Asahi Rubber said that in February it has concluded a distributorship agreement with Ferrotec Material Technologies (FTMT) for thermo-modules (Peltier/ Seebeck elements) manufactured and sold by FTMT, and FTMT for the soft thermo-module F-TEM manufactured and sold by Asahi Rubber. Thermo-modules, also called Peltier elements or thermoelectronic elements, are semiconductor electronic components that function as compact heat pump components. The...
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Asahi Rubber Shirakawa No. 2 Plant Obtains ISO 13485 Certification
Asahi Rubber’s Shirakawa No. 2 Plant in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, has acquired ISO 13485 certification, an international quality management system standard for medical devices. The company is developing its medical and life science business alongside its optical, functional, and telecommunications businesses, and is currently manufacturing rubber stoppers for intravenous infusion bags as well as mixing medications, and the AR...
Asahi Rubber Develops CNT-Filled Silicone Rubber Composite Alongside GSI Creos
Rubber manufacturer Asahi Rubber Inc. has worked with a partner to develop silicone rubber with cup-stacked carbon nanotubes (CSCNTs) dispersed throughout, creating a material that combines high conductivity with optimal hardness. Following a long period of demonstration testing, the new material is set to be used in auto parts that remain usable even under harsh outdoor conditions, and will start...
Asahi Rubber Helps Prevent COVID-19 Infections by Providing Free Face Shields to Medical Institutions
Asahi Rubber Inc. (TYO:5162) is producing and donating face shields to help prevent droplet infection at medical facilities dealing with the novel coronavirus. As a recent effort here, the manufacturer of industrial rubber products sent through a free shipment to the Fukushima Association for Clinical Engineering Technologies (FACET). These face shields are used to cover the heads of patients on...
Asahi Rubber Develops New Flexible Wiring by Combining Rubber With Kirigami Structure
Asahi Rubber Inc. (TYO:5162) has developed a new flexible wiring product that is able to stretch with just a small amount of force while also exhibiting excellent durability and low electrical resistance. The company has achieved this by combining rubber with a structure based on kirigami, the art of paper cutting. The new design combines the benefits of a three-dimensional...
Asahi Rubber Reports Record Sales and Profits for Fiscal 2016
Asahi Rubber Inc. (TYO:5162) has released its business results for the fiscal year ending March 2017. Orders were strong for the company’s main products such as Asa Color LED, RFID and rubber used for tags, medical equipment and table tennis rackets. Profitability also increased due to cost cutting and higher factory productivity, with record highs on a consolidated basis reported...