Sumitomo Chemical and US Startup to Develop Automotive Materials Using Resin Produced by Microorganisms
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) has teamed up with California-based startup Newlight Technologies Inc. to jointly develop automotive materials using…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan, South Korea and Export Regulations on Semiconductor Materials – Part 2: Are Batteries Next?
Industry players are concerned over future developments after Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) tightened controls on electronic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Coronavirus Report – Part 44: Southeast Asia Shows Hunger for Food and Beverage Packaging Materials
As countries in Southeast Asia look to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 through urban lockdowns, demand is standing strong…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Calbee Bolsters Efforts for Eco-Friendly Packaging Materials
Calbee Inc. (TYO:2229) is working to bring about more environmentally friendly packaging materials. The major Japanese snacks manufacturer, which uses…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Price Hikes in Flexible Packaging Supply Chain Pose Predicament for Converter Companies
High crude oil and naphtha prices are driving up costs in the supply chain for flexible packaging materials. And while…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Li–S Batteries Hold Promise of Light Weight, High Capacity Beyond LiBs – Part 2
One material that has garnered particular attention for lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery use in recent years is sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN). And…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toyota Moves to Trial Cloud Services for Electronic Data Verification, Materials Analysis
Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) is looking to begin providing two ICT services with the potential to turn into new businesses……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
Dai Nippon Printing Makes Push With Monomaterial Packaging Materials
Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (DNP; TYO:7912) is looking to strengthen its marketing activities for monomaterial packaging materials, which excel…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei Launches New Department to Capture CASE-Related Demand
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has opened a new department for mobility materials, launching this in April to focus on products…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Teijin Frontier Leverages Nonwoven Fabric as Alternative Battery Material
Teijin Frontier Co. Ltd. is looking to spur the development of battery materials that make use of nonwoven fabric technology……. Please subscribe to read the full story.
