Competition Ramps up Between Metals and Plastics in Market for EV Battery Case Materials
The development of protective case materials used on LiBs for electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming increasingly competitive of late, with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Maxell Targets Practical Applications for New Button-Shaped All-Solid-State Battery
Maxell Ltd. is working to commercialize a button-shaped all-solid-state battery by the end of fiscal 2021, targeting application here with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Leans on Zoll Acquisition to Accelerate Growth in Health Care Sector
Set to mark its 100th anniversary next year, Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has grown its business over the years by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
BOPP Film Meets With Rising Demand for Use in Automotive Film Capacitors
As the market for electrified vehicles (xEVs) continues to grow, two major Japanese producers of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
International Standards for Antiviral Plastics Take on Increasing Importance
The adoption of antiviral materials has been growing evermore present in various industrial products amid the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing about…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Itochu Brings Circular Economy Closer With First Large Power Storage Unit Based on Reused EV Batteries
Itochu Corp. (TYO:8001) has brought online its first large power storage unit consisting of reused batteries. Run in conjunction with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
New Showa Denko Technology Uses Film to Bond Dissimilar Materials for Automotive, Electronic Applications
Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) has developed a film-based bonding technology dubbed WelQuick. Able to easily create strong bonds between dissimilar…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Mitsui Chemicals Executive Officer Masao Sambe Discusses Pursuit of Digital Transformation
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) recently announced a new long-term business plan to see itself through the next 10 years. In…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Looks to Catch the West as Opportunities Open up for mRNA Pharmaceuticals
Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has been in the spotlight of late, finding widespread use in vaccines against COVID-19. And the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Sumitomo Chemical to Focus Management Resources on Environmental Efforts
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is taking a long-term approach in revising its core businesses, with plans for a number…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
