Materials zone

Functional materials, functional resins / additives, coatings / paints / inks, adhesives, functional films, composite materials, functionalizing materials (thermal, conductive, dielectric, electromagnetic countermeasures), etc.

Energy materials zone

Materials for next generation solar cells and rechargeable batteries such as perovskite solar cells, organic thin film solar cells, all-solid batteries, semi-solid batteries, etc., conductive materials, transparent materials, Insulating materials, thermal management materials, organic semiconductor materials, films for batteries, reagents for battery, etc.

Digital R&D zone

Generative AI solutions, materials informatics (materials search, property prediction, first-principles calculation, etc.), process informatics (process search, realtime sensing, process simulation, etc.), common technology (autonomy search system, high-throughput experimentation), AI robot, analysis / evaluation / measurement, etc.)

Nonwoven/Functional paper zone

Nonwoven fabric, functional fibers / fiber sheets / compound materials, filters, functional paper, paper / special paper, pulp / raw fiber / wood materials (cellulose / CNF / biomass plastic), paper making materials, paper making chemicals, etc.

Prototyping / Contracting zone

Contracted manufacturing, research, analysis, measuring, prototyping, pilot production, OEM, R&D support (test sample production, etc.), consulting, etc.

Materials

Bioplastics (bio-based plastics / biodegradable plastics), wood-sourced materials (paper / cellulose / tar / lignin), mineral-sourced materials (limestone / calcium carbonate / mica / glass / mineral wool / glass fiber / carbon fiber / cement, etc.), untapped resources, ethical resources, PFAS-free materials, PFAS alternative materials, etc.

Resource recycling process

Film cleaning device, solvent recovery system / solvent recycling system, crusher / pulverizer, cutting machine / shredder, sorting machine / compactor, plastic pelletizing machine, granulator / molding machine, melting machine, other recycling equipment, etc.

IT, Others

Resource circulation platform / digital service / consulting, etc.

Decorative films and transfer foils

In-mold lamination film, in-mold transfer film, overlay transfer film, overlay lamination film, water transfer film, deposition film, transfer foil, hologram film, etc.

Decorating and transfer equipment

3D decorative molding technology, insert molding, in-mold lamination, in-mold decoration, surface decoration technology, trimming equipment, diemolds, etc.

processing technology

Decoration, molding, graining, hair lining, sandblasting, heat & cool molding, decorative plating, coating, gloss application, finishing technologies, design, etc.

Sensing / Measurement 

Visualization of body and mind (physical information, emotions, and kansei), brain-related technologies, wearables, measurement and analysis equipment, etc.

Work / Communication 

Five senses communication (tactile, olfaction, voice, image, language), AI and big data utilization, communication activation, health and productivity management, organizational vitality / productivity improvement, behavior change and habituation, diversity and inclusion, independence support, community building, products and services that contribute to safety and security, human augmentation, XR, robotics, etc.

Marketing

Kansei marketing, kansei and comfort evaluation, product and service development support, UX design, etc.

Material / Space

Space design (offices, facilities, stores), interiors, interior design, products and services for comfort, etc.

Academic Research  

Ergonomics, affective engineering, information engineering, cognitive science, brain science, psychology, sociology, etc.