During the High-Performance Materials Week, Otsuka Chemical and Higashiyama Film will jointly exhibit at Plastic Japan and Film Tech Japan.

Excellent wear resistance and recyclability! Reinforcement at the micro level is possible for thin and narrow sections. 【Exhibiting at Plastic Japan and Film Tech Japan in October】

We would like to introduce our resin composite material "Pochicon/Wistat." By incorporating potassium titanate fibers "Tismo" and "Dentor" as reinforcing materials, it is possible to provide micro-level reinforcement in thin and narrow sections of molded products. Additionally, molded products made with this material have high mold transferability, resulting in a smooth mirror-like surface. The improvement in dimensional accuracy makes it suitable for precision parts, sliding parts, plated parts, and aesthetic parts. 【Features】 ■ Micro reinforcement capability ■ Excellent friction and wear resistance ■ Excellent recyclability ■ Excellent dimensional accuracy and stability ■ Extreme surface smoothness *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

This is an introduction to functional polymers using controlled radical polymerization. [We will be exhibiting at Plastic Japan and Film Tech Japan in October.]

"TERPLUS" is a functional polymer synthesized using our proprietary controlled radical polymerization method, "TERP method." By utilizing controlled radical polymerization, we provide polymer products with uniform molecular weights and controlled polymer structures, such as block polymers. The main product groups of "TERPLUS" include the following: 1) Pigment dispersants: Advanced dispersion stability due to block polymer structure 2) Adhesives: Manifestation of anti-contamination properties and mechanical characteristics through molecular weight distribution control in the high molecular weight range Our dedicated plant at the Tokushima factory can accommodate production from prototype to mass production levels. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

Extremely stable resistors can be obtained! Introduction of advanced conductive ceramic materials.

"Dentol WK" is a white conductive filler based on a thismol derivative, with a nano-order conductive layer applied to its surface. By incorporating it into paints, adhesives, resins, etc., conductivity can be imparted. Our company offers a range of white conductive materials (the "Dentol" series) that can be widely applied in fields such as paints, plastics, and inks. 【Features】 ■ Extremely stable resistors can be obtained ■ Imparts conductivity to paints, adhesives, films, and molded products ■ Resistance values can be set by adjusting the amount added ■ Excellent environmental stability ■ Resistance values are stable against temperature and humidity, and have excellent chemical resistance *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

Next-generation ultra-fine fibers that are expanding! They have been used for many years and their range of applications continues to grow.

"Tisumo" was born in 1979 and has been used for many years. It is an extremely fine crystalline fiber, with a size that is thousands of times smaller than that of conventional glass fibers. Its range of applications continues to expand, primarily in the automotive, office automation equipment, and electronics sectors, with uses spreading worldwide. 【Features】 ■ Size is thousands of times smaller than conventional glass fibers ■ High-strength, high-rigidity material with strength and rigidity equivalent to carbon fibers ■ Mohs hardness comparable to cast iron, exhibiting excellent friction and wear characteristics *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

Compared to organic foaming agents, there is less mold contamination and metal corrosion, and heat-absorbing decomposition allows for a reduction in the molding cycle!

The "Uniform AZ P Series" is an environmentally friendly foaming agent primarily composed of inorganic carbonates. We offer masterbatches tailored for various applications and purposes, including vehicle components, building materials, and furniture parts. Unlike organic foaming agents, inorganic foaming agents do not leave color residues or odors in the final product (foam), leading to improved quality and increased productivity due to thermal decomposition. 【Features】 ■ White in color, resulting in minimal coloring of molded products ■ Less mold contamination and metal corrosion compared to organic foaming agents ■ Thermal decomposition allows for shorter molding cycles ■ Masterbatches available for various applications and purposes, including vehicle components, building materials, and furniture parts *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other polymer materials

Challenging new possibilities for films with low linear expansion and high rigidity! It also has good adhesion properties for secondary processing and metals.

"Film-grade Pochicon" is a composite material for recyclable thermoplastic films, created by combining a special scaly "filler" with thermoplastic resin, offering low thermal expansion coefficient and high rigidity. Due to its low thermal expansion coefficient and good adhesion properties for secondary processing and metals, its applications extend to flexible substrates and multilayer boards. 【Features】 ■ High rigidity, bend resistance, and surface smoothness ■ Recyclability and low thermal expansion coefficient ■ Thermoplastic: easy secondary processing ■ Solder heat resistance 260°C for 60 seconds ■ Excellent dielectric properties ■ Low thermal fusion at 250°C *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Composite Materials
• Other polymer materials

This is a composite material containing ultra-fine potassium titanate fibers called "Tismo."

