New Revenue Generation through Research and Development, Manufacturing and Sales in the Nanomaterials Business

「半導体用途では量産相当品での評価結果が良好であったことから量産試作へ移行予定、電池用途では複数社にてサイクル試験が継続実施されています。」

「We obtained 2 patents for CNF. In resources and materials sales, we developed suppliers for materials sourced outside China and registered the products under the European REACH Regulation and for additional registration under ISO 9001 certification in preparation for full-scale adoption.」

「Highly dispersed conductive CNF has received favorable evaluations for battery and thermal interface material applications, and the number of customers considering and evaluating it has increased. Adoption of composite molded products is gradually expanding, including completion of confirmation by end users. In addition, sales exceeded those in the same period of the previous year due in part to strong orders and sales of resources and materials. As a result, sales in the Nanomaterials business were ¥71 million, up 18.0% year on year.」

「Among customers with a high likelihood of full-scale adoption of thermal interface materials, some chemical materials manufacturers received favorable evaluation results and moved to the specification confirmation phase, and we sold samples in larger lots than before. Conductive films also produced favorable characteristics, and additional evaluations are progressing. In addition, filament for 3D printers containing reinforcing CNF was launched by a filament manufacturer, and we also began selling it. Confirmation by the end users of composite molded products has also begun.」

「We sold paid samples and, following favorable evaluation results in multiple projects, additional orders and sample shipment volumes increased. Some projects progressed through the evaluation cycle more quickly, and some customers used substantial quantities of material in a single evaluation. Inquiries regarding paints, thermal interface materials and sliding materials also increased, and some materials manufacturers were conducting final-stage evaluations. In addition, a customer manufacturing jigs installed in production equipment completed evaluation using actual equipment and began preparing to request evaluation by end users. As a result, sales exceeded those in the same quarter of the previous year.」

「We sold paid samples and, following favorable evaluation results in multiple projects, additional orders and sample shipment volumes increased, with some projects moving through the evaluation cycle more quickly. Inquiries regarding paints and thermal interface materials also increased, particularly for paints, where evaluations are progressing.」

「We sold paid samples and, following favorable evaluation results in multiple projects, additional orders and the volume of sample shipments increased. As a result, sales exceeded those in the same quarter of the previous year. The Fukushima Futaba plant also began preparations to obtain a quality management system certification. As a result, sales in the Nanomaterials business were ¥24 million, up 426.7% year on year.」

「Although this did not make a significant contribution to sales, adoption was decided for a component used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the industrial sector. CNF applications are expected in the industrial sector in addition to the aerospace and automotive-related markets, and we will use this adoption as a foothold to promote sales activities to expand into other applications. The Fukushima Futaba plant, our full-scale production base, has begun operating, making full-scale production possible. As a result, sales in the Nanomaterials business were ¥22 million, up 41.6% year on year.」

「We sold paid samples, and sample shipments to a broad range of industries in Japan and overseas increased. We strengthened our response to customers for whom a path to full-scale adoption had emerged and worked to achieve early adoption. As a result, some customers progressed to the stage of conducting final-stage and scale-up tests. Meanwhile, adoption was decided for a component used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the industrial sector. Although the volume of the adopted material remains small, CNF applications are expected in the industrial sector in addition to the aerospace and automotive-related markets. Using this adoption as a foothold, we will promote sales activities to expand into other applications.」

「We sold paid samples, and sample shipments to a broad range of industries in Japan and overseas increased. We also strengthened our response to customers for whom a path to full-scale adoption had emerged and worked to achieve early adoption. As a result, some customers progressed to the stage of conducting final-stage and scale-up tests. The Fukushima Futaba plant was completed in August 2022, and equipment and machinery are being delivered and installed sequentially as preparations for full-scale operation proceed. As a result, sales in the Nanomaterials business were ¥6 million, up 116.1% year on year.」

