Technology and Information Services
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Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (MEL) Technology and Information Services |
| Main Activities |
MEL carries out research activities in information and systems
science, mechanics and design, materials technology, production
technology, energy technology, robotics and intelligent machines,
and bioengineering. It also has significant involvement in national
projects on micromachines, the ecofactory, and advanced mechatronics.
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| Technical Consultation |
MEL welcomes technical enquiries by letter or telephone. Meetings
for consultation can also be arranged. Mechanical Engineering Advice Office: 0298-61-7020 |
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| Technology Transfer |
Transfer of the results of our research activities to outside
organizations by various means, including technical training,
can be arranged by contract on the basis of mutual consultation. Mechanical Engineering Advice Office: 0298-61-7020 |
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| Laboratory Visits |
MEL welcomes visits by members of other research organizations
and private industry, from both within Japan and overseas. Mechanical Engineering Advice Office: 0298-61-7020 |
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| Joint Research |
MEL conducts joint research with private industry on subjects
of mutual interest, on a cost-sharing basis. Contracts for these
research projects are drawn up according to the "Rules of Joint
Research" of AIST. Research Planning Office: 0298-61-7016 |
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| Symposium |
Monthly laboratory seminars are held in the conference hall at
MEL, and Technical Symposia are held twice a year in Tokyo. Both
of these events are open to the public without charge. Publicity and Services Section: 0298-61-7036 |
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| Contract Research |
Arrangements can be made for the laboratory to conduct research
sponsored by outside organizations, according to AIST regulations. Research Planning Office: 0298-61-7016 |
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| Testing Services |
MEL provides testing services in certain fields. Fees for these
services are fixed by the Japanese Government. General Affairs Section: 0298-61-7000 |
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| Use of Facilities |
The automobile proving ground at the AIST Tsukuba Research Center
No. 2 is available to outside users at fees fixed by the Japanese
Government. General Affairs Section: 0298-61-7000 |
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| Patent Licensing |
The property of inventions and contrivances produced through research
activities belongs to the Japanese Government. Those who wish
to implement inventions are requested to submit an application
to the Japan Industrial Technology Association (JITA). Tsukuba Research Administration Office Patent Division: 0298-61-2175 |
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| Publications |
Publicity and Services Section: 0298-61-7036 |
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