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What happened: Asahi Kasei Microdevices held a ceremony in Nobeoka, Japan, on October 6, 2026, marking IEEE Milestone recognition of its 1983 commercialization of thin-film Hall elements.
Key numbers: IEEE Milestone program requires innovations at least 25 years old. AKM commercialized the HW Series in 1983.
Why it matters: IEEE recognition, announced in February 2026, cites the thin-film Hall element as the standard for magnetic-sensing technology, and AKM's president said the company will continue creating value through sensing technologies.
What changed
Asahi Kasei Microdevices held a ceremony in Nobeoka, Japan, on October 6, 2026, marking IEEE Milestone recognition of its 1983 commercialization of thin-film Hall elements.
Why it matters
IEEE recognition, announced in February 2026, cites the thin-film Hall element as the standard for magnetic-sensing technology, and AKM's president said the company will continue creating value through sensing technologies.
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Oct 09, 2026 01:51 PM ET