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.

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This is a webinar that explains the basic concepts of nonlinear regression and practical analytical methods using JMP. We will welcome Mr. Fukushima, who is in charge of biostatistics at Takumi Information Technology and has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of statistical analysis, as our instructor. Target Audience: - Those who want to learn about nonlinear regression and understand it from the basics. - Those involved in data analysis in fields such as pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, who are interested in utilizing nonlinear models. - Those interested in data analysis using JMP and want to apply it in practice. Program: - Part 1: Introduction to Data Visualization and Nonlinear Regression An overview of the basics of nonlinear regression using non-clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry as a subject. - Part 2: Features of Nonlinear Regression in JMP and Examples of Its Use in Quality Control An explanation focusing on the functions and features of nonlinear regression in JMP. ▼ Details & Registration https://www.jmp.com/ja/events/live-webinars/non-series/2026/06-25-nlr

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Promotion of Solar Panel Recycling Yuta Okazaki, Director, System Planning Office, General Affairs Division, Environmental Restoration and Resource Recycling Bureau, Ministry of the Environment 1. Previous efforts regarding the disposal and recycling of solar panels 2. Laws related to the promotion of resource recovery from solar cell waste 3. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Expansion of Solar Power Generation and Formation of a Positive Cycle for Panel Resource Recycling Akihou Kawai, Analyst, Materials Team, Industrial Research Department, Mizuho Bank 1. Policy trends surrounding solar power generation 2. Trends in the solar power generation industry 3. Resource recycling related to solar power generation and panels 4. Examples of initiatives by businesses towards resource recycling - Towards glass recycling 5. Examples of initiatives by businesses towards resource recycling - Towards efficient collection 6. Examples of initiatives by businesses towards resource recycling - Guarantees and insurance for solar power generation equipment and related trends 7. Awareness of issues and directions for problem-solving regarding resource recycling of solar panels 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. New Trends in the Submarine Cable Market: Current Status and Outlook Mr. Takuya Makiyama, Senior Researcher, Mobility and Communication Policy Headquarters, Mitsubishi Research Institute 1. Why are submarine cables attracting attention now? 2. Overview of the submarine cable market 3. Major players and changes in industry structure 4. Future outlook and expectations 5. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Submarine Cables Supporting International Communication and KCS's Initiatives Mr. Tomonori Shinto, Executive Officer and Senior Managing Director, Technical Operations Headquarters, KDDI Cable Ship Co., Ltd. 1. Business introduction 2. Overview of submarine cables 3. Various operations related to submarine cables 4. Current status and challenges of the submarine cable industry 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Ayaka Hiraki, Fellow at Deloitte Tohmatsu Research Institute, General Incorporated Association [Key Lecture Content] Due to high tariff measures and withdrawal from international organizations by the second Trump administration in the United States, military operations in Venezuela, and attacks on Iran, the world is indeed "Under Destruction." As the economy and cutting-edge technologies become intertwined with security, this lecture will analyze the trends in the defense industries of Japan, Europe, and the United States from three perspectives: "modular security," "total defense," and "the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)," while examining the potential and challenges of Japan's defense industry. [Lecture Topics] 1. Changes in Japan's security environment 2. Three points to consider for future security systems (1) Modular security architecture (2) Total defense (3) AI 3. Initiatives in Japan, Europe, and the United States (1) Europe: European defense industry strategy and strategic autonomy (2) United States: National security strategy under the Trump administration (2025 NSS) and defense innovation (3) Japan: Key points of the FY2026 budget and trends towards the revision of three strategic documents 4. Future outlook for the defense industry - possibilities and challenges regarding participation 5. Q&A

[Speaker] Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Law Office Foreign Law Joint Enterprise Partner Attorney Eiji Kobayashi [Lecture Topics] 1. FIT/FIP System in Solar Power Generation Business (1) Overview of FIT/FIP System Based on Renewable Energy Law (2) Background of Amendments to Renewable Energy Law Related to Solar Power Generation Business (3) Key Practical Points in Current Renewable Energy Law 2. Amendments and Regulations Related to Solar Power Generation Business (1) Forest Law (2) Electricity Business Law (3) Environmental Impact Assessment (4) Landscape Law (5) Others 3. Q&A Session