Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika Ltd. President Shuji Ueno bows during a press conference in Osaka on Nov. 28, 2024. The company, which started in 1889 as a textiles firm, announced the same day it will pull out of the loss-making side to its business and instead focus on packaging film for food and other polymer products.

Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika Ltd. President Shuji Ueno holds a press conference in Osaka on Nov. 28, 2024. The company, which started in 1889 as a textiles firm, announced the same day it will pull out of the loss-making side to its business and instead focus on packaging film for food and other polymer products.

Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika Ltd. President Shuji Ueno holds a press conference in Osaka on Nov. 28, 2024. The company, which started in 1889 as a textiles firm, announced the same day it will pull out of the loss-making side to its business and instead focus on packaging film for food and other polymer products.

Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika to leave textile business

Photo taken Nov. 28, 2024, shows the building housing the headquarters of Japanese chemical firm Unitika Ltd. in Osaka, western Japan. The company, which started in 1889 as a textiles firm, announced the same day its decision to pull out of that loss-making side to its business and instead focus on packaging film for food and other polymer products.

Unitika to leave textile business

Unitika to leave textile business

Photo taken Nov. 28, 2024, shows the building housing the headquarters of Japanese chemical firm Unitika Ltd. in Osaka, western Japan. The company, which started in 1889 as a textiles firm, has decided to pull out of that loss-making side to its business and instead focus on packaging film for food and other polymer products, sources close to the matter said the same day.

21st China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing

21st China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - Visitors visit semiconductor polymer materials at the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing, China, November 18, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

Polymer Composite Materials Production in Binzhou

BINZHOU, CHINA - JULY 23, 2024 - A worker uses red mud to process polymer composite materials at a workshop of a composite material production enterprise in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, July 23, 2024.

Chinese scientists fabricate wearable batteries that can charge cellphone

STORY: Chinese scientists fabricate wearable batteries that can charge cellphone SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of researchers 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PENG HUISHENG, Professor at Fudan University's Department of Macromolecular Science and Institute for Fiber Electronic Materials and Devices STORYLINE: A team of Chinese scientists has developed a soft and breathable piece of clothing that can not only store energy but also power personal electronic devices such as smartphones and watches. Replacing conventional liquid electrolytes with polymer gel electrolytes is a highly effective strategy for enhancing the flexibility of wearable batteries. However, the inadequate wetting at the interface between the polymer gel electrolyte and the electrode degrades the electrochemical performance, particularly when the battery undergoes deformation. The researchers from Fudan University have cr

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240107) -- BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a polymer clay figurine displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A polymer clay figurine is displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A polymer clay figurine is displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A polymer clay figurine is displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at a polymer clay figurine displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at a polymer clay figurine displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A polymer clay figurine is displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A polymer clay figurine is displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A polymer clay figurine is displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

CHINA-SHANDONG-ZIBO-YEAR OF THE DRAGON-POLYMER CLAY FIGURINE-EXHIBITION (CN)

(240106) -- ZIBO, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A polymer clay figurine is displayed during an exhibition themed on Chinese zodiac Year of the Dragon at a porcelain and glaze museum in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 5, 2024. Over 300 creative polymer clay artworks are displayed during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xu Suhui)

London gears up for festive season

STORY: London gears up for festive season SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of festival decorations on the streets of London STORYLINE: As Christmas is approaching, London has already been gearing up for the festive season with streets and squares adorned with Christmas decorations. To raise public awareness of climate change, some of London's landmark shopping destinations recycled last year's displays. To save energy, the lights will shine for a slightly shorter duration each day this year. According to the local council, the lights use LED lightbulbs made from recycled polymer. That will save 75 percent of energy than standard lightbulbs. Christmas lights across the city tend to glisten until January 6. During the festive season, various Christmas-themed activities will be held across London, including Christmas markets, workshops, concerts, and the world-famous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Xinhua

InShanghai OpenMic: President of Covestro China speaks highly of CIIE

STORY: InShanghai OpenMic: President of Covestro China speaks highly of CIIE SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President of Covestro China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YOU ZHIXIN, Xinhua correspondent "As a world-class expo, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) has been held successfully for five consecutive years since 2018. And over 3,000 companies are gathering at the business event this year. It will be the first complete return to in-person exhibition for the event since the pandemic. So in today's InShanghai OpenMic, our first speaker is Holly Lei, President of Covestro China. Let's see what's the key focus of its presence at the CIIE. Let's welcome." SOUNDBITE (English): HOLLY LEI, President of Covestro China "Covestro is a global leading polymer maker from Germany. We are striving for climate neutral by 2035. With

Xinhua Headlines: China's innovative marine plastic treatment technology wins UN environment award

Xinhua Headlines: China's innovative marine plastic treatment technology wins UN environment award

(231030) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks the operation of a granulating device at Veolia Huafei Polymer Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. in Anji County of Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Lin Guangyao)

China's Blue Circle initiative wins UN highest environment award

STORY: China's Blue Circle initiative wins UN highest environment award SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: TAIZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of coastline in Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province 2. various of Internet of Things and blockchain technologies used in Blue Circle 3. various of collected plastic bottles 4. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of a visual tracing system 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN GUANGHUI, Co-founder of Zhejiang Lanjing Technology Co., Ltd. 7. various of recycling of marine plastic waste 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU XIANWEI, Director of operations, Veolia Huafei Polymer Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. 9. various of processing of marine plastic waste 10. various of coastline in Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE HUAN, Director of Taizhou Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau 12. various of the ocean STORYLINE: The United Nations En

