor even the faintest vibrations generated by these motors. This artwork focuses on the intelligence of a program that meticulously analyzes the information conveyed by such an assembly to detect early signs of failure. The robust presence of powerful machinery contrasts with the logical process of the software quietly working to uncover the truth. I wanted to highlight the interplay between the two entities to express our deep confidence in the technology that ensures “certainty,” something beyond the perception of the human eye, and the watchful eyes that continue to support those working in the front lines of various industries.

By Yusuke Kitajima (woodblock artist)