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Tokyo, JAPAN -- November 22, 2024 SANDEN Corporation's Vision: Innovation, Adaptation and Global Solutions in World-class Manufacturing Amidst Global Dynamics! Mr. Hideyuki Kobayashi, Vice President of Sanden Corporation, discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Japanese manufacturing amidst global changes. Kobayashi highlights the role of Japanese firms in diversifying suppliers, leveraging technology, and adapting to market demands. Addressing the aging population and labor challenges, Sanden emphasizes value-added production and knowledge transfer. The conversation delves into Sanden's transformation in the EV era, showcasing their expertise in tailored compressors and integrated thermal management systems for electric vehicles. Additionally, Kobayashi underscores Sanden's commitment to environmental sustainability through the development of CO2 compressors. The interview also sheds light on Sanden's strategic partnerships, global expansion plans, and future goals as a full-solution supplier in the manufacturing industry. https://lnkd.in/eR2CEKdT

Tokyo, JAPAN -- November 22, 2024 SANDEN Corporation's Vision: Innovation, Adaptation and Global Solutions in World-class Manufacturing Amidst Global Dynamics! Mr. Hideyuki Kobayashi, Vice President of Sanden Corporation, discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Japanese manufacturing amidst global changes. Kobayashi highlights the role of Japanese firms in diversifying suppliers, leveraging technology, and adapting to market demands. Addressing the aging population and labor challenges, Sanden emphasizes value-added production and knowledge transfer. The conversation delves into Sanden's transformation in the EV era, showcasing their expertise in tailored compressors and integrated thermal management systems for electric vehicles. Additionally, Kobayashi underscores Sanden's commitment to environmental sustainability through the development of CO2 compressors. The interview also sheds light on Sanden's strategic partnerships, global expansion plans, and future goals as a full-solution supplier in the manufacturing industry. https://lnkd.in/eR2CEKdT

Last week, we published the mid-year scorecard, presenting a review of the total number of patents published in the first half of 2024. Continuing our analysis, we are back with more amazing insights, spotlighting the players leading the innovation race across top geographies, including China, the USA, and Japan. Eager for more? Dive into our report card for a comprehensive exploration of these insights and beyond! 🌐✨ #PatentTrends #InnovationInsights #TechBreakthroughs #IPStrategy #MidYearReview #TechInnovation #IndustryInsights #Samsung #Toyota #LG #Canon #Haier #Mitsubishi #Bosch #Mercedes #China #USA #India #Patent #Innovation #PatentLandscape #Invent #Protect

Recently, Yunsa announced the completion of angel round and Pre-Series A round of financing worth millions of yuan. The angel round was led by Shunwei Capital, followed by Fenglin Venture. The Pre-Series A round was led by Kylinhall Partners, followed by Ningbo Haishu Industrial Investment, Langrun Capital and existing shareholder Shunwei Capital. The funds raised will be mainly used for the construction of the first mass production line of 46 series cylindrical supercharged batteries in China. The Shunwei team mentioned that the large cylindrical battery has high manufacturing efficiency and obvious cost advantages, and it is easier to match high nickel/high silicon. It has a market size worth biliions of yuan in the automotive, energy storage and consumer electronics industry. Yunsa’s founding team also has strong and rich industry experience, outstanding battery cell manufacturing and process capabilities and smooth customer progress. #energy #battery #venturecapital #shunweicapital #yunsa #china

WACKER Breaks Ground on Czech Silicone Specialties Production Facility German chemical company Wacker Chemie has broken ground for its new production site in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic. Wacker plans to produce room-temperature-curing high-performance #silicones there from the end of 2025 and high-consistency silicone rubbers from 2028. When fully operational, the site will be able to supply over 20,000 metric tons of custom-made silicones per year. These silicones are used in key technologies such as #electromobility, #health and medical care and in grid expansion. Wacker states the investment amount to be in the low triple-digit million-euro range and said that 200 new jobs will be created in the first expansion phase. “Karlovy Vary will be a new and important pillar for our silicone activities in Europe and will strengthen our position as a leading manufacturer of silicone specialties. With today’s groundbreaking ceremony we’ve achieved our first milestone,” said Wacker’s executive board member Dr. Christian Kirsten. According to Wacker, customized silicone elastomers are especially needed where conventional materials cannot or can no longer meet the high and ever-increasing requirements. The main drivers are megatrends such as electromobility, renewable energies and the expansion of electricity grids. Read more on #CMI online:

