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Technology in your hand. An expanding future.
Electronic and Information SystemsMaterials and Nanotechnology 2015
2015 Introduction of NEDO Projects
Electronic and Information SystemsMaterials and Nanotechnology INDEX1) Outline of NEDO ·····················································································································································································P.2
2) Introduction of Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department
• Policies of the Department and Points in Project Management ·································································································P.3
• Technology road map ············································································································································································P.5
• List of NEDO Projects ············································································································································································P.9
• Examples of Fields of Technology Applications ······························································································································P.11
2-1) Introduction of Projects
Electronic and Information Systems
Development of Infrastructure for Normally-Off Computing Technology ·············································································P.13
Integrated Photonics-Electronics Convergence System Technology Project ·····································································P.14
Ultra Low-Voltage Nanoelectronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society ······························································P.15
Development of Next-Generation Semiconductor Micro-Fabrication and Evaluation Infrastructure Technologies ··········P.16
Next-Generation Power Electronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society ·····························································P.17
Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)/Next-Generation Power Electronics ·······················P.17
Clean Device Society Promotion Program ···································································································································P.19
Project for the Development of Next-Generation Smart Devices ···························································································P.21
Development of Innovative, Low-Power Consumption Interactive Sheet Display Technology ······································P.22
Development of Materials and Process Technology for Advanced Printed Electronics ···················································P.23
Materials and Nanotechnology
Development of Fundamental Evaluation Technology for Next-Generation Chemical Materials ···································P.24
Technology Development of Manufacturing Processes for Non-Edible Plant-Derived Chemicals ·······························P.25
Development of Technologies for Next-Generation Structure Component Creation and Processing ··························P.26
Development of Innovative Structure Materials ··························································································································P.27
Project for Practical Application of Carbon Nanomaterials for a Low Carbon Emission Society ··································P.29
Development of Magnetic Materials for High-Efficiency Motors for Next-Generation Vehicles ·····································P.30
Rare Metal Substitute Energy-Efficient Materials Development Project ···············································································P.31
International Demonstration Project Division
International Technology for Increasing the Efficient Use of Energy and System Demonstration Projects ·················P.33
2-2) Outline of Project Outcomes and PR Activities
• Project Outcomes ···················································································································································································P.35
• Glossary ····································································································································································································P.41
• Accomplishment Reporting in Events ···············································································································································P.44
3) General Information about NEDO
• NEDO’s Efforts in Electronics and Information Systems, and Materials and Nanotechnology Fields ······························P.46
• For NEDO Users ······················································································································································································P.47
• Organization Profile, Address, and Contact Details ·······················································································································P.48
• Project List ································································································································································································P.50
Outline of NEDO 2
1) Outline of NEDONEDO aims to raise the level of industrial technology and solve energy problems through integrated
management of technology development from the discovery of technology seeds to the promotion of mid- to long-term projects and support for practical application.
Mission of NEDOAddressing energy and global environmental problems
NEDO actively undertakes development such as the development of new energy (e.g., photovoltaic, wind power, biomass and waste, geothermal power, thermal utilization, and full cells) and energy conservation technologies, verification of technical results, and introduction and dissemination of new technologies (e.g., support for introduction). Through these efforts, NEDO promotes greater utilization of new energy and improved energy conservation. NEDO also contributes to a stable energy supply and the resolution of global environmental problems by promoting the demonstration of new energy, energy conservation, and environmental technologies abroad based on knowledge obtained from domestic projects.
Enhancing industrial technology
With the aim of raising the level of industrial technology, NEDO pursues research and development of advanced new technology. Drawing on its considerable management knowhow, NEDO carries out projects to explore future technology seeds as well as mid- to long-term projects that form the basis of industrial competiveness. It also supports research related to practical application at various stages.
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2) Introduction of NEDO Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department
• Policies of the DepartmentNEDO Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department has policies in a variety fields in Japan’s key industries such as
electronics, metal, chemical, and formed/fabricated materials. Its projects are thus set forward based on the policies described below.
1. Focus on technology development with an exit strategy
1. Enhancing industrial technologyNEDO aims to enhance technology in global markets by promoting the development of technology Japan is famous for, such as memory, logic, and
semiconductor packaging technologies.2. Creation of new markets
Markets for small-/mid-screen OLED displays and next-generation lighting are expected to grow in other markets. While considering changes in international standards, NEDO aims to create new markets by supporting the development of these products through collaboration with partner/other organizations.3. Securement of resources
In preparation for risks concerning rare metal and oil supplies, NEDO promotes development of substitute technologies and usage reduction technologies.4. Measures to address global warming and energy conservation
NEDO promotes the development of technologies to resolve issues of critical increase in information, energy, and resource consumption across the world.
2. Promotion of collaboration from material to application system phases
Being conscious about the supply chain, NEDO plans and promotes vertically-interconnected projects that apply from upstream to downstream players. NEDO also promotes technology development that includes reliability evaluations of fields such as materials, devices, and manufacturing technologies.
NAT IONALPROJECT
Corporate and industrial sectors
Research and development institutions
Projectparticipation
Project manager (PM) works in close cooperation with PL by performing planning,
managing, and budgeting of projects
The project leader (PL) effectively performs research
and development while consulting with the PM.
Cabinet Office of Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry (METI)Planning national direction
by enhancing industrial technology and solving energy
problems
Information-sharing and collaboration
Providing national direction
Project planning1
Organizing2
Management and evaluation3
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2) Introduction of NEDO Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department
• Policies of the DepartmentNEDO Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department has policies in a variety fields in Japan’s key industries such as
electronics, metal, chemical, and formed/fabricated materials. Its projects are thus set forward based on the policies described below.
1. Focus on technology development with an exit strategy
1. Enhancing industrial technologyNEDO aims to enhance technology in global markets by promoting the development of technology Japan is famous for, such as memory, logic, and
semiconductor packaging technologies.2. Creation of new markets
Markets for small-/mid-screen OLED displays and next-generation lighting are expected to grow in other markets. While considering changes in international standards, NEDO aims to create new markets by supporting the development of these products through collaboration with partner/other organizations.3. Securement of resources
In preparation for risks concerning rare metal and oil supplies, NEDO promotes development of substitute technologies and usage reduction technologies.4. Measures to address global warming and energy conservation
NEDO promotes the development of technologies to resolve issues of critical increase in information, energy, and resource consumption across the world.
2. Promotion of collaboration from material to application system phases
Being conscious about the supply chain, NEDO plans and promotes vertically-interconnected projects that apply from upstream to downstream players. NEDO also promotes technology development that includes reliability evaluations of fields such as materials, devices, and manufacturing technologies.
NAT IONALPROJECT
Corporate and industrial sectors
Research and development institutions
Projectparticipation
Project manager (PM) works in close cooperation with PL by performing planning,
managing, and budgeting of projects
The project leader (PL) effectively performs research
and development while consulting with the PM.
Cabinet Office of Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry (METI)Planning national direction
by enhancing industrial technology and solving energy
problems
Information-sharing and collaboration
Providing national direction
Project planning1
Organizing2
Management and evaluation3
• Points in Project Management
A project manager (PM) is deployed for each NEDO project, and project planning, managing, and budgeting are performed with the PM at the center.
1 Project planning: Road map
NEDO projects are developed by the cabinet office and METI based on national guides and policies and planned for purposes such as improvement of industrial technology and resolution of social issues.
The department also develops a technology road map. In cooperation with private businesses and intellectuals, it envisages a market that will grow in the future and plans projects for technology development to form that market (refer to next page).
2 Organization in view of practical application
1. Academia-industry collaborationNEDO has established an organization for collaboration
between universities that research basic technologies and businesses that make the technologies practical. The organization is managed to unify the concerned bodies toward the goal of practical application.2. Collaboration with overseas companies
As technology users, both domestic and overseas companies are involved in NEDO collaborations. Therefore, global needs are taken into consideration to improve technological levels according to global standards.3. More weight on supply chain
NEDO establishes a vertically-interconnected organization to allow each company involved to exert their strength in different areas. The aim is to grow domestic companies with high technological capabilities and establish a strong domestic supply chain.
3 Management & Evaluation: Flexible actions toward practical application
To act according to daily progress in research and changes in circumstances, NEDO conducts interim evaluations to flexibly “change the goal or organization to suit practical application.”
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• Technology Road Map Developed by the Department
1. What is a “technology road map”?
NEDO’s “technology road map” is a chronological chart on which tasks and challenges to resolve are plotted based on thorough examinations of technologies that Japan has to tackle in the future from various perspectives such as market needs, social needs, and technical trends.
The department has developed technology road maps for each field: the electronic and information technology field, and the nanotechnology and material technology field. These road maps serve as a foundation of information for planning and management of technology development projects.
2. Two perspectives regarding technology road maps
NEDO has developed two types of technology road maps: a “backcast type” that considers challenges to deal with now from the standpoint of the future, and a “forecast type” that considers the future from the standpoint of current situations.
1. Backcast road mapThe society and specific industries to be achieved
10-15 years from now are envisioned. From this viewpoint, technological challenges to tackle now are considered by looking at the present. This allows for the development of technology strategies and a road map toward achieving the envisioned future.
