The 2025 World Expo in Japan (EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai) will feature the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion "REBORN with Bioplastics"!

Both the raw resin and the foaming agent are entirely non-petroleum based! They do not generate excess CO2 during the manufacturing and disposal processes.

【Plant-based, biodegradable plastic foam bead material that is gentle on people and the Earth】 "Plant-based biodegradable foam beads" are 100% biodegradable products made using an environmentally friendly method that does not involve chemical foaming agents. Thanks to our unique "supercritical inert gas foaming molding technology," we have successfully molded foam beads from biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid), which was previously challenging. This high expansion foaming also allows for a reduction in raw materials. As global concern over plastic waste issues grows, this new environmentally friendly product can be applied in various fields such as fishing and agricultural tools, packaging materials, medical products, and decorative/display items. 【Features】 ■ 100% plant-based ■ 100% biodegradable ■ Carbon neutral ■ Low environmental impact foaming agents used *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Composite Materials

This is a block board made of biodegradable foam beads that are non-petroleum-based, carbon-neutral, and have low environmental impact. Ideal for packaging materials, cushioning, and various three-dimensional shapes!

Beads made from plant-derived, biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid) are foamed using a unique extrusion foaming technology developed by Plasteco, which utilizes low environmental impact inert gases (CO2, N2) and are then steam-formed into block and board shapes. They can be processed into your desired shape through cutting and other methods! They can be used as an alternative to traditional expanded polystyrene for packaging materials and cushioning, as well as for three-dimensional objects and display items. High expansion foaming with a safe and inexpensive foaming agent (inert gas) also allows for a reduction in raw materials! PLA resin, which has a high raw material cost, can be foamed and molded at a low cost.

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Foamed sheets made from biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid) that are produced using environmentally friendly methods. They can be used for food trays, agricultural products, medical supplies, packaging, and cushioning materials.

Plasteco Co., Ltd. has consistently focused on "plastic production that considers people and the Earth" since its establishment. Through our unique technology that uses a safe inert gas with a low global warming potential to foam resins, we conduct research on plastic products and manufacturing methods that address environmental and resource issues, as well as the development and manufacturing of related equipment. With this technology, we have successfully achieved high-density foaming of plant-based biodegradable resins like PLA (polylactic acid), which were previously difficult to foam. Our foamed plastics are carbon neutral, derived from non-petroleum sources, and do not generate excess CO₂ during manufacturing and disposal processes, making them advanced materials that can be safely used in the future. Our foamed sheets are 100% biodegradable and do not use chemical foaming agents. Amid growing global concern over plastic waste, they can be applied in various fields as new environmentally friendly products, including food trays, packaging materials, and medical products. We have vacuum forming equipment and molds for testing, allowing for prototyping from sheets to formed products.

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Please consult with us. We overturn the conventional wisdom of plastic! Environmentally friendly, high value-added foaming technology.

The "Supercritical Inert Gas Foaming Technology" is a high-value-added micro-foaming technology that considers both people and the environment. It does not have the explosiveness or flammability of hydrocarbon-based physical foaming agents, so there is no need to make the equipment explosion-proof. It is also free from the toxicity of chemical foaming agents and has no residual effects, making it excellent for recycling. Our company provides comprehensive support from raw materials to the entire molding equipment and the development of the molding process. Additionally, our foaming molding machines come standard with extrusion molding and RIM molding. If you are considering foaming molding, please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ The foaming agent is non-explosive and non-flammable, eliminating the need for explosion-proof equipment. ■ It has a low global warming potential, taking the global environment into consideration. ■ It is non-toxic and has no residual effects, making it excellent for recycling. ■ It is capable of forming fine bubbles of several micrometers. ■ It can also be applied to foaming of crystalline resins, which were difficult to foam at high ratios with conventional methods. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Products for three-dimensional modeling, decoration, and displays made using plant-based, biodegradable foam PLA beads shaped by our unique technology that considers both people and the Earth.

【PLA (Polylactic Acid) Microcellular Foam Products Considerate of People and the Earth】 Our unique "Inert Gas Foaming Technology" has successfully enabled the microcellular foaming of biodegradable resin PLA (Polylactic Acid) using environmentally friendly foaming agents such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2) at high ratios, which was previously difficult. By not using chemical foaming agents, our products are 100% biodegradable and carbon neutral. As a material that addresses global environmental issues, it can be freely shaped into food trays, packaging materials, fishing and agricultural supplies, medical products, as well as store displays, exhibition booths, stage decorations, and display items.

