JAIMA: “Next-Generation Japanese Analytical Technologies: Precision, Intelligence, and Innovation” Symposium to Be Held at Pittcon 2026

2026/03/03

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers’ Association (JAIMA, address: 2-5-16 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0054, President: Masayuki Adachi/President of Horiba, Ltd.) today announced that JAIMA will hold a symposium at Pittcon 2026, one of the world's largest conferences and expositions on laboratory science. This year, the symposium is titled "Next-Generation Japanese Analytical Technologies: Precision, Intelligence, and Innovation". This event will showcase how Japanese analytical leaders are combining their specialized craftsmanship (Ichigei; a Japanese concept that refers to exceptional mastery of a single, specialized skill.) with cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, multidimensional chromatography, machine learning, and advanced automation. The session will also introduce JAIMA's strategic vision for LabDX and international standardization to ensure interoperability in AI-driven research. We would appreciate it if you could join us.

Ichigei; a Japanese concept that refers to exceptional mastery of a single, specialized skill.

Outline

1. Date:	Sunday, March 8, 2026
2. Schedule:	Symposium Sessions: 2:30 PM – 4:40 PM (America/Chicago time)
3. Location:	Room 301B, Pittcon 2026
4. Language:	English
5. Organizer:	Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers’ Association (JAIMA) Organized by Hiroyuki Kanda, Chief, Life Science Committee / Technical Affairs

Presentations

Presentation 1:	“AI-Guided Materials Discovery: Rigaku’s Role in the Genesis Mission” Simon Bates, Rigaku Americas Corporation
Presentation 2:	“Wake up and smell the coffee! Multidimensional Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and Machine Learning to Identify Compounds in Complex Mixtures.” Robert "Chip" Cody, Principal Scientist, JEOL USA, Inc.
Presentation 3:	“Make Every Analysis Count: A Smarter Approach to Reliable Ion Chromatography with Nexera IC” Evgenia Barannikova, Ph.D., Assistant Product Manager, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.
Presentation 4:	“Connecting 'Ichigei' to the World: JAIMA’s Strategic Vision for LabDX, Global Standardization, and the Facilitation of International Scientific Expositions” Naoki Hamada, Senior Chief Researcher, Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers' Association (JAIMA)

About JAIMA

The Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers’ Association (JAIMA) is an industrial association of analytical and measuring instrument manufacturers where its committees are engaged in activities in the fields of technical affairs, public relations, standardization, statistics, intellectual property, and more. In the overseas market, we work to solve social issues through analytical and measuring technologies in cooperation with related organizations by organizing various activities.