2. Forecast road mapThis technology road map forecasts future
technological advancement based on past and present technical data. Advancement of currently available technologies and their potential applications are considered.
Present
Future
How should we develop present-day technologies for the future?
Present
Future
Society and industry 10-15 years from now
What to do now?
Introduction of Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department 6
3. Technology road map examples
1. Backcast road mapThe following figure shows an example of backcasting tasks to create a backcast road map in the
electronic and information technology field.A vision of the society to create in the next 10 years is created and challenges in achieving the vision are
considered. Then, fundamental technologies to address the challenges are identified and development schedules of these technologies are plotted on a chronological chart to create the road map.
(Disclosure of the technology road map for the electronic and information technology field is restricted. The figure above is only for reference.)
Cyber-Physical System (CPS): A system that loads various phenomena in the physical world into the cyber world via various sensors and appropriately processes the data to make real society more advanced, or more comfortable and convenientInternet of Things (IoT)/Machine to Machine (M2M): A scheme to connect various everyday things to a network to allow mutual communication among them
Developing fundamental technologies of common social infrastructure technology CPS to reinforce next-generation social infrastructure and
overcome social issues that are currently difficult to resolve
Resolution of social issues
Base technologies
Technologies to create a platform for efficient responses to diverse needs
Cyber-physical system (CPS) fundamental technologies
Online analysis and modeling technologyData
Communication technology to respond to data requirements
IoT/M2M device
The society to create
in 10 years
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Commontechnologies
Clean and economicenergy systems
Healthy societieswith longevity
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3. Technology road map examples
2. Forecast road mapShown below is an example of a forecast road map in the nanotechnology and material technology field.
Example: Technology road map for a carbon nanotube project
Application scenario
R&D scenario
2015 2020
(1) Quality improvement, elongation, and cost reduction
(2) Development of dispersion technology and dispersion evaluation technology
(3) Development of processing technologies
●Capacitor (small)High output and high energy density realized by CNT
●Incorporation of both quality improvement and cost reduction●Separate realization of quality improvement, elongation, and cost reduction
●Protective/fire-proof clothingProtection and fire-proof properties realized by CNT in
fiber material
●Printed CNT transistorLow-cost manufacturing of large-area electric
circuits that operate with low power and at high speed with printing technologies
●Li-ion battery (electrode material)Power increased by Li-ion battery as electrode
material
●BiosensorHighly-sensitive biosensor realized by high
conductivity of CNT
●Scanned probe microscopeAdvantages of mechanical strength
of CNT applied to probe
●Sports equipmentHigh strength realized by dispersion
compounding of CNT
●Conductive filmHigh conductive resin
realized by CNT addition
●Large-scale conductivity componentsHigh conductive resin realized by CNT
addition
●Adhesive tape with no glue
●Technology for uniform dispersion to resin, rubber and metal, etc.
●LightingLighting equipment with CNT
used as field emission source. Low cost, high luminance, and long life
(4) Safety evaluation and safety management techniques
Life science
IT & Information communication
Environment & Energy
Development of evaluation techniques and guidelines and standardization of CNT related technologies
●Li-ion batteryProlonged usable
l i fe with electrode additive
●Electric substrate wiring materialsReliable wir ing materials with thermal expansion
coefficient equivalent to substrate material (Si) realized with CNT/copper composite
●Capacitor (large)Applications extended to transportation machines and
power infrastructure backup
●CNT memoryNon-volatile memory
with CNT field-effect Transistor
●SDRAM and flash memoryC N T f o r SDRAM and flash memory
●CNT corrosion-resistant inkInhibiting corrosion of various structural materials by using CNT coating materials
●CNT plate heaterWoven materials that heat with electrified CNT fabric
(heating equipment)
●Robot members (actuator)Artificial muscles realized by using high conductivity and mechanical
strength of CNT
●Measurement electrode for medical devicesHigh-conductive rubber made of CNT-rubber
composite material
●Thermal-conductive CNT sheetThermal-conductive materials in between the heat-generating
part and the heat dissipater of electric components
●Super high-performance composite rubber for miningSealing materials functioning in harsh conditions such as in a submarine oil field
●Technology for dispersion to polymer materials ●Dispersion evaluation technology
●Simultaneous realization of quality improvement, elongation, and cost reduction
●CNT composite material molding processing technology●Large-area thin-film formation technology
●Safety evaluation techniques for manufacturing sites ●Safety management procedures for manufacturing sites
●Safety and environmental effect evaluation throughout product lifecycle●Hazard assessment of CNT in applied products●Formulation of CNT safety test procedures
●: Indicate realization time
Introduction of Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department 8
3. Technology road map examples
2. Forecast road mapShown below is an example of a forecast road map in the nanotechnology and material technology field.
Example: Technology road map for a carbon nanotube project
2025 2030 2050
●Separate realization of quality improvement, elongation, and cost reduction
●Electrode catalyst for fuel cellsHigher efficiency of catalysts, and output fuel cells using
catalyst electrodes
●Aircraft structural materialLightweight and strong aircraft structures realized by
using CNT composite materials as structural materialsSpace elevator●
Super lightweight and super strong structural material made of CNT f ibers could real ize a space-ground elevator and substantially reduce transportation costs to space
●Drug delivery system
●Robot member (sensor)Sensors with CNT with high
conduct iv i ty and mechanical strength
●Post-CMOSMiniaturization and mobility of various devices with
retractable and printable logic ICs
●Biocompatible materialsApplications to biomaterials
with CNT toxicity evaluation and control
Development of evaluation techniques and guidelines and standardization of CNT related technologies
●Automobile structural materialLightweight and strong automobile
structures realized by CNT composite materials as structural materials
●Motor coilHigher energy efficiency and miniaturization of motors
by wire elements made of CNT/copper composite
●SDRAM and flash memoryC N T f o r SDRAM and flash memory
●Development of CNT−LSI technology
●Safety and environmental effect evaluation throughout product lifecycle●CNT safety management procedures throughout product lifecycle
●: Indicate realization time
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• List of Projects in NEDO Electronics, Materials Technology
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Development of Infrastructure for Normally-Off Computing Technology p.13
Integrated Photonics-Electronics Convergence System Technology Project p.14
Ultra Low-Voltage Nanoelectronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society p.15
Development of Next-Generation Semiconductor Micro-fabrication and Evaluation Infrastructure Technologies p.16
Next-Generation Power Electronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society p.17-18
Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)/Next-Generation Power Electronics p.17-18
Project for the Development of Next-Generation Smart Devices p.21
Development of Innovative, Low-Power Consumption Interactive Sheet Display Technology p.22
Clean Device Society Promotion Program p.19-20
Development of Materials and Process Technology for Advanced Printed Electronics p.23
Development of Fundamental Evaluation Technology for Next-Generation Chemical Materials p.24
Technology Development of Manufacturing Processes for Non-Edible Plant-Derived Chemicals p.25
Development of Technologies for Next-Generation Structure Component Creation and Processing p.26
Development of Innovative Structure Materials p.27-28
Project for Practical Application of Carbon Nanomaterials for a Low Carbon Emission Society p.29
Development of Magnetic Materials for High- Efficiency Motors for Next-Generation Vehicles p.30
Rare Metal Substitute Energy-Efficient Materials Development Project p.31-32
Introduction of Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department 10
H27 H28 H29
Development of Infrastructure for Normally-Off Computing Technology p.13
Integrated Photonics-Electronics Convergence System Technology Project p.14
Ultra Low-Voltage Nanoelectronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society p.15
Development of Next-Generation Semiconductor Micro-fabrication and Evaluation Infrastructure Technologies p.16
Next-Generation Power Electronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society p.17-18
Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)/Next-Generation Power Electronics p.17-18
Project for the Development of Next-Generation Smart Devices p.21
Development of Innovative, Low-Power Consumption Interactive Sheet Display Technology p.22
Clean Device Society Promotion Program p.19-20
Development of Materials and Process Technology for Advanced Printed Electronics p.23
Development of Fundamental Evaluation Technology for Next-Generation Chemical Materials p.24
Technology Development of Manufacturing Processes for Non-Edible Plant-Derived Chemicals p.25
Development of Technologies for Next-Generation Structure Component Creation and Processing p.26
Development of Innovative Structure Materials p.27-28
Project for Practical Application of Carbon Nanomaterials for a Low Carbon Emission Society p.29
Development of Magnetic Materials for High- Efficiency Motors for Next-Generation Vehicles p.30
Rare Metal Substitute Energy-Efficient Materials Development Project p.31-32
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000-000
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Technology Close to Us,Technology Close to the Future.The cutting-edge technologies promoted by this department are technologies that are very familiar to us and have a close connection to our lives.Additionally, these technologies are powerful technologies that hold hidden potential and will lead us to a new future.
Illustrated on this page are concrete examples of technology applications.
