Technology List - Joint Development Technical information
Integrated production system from mould making and material development to moulding
We strive to plan and develop products that satisfy our customers.
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We will respond with sincerity to deliver high-quality products speedily.
Nanbu Kasei Co., Ltd.'s
Joint Development
Three Features
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Turning Your Ideas into Reality with an Integrated System
We can collaborate with you from the idea and concept stages. While strictly protecting your confidentiality, we will bring together in-house and external technical expertise from product design to mass production to realise your ideas and concepts as products. We are always attentive to your challenges and market needs, and by giving form to the formless, we provide satisfaction through our products.
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Solving Customer Challenges with New Methods
We solve customer challenges through collaboration from the stage of considering and verifying the feasibility of new methods.
For example, we actively engage in collaboration with customers to achieve what was previously thought impossible, such as insert moulding technology (a technology for integrally molding three-dimensional resin parts and functional films) to give three-dimensional decorative items sensing or lighting functions.
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Contributing to Reduced Development Time for Customers
We contribute to reducing our customers' development time by collaborating from the early stages of product development.
For example, by creating master samples of micro-fine optical components through precision cutting before mould production, we contribute to reducing customer development time by enabling real-world verification at low cost and in a short period.
Technology List for Joint Development Technical list
Secondary Processing and Assembly Technology
We can handle processing, assembly, and set packaging to meet diverse needs.
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Automation and labour-saving technology
We achieve labour savings in our production processes by introducing automated inspection, assembly, and filling equipment. This prevents human errors and allows for stable quality and maintenance management through automation. By achieving automation, we can propose cost reductions to our customers and ensure stable quality and supply.
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Automotive headlamp optical measurement technology (25m dark room)
自社内に自動車ヘッドランプ光学測定室（25m暗室）を設置し、超精密加工成形品の配光性能について厳格な品質管理を行っております。 超精密加工成形品については、金型製作から成形、性能評価まで自社内での一貫対応とすることで、シビアな性能要求に対応可能な品質保証体制を整えております。
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Joint Development Case Studies
First Millimeter-Wave Radar Emblem using Metallic Film Insert Moulding
While decorative processing using metal plating and vapor deposition was common for logos and emblems that represent companies and products, we have worked with our customers to replace this with insert moulding using metallic film, with the goals of environmental compatibility, process reduction, and parts reduction. We have successfully completed and mass-produced the first automotive millimetre-wave radar emblem using metallic film insert moulding.
Aspheric lenses for automotive headlamps with microstructures (fine shapes)
Design data (3D models) for aspheric lenses with microstructures (fine shapes) have become very large, and it has become increasingly common for them to be unmanageable by CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) systems for processing. In response, we developed an original CAM system capable of handling large data volumes. Furthermore, there was also the challenge of processing machines being unable to handle the large NC data created by the CAM system, but we have resolved this by modifying the processing machines. This has enabled precise processing at a minimum level of 1 nanometre, realising the mass production of moulds and products for automotive headlamps with microstructures.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who should I contact for joint development?
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Please use the contact form or contact your local sales representative.
Please contact us via email or telephone through the contact section on our corporate website, or by contacting the sales representative at each of our business locations.
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What about confidentiality during joint development?
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We will conclude a confidentiality agreement.
We undertake joint development after concluding a confidentiality agreement in advance.
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Is it possible to produce prototype moulds?
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We can accommodate this.
We can produce prototype moulds. We will consult with you regarding your requirements for quality, specifications, budget, etc.
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What kind of development and production experience do you have with optical lenses?
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We have extensive experience, starting with the automotive sector.
We have experience in the development and production of aspheric lenses (high beam/low beam/cornering) for automotive headlamps and fog lamps. We are currently also working on prototypes for automotive HUD (Head-Up Display) lenses and lenses for traffic infrastructure.
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What types of processing methods can you handle?
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We can perform milling (cutting) and turning (lathing) processes.
Surface roughness (Ra) during milling (cutting) is 0.025μm (no polishing required)
Surface roughness (Ra) during turning (lathing) is 0.010μm (no polishing required)
We specialise in ultra-fine processing technology and produce aspheric lenses for automotive headlamps and fog lamps.
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Can you handle large design data (3D models)?
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We can accommodate this.
We can handle it with our proprietary optical CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) system.
This software can handle large design data up to 10GB and create high-density NC machining data with pitches of 5μm or less.
It is also possible to convert point cloud data into NC data.
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With insert moulding, is it possible to shape any film?
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We will do our best to meet your requirements.
It depends on the thickness of the film and the shape and size to be formed, but we will do our best to meet your requirements. Our achievements include resin films (PET/PC/PMMA) and real wood veneer sheets.
