Contributing to the Resolution of Social Issues through Our Business
We are committed to contributing to the environment and society through our business activities, and to fulfilling the needs and expectations of society.
Functional Polymers/Polymers & Resins
Development of carrier coating materials that address energy saving and environmental impact challenges in copiers
Addressing social issues
Energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction are key challenges in the copier industry. We contribute to a sustainable society by developing carrier coating materials that enable low-temperature fixing and thereby promote energy savings. By enhancing carrier durability and charge control performance, we work alongside our customers to advance environmentally conscious solutions for the next generation.
Development technology
Carrier coating materials are used in the toner development process to stabilize toner particles and ensure proper performance during printing. They play a vital role in improving toner flowability and adhesion, helping generate electrostatic charge and enhance print quality.
The newly adopted carrier coating material is designed for next-generation copiers with improved power efficiency. Drawing on our proprietary polymerization technology and long-standing charge control expertise cultivated through toner binder applications, we successfully addressed the challenge of reducing energy consumption.
We will continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable global society through innovations that tackle environmental issues on a global scale.
Electronics Materials
Development of electroconductive paste for molding — A material supporting smart homes and appliances
Addressing social issues
Moldable electroconductive paste is gaining attention as a key material for advancing the smartification of homes and home appliances. Compatible with in-mold electronics , it not only enables smart operability and elegant design, but also contributes to reducing component count, weight, and thickness while improving overall efficiency.
Development technology
This electroconductive paste for molding enables the creation of 3D conductive circuits. The process involves screen-printing electroconductive circuit patterns onto flexible flat films such as polycarbonate, thermally curing them, and then forming three-dimensional wiring structures through vacuum forming or similar processes according to the intended application and design. Conventional polyester-resin electroconductive coatings used in membrane switches provide flexibility but can break when stretched, requiring advanced resin formulation techniques.
In contrast, our product exhibits excellent adhesion to film substrates and outstanding stretchability and followability, allowing it to maintain conductivity even when the base material is deformed.
Environment