Australasian Dentist Magazine Sept-Oct 2021

Category 54 Australasian Dentist cover story Efficiency of cleaning function Our maintenance equipment can efficiently clean multiple products at one time. We believe this reduces the energy cost of process and has a significant effect on product life. In addition, by quantitatively managing the lubrication, it is possible to reduce the running cost of the consumables and reduce landfill. The iCare with its 1 litre oil reservoir, reduces the need to use cans of spray and efficiently lubricates over 5000 handpieces before needing to be refilled. Our maintenance products help reduce the input of new resources by keeping the handpiece in better condition for a long time. In addition, it is a preventive measure against infectious diseases and can be used safely. Downsizing Making products compact leads to a reduction in packaging materials and raw materials used in products. We also believe that it is effective for energy saving in logistics because it enables many products to be transported with low energy consumption. NSK considered the Environmental Impact when designing the new head office and factory The new head office building (RD1), which has been in operation since April 2017, is located in a place surrounded by a beautiful natural environment such as the Nikko Mountain Series, Deep Rock Mountain, and Oashi River, and is in harmony with the scenery of Kanuma, which shows a rich expression throughout the four seasons. The exterior walls of the building are covered with an environmental control panel called “Sigma” made of custom- made aluminum extrusion to protect the structural core. In this Sigma panel, the external insulation layer and natural ventilation equipment is installed to control the environment inside and outside the building, protecting a comfortable internal environment. This contributes to a significant reduction in the power consumption of air conditioning. In addition, the wave of the Sigma panel with a free curve cross section creates a soft shadow, each having a variety of light expressions depending on the time of day, weather, or season. Energy saving of lighting We systematically replaced LED lighting with human sensors in passageways to reduce unnecessary energy. Green space and planting The head office factory has a lush garden where 10 types of trees such as cherry blossoms are planted. In addition, on prefectural land opposite the main gate of the head office, we are actively promoting green space activities by nurturing hedera plants and seeds in-house. Underfloor air conditioning by underfloor heating and cooling. We utilize abundant groundwater for air conditioning systems used in large spaces such as entrances, showrooms, and four- tiered center courts in the RD1 buildings. By circulating groundwater and linking it with underfloor air conditioning, it is possible to efficiently make the living area space comfortable with less energy. u Center court using underfloor heating and cooling NSK iCare Lubricating Unit Exterior of building (Sigma panel: environmental control panel) In-house planting and green space management