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R&D Special Feature

Japan's scientific technologies are of crucial importance to the country, supporting Japan in its role as the world's third-largest economy. And the country's materials sector is a particular standout here, holding a world-leading position as the Japanese chemical firms at the core of this field expand their R&D investments to create new materials and technologies.

Fiscal 2018 saw many of the key players in this sector boost their R&D budgets by nearly 10 percent over the previous year. Further, R&D budgets are coming to make up a higher proportion of total sales among Japanese firms.

One major factor behind this trend has been a foreboding sense that merely improving on existing products and technologies will not be enough to meet the needs of society. Japan's industry giants have therefore been proactively adopting cutting-edge technologies like AI and materials informatics, looking to use these in developing the technologies that will shape the world of the future.

Please note: The position of the interviewee mentioned within each article is that at the time of interview.

All articles in this R&D Special Feature are Free to Read.

Mitsubishi Chemical Managing Executive Officer Akihisa Kakimoto Talks Recent Efforts, Future Plans

Apr. 30, 2019

Sumitomo Chemical Director Hiroshi Ueda Discusses R&D Plans

Apr. 30, 2019

Mitsui Chemicals Managing Executive Officer Shin Fukuda Explains Company Strategy

Apr. 30, 2019

Shin-Etsu Chemical R&D Head Masaaki Yamaya Talks Silicone, Silicon and More

Apr. 30, 2019

Showa Denko CTO Jun Tanaka Discusses Restructuring, Medium-Term Business Plan

Apr. 30, 2019

Tosoh Director Keiichi Nishizawa Discusses Major Development Themes

Apr. 30, 2019

Toray Executive VP Koichi Abe Talks R&D Processes, New Technologies

Apr. 30, 2019

Asahi Kasei Senior Executive Officer Hideyuki Yamagishi Talks Digital Transformation

Apr. 30, 2019

Teijin General Manager Hiroyuki Umetani Provides Detail on New Strategic Businesses

Apr. 30, 2019

Kao Representative Director Yoshihiro Hasebe Talks New Technologies, Strategies

Apr. 30, 2019

DIC Executive Officer Kiyotaka Kawashima Discusses Priority Areas for Development

Apr. 30, 2019

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Representative Director Masamichi Mizukami Discusses Development Efforts

Apr. 30, 2019

Ube Industries Advisor Morihisa Yokota Discusses Upcoming Products in Priority Sectors

Apr. 30, 2019

JXTG Discusses Efforts Toward a Low-Carbon Society ( Interview conducted on January 17, with Jinichi Igarashi, former director and senior VP of JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy Corp)

Apr. 30, 2019

Maruzen Petrochemical Managing Director Yutaka Kawabata Talks Development Plans

Apr. 30, 2019

Kaneka Executive Officer Naoki Furukawa Details Efforts in Four Key Segments

Apr. 30, 2019

Daicel Director Hisao Nishimura Talks Efforts in Five New Business Units

Apr. 30, 2019

Denka Director Norihiro Shimizu Details Development Initiatives in Growth Fields

Apr. 30, 2019

Zeon Director Sachio Hayashi Explains Development Processes

Apr. 30, 2019

Nippon Shokubai Senior Managing Executive Officer Yojiro Takahashi Talks Development Efforts

Apr. 30, 2019

Tokuyama Executive Officer Fumiaki Iwasaki Provides Insight into R&D Strategy

Apr. 30, 2019

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