Our goal is not to develop new materials or create new drugs or anything advanced like that. We just want to put into practice whether there are more reliable technologies that we do not know about, and when we discover them, how we can use them, whether there are safer processing techniques or equipment, and how they can be applied. Our idea of social responsibility is first of all safety and reliability. Our research and development exists to put new expressions that move people's hearts on top of safety and reliability.
Research Areas
Research Item
Applied research on honeycomb structural materials to take advantage of their lightness and strength
Honeycomb structures, with their light weight and high rigidity, are revolutionizing structural design in industrial products. We are focusing on the mechanical and aesthetic potential of this regular shape and working to optimize the materials and shapes that can be applied. We are exploring new possibilities for honeycomb panels that combine design and functionality, not just as a simple structure.
Decorating technology that brings out the various expressions of metals
Metal has its own expression. They range from the popular ones, such as hairline and phosphate treatment, to new and unknown ones. We challenge both physical and chemical approaches to maximize the decorative potential of metals.
New technological development learning from unknown metals
The number of metal types continues to grow throughout the world. If we expand our view to the realm of alloys, there are more types than we can possibly grasp. Of course, we don't use them in our daily lives, but unknown materials hold hints for unknown technologies.
Coating technology that combines beauty and durability
While paint is the summary of the final finish, it is an element that can transform the evaluation of a structure depending on its quality. We aim to foster coating technologies that not only protect against simple paint peeling, but also ensure the beauty of the finish and diversity of expression through metal treatment.
Anti-corrosion treatment technology that supports the beauty of the finished product
We are working on research of zinc phosphate treatment in order to establish a treatment technology that does not spoil the aesthetics of metal surfaces while improving their anti-corrosion performance. In particular, in combination with zinc thermal spraying, we are working on process design that ensures reliability as a coating base while also taking into consideration the texture and uniformity of the finished product. We are sincerely addressing each and every condition while staying close to the characteristics of the material and searching for the possibility of realistic and beautiful surface treatment.
Efforts to improve curing agents based on partner feedback
A partner company that handles Verometal in cold regions consulted us about the stability of the finish caused by the operating environment. In response to this, we are working to improve the formulation so that it can demonstrate stable performance even in low-temperature environments by re-examining the relationship between the reaction characteristics of the curing agent and temperature. We are steadily making quality improvements that support practicality, starting with feedback from the field.
Approach to Stainless Steel Decoration
Stainless steel is a material known for its durability and resistance to rust. In addition to hairline and mirror-finish finishes, chemical treatments and coloring can be used to bring out a calm texture and design expression.
We hope to gradually expand the possibilities of stainless steel by carefully selecting processing methods and focusing on the quality of the finished product, while properly understanding the characteristics of the material. We are not seeking to be flashy, but rather to refine our skills on a daily basis while looking at what kind of decoration is appropriate for the situation and purpose of use.
Team
Team
Currently, our R&D team consists of three members, including our president, Mr. Yamada, and in 2021 we had the opportunity to deepen our knowledge of metal properties by bringing in an experienced retired major lumber manufacturer as an advisor.
Since 2025, we have also been working on industry-government-academia collaboration with universities, and are currently conducting joint research on the development of metal powders. Through these external collaborations, we are gradually expanding the scope of our technology.
In our daily processing work, we find a variety of issues, large and small. For example, we are accumulating insights in our daily work, such as how to improve the finish of welded parts, whether there is any way to prevent defects in the first place, and whether there is anything we should review from the selection of materials.
We also carefully consider new materials and technologies, such as liquid metal, that are constantly being introduced, whether they can be appropriately incorporated and applied to current products and processes, whether there are ways to introduce them without placing an excessive burden on our operations, as well as legal compliance and quality assurance.
The role of our R&D team is to gradually expand the possibilities of product quality and expression while sincerely addressing the issues at hand. We are also open to joint research with other companies upon request.