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🎉 𝗥𝗶𝗺 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮/𝗣𝗨 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰！ From July 17 to 19, the UTECH Asia/PU China 2024 UTECH Asia PU China was successfully held at Hall 1 of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. Rim Polymers made a significant impact as an exhibitor in the international zone, showcasing our cutting-edge technology and market leadership with a team of 12 staff from China, Singapore, Germany and Japan. The event set new records for both the number of exhibitors and attendees. 🙋♂️ During the exhibition, Rim team engaged extensively with industry experts and clients from around the world, showcasing our latest technological innovations through comprehensive video presentations and detailed exhibit panels. On 18th July, we hosted a seminar regarding “Innovative Applications of Rim Foaming Equipment in Automotive and Refrigeration Industries”. Zhou Zhenhua, Country Marketing Manager of Rim China, shared insights into our advancements, and discussed future trends in polyurethane foaming machine to meet evolving market demands. The seminar attracted a large audience and received enthusiastic feedback. 🎤 Furthermore, Mr. Steven Hoong, General Manager of Rim Polymers, was interviewed by China Chemical Industry News. He elaborated on the goals of our participation in the event and the strategic vision that has guided Rim Polymers' growth in the polyurethane industry. The exhibition was not only a major event for the polyurethane industry but also an excellent opportunity for Rim Polymers to reconnect with existing partners and forge new collaborations. It provided a platform to showcase our leadership in technological innovation, gain valuable industry insights, and explore potential partnerships. Looking ahead, Rim Polymers is committed to introducing innovative equipment and maintaining our leadership position in the industry. We look forward to collaborating with global clients to drive the future of the polyurethane industry and deliver unparalleled solutions and services. ✨ #utech #PUChina #Utechasia #PU #exhibition #Shanghai #automotive #seminar #polyurethane #foamingmachine #innovation #shanghaiworldexpo #refrigeration #pumachine #puseminar #pufoam

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝗱.𝗼.𝗼. 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟲𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗼ž From September 18th to 20th, 2024, the 64th International Foundry Conference (IFC) took place in Portorož, organized by the Slovenian Foundrymen Society. This important professional event brought together foundry experts, scientists, and suppliers from the foundry industry across numerous European countries, with the aim of exchanging knowledge, experiences, and the latest advancements in the field. The conference featured distinguished experts from both domestic and international universities, research institutes, and representatives of foundry companies, giving the event a truly international significance and importance. 𝗞𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝗱.𝗼.𝗼. actively participated in the conference with a presentation titled "𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀," prepared by A. Tekavčič, J. Poklič and J. Vranc. The presentation addressed key sustainability challenges and solutions that are crucial for the future of the foundry industry in light of environmental requirements and the green transition. We also contributed to a presentation titled "𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆," where our expert S. Al Jasim was a co-author. This research emphasized innovative approaches to improving the energy efficiency of foundry processes, which is a vital step towards reducing energy losses and increasing productivity. Our participation in the International Foundry Conference reaffirms our commitment to innovation, sustainable solutions, and progress in the foundry industry. #Knowledge #Opportunity #Value #Innovation #Solution #Sustainability #KovisGroup #KovisFoundry

Strengthening cooperation - the way forward for Evonik! 🗣️ From customers to employees to policymakers. To become better and go beyond chemistry, constructive exchange is essential. It was therefore a pleasure for me to discuss opportunities and projects with leading government representatives and the management team during my visit to the Nanjing site. 🚀 The message is clear. Lu Weidong, Standing Member of the Nanjing Municipal CCP Committee, praised the good cooperation and promised to continue to support Evonik in the future.  🍃 Sustainability was also an important topic. With Tao Lei, member of the CCP Committee and Deputy Director of Nanjing Jiangbei New Area, we exchanged our understanding and views on environmental protection and sustainability, as well as safety. These are all fundamental to the success and competitiveness of the chemical industry, and we share this view. Finally, perhaps most importantly for good cooperation: Together, we reaffirmed the importance of regular exchanges to promote mutual understanding and trust. Once again, many thanks for the organization and the good exchange. #Evonik #Exchange #China #FollowUsBeyond 

Feintool optimizes production footprint in Europe Lyss/Most - Feintool is expanding its expertise in the areas of fineblanking and hydrogen at its Lyss site in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Due to challenging market conditions, the company is outsourcing most of its current large-scale production to the Czech Republic. Feintool, the Lyss-based technology company specializing in fineblanking, forming and electrolamination stamping, is realigning its production strategies at the Group headquarters in response to market conditions. Production at the Lyss site is being expanded in the areas of fineblanking (including toolmaking) and hydrogen (production of bipolar plates for fuel cells), according to a statement. The company plans to relocate the large-scale production of supplier products, primarily for the automotive industry, to its branch in Most in the #Czechia by the end of 2025. “The optimization of the Lyss site is being carefully assessed and prepared in the interests of all stakeholders,” CEO Torsten Greiner is quoted as saying. “Since 1959, Feintool has grown from Switzerland to encompass 17 locations on three continents. With the competence centers for fineblanking and hydrogen as well as the Feintool Group headquarters, the extensive expertise in Lyss can be leveraged even more effectively and optimized as part of the repositioning.” Link: https://lnkd.in/eYzxN5d3 Zdenek Elias 📈 Trade Counsellor HST Chamber of commerce Switzerland - Czech Republic Barbara Kment