AI and Computational Science Realizes Efficient Optimization of Design Conditions of Aluminum Alloys at High Temperatures

07-Dec-2021

Showa Denko K.K. has developed neural network models to predict mechanical properties of 2000-series aluminum alloys from their design conditions with high accuracy in collaboration with National Institute for Material Science (NIMS) and The University of Tokyo (UTokyo). The developed models ...

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10-May-2017

Showa Denko has decided to increase its capacity in China to produce high-purity aluminum foil, which is a major material for aluminum electrolytic capacitors. SDK will increase Showa Denko Aluminum (Nantong) Co., Ltd.'s capacity to produce high-purity aluminum foil from 600 tons to 800 tons per ...

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Enterprise value of 350 million euros agreed

21-Oct-2016

SGL Carbon SE signed the sale and purchase agreement to sell its graphite electrode (GE) business to Showa Denko (Japan). The two parties have agreed on an enterprise value (cash and debt free) of 350 million euros, which, after deduction of standard debt-like items (mainly pension and ...

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21-Jul-2011

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has decided to expand its production capacities for materials used in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (LIBs), namely, artificial-graphite-based anode material (SCMG(TM)), additive in anodes and cathodes (VGCF(TM)), and aluminum laminated films for packaging.SDK will ...

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Discover the Major Suppliers, Read Major Producer Profiles & Understand the Global Outlook

09-Oct-2008

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Ethylene Market Outlook 2008" report to their offering. The report analyzes worldwide markets for Ethylene, including Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, Oceania. It provides the most complete and current ...

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14-Sep-2007

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) opened its second rare-earth magnetic alloy plant in China. The plant, under construction since August 2006 and completed at Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, has the capacity to produce 2,000 tons per year of neodymium (Nd)-based alloys for high-performance magnets, using SDK's ...

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21-Feb-2007

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has developed a new process for making high-quality compound semiconductors based on gallium nitride (GaN) and other nitrides to meet growing demand mainly for use in blue/white LEDs. The new process, named the "Hybrid PPDTM process," is a combination of the conventional ...

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16-Feb-2007

Accroding to the company, Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has made progress in its development of organic electroluminescent (organic EL) device technology based on a singlelayer organic electroluminescent devices based on phosphorescent polymer materials, achieving the world's highest external quantum ...

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07-Dec-2006

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has decided to increase its capacity for producing aluminum-gallium-indium-phosphide (AlGaInP) ultra bright LED chips to meet growing demand for use in LCD backlighting and automotive parts. Specifically, the production capacity will be increased from 30 million units a ...

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05-Dec-2006

Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) decided at its board of directors meeting on changes in corporate management that will take effect early next year. SDK also decided to abolish the titles of Executive Vice President, Senior Managing Director and Managing Director. The term of directors, currently two ...

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