Chinese companies seek business opportunities at Medical Fair India 2023

STORY: Chinese companies seek business opportunities at Medical Fair India 2023 DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shots of medical fair venue 3. Shots of various equipment showcased at medical fair 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VIJAY SINGH, Director, India business, Ambulanc (shenzhen) tech 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SONG XIAOBO, CEO, Ningbo Linstant Polymer Materials STORYLINE: The 28th edition of Medical Fair India, one of the country's largest exhibitions for medical technology, equipment, and supplies, wrapped up Saturday in New Delhi. The three-day event brought together more than 500 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. Chinese exhibitors displayed a wide range of products at the fair, seeking to the win the market with their affordable and high-quality products. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VIJAY SINGH, Director, India business, Ambulanc (shenzhen) tech "We are establishing our channels, network all across India, so our pr

CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

CANADA-VANCOUVER-BUILDEX 2023

(230216) -- VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A company showcases its fiberglass reinforced polymer rebar products at the BUILDEX show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Feb. 16, 2023. About 300 exhibitors from around the world showcased their latest products and technologies at this convention and trade show for the building industry. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Tokyo Gas to release fuel cell cogeneration system

Tokyo Gas to release fuel cell cogeneration system

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gas Co. President Norio Ichino announces in Tokyo on Dec. 6 that the company will put what it says is the world's first commercial residential polymer electrolyte fuel cell cogeneration system on the market, though on a limited scale, on Feb. 8, 2005. The system was developed jointly with Ebara Ballard Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.

Mitsubishi Heavy develops reusable 'shape-memory' screw

Mitsubishi Heavy develops reusable 'shape-memory' screw

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said June 26 it has developed a ''shape-memory'' reusable polymer screw that becomes smooth when heated, allowing it to be easily removed from household electric appliances for recycling. The top photo shows a screw made of the polymer in its standard shape, and the bottom photo shows the screw after it has been heated to 120 C, causing the thread to be absorbed into the screw for easy removal. Once the screw has cooled down, it reassumes its original shape.

Solar eclipse observed in Middle East

STORY: Solar eclipse observed in Middle East DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:29 LOCATION: Damascus/Amman CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar eclipse STORYLINE: People in the Syrian capital of Damascus and the Jordanian capital of Amman observed a partial solar eclipse on Tuesday. The partial solar eclipse was visible from parts of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East and many parts of western and central Asia. In Syria, people watched the eclipse with a special telescope or through the black polymer. But the sky above Damascus was cloudy and the eclipse couldn't be observed clearly. Meanwhile in Amman, Jordanian astronomy enthusiasts gathered at the Citadel archaeological site of Amman and across the kingdom to observe the partial solar eclipse. The Jordanian Astronomical Society organized the event to raise public interest in astronomy. A solar eclipse occurs on a new moon day when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun, and when all three heavenly bodies are aligned

Malaysian PM unveils measures to ease rising food prices

STORY: Malaysian PM unveils measures to ease rising food prices DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of a shopping mall in Malaysiavarious of street view in Malaysia STORYLINE: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveiled measures on Wednesday, aimed at easing the rising cost of living, as the country copes with increased food prices. Among these is an increase in cash aid for lower-income households, in view of the removal of certain subsidies and ceiling prices including for bottled cooking oil, he said in a televised speech. The prime minister said the government will continue to subsidize cooking oil sold in polymer bags, with 4 billion ringgit (0.9 billion U.S. dollars) set aside for the purpose this year, up from 500 million ringgit in 2020 and 2.2 billion ringgit in 2021. He also said 8.6 million people will be targeted for cash aid to cope with the rising cost of living, amounting to 1.74 billion ringgit which will

Copper fiber sheet commercialized by Good Eye

Copper fiber sheet commercialized by Good Eye

Good Eye (Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture) will release GUD Sheet, a copper fiber sheet with antibacterial and antiviral effects, in June. The company commercialized four types of masks, including one priced at 4,980 yen (excluding consumption tax). The GUD sheet is a polymer fiber covered with copper foil and coated with a visible light responsive photocatalyst. In an experiment on bacteriophage, a virus that infects bacteria, it was confirmed that rubbing a finger covered with the virus on the sheet for 30 seconds reduced the number of the virus to less than 1/1000.Professor Hideyuki Itabashi of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Gunma University, who also serves as the company's chairman, said, "We hope to start experiments in July. The photo shows copper fiber sheets commercialized as masks and chiefs. (Photo taken on May 19, 2020, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

Kyodo Giken Chemical's Liquid Crystal Polymer Film

Kyodo Giken Chemical's Liquid Crystal Polymer Film

Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) film is expected to see a sharp increase in demand for 5th generation communication (5G) devices. LCP film is considered promising as a base material for flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs) due to its features such as low noise, low power consumption, and ultra miniaturization. Kyodo Giken Chemical (Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture) is a small and medium-sized company that has started mass production. In the military industry, this is a matter of life and death. Because of this, Kyodo Giken began to receive a flood of inquiries about LCP, mainly from overseas companies. This is not the only strength of Kyodo Giken. LCP film is susceptible to lateral force and tears easily. This further suppresses noise, and the thickness of the copper foil can be reduced to 5 micrometers, making it possible to create ultra-fine circuit patterns. Photo taken on April 24, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Tokyo Gas to release fuel cell cogeneration system

Tokyo Gas to release fuel cell cogeneration system

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gas Co. President Norio Ichino announces in Tokyo on Dec. 6 that the company will put what it says is the world's first commercial residential polymer electrolyte fuel cell cogeneration system on the market, though on a limited scale, on Feb. 8, 2005. The system was developed jointly with Ebara Ballard Corp. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. (Kyodo)