Servers • Integrated Photonics-Electronics
Convergence System Technology Project (p.14)
Computers • Ultra Low-Voltage Nanoelectronics Project
for a Low Carbon Emission Society (p.15) • Development of Next-generation
Semiconductor Micro-fabrication and Evaluation Infrastructure Technologies (p.16)
Portable devices • Development of Infrastructure
for Normally-Off Computing Technology (p.13)
Aircrafts • Development of Technologies
for Next-Generation Structure Component Creation and Processing (p.26)
• Project for Practical Application of Carbon Nanomaterials for a Low Carbon Emission Society (p.29)
• Examples of Fields of Technology Applications
Introduction of Electronics, Materials Technology, and Nanotechnology Department 12
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Automobiles • Next-Generation Power Electronics
Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society (p.17−8)
• Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)/Next-Generation Power Electronics (p.17−8)
• Project for the Development of Next-Generation Smart Devices (p.21)
• Development of Innovative Structure Materials (p.27−8)
• Development of Magnetic Materials for High-Efficiency Motors for Next-Generation Vehicles (p.30)
• Technology Development of Manufacturing Processes for Non-Edible Plant-Derived Chemicals (p.25)
• Rare Metal Substitute Energy-Efficient Materials Development Project (p.31−2)
OLED displays • Development of
Innovative, Low-Power Consumption Interactive Sheet Display Technology (p.22)
Evaluation research • Development of Fundamental
Evaluation Technology for Next-Generation Chemical Materials (p.24)
Electronic paper • Development of Materials and
Process Technology for Advanced Printed Electronics (p.23) Healthcare
• Clean Device Society Promotion Program (p.19−20)
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Development of Infrastructure for Normally-Off Computing Technology
90% Reduction of Power Consumption with Zero-Standby Power
Points: 1. Use power only when necessary 2. Save energy while maintaining high speed and high capacity
As applications of computers are expected to spread across every aspect of society, more energy-efficient devices and systems are needed to realize a maintenance-free and low-carbon society.
With the purpose of realizing energy-efficient computing systems with next-generation nonvolatile* elements that can retain information while power is off, normally-off* element technologies are being developed in this project.
Research and Development Details
Future Prospects
PJ leader’s comment Hiroshi Nakamura (Professor, University of Tokyo)
This project aims to coordinate previously independent development of non-volatile memory elements and computing technologies to achieve significant reduction in power consumption of information systems through synergistic effects. This world-leading effort will contribute to forming a comfortable society where information systems can be used without concern for energy consumption.
Integrated development of hardware*, software*, and architecture* for devices and systems in which next-generation non-volatile elements are expected to be used, such as next-generation sensor networks, mobile information devices, servers, and so on.
1. Developing power control technologyPower control technologies that utilize next-generation nonvolatile
elements will be developed for smartphones, sensors, and other products.
2. Developing new computing technologyNew memory hierarchy that combines the advantages of both
nonvolatile memory (energy efficient) and volatile* memory (high speed) will be developed. This development will lead to new computing technologies that can result in a rapid implementation of normally-off properties.
By increasing system low-power consumption performance (performance per watt) of equipment such as next-generation sensor networks, mobile information devices, and healthcare equipments by ten times more than at the start of the project, this project will contribute to energy saving and CO2-emission reduction.
Conventionalmemory hierarchy
CPUCore
CPUCore
Power
~nsec Architecture
OS/API
Intelligentcontrol
~μ sec
~msec
Register
Cache
Paradigmshift
Main memory
I/F Sensor/network I/F
Storage Non-volatileNon-volatileNon-volatileNon-volatileNon-volatileNon-volatile
VolatileVolatileVolatile揮発性 Volatile
Redesignedmemory hierarchy
● I/F: Interface● API: Application programming interface
During processing
During standby During standby
Voltage
Voltage
[Before using study results]
[Post-use study results]
Power consuming part
Cut unnecessarypower consumptionbetween processing
sessions
Cut standbypower for next
processing session
*Power consumed only when data processing is necessary
Project period: FY2011-FY2015 FY2015 budget: 0.5 billion yen Joint research: Toshiba Corporation, Renesas Electronics Corporation, ROHM Co., Ltd. NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100016.html
Background & Objectives
Definitions of terms marked with * are provided on p.41-43.
Electronic and Information Systems
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Integrated Photonics-Electronics Convergence System Technology Project
Downsizing and Reducing Power Consumption ofIT Equipment by Utilizing Photonics-Electronics CircuitsPoint: 1. Development of integrated photonics-electronics convergence key technology for photonics-
electronics circuits 2. Development of integrated photonics-electronics convergence systemizing technology to apply IT
systems by combining photonics-electronics convergence key technology and other technologies
Due to the advancement of cloud computing*, information processing loads in data centers has significantly increased. This is also expected to cause a steep increase in power consumption in the future. To resolve these difficulties, it is important to develop a technology which enables power-reduction and high-performance of IT equipment.
In this project, basic technology is being developed to realize new photonics-electronics technology merging integrated optical circuit and electrical circuit technologies to realize downsizing, high performance and power-reduction of IT equipment.
Research and Development Details
PJ leader’s comment Yasuhiko Arakawa (Professor, University of Tokyo)
In order to invoke future innovations in servers, this project promotes research and development of integrated photonics-electronics convergence technologies for silicon-based optical interconnection through industry-government-academia collaboration. We are striving to bring innovation to the optoelectronics industry beyond existing organizations by proceeding with present industrial technologies and creating innovative technologies.
1. Development of integrated photonics-electronics convergence key technology
A fundamental technology to realize a photonics-electronics integrated interposer* and a photonics-electronics integrated circuit* which uses a photonics-electronics integrated server as its platform will be developed.
2. Development of integrated photonics-electronics convergence systemizing technologyA systemizing technology to realize application systems
using underlying technology will be developed. Furthermore, international standardization through partnerships with overseas researchers to counter growing international competitiveness will be promoted.
Future ProspectsImplementing high-speed performance and low power consumption and further achieving the super
miniaturization of IT devices allows for rapid increases in the amount of information processing and the amount of energy consumption in systems such as data servers. Additionally, the development of these technologies aims at the expansion of the photonics-electronics integrated systems device market and the recovery of Japan through the development of servers and other systems.
≤5 cmapprox.50 cm
Server with conventionalelectric wiring
Photonics-electronicsconvergence server
Electricwiring
Opticalwiring
Electric drive circuit
Development of integration and packaging technology for components
Development of integration and packaging technology for components
Light source
Opticalmodulator
Development of elementary componentfor ultra-small optical circuit Photonics-electronics integrated interposer
Optical receiver
LSI with opticalfiber I/O
Optical transmitter/receiver
Photonics-electronics integrated circuit
Photonics-electronicsintegrated server
1. Integrated photonics-electronics convergence key technology
2. Integrated photonics-electronics convergence systemizing technology
Project period: FY2013-FY2017 FY2015 budget: 2.5 billion yen Entrusted to: Photonics Electronics Technology Research AssociationNEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100057.html
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Ultra Low-Voltage Nanoelectronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society
Efforts Toward Ultra-Low Voltage SemiconductorOperations with Devices Using New Materials and StructuresPoint: 1. LSI that works for an extended period with one battery 2. Non-volatile resistance-change memory devices with zero-standby power
High performance and low energy consumption of semiconductor integrated circuits* (LSI) have so far been achieved by miniaturization of semiconductor elements. In recent years, however, issues such as increase in leakage current* make it difficult to further reduce energy dissipation, even if miniaturization is achieved.
In this project, non-volatile devices using new materials which are capable of working at low voltage (0.4V), new structure transistors*, and wiring materials will be developed, aiming to realize more energy-efficient performance without relying solely on miniaturization.
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PJ leader’s comment Hideki Shibata (Senior Fellow of center for Semiconductor Research & Development at Toshiba Corporation)
This year, in order to handle the explosion of information (big data) in the age of the Internet of Things, this project is tackling technological development of controllable, low resistance nanocarbon wiring in order to create a remarkable increase in the resistance of both super lattice phase change memory devices that are able to operate at extremely low voltages, and in the resistance of conventional metal wiring. The aim is the construction of next-generation storage systems that are able to perform real time processing of large volumes of data at extremely high speeds and with extremely low power consumption.
For LSIs operating at ultra-low voltage, three ultra-low voltage, non-volatile devices, which can be integrated into LSI’s wiring layer (1-3 below) will be developed together with three basic integration technologies to be used along with them (4-6 below).
Future ProspectsUltra-low voltage operations and high functionality of LSIs will dramatically reduce energy consumption,
resulting in a reduction of CO2 emission of equipment which uses LSIs and associated devices.
