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We will hold a "Thermal Material Seminar" for engineers considering the formulation of thermal materials such as electronic materials, adhesives, and ceramics. Participants will have the opportunity to hear presentations on products and technologies from sponsoring thermal material suppliers (fillers, resins) and engage in individual meetings and sample consultations. Please utilize this seminar and networking opportunity to aid in the search for optimal materials and efficient sample selection and arrangements. ■ Date: November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Individual meetings from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM are optional) ■ Venue: TKP Shinbashi Conference Center Hall 13C ★ Due to limited availability, participants from academic/research institutions, trading companies, and those in sales, planning, and purchasing roles are not eligible to attend. Organizer: BYK Chemie Japan Co., Ltd. Business Development Sponsors: Various raw material suppliers Secretariat: BYK Chemie Japan Co., Ltd. Marketing Services Contact: Marketing.BYK.Japan@altana.com TEL: 06-4797-1456

**Proposal for Additives for Automotive Applications** Challenges and Improvements in Anticipated Paint Design for Automotive Applications Achieving carbon neutrality presents various challenges. These may be improved with various additives. If you could share your concerns, we might be able to offer some suggestions. How about having a free discussion via email or Teams (online) regarding any issues or improvement angles you have? https://www.byk.com/ja/contact ↑ You can also inquire about additives through our webpage. We also accept individual online consultations and in-house seminars. Please let us know your preferences.

In the second part of the seminar hosted by the Technical Information Association, a BYK instructor will be presenting. 【Production of Paste and Setting Conditions for Squeegees in Screen Printing!】 ★ A detailed explanation of the relationship between printing pressure and film thickness! ★ How to choose and use additives for troubleshooting in paste and ink production! Date: July 3, 2025 (Thursday) 10:30 AM - 4:15 PM Venue: Live streaming via Zoom *No lectures will be held at the venue Participation fee: 60,500 yen per person (including tax and materials) with other priority discounts available 1. Production of superconducting paste for screen printing and superconducting connection technology 2. Mechanism of action and usage of additives for screen printing inks (BYK) 3. Stabilization of film thickness in screen printing

We will hold a seminar with a lab tour at the Big Chemie Japan Co., Ltd. Technical Center! (Hosted by the R&D Support Center) This seminar will be the first public presentation of our Technical Center's lab. In this course, you will learn the effective use of additives from the basics, incorporating specific case studies. It is a very valuable program for young engineers, newcomers, and those who are just starting to consider additives. We look forward to your participation! 【Basics of Industrial Additives and Points for Usage and Selection (with Lab Tour)】 Date and Time: July 10, 2025 (Thursday) 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM 【Tentative Program】 - Purpose of Using Additives - Mechanism of Additive Action - Points for Selecting Additives Lab Tour - Application Room - Analysis Room - General Lab Area We will provide clear explanations incorporating specific case studies.

This is a solution seminar featuring the "micronization and dispersion" technology of Ashizawa Fine Tech and the "additives" from Big Chemie Japan. For those with themes related to micronization and dispersion of materials across a wide range of fields such as batteries, electronic components, MLCC, inkjet, automobiles, paints, and pigments, we will approach problem-solving in a hybrid manner using micronization and dispersion machines combined with additive technology. Participants will experience a combination of lectures, actual machine tours, demonstrations, and Q&A sessions, providing a real understanding from the basics to practical applications, and offering a starting point for solutions. ◆ Seminar on Particle Micronization, Dispersion, and Additive Technology – Making particles fine down to the nanoscale, and achieving dispersion and stabilization – Date: June 26, 2025 (Thursday) 10:00 - 15:30 June 27, 2025 (Friday) 10:00 - 15:30 The same content will be presented on both days. ● Cost: Free ● Capacity: 16 participants per day (first-come, first-served basis) ● Format: In-person 【Application Details】 Please refer to the information leaflet.

The instructor from BYK will be speaking at the second part of the technical seminar organized by the Processing Technology Research Association, the publisher of the monthly magazine "Convert Tech." The theme is "Wet Coating." Wet coating is a technique for uniformly coating a base film with resin dissolved in organic solvents or liquids. In the first part, Mr. Chino will cover the basics of wet coating (single-layer and multi-layer) and troubleshooting, while in the second part, our company's additives expert will explain coating troubles and solutions in fine particle dispersion systems. ◆ Seminar on the Basics of Wet Coating (Single-layer and Multi-layer) and Troubleshooting June 12, 2025 (Thursday) <First Part> 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Director of CN Consulting Office, Mr. Naoyoshi Chino <Second Part> 3:15 PM - 4:40 PM, Senior Solution Navigator at Big Chemie Japan, Mr. Akihiro Wakabara 【Application Details】 (Pre-registration required; fee applicable) Venue: TKP Iidabashi Business Center or online participation (using Zoom Webinar)

In the second part of the online technical seminar organized by the Processing Technology Research Association, the publisher of the monthly magazine "Convert Tech," a BYK lecturer will present. The topic is "Rheology Control Essential for Coatings." In the first part, Mr. Otsubo will cover the basics of interfacial chemistry and rheology in the coating process, while in the second part, our company will explain the characteristics and usage of rheology control agents suitable for the requirements from the perspective of additives. Basics of interfacial chemistry and rheology in the coating process Characteristics and usage of main rheology control agents June 20, 2025 (Friday) <First Part> 10:00 AM - 3:15 PM Honorary Professor Yasufumi Otsubo <Second Part> 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM, Big Chemie Japan Senior Solution Navigator Akihiro Wakahara [Application and Inquiries] (Pre-registration required; fee applicable) https://ctiweb.co.jp/seminar/cts2025_2/application.html Online distribution Zoom webinar, on-demand participation, archive distribution available (No in-person attendance)

This is an announcement for a live online seminar hosted by the R&D Support Center on February 17, featuring a BYK instructor. We have prepared a highly effective program for young engineers, newcomers, and those who are just starting to consider additives. Please take advantage of this training opportunity! Basics of Paint Additives and Key Points for Usage and Selection [LIVE Broadcast] Date: February 17, 2025 (Monday) 13:00 - 17:00 Live broadcast via Zoom, participation from a web browser is also possible. [Planned Program] - Purpose of using additives - Mechanism of additive action - Key points for selecting additives We will explain these topics clearly, incorporating specific examples. [Seminar Overview & Registration] (Advance registration required, fee applicable)