「We sold paid samples, and sample shipments to a broad range of industries in Japan and overseas increased. We also strengthened our response to customers for whom a path to full-scale adoption had emerged, proposing prototypes with multiple specifications to address their issues and achieve early adoption. In addition, a chemical manufacturer that sells reagents and other products registered our products and began selling them, increasing the number of domestic and overseas researchers and developers able to obtain our products. As a result, sales exceeded those in the same quarter of the previous year. Construction of the Fukushima Futaba plant and preparations for its scheduled completion in mid-August 2022 and start of operations in September 2022 are progressing as planned.」

「We sold paid samples, and sales from January to March increased. As sample evaluations progressed, we began receiving strong inquiries, particularly from the aerospace and automotive industries. We agreed to contracts for joint development with leading aerospace companies and to extend a confidentiality agreement with a leading automotive company.」

「The Company sold samples for a fee. As sample evaluations progressed, it began receiving strong inquiries, particularly from the aerospace, automotive and infrastructure industries. It also agreed to conclude a joint development agreement with a leading aerospace company and to extend a confidentiality agreement with a leading automotive company. The number of sample shipments to a broad range of industries in Japan and overseas increased, as did the number of customers considering multiple applications within a single company. As a result, sales exceeded those in the same quarter of the previous year, although they were below plan for the quarter.」

「Since launching the Nanomaterials business in April 2019, we have proposed our carbon nanofibers to a broad range of industries. As projects moved to higher evaluation stages and we responded more precisely to customer requirements, securing production capacity for full-scale adoption became an urgent management priority. To address this issue, we decided to build a full-scale plant in the Nakano district of Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, where we had previously concluded a corporate location agreement.」

「We sold paid samples. Although sales were below plan, they exceeded sales in the same quarter of the previous year. Several dozen customers remain under evaluation, and the number of customers newly beginning evaluations is increasing. In addition, to accommodate the increase in development projects, strengthen the structure for full-scale adoption, and serve as an integrated base for medium-scale prototyping and production, we will open the Higashimurayama facility in Higashimurayama, Tokyo, in August 2021.」

「In addition, to establish a production system, we ultimately aim to operate a full-scale plant capable of producing up to 36 tonnes annually and to enhance our quality assurance system.」

「The Nanomaterials business commercialized powdered carbon fiber. Although some projects were not recorded as sales because the third quarter of the current fiscal year was an evaluation period, the projects advanced to higher evaluation stages and the number of new projects increased. As a result, sales in Other businesses were ¥3 million, up 133.3% year on year.」

「The Nanomaterials business commercialized powdered carbon fiber. Although sales for mass production had not yet begun, prototype evaluation results improved. As a result, sales in Other businesses were ¥2 million, up 114.6% year on year.」

「The Nanomaterials business commercializes powdered carbon fiber. Although sales for mass production have yet to materialize, the track record of prototype evaluations is growing.」

「The Nanomaterials business commercialized powdered carbon fiber. Paid sample shipments and inquiries continued to increase. Although sales for mass production had not yet begun, customer evaluation and validation processes progressed.」

「The Nanomaterials business commercializes powdered carbon fiber. Although paid sample shipments and inquiries from customers continued to increase, customer evaluations and verification processes remained at the evaluation stage, and there were no sales for mass production.」

「The Nanomaterials business has commercialized a masterbatch containing powdered carbon fiber that can be filled at high concentrations into detailed sections of molded products. Although paid sample shipments and inquiries from individual customers continued to increase, the products remained at the customer evaluation and validation stage, and there were no sales for mass production.」

「The Nanomaterials business has commercialized a masterbatch containing powdered carbon fiber that can be filled at high concentrations into detailed sections of molded products. Although paid sample shipments and inquiries from individual customers increased, the products remained at the customer evaluation and validation stage, and there were no sales for mass production.」

「Nanomaterials business We conduct research and development, manufacture, and sales of nanomaterials. We also develop products tailored to customer requirements and aim to expand earnings at an early stage.」