Innovation
with an eye on the future
and the world.
Research and development at NGK is based on ceramics technology, with materials development and systems technology positioned as major pillars.
Toward the realization of carbon neutrality and a digital society, and electronics, NGK experts drawn from a wide range of fields pursue basic and applied research on ceramics and in other areas around the clock to develop new technologies and core products for our future business.
R&D Activities
We will further enhance and expand the unique ceramic technologies built over our more than 100 years of history through collaboration with external partners. We will contribute to the realization of a future society by linking our strengthened and expanded core technologies to the development of new products.
Next-Generation Products Responding to Advances in Semiconductor Technology
We will develop and deliver products that address emerging needs for ceramics such as high rigidity, superior insulation, and excellent heat dissipation in the fields of data centers and telecommunications in the near future. We will thereby contribute to the high-level development of an AI- and data-driven society.
Products and Services for Carbon Neutrality
We will design and implement business models that address social issues by leveraging absorption, separation, and synthesis technologies with a view to realizing a net zero society. In doing so, we will support the transition to renewable energy required by local communities through our solution business.
- *While the 1.5-2.0 ℃ climate change scenario may be delayed, the trend will remain unchanged.
Sustainable Creation and Realization of New Value
We will identify essential needs and address them with optimal solutions through technologies and co-creation, thereby sustainably creating New Value (newly launched businesses).
- *1Customer Relationship Management
- *2MI: Materials informatics, a method in which experiment and material property data is analyzed using AI to streamline and increase the sophistication of materials development
Creating New Businesses (New Value) Toward 2035
With a focus on the DS domain, we will aim to achieve net sales of 100 billion yen from newly launched businesses* by FY2030 and more than 300 billion yen by FY2035. In the CN domain, we will contribute to sales through solution businesses and products that are scheduled for full-scale market rollout starting in 2035.
- *New businesses that were launched in or after FY2021
Open Innovation
At our Open Innovation facilities, together with various partners, including academic and research institutions and startups, we pursue the creation of new ideas and new businesses and seek to promote technological exchange and other joint activities that will generate opportunities for new and lasting partnerships. Through such co-creation efforts, we aim to create new and innovative products and to expedite their social implementation.
Research and Development at NGK
High Voltage Laboratory
Take a quick look at NGK's test facilities, Insulator Museum and NGK Review.
