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Chemicals January 12, 2026

Nippon Carbide’s Bid to Be a ‘One & Only’ Materials Leader

Nippon Carbide Industries positions electronics and safety as its key focus areas and contributes to the realization of a more innovative and more sustainable society through its “One & Only”...
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Manufacturing January 10, 2026

News Release: People Co., Ltd. Debuts “Sawarutech” Digital Learning Service and Deepens Co-Creation Partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Property Management

iPad + haptic “Touch Tech” pen and real-world curiosity workshops connect digital play with on-the-ground observation of infants
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Manufacturing January 07, 2026

Nippon Micrometal: Bonding Wire Innovator

Driven by innovation and precision, Nippon Micrometal leads the global semiconductor industry with advanced bonding wire solutions that boost performance and reliability.
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Material Science January 06, 2026

Bearing the Weight of the World’s Micro Motors

Porite Corporation ensures smooth operations for the automotive and electronics industries through advanced powder metallurgy.
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Material Science December 30, 2025

YC Chem at an Inflection Point: Scaling Korean Materials Expertise for the Global Semiconductor Market

With roots in Korea’s memory ecosystem, YC Chem is using precision formulation, joint development, and fast customization to enter advanced logic, and next-generation packaging markets worldwide.
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Material Science December 24, 2025

YC Chem Powers Korea’s Next Semiconductor Material Leap

YC Chem delivers precision chemistries, advanced packaging solutions and rapid customization for the world’s most demanding semiconductor technologies.
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Material Science December 23, 2025

How Korea Zinc Emerged as a Critical Linchpin in U.S. National Security?

Korea Zinc’s Role in Building a Diversified Critical Minerals Supply Chain in the U.S.
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Material Science December 11, 2025

Pearl Musical Instrument Co.: Eight Decades of Japanese Craftsmanship Driving the Future of Drum Innovation

For more than 80 years, Pearl Musical Instrument Co. has embodied Japan’s monozukuri spirit—combining precision engineering with artistic passion. From pioneering drum technology to exploring...
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Material Science December 01, 2025

News Release: YAMASHIN FILTER Launches New Functional Apparel Material TEXIFIL

Nanofiber filtration expertise evolves into a high comfort textile platform for apparel and industrial applications
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Material Science October 20, 2025

The Art of Writing with Itoya

Through Japanese stationery, ITO-YA rekindles the joy of communication.
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Material Science October 17, 2025

Healing Fabric From Japan

Kamo Textile’s BS Fine material combines natural black silica with advanced fiber design to offer comfort, regulation and relief, while delivering unmatched quality.
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Material Science September 30, 2025

How ITO-YA Redefines Japanese Stationery with Craft, Innovation, and Tradition

ITO-YA, a Tokyo-based stationery leader, blends heritage craftsmanship with modern design to shape how people write, create and connect. From Ginza to global markets, the company blends Japanese craftsmanship...
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Material Science September 20, 2025

Thin Films, Bold Future

Rising from deep-rooted metals heritage, JX Advanced Metals is harnessing thin-film prowess—sputtering targets, copper foils, crystal materials—to fuel the semiconductor era, expanding globally...