Comfortable, secure and safe society realized by
battery-less mobile com
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Cloud computing
Healthcare
Energy management system
Green of IT
Green by IT
Building national resilience(addressing infrastructureaging and disasters)
Internet of Things
Medicine
Logiccircuit
Primarymemory
High-speedstorage
Large-capacitystorage
Monitoring
Aging and declining in the number of children
Environment& energy
Security & safety
Nursing
Agriculture
Sensing Highly integratedeco-server
Dataprocessing
Environment-friendlydata center
Smartphone
Networking
• Nano-transistor device
• Atom switch device
• Magnetic tunnel junction device
• Phase change device
• Nano-carbon wiring
Automobile
Computing hierarchy
Ubiquitous sensor network
Society realized by low voltage devices
Powerreduction
Onebattery
Energyharvesting
Dataaccumulation
1. Magnetic tunnel junction device(completed in FY2014)
2. Phase change device
3. Atom switch device(completed in FY2014)
Non-volatiledevice
4. 3D nano-carbon wiring
5. Nano-transistor device(completed in FY2014)
6. BEOL design and manufacturing platform(completed in FY2011)
Semi-global wiring
E.g. Atom switch
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Project period: FY2010-FY2015 FY2015 budget: 0.6 billion yen Entrusted to: Toshiba Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo Electron, EBARANEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100012.html
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Development of Next-Generation Semiconductor Micro-Fabrication and Evaluation Infrastructure Technologies
Super Miniaturization of Semiconductors
Point: 1. Development of defect inspection technology for EUV mask quality assurance 2. Research into EUV resist materials along with evaluation technology
High performance, low energy consumption, and low cost of IT devices are achieved by miniaturization technology for semiconductor integrated circuits (LSI)*. Extreme-ultraviolet lithography (EUVL)* attracts attention as a prominent candidate for core LSI miniaturization technology. However, there are numerous challenges related to this technology.
This project aims at early practical application of EUVL technology by the development of mask* defect inspection technology and resist (sensitive material) technology for EUVL systems.
Research and Development Details
PJ leader’s comment Ichiro Mori (President, EUVL Infrastructure Development Center, Inc)
EUVL is a huge system technology that consists of a variety of components, the practical development of which requires worldwide cooperation among businesses. With the strong support of METI and NEDO, an international joint development organization has been built to promote this project. We will contribute to early practical application of EUVL with our full strength.
For establishment of semiconductor miniaturization technology using EUVL, there are still technological barriers in mask and mask inspection technology and resist material technologies, etc. This project works to resolve these challenges.
1. Developing EUV mask defect inspection technologyTo realize high-accuracy, high-quality masks for EUVL
systems, devices, and technology to develop devices that ensure the quality EUV mask materials and patterns on EUV masks.
2. Developing EUV resist material technologyTo realize high resolution and high sensitivity resist
materials, the reaction of resist materials will be revealed for the development of new measurement and evaluation technology. Avoidance methods of outgassing from EUV resist during exposure will also be studied.
Future ProspectsSemiconductor miniaturization will advance the energy efficiency of IT devices and could reduce
approximately 4.44 million tons of CO2 emission in the year 2020.
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EUV exposure system
SanDisk
Intel
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Dai NipponPrinting
ToppanPrinting
HOYA
Asahi Glass
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RenesasElectronics
JSR
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TohokuUniversity
OsakaUniversity
NIKON
EIDEC
TSMC
KyotoUniversity
Lasertec
Tokyo Electron
TokyoOhka Kogyo
Shin-EtsuChemical
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Tokyo Instituteof Technology
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SamsungElectronics
AZ ElectronicMaterials
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Project period: FY2011-FY2015 FY2015 budget: 1.4 billion yen Entrusted to: EUVL Infrastructure Development Center, Inc NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100028.html
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Development organization of this project
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Next-Generation Power Electronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission SocietyCross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)/Next-Generation Power Electronics
Dramatically Cutting Power Loss for More Energy-Efficient and Capable Electronic DevicesPoint: 1. Development of basic technology for new material power semiconductors for the future 2. Development of applied system for next-generation power electronics in which various
materials are used
Most electric devices including air conditioners, refrigerators, automobiles, and railways use power semiconductors* to control electric power. In pursuit of a low-carbon and energy-efficient society, it is critical to improve the functionality and power conversion efficiency of power semiconductors.
Next-generation materials such as SiC and GaN are expected to improve functionality and dramatically cut power loss in Si power semiconductors, which are currently in widespread use. Therefore, one of the goals of the project is to lead the technologies of Si power semiconductors to efficiency and next-generation materials to practical application (see figure on right). Developing basic technologies for new power semiconductors is also included in our perspective for the future.
Research and Development Details
PJ leader’s comment Tatsuo Oomori (Program Director SIP/Next-generation Power Electronics, Council for Science, Technology and Innovation, Cabinet Office, Gorvernment of Japan)
Power electronics is a basic technology for energy saving and performance improvement that is becoming more widely used in various industrial fields. We aim to realize groundbreaking power electronics and contribute to further energy saving and the improvement of industrial technology levels through comprehensive research and development of technology from materials and devices to circuits and systems. We also work to create innovative technologies and nurture human resources for the next generation.
Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)
1. SIP/Next-generation power electronics (FY2014-FY2018)Next-generation power electronics with high added values will be created by reinforcing system technologies including:
device technologies for higher performance, e.g. extremely high-voltage; how to use circuit configuration, control and protection technologies to make the most of properties and advantages of new devices; and other applied and peripheral technologies. The goal is to further expand the application areas and promote the spread of next-generation power electronics technologies.
Segmentation of Si/SiC/GaN power electronics
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R&D Item I: Development of common basic technologies regarding SiC (higher voltage ratings, miniaturization, smaller loss and higher reliability)R&D Item II: Development of common basic technologies regarding GaN (improvement of wafer* and device quality)R&D Item III: Basic research and development regarding applications of next-generation power modules* (circuit and mastering technologies)R&D Item IV: Basic research and development to support the future of power electronics (new materials and structures)
Development of common basic technologies to further expand application areas
Background & Objectives
Si : Silicon, SiC : Silicon carbide, GaN : Gallium nitride
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2. Developing next-generation power electronics applied systems (FY2014-FY2019)We promote the implementation of applied system development that makes use of next-generation semiconductors in
industrial devices, automobiles, and consumer applications.Additionally, conceptual demonstration regarding highly original and innovative new applied systems is being
conducted. This demonstrates the efficacy of energy-saving results of the designed applied systems and the superiority of the projected competitive power in order to extract future technological problems.
[Consumer appliances][Industrial instruments]
[Automobiles]
[New material power devices]
Promotion of practical implementation of new material power devicesthat have been developed in NEDO projects
3. Developing the technology of new-generation Si power devices (FY2014-FY2016)Although the implementation of power devices made from new materials such as SiC is making progress, it is estimated
that the wide-spread use of power devices will require a certain amount of time, so there are high expectations regarding further improvement of the performance of Si power devices. This project will develop extreme materials and device construction in order to develop new-generation Si power devices having performance in terms of high-voltage and current density that is superior to SiC power devices currently being developed.
Future ProspectsBy 2020, ultrahigh-efficiency energy use based on power electronics technologies will achieve
unprecedented energy efficiency.Differentiating technologies will also be established to generate new applied technologies for next-
generation power devices and create new "winning formulae" for international competition. This will maintain and expand the global share of Japanese companies in related markets.
Project period: 1. FY2014-FY 2018, 2. FY2014-FY2019, 3. FY2014-FY2016 FY2015 budget: 1. 2.19 billion yen, 2. 1.7 billion yen, 3. 0.8 billion yen 1. Entrusted to: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Waseda University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Toyota Motor Corporation, DENSO Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc., Fuji Electric, Panasonic, Hokkaido University, Nagoya University, Fukui University, Kyoto Institute of Technology, University of Tsukuba, Tohoku University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Chiba University, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Yokohama National University, Yamaguchi University, Mitsubishi Electric, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo University, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, TAMURA Corporation, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, New Japan Radio Co., Ltd., Silvaco Japan Co., Ltd., National Institute for Materials Science, Cornes Technologies, Tokyo Denki University, Chiba Institute of Technology, 2. Granted to: Fuji Electric, DENSO Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric, JAPAN FINE CERAMICS Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Materials, DOWA Electronics Materials Co., Ltd., Denka Co., Ltd, 3. Entrusted to: Tokyo University, Tokyo Institute of Technology
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100011.html
PJ leader’s comment Yukihiko Sato (Professor, University of Chiba)
The expansion of the new applied field of power electronics that are highly original and innovative, as well as the development of optimization technologies of systems centered around power devices, will expand the range of power electronics. This greatly promotes the effects of energy-saving and further strengthens industrial competitive power.
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Clean Device Society Promotion Program
Promoting Energy Saving by Extending Applications of Clean Devices
Point: 1. Creating new use cases by promoting collaboration between multiple providers concerned 2. Implementation and verification toward spread of clean devices to contribute to energy saving 3. Policy making regarding safety, reliability, standardization, and uniformalization for broad usage
As information communication technologies have advanced, IT devices have become increasingly widespread. The continuation of this trend will lead to a significant increase in electricity consumption, and so the improvement of energy efficiency of electronics appliances is a critical issue. However, many of the clean devices that have been developed to resolve this issue are costly and their applications are limited to a specific use. This project will promote clean devices so that they are widely used by creating use cases* for clean devices, making policies for their implementation/verification testing, safety/reliability, and uniformalization/commonization, and eliminating issues in practical application. In FY2014, five themes were adopted: visible light semiconductor laser; high-sensitivity, high-speed and low-noise CMOS imagers; microwave GaN (gallium nitride) amplifiers; environmental power generation devices; and wearable and vital sign sensors. New themes will also be adopted in FY2015.
