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Update At 14:00    USD/EUR 0,94  ↓-0.0008        USD/JPY 134,91  ↓-0.012        USD/KRW 1.304,26  ↓-1.56        EUR/JPY 143,81  ↑+0.142        Crude Oil 82,83  ↓-0.22        Asia Dow 3.390,51  ↓-33.1        TSE 1.849,50  ↓-6        Japan: Nikkei 225 27.128,04  ↓-345.06        S. Korea: KOSPI 2.423,78  ↓-35.18        China: Shanghai Composite 3.298,13  ↓-8.3937        Hong Kong: Hang Seng 20.534,82  ↑+5.33        Singapore: Straits Times 3,30  ↓-0.001        DJIA 22,15  ↓-0.3125        Nasdaq Composite 11.492,30  ↓-294.97        S&P 500 3.997,34  ↓-81.75        Russell 2000 1.888,21  ↓-58.1415        Stoxx Euro 50 4.250,40  ↓-20.78        Stoxx Europe 600 463,77  ↓-0.87        Germany: DAX 15.397,62  ↓-79.93        UK: FTSE 100 7.977,75  ↓-36.56        Spain: IBEX 35 9.252,10  ↓-29.2        France: CAC 40 7.308,65  ↓-26.96        
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Manufacturing February 28, 2023

High-quality textiles that meet the highest Japanese standards

An appreciation of the finer things in life is the thinking behind Atago’s Nobiluza brand and just like its fabrics the Fukui headquartered firm is looking to 'stretch and grow’ its...
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Manufacturing February 15, 2023

Yagi’s various brands set to go global

Since it was founded in 1893, Yagi & Co. has established itself as a go-to fiber trader and manufacturer. As it looks to the future, the company’s focus is on international expansion and its...
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Manufacturing February 14, 2023

The Fuji Seat that can’t be beat!

Fuji Seat, an Osaka-based SME has grown from a specialized manufacturer of seats for the automotive sector, into a full-blown solution provider for automotive interiors.
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Material Science December 20, 2022

Global parts supplier connecting the world with its Soft Press technology

Accumulating know-how and expertise over the last 67 years, Chiyoda Integre has proven ability to process soft materials with high precision, serving both the electronic components and automobile industries.
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Material Science December 09, 2022

Moving monozukuri forward one step at a time

Kodama Chemical Industry integrates hitozukuri and genbazukuri into their processing technologies, resulting in the highest quality products that go beyond mere plastics.
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Material Science December 08, 2022

Driving innovation in fabric and fibers

In the competitive landscape of the global market, fabric manufacturer Komatsu Matere continues to excel through R&D and unique technologies to develop its 'ultra components'.
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Material Science November 28, 2022

Megami Ink pursues brilliance challenging the limits of ink

The printing Ink industry has been dominated by major corporations over the past few decades, but by focusing on niche areas and working closer with the customers, independent firms like Megami Ink...
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Material Science November 18, 2022

UACJ VISION 2030 seeks to achieve sustainable development through aluminum excellence

As part of its three-pronged action plan for the decade ahead, UACJ Corporation aims to create a circular aluminum economy in Japan and overseas markets.
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Material Science October 28, 2022

Sansho: The bridge between raw materials and manufacturers seeking cutting-edge innovation

By combining their R&D with warehouse capabilities, Sansho is a technology trading company able to support customers from numerous industries in their development of advanced products and solutions.
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Material Science October 06, 2022

UACJ: Unlocking the endless potential of aluminum

"Aluminum lightens the world" is the slogan of leading Japanese manufacturer UACJ, which continues to unlock the endless potential of aluminum as the company moves forward with its VISION...
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Material Science October 05, 2022

Daio Paper’s CNF to support global sustainability drive

With its diverse product range, from cellulose nanofiber (CNF) to home and personal items spearheaded by the renowned elleair series, Daio Paper holds ambitions to continue its growth on the global...
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Material Science August 05, 2022

Engineered carbide products for a better future

For over 60 years, MMC RYOTEC Corporation has been supporting a variety of industries with its high-quality products, which include wear-resistant tools, rock tools and carbide materials & tools.
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Material Science May 16, 2022

Euglena: battling malnutrition through micro-algae

From its beginnings as a humble university start-up, Euglena has grown into an impressive firm that develops a variety of products utilising their micro-algae namesake Euglena, which contains...