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Ube to Research Synthesis Process for Polycarbonate Diols From CO2

on July 4, 2023 in Industry

Chemical company Ube, Osaka Metropolitan University, and Nippon Steel have been selected by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as part of the “Development of Carbon Recycling and Next-Generation Thermal Power Generation Technology / Promotion Project for Carbon Recycling and Next-Generation Thermal Power Generation / Common Basic Technology Development for Carbon Recycling Technology” to develop a one-step...

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Yokohama Rubber Becomes Title Sponsor of Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2023

on July 3, 2023 in Industry

Yokohama Rubber will continue to support the “Powered by FDK Mini 4WD Japan Cup 2023 Drive on Yokohama Tires,” Japan’s No. 1 mini 4WD competition. This will be the second year in a row for Yokohama being the title sponsor. The initiative will also be supported by Tamiya, a well-know hobby model brand, for the third consecutive year. In addition...

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Kinjo Rubber and Kinki University Develop Finger-Shaped Silicone Cosmetic Puff

on June 29, 2023 in Industry, Innovation

Kinjo Rubber has developed in an industry-academia collaboration project with Kinki University a finger-shaped silicone puff for cosmetics marketed as Yubipuff. In February, the product was put on the crowdfunding sales service Makuake and achieved a 355% success rate, far exceeding the initial sales target. The Yubipuff is a finger-shaped makeup puff that can be worn on the index finger,...

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Update on Seismically Isolated Buildings: JSSI

on June 28, 2023 in Industry

The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI) recently released the latest information on seismic-isolated buildings. According to the survey, the total number of buildings planned for seismic isolation by the end of 2021 is 5,286, an increase of 127 buildings from 2020. While there has been steady growth, the number of buildings increased over the past five years has remained...

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Rubber Companies Expanding Into Food Sector – Part 2

on June 27, 2023 in Industry

This article is part 2 in a series of 2. Bridgestone made a splash at this year’s Fooma Japan by exhibiting for the first time. The company, which until now has had little to do with food, exhibited a soft robotic hand that contributes to labor savings and automation of food conveyance. Soft Robotics Ventures, an in-house venture, is promoting...

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Rubber Companies Expanding Into Food Sector – Part 1

on June 26, 2023 in Industry

Rubber and resin-related companies are focusing on expanding into the food market, where they expect stable demand. At Fooma Japan 2023, held recently at Tokyo Big Sight from June 6-9, a large number of rubber and resin-related companies were present, with many of them exhibiting for the first time in order to cultivate new demand in the food industry. The...

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