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Exhibition: JIMTOF 2026
Dates: October 26 (Mon.) – 31 (Sat.), 2026
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight
Booth: W4040

Tipton will showcase its latest mass finishing machines and technologies at JIMTOF 2026.

Our exhibits will include the HS8V-10G compact centrifugal barrel finishing machine, designed with a focus on simplicity, safety, and durability.

We will also showcase the Mighty・Mild high-pressure mass finishing machine, which utilizes Tipton’s unique low-speed, high-pressure flow technology to deliver powerful finishing performance while minimizing chipping and impact marks on workpieces.

Other exhibits include the CWS double-layer, multi-stage vibratory finishing machine, designed to enable innovative continuous production, and the DF100 Drag Finishing Machine, ideal for precision finishing applications such as cutting tools and artificial bone components.

In addition, we will introduce Barrel Scope, Tipton’s mass finishing simulation software. Based on the concept of “Making Mass Finishing Clear, Not Fuzzy,” BarrelScope visualizes and quantifies key finishing parameters, including material removal and workpiece damage, helping users determine efficient and effective processing conditions.

Visit our booth to experience Tipton’s latest mass finishing solutions firsthand and discover how our technologies can help improve process efficiency, finishing quality, and automation.

We look forward to welcoming you at Booth W4040 at JIMTOF 2026.

Watch the Mighty・Mild video ›
Watch the CWS video ›
Watch the DF100 Drag Finishing Machine video ›
Watch the Mass finishing simulation Barrel Scope video ›

Conference: IMRET18 – 18th International Conference on Microreaction Technology
Dates: September 27 (Sun.) – 30 (Wed.), 2026
Venue: Miyako Messe, Kyoto Industrial Promotion Hall, Kyoto, Japan

Tipton will exhibit its TVF® Taylor vortex flow continuous crystallization and reaction system at IMRET18, the 18th International Conference on Microreaction Technology.

Designed for applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and chemical industries, TVF® is a continuous processing system that utilizes the uniform shear forces generated by Taylor vortex flow between concentric cylinders.

The system can be applied to a wide range of processes, including mixing, chemical reactions, and crystallization, helping manufacturers achieve improved particle size control, shorter processing times, and greater process efficiency through continuous production.

In addition, Professor Naoto Ohmura of the Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University, will present the results of joint research with Tipton on continuous crystallization.

Using glycine crystallization as a model system, the presentation will introduce a method for controlling crystal polymorphism by utilizing flow fluctuations generated within a narrow flow channel.

• Presentation Title: Noise-Enabled Polymorph Control in a Microstructured Taylor–Couette Reactor for Continuous Crystallization
• Date & Time: September 29 (Tue.), 2026, 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

Presenter and Co-Researchers:
Kobe University: Naoto Ohmura, Yuichiro Tanaka, Yoshiyuki Komoda
Tipton: Kairi Kato, Tatsuki Kawahara

We invite you to visit us at IMRET18 and learn more about TVF® technology and our latest research in continuous crystallization and Taylor–Couette reactor technology.

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Learn more about TVF® and Taylor vortex flow technology ›

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Learn more about the Ohmura Laboratory at Kobe University ›

Exhibition Dates: October 20 (Tue) – October 23 (Fri), 2025

Venue: Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), inside the FOOMA Pavilion

Booth No.: DF007

For more details: ALL PACK INDONESIA 2026

At this exhibition, we will showcase our multi-spin type coating machine “ECX” at the FOOMA Pavilion. The ECX is designed to shorten processing time, reduce material loss, and save labor. Thanks to its distinctive multi-spin structure, which generates vortex flows during processing, it enables fast and uniform coating.

Our coating solutions are widely used by many customers, particularly major confectionery manufacturers both in Japan and overseas, for products such as chocolate, coated nuts, and gummies.

We look forward to welcoming you at our booth.

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The results of our joint research on TVF with Kobe University were presented at the 18th European Conference on Mixing (MIXING18), an international conference held in Ireland from August 31 to September 2, 2026.

MIXING18 is one of Europe’s leading international conferences on mixing technology, bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, and energy sectors.

As part of its collaborative research with Tipton, Kobe University presented the following study:

“Slug-Induced Stabilization of Taylor Couette Flow in a Continuous Taylor–couette Reactor”

This study demonstrated that introducing gas–liquid slug flow into Tipton’s TVF Taylor Couette Flow continuous crystallization and reaction system can stabilize Taylor Couette Flow while maintaining strong mixing and suppressing axial dispersion.

Furthermore, Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) analysis was used to visualize the vortex structures within the slugs, providing insight into the mechanisms responsible for enhanced mixing.

These findings can contribute to the design of continuous Taylor–Couette reactors that combine high mixing performance with stable plug-flow characteristics. The technology is expected to support the advancement of continuous manufacturing processes, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, where precise mixing and stable continuous processing are increasingly important.

Tipton will continue its collaborative research with Kobe University to further advance TVF technology and expand its industrial applications in continuous crystallization, reaction, and manufacturing processes.

Learn more about TVF and Taylor Couette Flow technology ›

Watch the TVF video ›

Learn more about the Ohmura Laboratory at Kobe University ›

The results of our joint research on mass finishing with Kanazawa University were presented at the 75th CIRP General Assembly, held in Turin, Italy, from August 23 to 29, 2026.

The CIRP General Assembly is one of the world’s leading international conferences in the field of manufacturing engineering, bringing together prominent researchers and engineers from around the globe to share the latest advances in manufacturing science and technology.

Kanazawa University presented the following research paper based on the results of our collaborative research:

“Mechanistic linkage between media–workpiece interaction and surface topography in gyro finishing with spherical alumina media”

This study investigated how interactions between spherical alumina media and workpieces during gyro finishing affect the resulting surface topography.

In addition, the depth and frequency of indentations generated during the finishing process were statistically analyzed. The results demonstrated the potential to predict changes in surface roughness over processing time, as well as the time required for the finished surface to reach a steady state.

These findings provide a fundamental framework for theoretically explaining and predicting mass finishing results based on media–workpiece contact and impact phenomena. Mass finishing conditions have traditionally been determined largely through empirical knowledge and experience. By developing a deeper understanding of the mechanisms involved, this research is expected to contribute to mass finishing process optimization, improved surface quality, and greater process stability and consistency.

Tipton will continue to advance the theoretical understanding of mass finishing technology through industry–academia collaboration, contributing to further innovation and more reliable surface finishing processes.

Learn more about the Hashimoto Laboratory at Kanazawa University ›

View the research paper and presentation details ›