Clean devices are defined as electronic devices that are ready for practical application for specific applications and can exert energy-saving effects when implemented.
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Background & Objectives
Clean devices with significant energy saving potentialsE.g. GaN
amplifier
Environmentalpower generationdevice
High-performanceimage sensor
Visible-lightlaser device
Expanding applications and promoting the spread of clean devices through collaborationof upstream to downstream organizations including device manufacturers
Universities
Serviceproviders
Devicemanufacturers Package
manufacturersSocial implementation/spread into various applications
Public researchorganizations
· Creating new-use cases· Standardization and uniformalization policies· Reliability and safety policies
Implementation in new products and services/Maximum energy-saving effects
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Future ProspectsThis project will promote the spread of energy-efficient and high-performance clean devices, which will
bring about energy-saving effects in various fields of society and create a new clean device market. This project will therefore contribute to the improvement and development of the technological level of Japan’s electronics industry.
Themes Adopted in FY2014
Project period: FY2014-FY2016 FY2015 budget: 2.0 billion yen Entrusted to: 1. Osaka University, Shimadzu Corporation, 2. Tokyo University, Sony Corporation, Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Exvision Inc., 3. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Ryukoku University, Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd., 4. NTT DATA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, Inc., ALPS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd., Takenaka Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Fuji Electric, 5. Toshiba Corporation, NUTURE NETWORKS
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100083.html
PJ leader’s comment Kazuhisa Yamamoto (Specially-appointed Professor, Osaka University)
Using cutting-edge visible light semiconductor lasers in the experimental production and installation of the world’s best RGB laser light source modules materializes new use cases and maintains reliability, safety, standardization, and collaboration.
1. Visible light semiconductor lasers
PJ leader’s comment Masatoshi Ishikawa (Professor, Tokyo University)
Using supersensitive, high-speed, low-noise CMOS imagers as clean devices develops a high-speed vision and aims at the creation of new markets (high-speed visual-feedback robots; medical information manipulation by zero-delay, high-speed gesture UI; high-speed, three-dimensional information input devices; and mobility surroundings recognition sensors that have high environmental light resistance).
2. High-sensitive, high-speed, and low-noise CMOS imagers
PJ leader’s comment Hiroshi Fukumoto (Head of Institute for General Research of Information Technology, Mitsubishi Electric)
Popularizing microwave GaN (gallium nitride) amplifiers that have high heat efficiency and are capable of heating materials from the inside as clean devices aims to reduce the total amount of energy consumed. These amplifiers will be installed in microwave chemical reactors in the chemical industry fields, which use 1/3 of the energy consumed by manufacturing industries inside Japan.
3. Microwave GaN amplifiers
PJ leader’s comment Keiji Takeuchi (Senior Manager, NTT DATA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTING, Inc.)
The potential for energy-saving using sensor systems is large, but the diffusion of these sensors has not been making progress due to the work required for power supply, such as power supply wiring to the sensor and battery replacement, thus encountering obstacles. Social implementations of “environmental power generation devices” that implement parasitic sensors are being promoted in order to help solve social problems such as energy conservation.
4. Environmental power generation devices
PJ leader’s comment Hiroshi Kanazawa (Chief Technology Executive, Toshiba Healthcare)
As Japan is becoming a nation with an aging populating, the expectations toward safe and secure healthcare and medical wearable devices are high, and multiple-use cases for implementation are being demonstrated. Additionally, the reliability of and application software for these sensors that is necessary in order to achieve wide-spread use are promoting standardization and commonization necessary to create products for each type of use.
5. Wearable vital sign sensors
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Project for the Development of Next-generation Smart Devices
Beyond a Future Free of Traffic CollisionsConstructing a Safe and Highly Convenient Automobile Society BasePoint: 1. Advancement of collision avoidance technology 2. Development of assistance systems to improve driver safety 3. Advancement of the efficiency of server processors
Several technological advancements are needed to further reduce the energy used by automobiles and improve the safety of motorways. Cars can be made more environmentally-friendly by developing methods to avoid situations that lead to poor fuel efficiency, such as rapid acceleration/deceleration and traffic jams. Likewise, roadway safety can be improved through the use of technologies that reduce accidents.
This project aims to establish a safer and more convenient mobilized society. On-vehicle sensing devices and probe data processors that assist drivers with obstacle recognition and hazard avoidance control are being developed and are expected to become widely adopted in the automobile market.
Research and Development DetailsThe following three components will be developed in
order to enable the construction of a system capable of gathering information about conditions around the vehicle and determining the current state of the vehicle and its surroundings.1. Development of an obstacle sensing device for vehicles
Ranging sensor devices which can measure in real time the position of and distance from multiple surrounding obstacles, such as pedestrians and vehicles, under various conditions including both night and day.
2. Development of an application processor which can detect obstacles and recognize dangerous situationsApplication processors will be developed to recognize multiple
obstacles and predict their movement from information provided by on-vehicle sensors in order to determine if collision hazards exist.
3. Advancement of the efficiency of server processorsLow-power probe data processors to quickly analyze
information gathered from various neighboring vehicles will be developed.
Future ProspectsThis project will contribute to the reduction of traffic jams and accidents and pave the way toward a safer
and more convenient mobilized society. Inefficient fuel consumption during rapid start/stop and traffic jams will be mitigated and CO2 emissions are expected to be decreased by 1.4 million tons in 2020.
Project period: FY2013-FY2017 FY2015 budget: 2.5 billion yen Entrusted to: DENSO Corporation, LAPIS Semiconductor Co.,Ltd., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Granted to: Renesas Electronics Corporation, Clarion Co.,Ltd., Fujitsu Limited NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100059.html
1. Information input
2. Computing for specific purpose
3. Probe data processing
Driving control
Communication
3Drecognition
Hazardprediction
Probe servers
Collection Analysis Diagnosis Action
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Development of Innovative, Low-Power Consumption InteractiveSheet Display Technology
Enabling Technology for Expected New Design of Mobile Devices
Point: 1. Micron-thick sheet displays allow curved or folding designs 2. Realize lightweight and handy smartphones and tablet PCs
The market of small to mid-size displays, mainly used for smartphones and tablet PCs, has been growing steadily. To expand such a mobile device market, technologies which br ing new value-adding features, and reduce cost, weight, and energy consumption are desired. This project focuses on realizing thin, lightweight, and unbreakable high-definition sheet displays.
Research and Development DetailsIn this development of innovative, energy-efficient, interactive sheet displays, sheet substrates made of
resin or other materials and self-luminous OELDs* will replace glass substrates and LCDs, respectively.1. Developing manufacturing technologies for sheet
substrates (resin or other materials)Manufacturing technologies to realize lightweight, thin,
hard-to-break, and low-cost displays will be developed.
2. Technology development to reduce energy consumptionMaterial properties and light-extraction efficiency*
among other things will be improved. This will lead to over 50% reduction of energy consumption compared with small- to mid-size LCD displays in FY2012.
Future ProspectsAlong with the spread of energy-efficient displays developed in this project, CO2 emission can be
reduced by 3.3 million tons in 2020. The effect of market creation is expected to be about 1 trillion yen in FY2018, which will be a great contribution to future growth of the industry.
Project period: FY2013-FY2015 FY2015 budget: 0.53 billion yen Granted to: Japan Display Inc. NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100056.html
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Sheet substrate
FPC
Driving system
Sheet substrate
OLED layerCOG
Structure of sheet display (sectional view)� FPC......Flexible Printed Circuits� COG......Chip On Glass
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Development of Materials and Process Technology for Advanced Printed Electronics
Freeing Creativity with Flexible Printed Technology Devices
Point: 1. Development of technologies for flexible devices with large area and light weight 2. Innovative technology for low-power and low-resource manufacturing of flexible
devices
Recent information devices (such as electronic paper and mobile phones) require increasingly flexible and lighter-weight properties for various uses. Current manufacturing processes need large amounts of energy and resources due to their use of vacuums, high-temperatures, and other demanding environments, and freeing ourselves from this will allow us to become more energy and resource efficient.
This project seeks to develop printed electronics technologies* that make low power consumption, large area production, light weight, thinness, and flexibility possible. With these efforts, NEDO hopes to support the improvement of industrial technology levels and pave the way for new commercial markets to emerge.
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Future Prospects
PJ leader’s comment Takao Someya (Professor, University of Tokyo)
As seen in flexible display technology, flexible electronics produces attractive prototypes, raising expectation for commercialization.In this project, we seek to create a new printed electronics industry at an early date by making extensive use of standard production lines in all printing processes.
1. Establishing the technology to continuously produce flexible electronic circuits using printing technologyContinuous printing processes are verifying the feasibility of TFT array* production by establishing
an automated production line that enables reliable TFT arrays to be continuously produced.
2. Developing materials and process technologies for manufacturing high-performance TFT array printingMaterials that provide circuits (including TFT arrays) with even more sophisticated functionality
at lower production process temperatures (semiconductor materials, insulation materials and conducting materials, etc.) will be developed. Production processes applicable to larger area TFT arrays will also be developed.
