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【Press Release】Elephantech Announces U.S. Safety Standard Certification Granted by UL
Elephantech Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has been granted safety standards certification in flammability classification of V-0 for P-Flex® PI, a flex PCB produced in own plant from UL, an international third-party testing and certification institution.
【Press Release】Elephantech to Open New Shinkiba R&D Center
Elephantech Inc. is pleased to announce that the company is opening a new R&D center in Shinkiba, Tokyo.
【Press Release】Announcing the Development and Evaluation of Inkjet Processes for Nickel Electrodes and Wiring
we'll continue to expand the variety of metal ink types the company handles to promote further the use and application of inkjet technologies in an ever-growing number of fields, including electronic component manufacturing processes.
【Press Release】Elephantech now Accepting Orders for our Thick Copper Trace P-Flex® Utilizing High-speed Electroless Plating
Elephantech Inc. is pleased to announce that, as of September 15, the company has started accepting orders for its Thick Copper Trace P-Flex® utilizing high-speed electroless plating.
【Video】Elephantech CEO presentation
Shinya Shimizu, the CEO of Elephantech, explains Elephantech's mission, technology, and strategy.
The next generation Flexible PCB P-Flex®
P-Flex®, a new idea and next generation flexible circuit that is compatible with mass customization is being used even in places where flexible circuits could not be used before.
Elephantech Site Map（Updated August 17,2021）
Related articles and content from Elephantech, grouped by category.
Flexible PCB P-Flex® is completely Tool-less!
Flexible PCB P-Flex® is manufactured using the pure additive processing, in which metal nanoparticles are ink-jet printed only on the parts necessary to create the circuit, and the circuit is completed by high-speed electroless copper plating.
Elephantech’s company and product information and specifications （Updated August 6,2021）
You can download all of Elephantech's company and product information and specifications at once.
Making the world sustainable with new manufacturing technologies
Elephantech Inc. manufactures P-Flex®, Flex PCB that can be produced with inkjet printing, which significantly reduces environmental burden following our mission of “Making the world sustainable with new manufacturing technologies”.
“List of Inks for Inkjet” Page is now available!
This "Inkjet Ink List" is a collection of information published on the Internet by each metal nanoparticle ink manufacturer.
【Press Release】Elephantech Announces Appointment of CTO and CFO as Members of the Board
Elephantech is pleased to announce that, as of May 2021, the company has appointed Mr. Junji Takeo CTO (Chief Technology Officer) and Mr. Gosuke Hashimoto CFO (Chief Financial Officer) as Board Directors.
【Press Release】Elephantech Announces Launch of P-Flex® PI Utilizing Laser Ablation and Inkjet Technologies
Elephantech Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has started production of P-Flex® PI utilizing laser ablation and inkjet technologies on May 13th.
“(Development Example) Multi-Functional IMPC® Sample” Page is now available!
Introduction of Multi-Functional IMPC® Sample. IMPC integrates parts, functions, and design to achieve thinner products, fewer parts, lighter weight, and reduced assembly man-hours.
[Media Coverage]Startup Info:Realizing Lean and Clean Manufacturing for Sustainable Electronics
The article "Realizing Lean and Clean Manufacturing for Sustainable Electronics" was live on Startup Info.
“(Development Example) IMPC® Microwell Plate with Electrochemical Sensor” Page is now available!
The IMPC® Microwell Plate with Electrochemical Sensor is a medical sampling device with a fully integrated P-Flex® electrochemical sensor.
Large-scale mass production demonstration base (AMC Nagoya)
Having established a large mass-production and research complex within the Nagoya factory rented from Mitsui Chemicals Co., Ltd. since July 2020, we started shipment of mass-produced products in April 2021.
JVA2021 Award Ceremony: A short speech by our CEO, Shinya Shimizu.
Here is a short speech from our CEO, Shinya Shimizu, at the "Japan Venture Awards 2021" ceremony held on March 1.
P-Flex®Flex PCB mounted with a QFP
This mounted sample circuit board (polyimide substrate) is formed in a pattern that allows the mounting of a 0.5mm Pitch QFP, enabling connections to FPC Connectors and making it suitable for use in a flexible variety of use cases.
【Press Release】Elephantech Starts Operations at its Large Mass-Production and Research Complex
Elephantech is pleased to announce that, as of January 2021, the company has started operations at its large mass-production and research complex for P-Flex® ("AMC Nagoya").
We’ve updated a brochure for Company Profile (as of February 12, 2021）
We’ve updated a brochure for Company Profile (as of February 12, 2021）
Frequently asked questions.(2021/01update)
See the FAQ about the flexible PCB.
【Press Release】P-Flex® Design Win for EIZO Corporation’s FlexScan® EV3895 Ultrawide, Curved Monitor
Elephantech's P-Flex® has been adopted by EIZO Corporation for the mass production of its FlexScan® EV3895 monitor and is used in its control switches.
“PEDOT Transparent Touch Sensor” page is now available.
The PEDOT transparent touch sensor benefits from the transparent soldermask of the single-sided flexible PCB P-Flex® PET and can be made in any shape or design.
“New Manufacturing with Additive Manufacturing” page is now available.
Elephantech will promote digital manufacturing with the aim of expanding additive manufacturing through inkjet printing, which is characterized by its digital nature and high degree of freedom in modeling.
【Press Release】Elephantech to welcome staff on loan transfer from Sumitomo Corporation
Elephantech is pleased to announce that, as of October 2020, the company is welcoming a member of staff from Sumitomo Corporation on a loan transfer scheme.
Application Product Information：Ag/AgCl electrochemical sensor
An electrochemical sensor is a sensor that uses redox potential to determine the state of a product. We will introduce you to an electrochemical sensor made of P-Flex® PET, a flexible substrate.
Elephantech’s company and product information and specifications （Updated October 22,2020）
You can download all of Elephantech's company and product information and specifications at once.
Our Prototype Inspection Specifications for the Flexible PCB, P-Flex🄬 is now available! (v2.0.0)
P-Flex Prototype Inspection Specifications v2.0.0 is now available for download!
Our Prototype Specifications for the Flexible PCB, P-Flex🄬 is now available! (v6.0.0)
P-Flex Prototype Specifications v6.0.0 is now available for download is now available for download!