• Other polymer materials

[Environmental Consideration] Core material for tatami made from plant-based, earth-friendly, foam PLA material with excellent insulation, antibacterial, and moisture-proof properties [Carbon Neutral]

Foamed PLA (polylactic acid) is a material with lower environmental impact than conventional materials such as foamed polystyrene and other foamed plastics, as it is plant-based and biodegradable. Additionally, thanks to Plasteco's unique supercritical inert gas foaming technology, there are no residues like those from chemical foaming agents, and it is foamed and molded using methods that have a low global warming potential, making it an environmentally friendly product from raw materials to molding processes. The fine bubbles of PLA (bubble diameter 10-30μm) and the independent bubbles provide excellent thermal insulation, moisture resistance, and antibacterial properties, while also preventing the occurrence of dust mites and other pests from the tatami base. It also has soundproofing properties, creating a comfortable living environment.

• Other polymer materials

Renewed with a new model! This is a gas supply device capable of precisely and stably supplying inert gases necessary for foam molding, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2).

【Renewal & New Model Launch!】 - Smaller and lighter than the previous model - Equipped with a 12-inch large screen touch panel - Precise control of gas supply volume is possible through data linkage with various molding machines Foaming with CO₂ or N₂ experiences significant changes in bubble diameter and foaming conditions due to minor fluctuations in supply volume. Additionally, traditional pump methods using pressure control have seen supply volume fluctuate due to pressure changes at the gas injection point of the molding machine. Plasteco's supercritical inert gas quantitative supply device maintains a constant supply mass and automatically adjusts the supply pressure to follow the pressure at the supply point, enabling precise control of the supply volume at all times and achieving uniform and fine foaming. Furthermore, by precisely controlling the gas addition amount through data linkage (optional) with extrusion and injection molding machines, stabilization of foaming ratios and reduction in the weight of molded products become possible. It can accommodate a wide range of applications, from small flow rates for small molding machines to large flow rates for large molding machines, as well as RIM molding and other uses. It also supports flow control, high-pressure compatibility, and other options, making it suitable for various applications.

• Extrusion Machine

With the current processing methods and technologies, it is difficult to create complex shapes, integrated structures, lattice/honeycomb structures, porous structures, hollow structures, hybrid structures, and direct manufacturing from 3D data. Furthermore, through topology optimization and collaboration with generative design, we can achieve the creation of innovative aluminum parts that are not available from conventional or other companies, rapid development and prototyping of parts, dramatic reduction in the number of parts, ultra-lightweight and compact designs, cost reduction, and significant decreases in the number of processes and personnel involved. In this seminar, leading users such as J·3D, ODEC, and pioneers in white copper, who have achieved remarkable results in aluminum part manufacturing using metal 3D printers, will discuss key points and precautions for implementation and utilization, various manufacturing methods and technologies, rapid, low-cost, high-quality manufacturing techniques, uniquely developed next-generation AM technologies, groundbreaking case studies that significantly differentiate from other companies' parts, as well as factors for failure and secrets to success. Based on numerous research results and rich manufacturing achievements, we will provide a clear and concrete explanation for those considering implementation, beginners with interest, and those who have just started in the field. [Currently, half-price tuition] When applying, please write "Other [8,500 yen]" in the "Other" section above the application form on our website.

Kou Alpha X Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "6th Nagoya Smart Logistics EXPO" held at the Aichi Prefectural International Exhibition Center. At our booth, we will primarily showcase the actual model of the "HAIDI lithium-ion battery," which is gaining attention as a power source for electric drive equipment. Additionally, we will reference exhibit a "Mobility Base Unit," which serves as the base for electric wheelchairs, anticipating its use in AMRs, along with manual chargers, automatic chargers and connectors compatible with both contact and non-contact charging, and peripheral devices for electric vehicles. We look forward to your visit.

UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) is one of the verification methods that enables advanced verification flows for ASICs and large-scale FPGAs. However, writing UVM from scratch is a complex and time-consuming task. The UVM generator in Riviera-PRO reduces complexity by automatically generating SystemVerilog templates for UVM test benches and simulation scripts for designs written in VHDL, Verilog/SystemVerilog, rather than starting from scratch. This webinar will focus on how to use the UVM generator and the benefits it brings to users who create UVM code from scratch.

The RTCA/DO-254, published in 2000, serves as a guideline for the development of airborne electronic equipment equipped with FPGA/ASIC according to standards; however, in recent designs, its content has become outdated. EASA and FAA have aimed to harmonize compliance standards, and at the same time, issued AMC 20-152A/AC 20-152A as new objectives that DO-254 applicants should meet. This webinar will introduce an overview of this new document, as well as discuss its impact on the design and verification processes of airborne electronic equipment and appropriate tools for streamlining these processes.

We will be exhibiting at the FOOD Exhibition 2026, specifically at the "Food Factory Improvement Exhibition." Our theme for the exhibition will be "Positive Pressure with Dehumidified Air." In this exhibition, we will introduce our dehumidified air supply unit "Ecosara," which contributes to solving issues such as the inflow of insects and dust, condensation, and mold growth in food manufacturing facilities. We sincerely look forward to your visit. Additionally, during the "Exhibitor Seminar" held at the venue, we will also discuss the background and benefits of implementing "Ecosara."