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JSR Makes Strategic Investment in US Startup Carbon3D

on September 29, 2016 in Innovation

JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) is investing $5 million in Carbon3D Inc., a U.S.-based startup with innovative 3D printing technology. Carbon3D has developed a technology called Continuous Liquid Interface Production, or CLIP, which enables faster printing speed, exceptional surface finishing and superior physical properties of 3D printed objects. JSR will start feasibility studies for collaborative activities with Carbon3D Inc. in Japan by leveraging its own technologies in...

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Ushio Lighting Launches New Mold Monitoring Device for More Efficient Inspection Processes

on September 14, 2016 in Innovation, Products

Ushio Lighting Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of lighting and video projection equipment, has launched the Plus-E PE-600, a mold monitoring device that incorporates digital color image processing technology. The device monitors for fall-induced defects in molded articles, mold defects and pin breaks in the plastic injection molding and die casting processes. When the device detects such defects, it suspends...

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JSR Develops Materials for 3D-Printed, Lightweight Artificial Legs

on September 8, 2016 in Innovation, Products

Synthetic rubber and chemicals manufacturer JSR Corp. (TYO:4185) has developed a 3D-printed prosthetic leg in a joint project with All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd. (ANA) and prosthesis manufacturer SHC Design Inc. The company intends to support efforts to commercialize the tool. Current prosthetic legs are typically made from metal and cost a pricey 300,000 to 400,000 yen ($2,953 to $3,937)....

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Toyox Develops Tetrafluororesin Hoses for Chemical and Food Applications

on September 5, 2016 in Innovation, Products

Toyox Co. Ltd., a major manufacturer of resin hoses, will launch its Toyofusso S Hose line of fluorine hoses for chemical and food applications along with its Toyoconnector TC3-SS couplings, especially designed for the company’s Toyosilicone Hose line of heat resistant hoses for food applications. To date, Toyox has sold its Toyofusso Hose products for applications involving fluids such as...

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Yokohama Rubber to Establish US Tire R&D Center

on August 31, 2016 in Innovation, Tires

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (TYO:5101) is planning to establish a tire research & development center in the greater Charlotte area of the U.S.-state of North Carolina. Activities are scheduled to start this September. The company currently conducts research & development on tires for the North American market in several U.S. states and in Japan, but looks to consolidate the majority...

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Michelin Japan Offers Insights Into Winter Tires at Media Seminar

on August 9, 2016 in Innovation, Tires

Nihon Michelin Tire Co. Ltd. has recently invited members of the press to an educational seminar about winter tires. During the event, Michelin Japan’s engineers offered commentary about winter tire history, advances in tire technology, smart winter tire use and performance variation based on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) identification numbers. As technological innovation in the tire industry has accelerated...

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