The high-performance thermoplastic composite material "Pochicon" is a composite material that incorporates ultra-fine potassium titanate fibers called "Tisumo." It is a thermoplastic material that meets customer needs for applications requiring micro-reinforcement, such as LED reflector parts and camera module components, as well as for high-strength and high-sliding applications like automotive bearing parts. 【Features】 ■ Micro-reinforcement ■ Excellent friction and wear properties ■ Excellent dimensional accuracy and surface smoothness ■ Excellent recyclability *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• plastic
• Other polymer materials

Advantech Toyo will be exhibiting at the trade show "JASIS 2026," which will be held at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall. At this exhibition, manufacturers of analytical and scientific instruments will gather to showcase cutting-edge scientific and analytical systems and solutions. At our booth, we will display filter products for microbiological testing and environmental analysis, water quality testing products, pure and ultra-pure water production equipment, and culture-related equipment. Additionally, we will also showcase analytical balances from Mettler Toledo, along with equipment from other well-regarded manufacturers in the industry. Our sales and technical staff will be available to assist with product selection, so please feel free to stop by!

[Speakers] Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Global Manufacturing Consulting Department Group Manager Hirokazu Shimo Senior Consultant Shoki Tokugawa Senior Consultant Wataru Hashimoto Consultant Masaaki Amano Consultant Tomoya Nakamura [Presentation Items] 1. Key Development Themes of Major OEMs 2. Development Approaches of Each OEM 2-1. Toyota 2-2. Tesla 2-3. Suzuki 2-4. Nissan 2-5. Honda 3. Development Approaches of Suppliers 4. Key Points for Strengthening Development Capabilities 5. Q&A / Business Card Exchange

[Speaker] Ayaka Motomura, Consultant, Business Transformation Unit, NTT Data Management Research Institute [Key Lecture Content] With the advancement of Physical AI, telecommunications carriers have the opportunity to evolve from being "companies that provide lines" to companies that connect and control AI and the physical world in real-time. This seminar will organize the changes in communication demand brought about by Physical AI and the business opportunities for telecommunications carriers, while explaining the role of AIOps as the first step towards entry. Furthermore, it will discuss strategies for monetizing in the Physical AI market by deploying the operational intelligence accumulated through AIOps to network APIs and industry-specific services, as well as the layers that telecommunications carriers should hold. [Lecture Topics] Chapter 1: The Competitive Structure of the "Real World" Rewritten by Physical AI Chapter 2: Reasons Why Opportunities for "Reversal" Arise for Telecommunications Carriers in the Era of Physical AI Chapter 3: The First Step Towards Physical AI Chapter 4: Shifting AIOps from "Defense" to "Offense" Chapter 5: The Layers to Hold in the Era of Physical AI [Q&A / Business Card Exchange]

[Instructor] Partner Ryoji Mori, Eichi Law Office [Key Lecture Content] This lecture will explain the revised Personal Information Protection Act of 2028. The three-year review this time is a major revision, and it is essential to first understand where and how the revisions have been made, as well as the overall picture of the amendments. Next, we will explain the individual amendments that are practically important. The key points are as follows, but it is important to note that both the strengthening and relaxation of obligations are occurring simultaneously, increasing overall complexity. At the time of the lecture, it is expected that subordinate laws and guidelines will not yet be published, but we will discuss points that require attention upon publication. We will distinguish between what is necessary across businesses and what varies by industry. [Lecture Items] 1. Expansion of consent exceptions: Relaxation of the difficulty of obtaining consent and expansion of academic research institutions 2. Statistical exceptions: System content and how to read complex provisions (plus learning about acceptability from controversies) 3. Strengthening regulations on biometric information and children's information: Caution required for age verification 4. Contactable personal-related information: Changes in external transmission responses 5. Review of outsourcing regulations: Addition and removal of obligations for contractors 6. Administrative fines: Narrow target range and low amounts (not worth fearing) 7. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Instructor] Innovation Analyst Andy Kondo [Key Lecture Content] *The latest content will be added (changed) as appropriate based on the on-site survey of IAA Transportation 2026.* From September 15 to 20, 2026, the largest commercial vehicle exhibition in Europe, IAA Transportation, will be held in Hanover, Germany. It is a gathering place for manufacturers of commercial vehicles such as trucks and buses, as well as the parts, energy, and software that support them, occurring every two years. The cost structure of logistics, urban transportation and the environment, energy transition, decarbonization efforts, and a microcosm of the industry will reveal the future business environment just a step ahead. In this seminar, an innovation analyst who has been observing major global exhibitions such as CES and Hannover Messe for many years will report shortly after the event based on on-site coverage. Has autonomous driving become the main focus in commercial vehicles? Where is the energy transition for large vehicles settling in terms of batteries, hydrogen, and alternative fuels? How far have Chinese companies come? Based on photos taken at the venue and observations of actual products, the seminar will delve into the implications for Japanese companies.