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Toray to Introduce AI in Film Production Lines Apr. 24, 2018. - Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has set to work on leveraging AI at its film production plants. In an effort to improve quality and yield, the company plans to use AI […] Nippon Shokubai Ties up With Nano Cube Japan in Cosmetics Ingredients Apr. 24, 2018. - Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) has reached terms with Nano Cube Japan Co. Ltd. for the joint development and sales of cosmetics materials. Through the partnership, Nippon Shokubai is looking […]
Toray to Introduce AI in Film Production Lines Apr. 24, 2018. - Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has set to work on leveraging AI at its film production plants. In an effort to improve quality and yield, the company plans to use AI […] Nippon Shokubai Ties up With Nano Cube Japan in Cosmetics Ingredients Apr. 24, 2018. - Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) has reached terms with Nano Cube Japan Co. Ltd. for the joint development and sales of cosmetics materials. Through the partnership, Nippon Shokubai is looking […]Interviews
Interview: Sakata Inx CEO Kotaro Morita Talks Business, Product and Market Development Apr. 24, 2018. - Sakata Inx Corp. (TYO:4633) is moving forward and growing out its sales and production networks in quiet, strategically driven fashion. President and CEO Kotaro Morita recently took some time out […] Interview: NGK Insulators President Taku Oshima Talks Promising Market Developments for Unique Technologies Apr. 23, 2018. - NGK Insulators Ltd. (TYO:5333) appears to be working in the right specialties at the right time, with numerous industries moving in a direction that calls for ceramics technology. Company president […]
Interview: Sakata Inx CEO Kotaro Morita Talks Business, Product and Market Development Apr. 24, 2018. - Sakata Inx Corp. (TYO:4633) is moving forward and growing out its sales and production networks in quiet, strategically driven fashion. President and CEO Kotaro Morita recently took some time out […] Interview: NGK Insulators President Taku Oshima Talks Promising Market Developments for Unique Technologies Apr. 23, 2018. - NGK Insulators Ltd. (TYO:5333) appears to be working in the right specialties at the right time, with numerous industries moving in a direction that calls for ceramics technology. Company president […]Industry
Nippon Shokubai Ties up With Nano Cube Japan in Cosmetics Ingredients Apr. 24, 2018. - Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) has reached terms with Nano Cube Japan Co. Ltd. for the joint development and sales of cosmetics materials. Through the partnership, Nippon Shokubai is looking […] China National Coatings Industry Association Adopts Six-Point Environmental Plan Apr. 23, 2018. - The China National Coatings Industry Association (CNCIA) has settled on a six-point plan of action for green development in the country’s coatings industry by 2020. Through this plan, the CNCIA […]
Nippon Shokubai Ties up With Nano Cube Japan in Cosmetics Ingredients Apr. 24, 2018. - Nippon Shokubai Co. Ltd. (TYO:4114) has reached terms with Nano Cube Japan Co. Ltd. for the joint development and sales of cosmetics materials. Through the partnership, Nippon Shokubai is looking […] China National Coatings Industry Association Adopts Six-Point Environmental Plan Apr. 23, 2018. - The China National Coatings Industry Association (CNCIA) has settled on a six-point plan of action for green development in the country’s coatings industry by 2020. Through this plan, the CNCIA […]Materials
Polyplex Moves Toward Further Stronghold on Southeast Asian PET Film Market Apr. 24, 2018. - Polyplex Corp. Ltd., a world-leading manufacturer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, plans to ramp up its investment activities in Southeast Asia. In Thailand, Polyplex is investing $5 million to go […] Toray Announces Plans for New Resin Compound Facility in India Apr. 23, 2018. - Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) announced on April 18 that it will set up a new resin compound center in India. The facility will handle nylon and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and […]
Polyplex Moves Toward Further Stronghold on Southeast Asian PET Film Market Apr. 24, 2018. - Polyplex Corp. Ltd., a world-leading manufacturer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, plans to ramp up its investment activities in Southeast Asia. In Thailand, Polyplex is investing $5 million to go […] Toray Announces Plans for New Resin Compound Facility in India Apr. 23, 2018. - Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) announced on April 18 that it will set up a new resin compound center in India. The facility will handle nylon and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and […]Market Background
