Expert Material Laboratories Company Profile

On July 31, 2025 (Thursday), we sponsored the "Marine Research 3D Super Science Project 5th Term Entrance Ceremony / First Class" held at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba by providing the resin material "Ekimate" for light-curing 3D printers. This project aims to produce individuals who can excel in various fields in the future through research on marine organisms utilizing the latest 3D technology, as well as to cultivate individuals who can deeply pursue their interests. With the support of experts in the marine field, each participant will select a theme related to a marine organism and conduct research. They will learn 3D modeling from the basics to practical applications, and through approximately eight months of classes, they will create original 3D works as their final output, utilizing their research on marine organisms. In this fifth term of the project, 11 middle school students selected from across the country will meet for the first time at the entrance ceremony. This event is part of the "Nippon Foundation's 'Ocean and Japan Project'," which aims to connect people through the ocean to pass on a rich and beautiful sea to the next generation.

The "Black Resin," which is compliant with the Food Sanitation Act, allergen-free, and low-odor, has been added to the lineup for safe and secure use. Expert Material Laboratories Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Yusuke Noda, hereinafter referred to as Ekimate) will officially start selling the new color "Black" in the "Ekimate" series of resin for light-curing 3D printers from May 27, 2025. The Ekimate series has gained support from many educational institutions, medical fields, and manufacturing industries due to its high safety and convenience, including being allergen-free (not using the 26 allergens listed in the "Japanese Standard Allergen 2015"), free from carcinogenic substances, and washable. The newly added Black color has a high visibility tone suitable for checking silhouettes and details, making it a powerful asset in product design and prototype development. **Features of the new color "Ekimate Black":** - Ideal for confirming product design shapes - Matte black finish that makes fine details easy to see - Layer marks are less noticeable, resulting in a smooth finish

Expert Material Laboratories Co., Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with YOKOITO Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, CEO: Yutaro Nakajima), which has a wide range of achievements in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM), focusing on the 3D printing materials sector. This partnership aims to realize a society where "3D printing becomes a familiar and practical option for everyone," and seeks to create an environment where users can easily and safely adopt 3D printing. By collaborating with Ekimate, which is responsible for material development, and YOKOITO, which has strengths in on-site implementation support, we will vigorously promote the social implementation of 3D printing and the growth of the market. Ekimate has officially started handling resins compatible with Form 4 and Form 4L at the "YOKOITO Formlabs Shop," an online store specializing in Formlabs products operated by YOKOITO.