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Our vision for the future of AM (Additive Manufacturing)
We hope to accelerate the expansion of manufacturing possibilities to further expand the innovative additive manufacturing of inkjet technology and its social implementation.
Biosensor：Launch of the Additive Manufacturing Center (3)
This is an article about biosensors. Elephantech's 3-pole electrochemical sensor was tested for performance by connecting it to a DropSens potentiostat and found to be fully functional, etc.
[Inkjet Lab Vol.2] Printing and analyzing liquids you can find at home!
[Inkjet Lab Vol.2] Printing and analyzing liquids you can find at home! I'm really looking forward to running these experiments on printing materials we can find at home and analyzing the results.
“Additive Manufacturing Center” page is now available.
"Additive Manufacturing Center" page is now available.By leading the world with Additive Manufacturing (AM), we aim to make AM a major manufacturing method in Electronics, Healthcare, Textile and Optics.
[Inkjet Lab Vol.1] Let’s Make an Origami Crane Fly by Itself!
[Inkjet Lab Vol.1] The first experiment will be to make an origami crane fly by itself. I decided upon this project as I thought it'd be fun to see an origami crane flutter its wings and fly away.
Launch of the Additive Manufacturing Center (2)
I'd like to follow up on my last post by mentioning that I noticed some key words that keep popping up in the research done by explorers who keep hacking home printers and trying different things!That key word is biosensors.
【Ink Discharge Evaluation Service blog : 3】Introducing the Personnel Behind Elephantech’s Inkjet Technology
How does the ink get discharged from the inkjet head? What kind of waveform will allow the ink to be discharged in a clean and efficient manner? If any such question arises, please feel free to contact me.
Launch of the Additive Manufacturing Center (1)
We established the Additive Manufacturing Center (“AMC”) in April of 2020 and, having in June welcomed Mr Kawamoto on loan from Mitsui Chemicals as the center’s director, we’re all set to start operations.
【Ink Discharge Evaluation Service blog : 2】Video presentation of Epson’s inkjet machine for R&D purposes.
Here is an overview of Epson’s inkjet machine for R&D purposes used for our Ink Discharge Evaluation Service.
【Ink Discharge Evaluation Service blog : 1】Inkjet characteristics and evaluation
Elephantech has launched an inkjet characteristics evaluation service using Epson's highly acclaimed, high-performance PrecisionCore printhead to run the following tests.
【Video】Ink Discharge Test : Reproducing the printing process for mass-production
Ink ejection test of a single-sided FPC P-Flex® manufacturing process Replicating the printing process of a mass production line. Here's a video.
【Press Release】Announcing the Appointment of a New Director of the Additive Manufacturing Center From Mitsui Chemicals
Elephantech is pleased to announce that, as of June 1, 2020, the company has welcomed Mr Kawamoto on a temporary transfer from Mitsui Chemicals as the new director of its Additive Manufacturing Center.
Launch of Ink Discharge Evaluation Service in Anticipation of the Expansion and Social Implementation of Additive Manufacturing
Launch of Ink Discharge Evaluation Service in Anticipation of the Expansion and Social Implementation of Additive Manufacturing
【Press Release】Announcing Launch of Ink Discharge Evaluation Service
Elephantech has started an ink discharge evaluation service for inkjet printing inks.The service provides a rapid evaluation of ink performance for inkjet printing.
【Video】Haptic Feedback: DRUMPAD
The DRUMPAD was born as a musical instrument that touches the sound. We're also using a large transparent touch sensor, P-Flex®to help us get the job done.
【Press Release】JPY 800 Million Commitment Line Agreement with Shoko Chukin Bank
Elephantech has secured a Commitment Line for an aggregate of 800 million JPY from the Ueno Branch of the Shoko Chukin Bank.
The future of electronics：Shifting from “dissolving unnecessary parts” to “printing onto necessary parts”
Shifting from 'dissolving unnecessary parts' to 'printing onto necessary parts' and Contributing to the SDGs’ following goals.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN News Broadcast（Summary）
NHK WORLD-JAPAN News Broadcast（Summary）: New Tech Helps Construction Industry
NHK WORLD-JAPAN News Broadcast
The contents of an interview the NHK International Broadcasting Station had with us has been broadcast in English on the NHK WORLD-JAPAN News.
【Press Release】Elephantech to welcome staff on loan transfer from Toyota
We hereby announce that, as of January 2020, we will be taking in 1 member of staff from Toyota Motor Corporation on a staff loan scheme and will be launching a new business project concerning automotive-grade IMPC.
【Press Release】Changes to our Outside Directors and Outside Auditors
Elephantech Inc. (CEO Shinya Shimizu) hereby announces the following changes made to its Outside Directors and Outside Auditors as of December 25, 2019.
【Press Release】Elephantech completes capital reduction procedures
【Press Release】Elephantech completes capital reduction procedures
【Press Release】Opening of a satellite office in the Tohoku region
【Press Release】Opening of a satellite office in the Tohoku region
[Media Coverage]imagemagazine.com:Epson partners with new startup Elephantech to supply printheads
Imagemagazine.com published an article about Epson partners with new startup Elephantech to supply printheads.
[Media Coverage]Sprinter:Epson partners with new startup Elephantech to supply printheads
Sprinter published an article about Epson invests in printed electronics startup Elephantech.
【Press Release】Elephantech raises 1.8 billion JPY, establishing large mass-production and research complex
【Press Release】Elephantech raises 1.8 billion JPY, establishing large mass-production and research complex
【Press Release】Mitsui Chemicals and Elephantech Form Strategic Partnership
【Press Release】Setting up inkjet-based mass production for flexible PCBs at Mitsui Chemicals’ Nagoya Works
Focus NEDO No.73 Special Edition NEDO Startup Future
Focus NEDO No.73 Special Edition NEDO Startup Future
[Media Coverage] i-Micronews.com:Epson and Startup Elephantech forge capital and business ties
i-Micronews.com published an article about Epson and Startup Elephantech forge capital and business ties.
[Media Coverage] RT:Epson Entering Partnership with a Startup
RT Media Co. Ltd. published an article about Epson Entering Partnership with a Startup.
