Expert Material Laboratories List of News Articles

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.

Expert Material Laboratories Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the "Everyone's Sports Day" scheduled to be held on November 2, 2024, by Pietro Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, President: Yasuyuki Takahashi). Pietro plans to complete its new factory, "Pietro Factory Park," in Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture, in 2026. As Pietro's "large kitchen," it aims to deliver safe and secure products to more people. The "Everyone's Sports Day," held near the site of the new factory, is an event that has been taking place since 2023 to greet the people of Koga City. In addition to competitions such as ball toss and tug-of-war, there will also be a sales corner for Pietro products and original goods. As one of the events, a coloring workshop featuring Pietro's character "Pietro Uncle" will be held. Expert Material Laboratories has produced Pietro Uncle using safe and secure water-washable resin. The materials used are compliant with food sanitation laws and were shaped using a 3D printer.

We are pleased to announce that Ekimate is now compatible with the FORM4 and FORM4L printers. Additionally, we would like to inform you that we have started handling Ekimate at BRULÉ, Inc., and we will be showcasing samples printed with the FORM4 at the TCT Exhibition 2025. Starting January 2025, Ekimate will be sold through BRULÉ, Inc. (located in Shibuya, Tokyo). BRULÉ is a company specializing in high-quality 3D printer products, and we aim to provide even more value to users through our products. ■ BRULÉ, Inc. Founded in 2006, BRULÉ Inc. provides 3D printers and 3D printing solutions to a wide range of sectors, including many businesses, academic institutions, and public organizations. With some of the world's leading 3D printing brands, BRULÉ offers optimal and specialized 3D printing solutions tailored to customer needs. For more details, please visit www.brule.co.jp.

On February 25th (Tuesday), we were introduced by the Minami-Nippon Shimbun to the 3D technology achievement presentation held at the Izumi Commercial High School in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture. We are truly honored to have the wonderful achievements of our students featured in this way. Encouraged by this coverage, we will continue to promote activities that expand the possibilities of 3D technology. Thanks to the tremendous support from our sponsoring companies, we were able to hold the event successfully. We sincerely appreciate it.

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.

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