Global Polycarbonate Prices Continue Upward Apr. 16, 2018. - The international market for polycarbonate (PC) is continuing its upward trend. Prices for general grade PC in the Asian market have reached about $3,800–$3,900 per ton. Compared with two months […] Asian Polyethylene Prices Fall, Potentially Signaling Arrival of US Shale Apr. 11, 2018. - With the U.S. seeing a wave of new shale gas-derived petrochemical projects as of late, the effects of this may now be starting to influence the Asian market. Asian prices […]
Global Polycarbonate Prices Continue Upward Apr. 16, 2018. - The international market for polycarbonate (PC) is continuing its upward trend. Prices for general grade PC in the Asian market have reached about $3,800–$3,900 per ton. Compared with two months […] Asian Polyethylene Prices Fall, Potentially Signaling Arrival of US Shale Apr. 11, 2018. - With the U.S. seeing a wave of new shale gas-derived petrochemical projects as of late, the effects of this may now be starting to influence the Asian market. Asian prices […]Innovation
Toray to Introduce AI in Film Production Lines Apr. 24, 2018. - Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has set to work on leveraging AI at its film production plants. In an effort to improve quality and yield, the company plans to use AI […] Seiko Advance Develops Screen Ink With Design Changing Capabilities on Jet-Black Base Apr. 18, 2018. - Seiko Advance Ltd. has developed a screen ink that allows for changing design patterns on a jet-black base. The company will market the product for uses that demand high-class design, […]
Toray to Introduce AI in Film Production Lines Apr. 24, 2018. - Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has set to work on leveraging AI at its film production plants. In an effort to improve quality and yield, the company plans to use AI […] Seiko Advance Develops Screen Ink With Design Changing Capabilities on Jet-Black Base Apr. 18, 2018. - Seiko Advance Ltd. has developed a screen ink that allows for changing design patterns on a jet-black base. The company will market the product for uses that demand high-class design, […]
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METI: Japanese Health Care Market to Reach Scale of 33 Trillion Yen by 2025 Apr. 20, 2018. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) recently made its first forecast for the size of Japan’s domestic health care industry in 2025. Having analyzed the industry by looking […] Agricultural Spraying Drones: Barriers to Single-Operator Use Remain Apr. 6, 2018. - There are growing calls to ease restrictions on the use of drones in crop spraying to promote greater efficiency. Currently, permission must be obtained under Japan’s Civil Aeronautics Act before […]
METI: Japanese Health Care Market to Reach Scale of 33 Trillion Yen by 2025 Apr. 20, 2018. - The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) recently made its first forecast for the size of Japan’s domestic health care industry in 2025. Having analyzed the industry by looking […] Agricultural Spraying Drones: Barriers to Single-Operator Use Remain Apr. 6, 2018. - There are growing calls to ease restrictions on the use of drones in crop spraying to promote greater efficiency. Currently, permission must be obtained under Japan’s Civil Aeronautics Act before […]Products
Market Grows Ever Bigger for Release Film in Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors Apr. 6, 2018. - A series of production increases are taking place in the area of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) release film for use in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). With the high frequency characteristics of […] Nippon Kayaku Boosts Investment Into Components for Automotive Safety Systems Mar. 22, 2018. - Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd. (TYO:4272) is stepping up its investments into components for automotive safety systems. The Japanese chemical manufacturer expects to see its capital expenditure in fiscal 2017 total […]
Market Grows Ever Bigger for Release Film in Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors Apr. 6, 2018. - A series of production increases are taking place in the area of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) release film for use in multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs). With the high frequency characteristics of […] Nippon Kayaku Boosts Investment Into Components for Automotive Safety Systems Mar. 22, 2018. - Nippon Kayaku Co. Ltd. (TYO:4272) is stepping up its investments into components for automotive safety systems. The Japanese chemical manufacturer expects to see its capital expenditure in fiscal 2017 total […]
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The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website today. The company aims to provide global readers with information […]
The Chemical Daily Launches English News Service Aug. 31, 2016. - The Chemical Daily (Kagaku Kogyo Nippo), Japan’s leading newspaper covering the chemical and allied industries, is launching an English-language website today. The company aims to provide global readers with information […]