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Diversified material solutions at Fakuma 2023
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will showcase diversified material solutions for safe and compact EV batteries, improved connectivity and lightweighting, as well as circular economy at Fakuma
2023
Diversified material solutions at Fakuma 2023
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei will showcase diversified material solutions for safe and compact EV batteries, improved connectivity and lightweighting, as well as circular economy at Fakuma
First 4-inch Aluminum Nitride Substrate
Crystal IS, an Asahi Kasei company, announced the successful production of a 4-inch (100 mm) diameter single-crystal aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate
Licensing of lithium-ion capacitors (LiCs)
Asahi Kasei begins licensing of design and manufacturing technology for lithium-ion capacitor as next-generation energy storage device – Novel doping method enables enhanced capacity and improved input/output performance at lower manufacturing cost using generally available materials and equipment
New multicore digital signal processor AK7709VQ
Bringing the in-vehicle sound experience to the next level – Asahi Kasei Microdevices launches sales of AK7709VQ multicore DSP for automotive applications
Asahi Kasei joins the Japan Hydrogen Forum
Asahi Kasei announces that it has joined the Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F), which was established to support the decarbonization goals of U.S. federal, state, and local governments
Healthcare Headquarters in the US established
Asahi Kasei announced that it is moving the global headquarters for its Healthcare Business to the United States
Supply and Procurement Systems for Bio-methanol
Asahi Kasei and Mitsui to Establish Supply and Procurement Systems for Bio-methanol
Global Car User Survey
A new global survey by Asahi Kasei reveals major differences among the world’s four largest automotive markets in terms of brand loyalty, understanding of sustainability, and acceptance of purely battery-powered and self-driving cars
Investment in Israeli startup Castor Technologies
Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in Castor Technologies Ltd. (CASTOR), an Israeli startup specialized in the development of 3D printing software
Project for Chemical recycling of polyamide 66
Asahi Kasei and Microwave Chemical launched a joint demonstration project in April 2023
New ultra-fast current sensing technology
Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) is developing a new ultra-fast response current sensing technology
“Care for Earth” new carbon neutrality initiative
Asahi Kasei established a “Care for Earth” investment framework as a new initiative for carbon neutrality by investing $100 million worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields
New Record for Single-Chip Device Output
Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei Announce New Record for Single-Chip Device Output and Immediate Engineering Sample Availability of Their Upcoming 160 mW UVC LED
Lifetime characterization data for Klaran LA UVC LED
Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei announce lifetime characterization data for its Klaran LA UVC LED with a projected L70 Rating of 25,000 hours
New DC-DC step-up converter
Asahi Kasei Microdevices launches new DC-DC step-up converter capable of boosting voltage from 15 millivolts for efficient energy harvesting applications
Second MCC plant completed
Asahi Kasei completes second plant for Ceolus™ microcrystalline cellulose
New recycling technology for carbon fiber
Asahi Kasei collaborates on development of recycling technology for inexpensive, high-quality carbon fiber – Enabling a closed-loop recycling system for carbon fiber
Patent for battery separators in China
Highest court in China renders final judgement to maintain Asahi Kasei’s patent for battery separators
2022
Asahi Kasei participates in investment in Circularise
Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in Circularise B.V. together with Brightlands Venture Partners, 4impact capital, and Neste, in November 2022.
Sale of butadiene rubber BR and S-SBR
Asahi Kasei starts selling BR and S-SBR made using the mass-balance method
ISCC PLUS certification for several products
Asahi Kasei and its affiliated companies have acquired the widely recognized international certification ISCC PLUS for several products
Pilot test plant for hydrogen production in Japan
Asahi Kasei starts construction of alkaline water electrolysis pilot test plant for hydrogen production in Kawasaki, Japan
New Hydrogen Council Member
Asahi Kasei announced that it has joined the Hydrogen Council as a steering member
ISCC PLUS certification for sustainable PPE
Asahi Kasei Plastics Singapore acquires ISCC PLUS certification – Production of polyphenylene ether (PPE) using biomass-derived raw material
Drug Development Research Funding
Asahi Kasei Pharma to Sponsor Research for Drug Discovery Research and Technology: Open Innovation 2023
Blockchain Technology Pilot Project
Asahi Kasei Europe becomes member of joint blockchain technology pilot project for ISCC PLUS certification
Mercury-free UVC disinfection
Mercury-free UVC disinfection – Asahi Kasei demonstrates how Crystal IS UVC LED technology can be applied to achieve higher disinfection efficiency in water treatment than conventional mercury lamp systems
New XYRON™ mPPE Grades
Asahi Kasei Introduces New XYRON™ mPPE Grades – Versatile Materials for Improved Efficiency of 5G Applications
Biogas purification system – performance trial
Asahi Kasei to construct biogas purification system at sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan – demonstration trial on CO2 separation/recovery utilizing zeolite
New Concept Car presented at K 2022
Asahi Kasei to Present New Concept Car at K 2022 – Diversified Material Solutions for a More Sustainable and Comfortable Mobility
Automotive Active Road Noise Cancellation
Asahi Kasei Microdevices and Israel-based Silentium enter license agreement for automotive Active Road Noise Cancellation (ARNC) technology
MOTIV™ Buffer Management Technology
Asahi Kasei Bioprocess to Showcase Award-winning MOTIV™ Buffer Management Technology for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at ACHEMA 2022
Next Generation Concept Car “AKXY2™” release
Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its establishment on May 25, 1922 and releases Next Generation Concept Car “AKXY2™”
Carbon footprint of products
Asahi Kasei to start providing carbon footprint data for synthetic rubber and elastomers
Platform to grasp the amount of GHG emissions
Asahi Kasei has established a platform jointly with NTT DATA Corp. to grasp the amount of GHG emissions and calculate the carbon footprint of products for each grade of performance plastics used as molding material for automotive parts, consumer electronics, etc.