3. Developing electronic paper and flexible sensors that can be manufactured by using printing technologiesElectronic paper and flexible sensors that can be fitted into printing processes will be developed
as model devices to demonstrate the potency and potentiality of printed electronics.
If the production of electronic devices using printing technologies becomes possible, manufacturing costs and energy consumption could be dramatically reduced.
Project period: FY2010-FY2018 FY2015 budget: 0.95 billion yen Entrusted to: Japan Advanced Printed Electronics Technology Research Association Granted to: RICOH Company, Ltd., TOPPAN Printing Co., Ltd., Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100030.html
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Flexible device technology (industrialized)
Flexibleelectronic paper
Non-bookmonochrome
electronic paperPressuresensor
Power feedsheet
Digitalsignage
Printed device manufacturing technology
(implemented in production system)
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Development of Fundamental Evaluation Technology for Next-Generation Chemical Materials
Junction between Material Manufacturers and Usersin Vertical and Horizontal CollaborationPoint: 1. Development of fair and common evaluation and analysis methods 2. Contribution to energy saving of organic electronic devices 3. Efforts to promote international adoption of Japanese standards
In recent years, intensifying competition among businesses has made it important to shorten the period of new material development. However, as material manufactures and users currently use unique evaluation methods, coordination among them takes much time.
By developing material evaluation methods shared among material manufacturers and users, this project aims to smoothen vertical and horizontal collaboration among both parties and enhance manufacturers’ capabilities of providing solution proposals to users.
Project period: Research item 1: FY2010-FY2017, Research item 2: FY2013-FY2016 FY2015 budget: 0.74 billion yen Entrusted to: Chemical Materials Evaluation and Research Base NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100029.html
PJ leader’s comment Hiroshi Tomiyasu (Director, Chemical Materials Evaluation and Research Base)
Organic electronics technologies including OLED and organic solar cells are expected to grow rapidly. Especially because this is a new market, establishment of platforms such as evaluation technology sites and response to international standardization are as essential as new technology. The role this project will play is very important.
Future ProspectsSmoothening collaborations among material manufacturers and users will make required development
periods shorter and result in higher technological levels among material manufacturers.
Material evaluationmethods for organic
EL displays
Material evaluationmethods for flexible
organic OELDs
Material evaluationmethods for
OELD lighting
Research and Development DetailsFor OLED* materials and organic thin film solar cell* materials, common evaluation methods for material
manufacturers and users will be established.
1. Developing fundamental evaluation technologies for OLED materialsTo accelerate the development of new materials for next-
generation lighting and displays and new products equipped with these components, standardized evaluation methods for OLED luminance efficiency and durability will be established.
2. Developing basic evaluation technologies for organic thin-film solar cellsTo accelerate the development of new materials for organic
thin-film solar cells and new products equipped with these cells, standardized evaluation methods for efficiency and durability will be established.
Background & Objectives
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Technology Development of Manufacturing Processes for Non-edible Plant-derived Chemicals
Making Plastics from Plants in Preparation for Petroleum Depletion
Point: 1. Integrated manufacturing of non-edible biomass-derived chemicals 2. Early practical application of non-edible biomass-derived chemicals
Most chemical products such as plastics are made from petroleum-derived materials, and these account for about 23% of current overall petroleum consumption. On the other hand, global petroleum consumption has been increasing, thus posing a risk of petroleum depletion and global warming. To mitigate this risk, a shift to nonpetroleum-derived materials is essential.
This project thus establishes and promotes the application of integrated processes for manufacturing chemicals derived from non-edible biomass* materials of grass and wood plants. Manufacturing processes for non-edible biomass-derived products with equivalent or higher performance and cost competitiveness in comparison with conventional petroleum-derived products are being developed.
Project period: FY2013-FY2019 FY2015 budget: 1.10 billion yen Entrusted to: 1. Kyoto University, Oji Holdings Corporation, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., Seiko PMC Corporation, Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology and Culture 2. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tokyo University, Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., Kyoto University, Ube Industries, Ltd., Unitika Ltd., Japan Chemical Engineering & Machinery Co., Ltd., Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd., Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Niigata Bio-Research Park. Inc., Teijin Limited, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences Granted to: 1. Hitachi Zosen Corporation 2. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Oji Holdings Corporation NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100058.html
Future ProspectsThe shift from petroleum-derived materials in chemical manufacturing to non-edible biomass materials that are versatile
and generally available will overcome the risk of rising petroleum prices and petroleum depletion, and mitigate global warming caused by increased CO2 emission. This will also lead to sustainable production and supply of chemicals.
Basicchemicals
Petroleum
Non-ediblebiomass
Rawmaterialconversion
• Thermosetting resin• Engineering plastics• Functional chemicals
• Impact resistant raw bio-materials, etc.
• Polyurethane raw materials
Research and Development Details1. Development of Practical Implementation Technologies for Manufacturing
Chemicals Derived from Non-edible BiomassPractical application technologies for integrated manufacturing from
non-edible biomass to chemicals will be developed. Simple pre-treatment technologies and early implementation are expected.
2. Development of an Integrated Process for Manufacturing Chemicals Derived from Woody Plant ResourcesDevelopment of integrated process for manufacturing chemicals derived from
woody biomass, which would take long time to practical application, will be promoted in this project. Primary tasks include: development of pre-treatment technologies used in laboratories and elemental process technologies to fully utilize active ingredients; establishment of integrated processes for manufacturing using the elemental technologies; and scaling-up to bench scale* for mass production.
Background & Objectives
PJ leader’s comment Kazuhiro Mae (Professor, Kyoto University)
When forming a society that works to conserve the environment, the cycle of creating chemicals from biomass makes sense, but converting this biomass in a way that does not result in economic loss is an essential condition. I would like this project to strive for the construction of an integrated process for converting all components of biomass into added-value chemicals through the cooperation between the paper industry and the chemical industry in order to overcome the problems associated with converting biomass into chemicals and to create a single technological base for the future of Japan.
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Weight reductionCost reduction
Achievement of high reliability
Achievement of high durability
• Increase of material functionality• Structural diagnosis technologies• Laminating technologies for composite materials• Processing technologies for difficult-to-machine materials• Simulation technologies
Safeoperation
Strengthenindustry power
Reduction ofenvironmental burdenEnergy conservation
Development of Technologies for Next-Generation Structure Component Creation and Processing
Contributing to the Development of Next-Generation Aircraft!
Point: 1. Establishment of advanced structural materials and processing technologies for aircraft 2. Strengthening of international competitive power of the processing and manufacturing
industries that are the component parts and the downstream of Japan
In the aircraft industry, international competition within the industry has intensified, so highly advanced technological development has been progressing. In order to respond to market needs such as a reduction of the amount of energy consumption and the amount of CO2 emissions by improving the fuel consumption of aircraft, the improvement of servicing aircraft, and improvements in safety, composite materials and lightweight metals have been introduced as structural materials that reduce the weight of aircraft. The development of these materials and the development of processing technologies have become an urgent matter.
This project aims to solve the aforementioned problems and to strengthen the international competitive power of the processing and manufacturing industries that are the component parts and the downstream of Japan.
Research and Development Details
Project period: Research item 1: FY2010-FY2017, Research item 2: FY2013-FY2017 FY2015 budget: 0.74 billion yen Entrusted to: Chemical Materials Evaluation and Research Base NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100029.html
Future ProspectsBecause the global private aircraft market is expected to from approximately 30,000 planes to 35,000
planes (around 4-5 trillion dollars) within the next 20 years, this project will drastically increase the economic effects of this increase if the results to be developed are incorporated into next-generation aircraft. Additionally, due to efforts to improve fuel consumption by decreasing the weight of aircraft and making engines highly efficient, a 250,000t reduction of CO2 is anticipated in FY2030.
1. Development of technologies for producing and processing next-generation composite materials and lightweight metals as structural elementsAim at application to aircrafts in order to develop
carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP), titanium alloys, and magnesium alloy members that make use of new technologies.
Develop structural health monitoring (SHM) system for diagnosing hidden damage in CFRP.
2. Development of complex-shape laminating technologies of composite materials for aircraftsDevelop technologies in order to manufacture complex
shape materials by using automatic lamination machines.
3. Development of high-speed machining and processing of difficult-to-machine materials that are used in aircraftsDevelop environmental response processing technologies
for difficult-to-machine materials for aircrafts.
4. Development of CMC technologies of lightweight and heat-resistant composite materialsDevelop ceramic-based composite (CMC) materials that
can be used in the high-temperature environment of an aircraft engine.
5. Development of structure design simulation technologies for aircraftsIn CFRP, develop simulators that are able to design aircraft
constructions in connection with aerodynamics, structural mechanics and materials.
Background & Objectives
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Development of Innovative Structure Materials
Lightweight and Strong Materials for a Low Carbon Society
Point: 1. Realization of practical material combining technologies by development of joining techniques 2. Matching of goal setting and technological seeds reflecting requirements of structural material
user companies
There are various challenges when it comes to automobile fuel efficiency: power train efficiency (e.g. engines), vehicle weight reduction, mitigation of air resistance, etc. Among others, research and development for improving power train efficiency has been vigorously carried out. Further, reducing vehicle weight is said to be an effective way to improve fuel efficiency and is thus designated as an important issue.
