Railway companies track into communications

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Eleven railway companies in Japan's Kanto area are planning to enter the communications business. Since these companies have already laid long lines of optical fiber cables alongside train routes for railway safety systems, it would be very cost-effective to use these optical fibers for general-purpose data communications as well. Some are considering to rent the lines to foreign communications firms who want to enter Japan.

Rail Transportation, Railroads

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Wet molding expands output of rare-earth magnets

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Hitachi Metals Ltd will nearly double the production of rare-earth magnets at its plant in Kumagaya, Japan, due to the use of wet molding system. The wet molding system provides better yield, costs and product quality than dry molding. It is being used at the Kumgaya facility to process 4 tons of rare-earth magnets monthly. Plant output is expected to reach 7 tons monthly by spring of 1999.

Manufacturing processes, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, Permanent Magnets ex Ceramic, Permanent magnets

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