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Innovation Center Established in Research & Development Institute
SEKISUI CHEMICAL has established the Minase Innovation Center (MIC) within the Research & Development Institute (location: Mishima-gun, Osaka), a major research and development base constructed in 1961.
Aims of MIC establishment
We are aiming to create new values by fusing internal and external technology, opportunities and resources with “fusion” as a keyword in our business strategy.
The establishment of the MIC will encourage internal and external fusion, thereby further promoting the creation of innovation that can contribute to social problem solving and growth the SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group.
MIC outline
Open innovation space establishment(Display/demonstration testing area “TECHNOLOGY GARAGE”)
| The first floor of the MIC is used as an open innovation space for customers. The said space has a display/demonstration testing area called “TECHNOLOGY GARAGE” , permanently displaying the latest technology and products of the High Performance Plastics Company along with the concept car constructed last year. We also prepared “LABO STUDIO,” which can be used to perform experiments, and also for meetings. Opinion exchange and prototyping with customers will speedily promote, produce the seeds of innovation and enhance relationships with customers. |
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Promoting internal and external communication in the COVID-19 pandemic
| As opportunities for meeting with customers have been minimized in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are considering ways of offering meetings, presentations and prototyping with customers utilizing internet technology. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are aiming to effectively leverage the MIC as a base for internal and external open innovation. |
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Environmentally friendly architecture
| ZEB ready certication This center is built with many advanced materials. The advanced building is designed to cut the annual primary energy consumption by 55%.  |
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