“Reform” for the Industry on a New Level

JASA has worked on increasing public awareness of embedded systems technology, through numerous activities such as ET exhibitions focused on applicable fields (general embedded systems exhibitions), the JASA Embedded Technology Engineer Certification (aimed at addressing the issue of human resource development), and technically relevant ET seminars. The ‘Embedded Software Industry’ has been added to the Japan Standard Industry Classification. It is the evidence to show that the industry is recognized as the technological backbone of Japanese manufacturing. Embedded systems technology is constantly evolving to meet system needs with high level functionality and reliability, while at the same time, expanding fields of application. In particular, the fact that embedded systems technology has become involved in social life evidences the progression of the industry to the next level. While JASA has progressed alongside Japanese foundation technology for more than 20 years, the new era that we face calls for suitable system-making and high quality activities in JASA. JASA works on a positive reform for steady and sustainable development of the industry.

Organization Profile

Name:
Japan Embedded Systems Technology Association

Chairman:
Takanori Matsuo

Offices:
Head Office; 1-8-12 Nihonbashi Hama-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Branches; Hokkaido (Sapporo), Tokyo, Chubu (Nagoya), Hokuriku (Fukui), Kinki (Osaka), Kyushu (Fukuoka)

Purpose:
The purpose of the Association is to contribute to healthy development of domestic industry and the improvement of the national life, that is, improving embedded systems technology and user’s convenience, by doing the security of promotion of standardization concerning the microelectronics application technology and the right and the surveillance studies, etc.

Number of member:
Regular Members: 187 Supporting Members: 36

Established:
August 7, 1986

Organization:
Operating Div., Education Div., Technical Div., ET Div.

Competent Authorities
Information Service Industry division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Industrial Classification
Japan Standard Industry Classification G-3912 (Embedded Software)

Focal Areas of Operation

1.Progress of organizational expansion.

2.Organization of ET West Exhibition.

3.Organization of ET Exhibition.

4.Operation and diffusion of ETEC (Embedded Technology Engineer Certification).

5.Operation of embedded systems related forums, seminars, and training.

6.Strengthening of ties with overseas organizations (India, Taiwan, China, Others)

7.Technical research activities; Branch operation vitalization.

8.Strengthening of partnerships with associated organizations.

9.Progress of machine industry promotion activities with the JKA Bicycle Foundation and others.

10.Positive steps towards a 'Plan for the Vitalization of the Embedded Software Industry' (Provisional).

11.Support for training in all sectors.

12.Preparation for incorporation as a general association.

13.JKA (machine industry promotion, public service promotion) ancillary enterprises.

JASA: Proactively supporting member companies.

JASA is active in a diverse range of areas relevant to member needs - cutting edge embedded systems research, information sharing, interaction with members, and more.

1.Beyond the Individual Company: Committee/Research Group/WG Activities
JASA comprises operates over 15 committees (including a Technology Advancement Committee and Safety Improvement Committee).
In addition, through Research Groups and Working Groups (WG) JASA conducts surveys and research into areas of critical interest that may be difficult for any single company to address on its own.

2.Embedded Technology Seminars/Training
JASA runs and sponsors a diverse range of seminars and training programs, including ET seminars on regularly changing themes in the embedded technology industry, and orientation ('Freshers') seminars for new members.

3.Community-Based Support Activities
In line with the expansion of the embedded systems sector, industry activities focused on specific regional needs are on the rise.
With the establishment of branch offices JASA is planning independent community-based activities centered on embedded technology,

4.Support for the Development of Embedded Technology Engineers.
JASA is working to address the increasingly important question of human resource development in the industry through workshops based on the JASA standard education curriculum, Embedded Technology Engineer Certification (ETEC), surveys, research, diffusion et cetera.

5.Provision of Pension Fund and Collective Insurance
Member companies can participate in JASA's national system house pension fund and JASA mutual group insurance.

6.Special Rates for Related Events
Members can participate in JASA sponsored exhibitions and seminars, international observation parties, et cetera at special rates.

Enrollment Fee and Membership Fee

Enrollment Fee
200,000 yen for regular and supporting members

Membership fees for regular members
For regular members, the fee rates shown in the right table apply. Fees are based either on the capitalization fund of the member company or the number of its employees, whichever corresponds to the higher fee in the classification.

Membership Fees for Supporting Members
Fees for supporting members are based on units of 100,000 yen, the rule being that three contribution shares are volunteered as the supporting member's fee.

For supporting ventures with less than seven employees, the annual fee shall be pegged at 80,000 yen regardless of capitalization fund.