This project aims for drastic weight reduction of vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and train cars. To this end, innovative materials (aluminum, titanium, magnesium, steel plates, carbon fibers, and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP)), and joining techniques to use them for appropriate applications will be developed.
Background & Objectives
Realization of materials and related technologiesat high industrial technology levels
Application totransportation machines
EnergySaving
Development ofhigh-function titanium materials
Development ofsuper-strengthaluminum
Aircrafts
Automobiles
High-speedrailways
Reducedenvironmental
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Material engineeringTechnique for joining
different materialsProcessingtechnologyEvaluationtechnology
Structure analysistechnology
Computing science
Weight savingHigher strengthHigher durability
Ti
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Standardization
Higher materialperformance
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Development of new structural materials for weight reduction of transportation machines and joining, design, and processing technologies for the materials
Development ofhigh-strengthmagnesium
Reduction ofrare-metal, super-strength andhighly-ductile steel
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Future Prospects
Project period: FY2014 - FY2022 FY2015 budget: 4.8 billion yen Entrusted to: Innovative Structural Materials Association, University of Tokyo NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100077.html
PJ leader’s comment Teruo Kishi (President, Innovative Structural Materials Association)
In developing vehicle weight reduction technologies for the improvement of fuel efficiency in transportation machines, the use of appropriate materials for appropriate purposes in multi-material construction and development of different material joining technologies are essential. Weight reduction of materials is also an important subject. Thus, in this project we are working hard on the development of strong and highly-ductile lightweight structural materials. We will continue our efforts to contribute to the weight reduction of transportation machines through the project.
Innovative joining techniques and technologies associated with the reinforcement of major structural materials of transportation machines will be developed in an integrated manner.
Replacing current materials in transportation machines with innovative structural materials of much lighter weight will lead to higher fuel efficiency and reduction of energy consumption and CO2 emission.
1. Developing joining techniques
In this project, revolutionary joining techniques including friction stir welding* and melt welding* will be developed and applied to join hard-to-join materials such as medium/high-carbon steel and titanium and join different materials, e.g. metal-CFRP. Technologies for the evaluation of issues specific to joining different materials electric corrosion (meta l l ic corros ion) and thermal distortion will be developed.
2. Developing innovative structure materials
Th is p ro jec t a ims to improve the functionality and reduce the cost o f materials (steel, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, carbon fiber, CFRP, etc.) through deve lopment o f re la ted technologies: technologies to make materials stronger and more easy-to-process; combining and laminating technologies; and optimal des ign and p rocess ing technologies.on) wi l l be developed.
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Ease of processing
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Trade-off between strength and processability
Use of appropriate materials for appropriate purposes(multi-material use) is being promoted
Substantial improvement of strengthand processability required
Example of multi-material technologies: joining different materials
Solid-phasejoining techniqueFriction stir welding
Automobiles, aircraft, and train cars
Weight reduction
Joining techniques applicable todiverse materials are required
A promisingjoining technique
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Problems of conventionaljoining techniques:1. Welding Loss of joint section strength2. Riveting Cost of rivet materials
It is important to get the best out of each material→ Development of joining techniques for higher strength at a lower cost
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a Low Carbon Emission Society
Promoting Practical Application of Carbon Nanomaterials for New Functions in Combination with Existing MaterialsPoint: 1. Promotion of practical application of carbon nanomaterials 2. Development of safety evaluation technologies for carbon nanomaterial products 3. Expansion to wider applications by providing samples of innovative materials under development
Carbon nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and fullerene have distinct characteristics including very light weight and high thermal and electric conductivity. Use of such materials will thus increase energy consumption efficiency. Many Japanese researchers have contributed to the discovery and research of carbon nanomaterials, leading to Japan being the world-wide leader in the field.
This project is committed to the development of unprecedented and innovative materials by combining these carbon nanomaterials and existing materials. Evaluation technologies for safety and dispersion will also be developed with the aim of accelerating practical application in industries.
Research and Development Details
Future Prospects
Project period: FY2010-FY2016 FY2015 budget: 1.75 billion yen Granted to: Toray Industries, Inc., NEC Corporation, Showa Denko K.K., Panasonic Co., Ltd., Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd., Zeon Corporation, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., Mizuno Corporation, GSI Creos Corporation, KJ Specialty Paper Co., Ltd., Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd., Todakogyo Corporation, Kobe Steel, Ltd., Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd., Alps Electric Co., Ltd., Fuji Kagaku Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Meijo Nano Carbon, Furukawa Electric Co, LTD. Entrusted to: Technology Research Association for Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes, Yamagata University, Spacelink Corporation
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100020.html
Applying carbon nanomaterials as structural materials will allow for weight reduction of automobiles and aircraft and the improvement of their energy efficiency. Using their high electric and thermal conductivity in heat discharging components and conductive materials can also improve energy efficiency.
1. Developing technologies for the practical application of carbon nanomaterials (grant project)To accelerate the practical application of
carbon nanomaterials, transparent conductive f i lms and high heat-resistance composite materials using carbon nanomaterials will be developed.
2. Developing basic technologies with carbon nanomaterials applied (entrusted project)Toward the practical application of carbon
nanomaterials, safety and dispersion effect evaluation technologies will be developed as common basic technologies. Through innovative material developments, sample provision and technological transfer, etc., this project will also support companies working toward the practical application of carbon nanomaterials and basic technologies.
Background & Objectives
PJ leader’s comment Motoo Yumura (Chief Research Director, Nanotube Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)
Single-walled carbon nanotubes were first discovered in Japan and Japan has highly advanced materials in the field of such new carbon nanomaterials. Based on this advantage, we expect that new ultra-lightweight and highly-functional materials will be created and applied to various commercial products to develop a new industry.
Carbon nanomaterials(examples)
Carbon nanomaterial applied products(examples)
Carbon nanotube High electron mobilitysemiconductor device
Lightconducting
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Flexible thin film Electromagnetic wave absorberGraphene
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Development of Magnetic Materials for High-Efficiency Motors for Next-Generation Vehicles
Boosting Motor Energy Efficiency with New Materials and Design
Point: 1. Development of innovative high-performance magnets without rare-earth materials 2. Development of high-performance soft magnetic materials to reduce energy loss
Motors account for more than half of the total energy consumption in Japan. Meanwhile, ongoing electrification of vehicles is expected to increase the demand for motors and thus energy saving by improving motor efficiency is an important issue.
Motor efficiency largely depends on the performance of motor magnets. However, a large amount of scarce rare earth elements (neodymium, dysprosium, and so on) is required as raw material for the production of high-performance magnets. This makes it an urgent need to establish a manufacturing system that does not depend on these elements.
In this project, high-performance magnets that require no rare-earth elements and low-loss soft magnetic materials, as well as motors using these materials, will be developed.
Research and Development Details
Future Prospects
Project period: FY2014-FY2021 FY2015 budget: 2.55 billion yen Entrusted to: Technology Research Association of Magnetic Materials for High-efficiency Motors NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/ZZJP_100078.html
1. Development of new high-performance magnetsHeat-resistance neodymium magnets not using
dysprosium will be developed. New rare-earth-free magnets with superior performance over neodymium magnets will be developed.
2. Development of high-performance soft magnetic materials for next-generation high-efficiency motorsPractical manufacturing technologies of new soft
magnetic materials that reduce the loss in motors by 80% will be developed.
3. Development of high-efficiency motorsTechnologies to evaluate magnetic properties in
actual motors, motor structure design technologies and technologies to control inverters* capable of driving the motors with minimal loss will be developed.
4. Patent and technological trend research, patent strategy development for commercialization and development of common basic technologiesPatent/technical trend surveys that comprehensively
cover magnetic materials and motors will be conducted in order to develop a patent strategy regarding magnetic materials and motor design.
Putting high-efficiency motors into vehicles, industrial machinery, home appliances, and other applications will improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emission. The high-efficiency motor market for next-generation vehicles and industries is expected to grow significantly and contribute to the development of attendant future industries.
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Structure of high-efficiency motors (example)
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PJ leader’s comment Kimihiro Ozaki (Director of Green-Innovative Magnetic Material Labo., Inorganic Functional Materials Research Institute National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology)
Touting a very high goal, this research and development, which includes both the development of magnetic materials and the development of highly efficient motors in which those magnetic materials are to be implemented, anticipates very large results and a ripple effect accompanying those results if the synergistic effect of these materials and motors is manifested. Each time, I would like to challenge these goals while acquiring new knowledge.
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Rare Metal Substitute Energy-Efficient Materials Development Project
Addressing the Rare Metal Resource Risk with Technology as a ResourcePoint: 1. Development of technologies that substitute rare metals and reduce consumption to tackle future issues 2. Promotion of practical application of private technologies 3. Enhancement of office-ministries and international collaborations
Rare metals and rare earth are essential for automobiles, solar panels, and other major industrial products, and their demand is still expected to grow. However, there is a potential risk concerning stable supplies in the medium and long terms.
