Yonezawa Manufacturing's IR image furnace adopted for material research assuming space environments.

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IR-HP2

last updated：Aug 24, 2026

米倉製作所

- Supporting advanced technology to create future building materials from regolith (lunar soil) -

At Takara Standard Co., Ltd., they are introducing our IR image furnace into their research and development field and are advancing efforts to explore further possibilities of their own enamel technology. One of their research themes, material studies assuming a space environment, was recently featured in the newspaper, drawing widespread attention to the company's advanced technology development. Known for their system kitchens, Takara Standard Co., Ltd. is engaged in material evaluation assuming a space environment as part of their research into new application possibilities for their long-cultivated enamel technology. As experimental equipment, they have adopted the IR image furnace from Yokoyama Manufacturing, using materials that simulate regolith (the granular material covering the lunar surface) for basic evaluation and verification.

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Takara Standard Co., Ltd. is focusing on the characteristics of enamel, which involves baking a glass-like coating onto metal surfaces—specifically its heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and difficulty in adhering dirt. They are advancing their examination of material properties and potential applications under various environmental conditions. Of particular interest is the possibility of creating enamel using regolith (moon dust) as a raw material. The company has begun fundamental verification of enamel firing under vacuum using simulated regolith materials, with the IR image furnace from Yokokura Manufacturing being utilized to recreate the high-temperature environment. The IR image furnace features: - Heating in a vacuum environment - Stable temperature control in high-temperature regions - A structure that allows for precise observation of the thermal response of materials These characteristics support research and development in advanced materials. In recent years, research on materials intended for space environments and the potential utilization of lunar resources has been progressing both domestically and internationally. The technology from Yokokura Manufacturing is making a significant presence as a small step supporting future space development. *This content pertains to the research phase initiatives of Takara Standard Co., Ltd. and does not indicate specific product commercialization or business development.*

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■Introduction of the IR Image Furnace Series "IR-HP" by Yonekura Manufacturing IR-HP 6 Parabolic Surface Radiant Heating Furnace This heating furnace is designed to uniformly focus the light from six halogen heaters to heat a wide area. It can be used for heating experiments of flat plates, wafers, substrates, and for device RTA. ■Specifications <Equipment introduced in this report> 【IR-HP High Temperature Type IR-HP2-10】・Maximum Temperature: 1200℃ ・Heating Area: 70×70×t5mm ・Heating Lamps: 2kW×5 units ・Furnace Body Size: W400×D160×H160 ・Power Supply: Single-phase 200V 50A We can accommodate various specification changes. Please feel free to contact us!