- Remanufacturing Research Group
Leader, Group：MIYAKE Koji
We are promoting research and development of novel repair technologies toward leveraging the diversification of remanufacturing process, covering the amplification of composition and crystal structure formation control of objects manufactured through additive manufacturing process, enhancing the quality of the metal powder particles, and advancing the in-situ evaluation technology through the use of ultrasonic measurement.
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- Surface Functionalization and Tribology Reserch Group
Leader, Group：MANO Hiroki
We conducts research and development in order to realize a sustainable society, such as achieving both energy and resource conservation and livability through efforts to solve problems that meet social needs while pursuing the principles of friction. We also works on industry-academia-government collaborative research and standardization, in addition to basic research.
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- Coatings and Interface Engineering Research Group
Leader, Group：SHINODA Kentaro
We are studying high-functional surfaces that can control optical, wetting, slipperiness, and environmental/thermal barrier properties by integrating surface micro-patterning, coatings, and simulation/evaluation technologies. We try to elucidate fundamental phenomena involeved in surfaces and coatings and appy the obtained knowledge for the creation of advanced surfaces and functions with various industrial partners, leading to the co-creation of innovation.
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- Smart Thin Film Process Design Research Group
Leader, Group：NAKAJIMA Tomohiko
The research group works on R&D to develop materials and devices that
achieve high functionality and minimum consumptions of enery and materials.
The topics include: (1) development of high functionality materials using
novel coating technology (saving energy in manufacturing and advancing
the functionalities); (2) deveice remanufacturing by repair and upgrades;
and (3) life cycle assessment (LCA), reliability evaluation, design for
remanufacturing (DfRem), and life cycle engineering (LCE).
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- Laser Processing Frontier Research Group
Leader, Group：NARAZAKI Aiko
Laser processing, which uses high-density energy laser beams, contributes to industry as a highly efficient manufacturing technology. Our group is working with companies in diverse fields to further introduce laser processing to industry. We are also focusing on pioneering the frontiers of laser processing to create new value and are committed to R&D of advanced light sources and processes such as ultrashort pulsed lasers and mid-infrared lasers, as well as data-driven laser processing based on in-process monitoring and AI.
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