World Premiere: AKM Presents New Flagship DAC
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Presents New Flagship DAC AK4499EX At IPS / HIGH END® 2022 Show in Munich
Foam Lab launches in Düsseldorf
Asahi Kasei Europe launches Foam Lab in Düsseldorf
Global Automotive Survey
Easy-to-maintain and Sustainable Materials Add Value to Customers – A Global Automotive Survey by Asahi Kasei
Commercialization of polyamide 66
Asahi Kasei to accelerate trials for commercialization of polyamide 66 made using biomass-derived intermediate
Koshiro Kudo, to become new President of AK
Koshiro Kudo to become new President of Asahi Kasei
Düsseldorf, February 22, 2022 – Asahi Kasei announced at the end of January 2022 a change in the company’s management
2021
Increasing Demand for Ceolus™
Asahi Kasei contributes to global health care to Support Increased Demand for Ceolus™ Microcrystalline Cellulose Pharmaceutical Excipients
90th anniversary of Bemberg™
Asahi Kasei is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its Bemberg™ cupro fiber business – Rebranding launched to mark the occasion
Polypore shanghai energy
Polypore and SEMCORP establish joint venture in China for dry-process LIB separators
Polyamide 66 LEONA™ SN
New halogen-free flame-retardant Polyamide 66 LEONA™ SN features superior surface quality and laser printability
ROICA™ premium stretch fiber business
Asahi Kasei to optimize the global strategy of its ROICA™ premium stretch fiber business
Bemliese™ – sustainable non-woven fabric
Sustainable non-woven fabric Bemliese™ certified as marine biodegradable by TÜV AUSTRIA Belgium and eyeing European market
Japanese polymer manufacturer joins PINFA
Asahi Kasei joins PINFA and strengthens the activities for safe and more sustainable flame retardant polymers
Clean surfaces and safe in-cabin air
Clean surfaces and safe in-cabin air – New survey by Asahi Kasei shows growing global needs towards a hygienic automotive interior space
Membership in Business Call to Action
Asahi Kasei renews membership in Business Call to Action – Successful business model and sustainable development
Relocation to Düsseldorf Harbour
Asahi Kasei Europe uniting sales, marketing and R&D activities at Düsseldorf Harbour
ZOLL Medical Corporation donates $10M
ZOLL Medical Corporation Donates $10M to The ZOLL Foundation to support research and educational activities for resuscitation and acute critical care
Introducing Leona SG to EU market
Asahi Kasei introduces the LEONA SG series to the European market. A semi-aromatic polyamide featuring excellent processability and advanced surface quality
Second plant for Ceolus
Asahi Kasei will build a second plant for its microcrystalline cellulose excipient Ceolus™ at its Mizushima Works in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan
Patent infringement lawsuit against W-SCOPE
Asahi Kasei’s Patent infringement lawsuit against Shenzhen Xu Ran Electronic, etc. – The Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China is accepting Asahi Kasei’s claim of patent infringement
2020
Investing into reforestation projects
The producer of Dinamica®, an ecological microfiber material for automotive interior surfaces, is investing into FSC® certified forests
New Class-A surface material SoForm™
Asahi Kasei introduces new engineered resin series SoForm™ of the Thermylene® brand – A Class-A surface material with low emissions and excellent scratch resistance
Driver assistance systems gain importance
On the way to full car autonomy – New survey by Asahi Kasei Europe shows growing needs for driver assistance systems and improved acoustics
The automotive is evolving quickly – new technologies are constantly adding to safety and comfort of the car. This development is strongly user-driven, as the results of a current study conducted by Asahi Kasei Europe and SKOPOS shows.
Growing need for HMI shows survey
Smarter and simpler: New survey shows growing importance of connectivity features and intuitive control interfaces in the automotive
The automotive is changing. A growing number of electronic systems and functions in the car are constantly adding to the driving experience. The results of the current study conducted by Asahi Kasei Europe and SKOPOS show: The car user is also changing and the need for smarter and simpler HMI (human-machine interface) solutions is growing.
Need for premium surfaces on the rise
Interior to become the new exterior: New survey by Asahi Kasei Europe shows increasing need towards functional premium surfaces in the automotive
The evolution in the automotive industry is ongoing. A changing mobility behavior and the growing autonomy of cars will profoundly impact the user’s driving experience. Automotive interior features are on their way to become the main differentiating element influencing buying decisions – and within the interior the need towards premium, hygienic and sound-absorbing surfaces is on the rise.
Green Hydrogen Production in Fukushima
The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is taking the next major step towards becoming a provider of large-scale alkaline-water electrolysis systems for the production of green hydrogen
Acquisition of Veloxis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Asahi Kasei Corporation has completed its acquisition of US-based pharmaceutical company Veloxis Pharmaceuticals Inc. on March 3, 2020 (CET)