Bringing Peace of Mind
to Families around the World
Residential Gas Alarms Born
in Japan
In the 1960s, as gas became more prevalent in Japanese homes, gas accidents were occurring more frequently. In the midst of this, New Cosmos Electric Electric, which had been working on research and development of gas sensors , developed the world's first Residential Gas Alarms with the desire to protect lives and property from gas accidents . More than half a century has passed since then, and the technology born in Japan is now keeping people safe in homes all over the world.
To Prevent Gas Explosions
Still Claim Many Victims
around the World
Residential Gas Alarms Attracting Worldwide Attention
In Japan, various safety devices, including gas alarm, have become common in many homes, and gas accidents have decreased significantly. However, many gas explosions still occur around the world. For example, in the United States and Europe, gas explosions in residential areas have become a serious problem due to aging gas pipes. Also, in developing countries, as LPG becomes more widespread, gas accidents are increasing due to a lack of knowledge about gas and insufficient safety measures. Against this background, Residential Gas Alarms, which were invented in Japan, are now attracting attention around the world.
What Microfabrication Technology
Makes Possible
Battery-powered gas alarm born from MEMS technology
MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) is a microfabrication technology used in semiconductor manufacturing. Conventionally, gas sensors that detect combustible gas such as city gas and LPG power consumption, and Residential Gas Alarms that can be used for five years without maintenance required an AC power source . We have now succeeded in developing a battery-powered gas alarm with a MEMS- CH sensors that uses MEMS technology to achieve a volume of about 1/500 of that of conventional products, and consumes 1/600 of the power consumption (compared to our previous products). This groundbreaking product is accelerating the overseas expansion of gas alarm.
Residential Gas Alarm Market Trends
In the U.S.
Con Edison, an Enery Company in NY Selects our Battery-powered Gas Alarms
In the United States, where gas explosions are a serious problem, Residential Gas Alarms are becoming more and more popular. Con Edison, an energy company in New York, noticed our battery-powered gas alarm, which are easy to install and have a long lifespan, and began using them in 2019. They have already detected over 1,000 gas leak in New York, and are helping to prevent gas explosions by finding serious gas leak. They are currently promoting the use of battery-powered gas alarm across the United States and Europe.
