Japan's Top Inventions

S05E0628 min· aired 4/30/2022
Ventilators for Premature Babies / Electron Beam Lithography Systems
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Overview
The fascinating stories and secrets behind hit Japanese products, plus parts and machines that boast the top share of niche markets. In the first half: the story behind ventilators developed by a Japanese company in 1984 which provide critical care for premature babies. In the second half: electron beam lithography systems, capable of drawing the finest lines in the world. We introduce the Japanese technology that's being used by researchers at universities around the world.