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Research & Development

INOAC, a material manufacturer chiefly handling foam, continues to realize greater possibilities.

Focusing its research and development efforts on polymer products, INOAC performs research using the most valuable two resources in the development of high technology: creative scientists and the most advanced scientific equipment. As a global leader of technology and the best team player for raw-material manufacturers and customers, INOAC intends to provide excellent added value.

Research and Development Institutions

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INOAC Technical Center

The central role of this center is to develop new materials in the most advanced areas of industry. The center is also deeply committed to environmental technologies, biomass-related technology.

INOAC Technical Center USA

This institution researches new technologies, traces their development and collects information on new technologies. It also performs joint studies with academic institutions in North America.

INOAC Technical Center China

This institution mainly researches market-oriented technologies. It also gathers data on foaming technologies locally in China, to raise the quality of China-produced products to world level.

     

Major Research Areas

A diagram of research area

Development of high-function polyurethane materials

INOAC is highly knowledgeable regarding the response mechanism peculiar to polyurethane resins and the wide variety of degeneration technologies realized by the mechanism. Using this knowledge, INOAC is committed to improving the added value of various polyurethane products and to developing new application products featuring the characteristics of polyurethane.

Development of rubber materials and tires

Through research into the molecular design of rubber and elastomer materials, various additives and the synthetic effects generated in use with other materials, INOAC improves the performance of various industrial rubber products and products that satisfy new needs.

Development of functional plastic products

Through understanding the characteristics of various resin materials such as general-purpose resin materials, engineering plastic and super engineering plastic, and through knowledge that enables appropriate selection of materials to meets user needs, INOAC carries out research on changes in material physical properties through the combination of different materials, in search of new business fields.

Development of new uses for various polymer materials

By using its knowledge of polymers and processing technology applications, INOAC intends to develop brand-new products for such applications as electronics, information equipment, automobiles and housing.

Recycling and environmental improvement

INOAC contributes to the recycling of polymer materials and to the realization of a healthy environment.

Environmental commitment

INOAC efficiently uses resources and develops environment-friendly technologies and products. INOAC promotes environment-compatible business activities from all aspects.

For inquiries about material, processing technology and/or applications, contact:

List of Contacts

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