Mechanical Engineering Center
Successful development of a small robot capable of observing the inside of the accelerator tunnel during operation
To enable safe and efficient operation of the synchrotron radiation facility, we have developed a small, remotely operated robot capable of observing the inside of the accelerator tunnel during operation.
Beginner training program for technical staff was held at the Mechanical Engineering Center
KEK has been conducting beginner training program for technical staff since the early April, and giving them an opportunity to experience wide range of technologies in various departments of KEK and to attend lectures on accelerators for about three months.
KEK exhibited at “Niconico Chokaigi 2024”
KEK exhibited at annual festival “Niconico Chokaigi 2024” held at Makuhari Messe on April 27-28, and introduced our research activities by live broadcasts, hands-on corners, and various projects.
Mechanical Engineering Center’s Masterpiece: 3D model of “Belle II detector”
KEK Spring Campus Open House was held on April 20 during “Science and Technology Week 2024.”
“SCIENCE ＆ TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2024” was held.
Prior to “the Science and Technology week” that started on Apr. 15, 2024, “SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2024” was held at Tsukuba Center on Apr. 14, 2024, organized by Tsukuba Machinaka Design inc.
FY2023 Applied Research Laboratory Technical Exchange Meeting was held
The FY2023 Applied Research Laboratory Technical Exchange Meeting was held on January 18, 2024.
First successful production of seamless acceleration cavity base in the world
Prof. Masashi Yamanaka (Mechanical Engineering Center) has succeeded in manufacturing a one-piece seamless acceleration cavity base from a single copper pipe by hydroforming technology, in collaboration with Neuron Japan Co., Ltd.
Mr. Naoya Kamei received the 20th annual meeting award of Particle Accelerator Society of Japan
Associate Engineer of Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies, Naoya Kamei, received the 20th annual meeting award of Particle Accelerator Society of Japan for his development for natural water circulation system to cool a beam target utilizing the heat by the beam loss.
Internship for Technical Staff was held
The 2nd KEK Research Technical Staff Internship in FY2022 was held.
Students Visit and Practice as Part of the Project for World-Leading Human Resource Development in Science and Technology
On Dec. 27th, 2022, 16 students from four high schools in Saitama Prefecture visited KEK for practical training as part of the project for world-leading human resource development in science and technology.
