■ Purpose of business license acquisition

Macnica has strengths in its ability to source cutting-edge technology globally and in its technical planning capabilities. In recent years, based on these strengths, the company has gone beyond the traditional framework of a trading company to develop new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, healthcare, nursing care, autonomous driving, and robotics. Now, in order to strengthen its digital medical business and provide medical-level services, Macnica has obtained various licenses, which are necessary for the handling and sale of medical equipment. This will enable Macnica to obtain medical device approvals both overseas and domestically, strengthening its development of cutting-edge medical equipment.

■ Background of business license acquisition

As the super-aging society becomes more widespread, society as a whole must work to create systems that enable more people to live long, quality lives. Macnica aims to solve social issues related to health, medicine, and nursing care by providing digital medical solutions that utilize cutting-edge medical IoT devices, AI, cloud computing, and other technological platforms, and to realize a future society with a high quality of life for consumers.

■ About the future

Macnica is already working on joint research and development with startup companies possessing cutting-edge technologies, as well as with universities, research institutes, and pharmaceutical companies to implement solutions based on scientific evidence in society.
Going forward, we will expand our partnerships in the fields of cutting-edge technology, research and development, and sales in order to further accelerate and promote the development of solutions in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, with a focus on primary care and brain health.

*1 Medical device manufacturing and sales business is a business license required to handle medical devices in Japan. We take ultimate responsibility for medical devices on the market and perform quality control and safety control. The classification changes depending on the class of the product to be handled.
*2 Medical device manufacturing business is a business license required to manufacture medical devices. We manufacture products under the supervision of medical device manufacturers.
*3 Medical device sales and rental business is a business license required to provide medical devices to users. We sell medical devices supplied by medical device manufacturers to users.

*Company names and product names mentioned in this text are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macnica and each company.
*The information published in the news release (including product price, specifications, etc.) is current as of the date of announcement. Please note that the information may be subject to change without prior notice.

About Macnica

Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has provided cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, networks, and cybersecurity products with added technological value. Based on our traditional strengths of global cutting-edge technology sourcing and technology planning capabilities, we are developing new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, autonomous driving, and robots. With the slogan "Co. Tomorrowing," we will create social value and contribute to the development of future society by connecting cutting-edge technology and unique intelligence to provide unique services and solutions. the Company company is headquartered in Yokohama and operates global business with 85 locations in 23 countries around the world. Please see the website (https://www.macnica.co.jp) for details.