This project will assess the risk for each element and set concrete goals. According to the goals, technologies that contribute to stable supplies of rare metal will be developed in various aspects: substitution, consumption reduction, and recycling. This project will also support practical application of materials or products that act as substitute rare metals or reduce resource consumption in a variety of industrial applications based on technologies developed by private companies.
Research and Development Details1. Developing technologies to substitute or reduce consumption of rare metal in view of future issues
(FY2007-FY2013) (entrusted project)A risk assessment was conducted for each rare metal, and target elements of the development and goals of indicators such
as consumption reduction rate were set. With a system for industry-academia collaboration among research institutes such as universities with superior elemental technologies, and companies, basic technologies for practical application were developed.
Background & Objectives
In (transparent electrode films for LCD displays)Zinc oxide materials were a
promising candidate as materials tha t reduce consumpt ion o f t r a n s p a re n t e l e c t ro d e f i l m s and substitute ITO. The project implemented new development of zinc oxide materials and achieved a 50% reduction of In consumption.
W (carbide tools)A technology that makes
partial use of hard material, consisting mainly of titanium carbonitride, in the base material for carbide tools (cutting tools and abrasion-resistance tools) was developed. It substituted W and saved W consumption by 30%.
Ce (precision glass polishing and exhaust gas purification promoters)
Development was conducted in two areas: precision polishing (e.g. polishing mechanism analysis and polishing efficiency improvement techniques) and exhaust gas purification promoters (e.g. purification catalyst with reduced Ce). As a result, consumption of Ce was reduced by 30%.
Dy (rare-earth magnets for hybrid vehicle motors)Refined crystal particles of
rare earth magnets improved the coercivity of magnets, and consumption of Dy was reduced by 30%.
Platinum group metal (PGM) (exhaust gas purification catalyst for automobiles)
A 5 0 % r e d u c t i o n i n P G M consumption was achieved through: development of diesel oxidation catalyst with reduced use of PGM; development of a catalyst for the PGM substitute diesel particulate filter (DPF); and the establishment of actual catalyst manufacturing technologies.
Tb, Eu (phosphor materials)A 70% reduct ion in Tb and
Eu consumption was achieved through: development of reduction/substitute phosphor materials; development of technologies that reduce usage of phosphor materials in manufacturing fluorescent lamps; and development of technology for recovery of phosphor materials.
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Carbide tools (example) DPF catalyst system (example)
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Future ProspectsEfforts in this project are expected to mitigate the risks of rare metal supplies and improve Japan’s
technological levels. NEDO also hopes to support the realization of a sustainable and energy-efficient society.
Project period: FY2008-FY2015 FY2015 budget: 0.41 billion yen Granted to: C&A Corporation, FCM Co., Ltd, Sanalloy Co., Ltd., Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Nomurakohsan Co., Ltd., Panasonic, DYNAX Corporation, Rengo Co., Ltd., MITSUI MINING & SMELTING CO., Ltd., Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, SAKAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Noritake Co., Limited
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/EF_00123.html
2. Promoting practical application of private technologies (FY2010 - FY2015) (grant project)• FY2010 additional project (part of METI’s “Policy Package on Rare Earth”)
In the private sector, there are a number of development projects that may contribute to the securement of stable rare metal supplies. Among such projects, subsidies were granted to technological developments that were expected to become practical in the short term.
59 themes in total have been selected and productization and practical application (including provision of paid samples) were realized for about 10 of them. Additionally, the development of many other themes is still ongoing; about 20 of them are expected to be practically implemented in near future.
• FY2012-FY2015In this project, efforts to promote practical application have been made in pursuit of early introduction
of technologies that reduce and/or substitute usage of rare metals in attendant industries.
Granted project result exampleDevelopment of alternate material for tungsten for cemented carbide tools (FY2012 - FY2013) Cermet*, with defection resistance superior to existing Cermet tools and abrasion-resistance superior to existing carbide that substitutes for W, was developed. This material will be adapted to various tools which will be available on the market as standard catalog products.
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A joint strategy council and symposium has been held annually since 2006 for joint research and development from the elementary phase to practical application through collaboration between this project (METI and NEDO) and the Elements Strategy Project (MEXT and JST).
Past project results, present challenges, the direction of the future research, and other items are discussed.
• International collaborationTrilateral collaboration (Japan, US and Europe)
A collaborative system centering on Japan, the US, and Europe was established for exchanging information regarding rare metal policies and research and development.Cooperation agreement with Ames Laboratory in the US
In September 2013, a cooperation agreement regarding effective utilization of rare metals was concluded with Ames Laboratory, which belongs to the US DOE. NEDO currently exchanges information with Ames Lab.
• Research projectResearch on the risks and technological development trends associated with rare metals were
conducted. According to the results of the research, NEDO identified elements that must be worked on as a priority and implemented strategic projects.
Eighth joint symposium(February 25, 2014)
Executive Director Kazuo Ueda and Thomas. A. Lograsso, Director of Ames
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Made in Japan, Made for the World.Point: 1. Establish superior Japanese technologies in partner countries, and visualize utility and priority 2. Promote dissemination of technologies and systems in partner countries 3. Promote widespread dissemination of technologies and systems in the world and
expand the market share of Japanese industries
Energy-Efficient Cellulosic Sugar Production Systems That Use Raw Materials of Unused Bagasse• Entrusted to: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC., Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd., MITSUI & CO., LTD.• Contract period: April 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016
As the economy develops, the demand for energy is rapidly increasing all over the globe. However, the introduction of energy-effective application technologies to developing nations is not up to date, resulting in the occurrence of excessive energy consumption and environmental problems. In order to resolve these problems, NEDO is developing products that propagate superior Japanese technologies as systems, in a collaborated effort between the governments of partner nations. This division is implementing three of those projects.
Details of the Survey Project
Currently, the development of technologies for the use of lignocellulosic biomass has already started in countries such as the United States and Brazil, however, these technologies require large scale production in order to increase profitability in the economy and lead to the production of ethanol but not to the production of a versatile sugar.
This project will examine the capability for propagation of the Energy-Efficient Cellulosic Sugar Production System which is able to produce chemicals from bagasse* generated as a byproduct at a sugar mill in Thailand that possess a large amount of biomass and established industrial infrastructure for bioethanol and biochemicals. Japanese energy-efficient membrane separation technology enables us to produce sugar, mainly glucose, from a portion of cellulose and value-added products from a portion of hemicellulose and lignin of bagasse simultaneously so that the membrane separation technology has a possibility to secure profitability in a scale smaller than the aforementioned manufacturing system for bioethanol. Further, the Energy-Efficient Cellulosic Sugar Production System will contribute to the production of various chemical products from cellulosic sugar derived from lignocellulosic biomass, which does not compete with food products, and the system also contribute an increase in the production of bioethanol in Thailand. Additionally, this project will perform surveys aiming at the diffusion of these technologies to neighboring nations.
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International Demonstration Basic Research of the Introduction of LED Lighting Systems to Airport Facilities• Entrusted to: NEC LIGHTING, LTD.• Contract period: April 1, 2015 to March 20, 2016
Aiming at the development and diffusion into Asia and Oceania of LED lighting products equipped with high illuminance LED lights that have a high added value in terms of LED technologies in Japan, this project will perform basic research with the goal implementing LED lighting and control systems in Indonesian airports and other locations. This research clarifies each type of problem associated with the demonstration project and collects data necessary for creating an environment for the development of future global business.
Research Regarding Demonstration Projects for Systems of Energy-Efficient Material Production That Make Use of a Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain • Entrusted to: SANTOKU CORPORATION• Contract period: From April 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016
This project performs basic research necessary to construct a supply chain in which magnets are recovered from products containing rare earth magnets that are discarded in the United States, remade into magnets using Japan’s technologies for recycling rare earth metals, and are then exported to the United States. If a supply chain can be constructed between Japan and the United States, it will become possible to produce magnets with a lower amount of energy than what is required when producing magnets from minerals collected from mines. It will also become possible to reduce the risks of raw material supply for magnets by performing recycling from the United States.
Example of flashing light devices on a runway approach
LED flashinglight device
Structure of the supply chain of rare earth magnetsbetween Japan and the United States
Export of rare earth magnets
Import of waste magnets
Japan UnitedStates
Rare earth metals are refined from waste magnets, are reproduced into magnets,
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Magnets are selected and recovered from magnets used in HVs and FCVs, motors for wind power generation
and production, and voice coil motors of HDDS, and then these magnets are imported into Japan
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/AT1_00175.html
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• Project Outcomes
Outcomes of NEDO’s past projects have been used extensively across society and created various ripple effects.
In this section, some examples of practical application and productization of NEDO’s project outcomes in the electronics and information systems field and materials and nanotechnology field are presented.
We provide many cases where NEDO’s project outcomes were practically applied or commercialized. Five examples of outcomes are presented in this section.
For more information, please refer to the pages NEDO INSIDE PRODUCTS and NEDO PROJECT SUCCESS STORIES on the NEDO Website ( in Japanese).
• NEDO INSIDE PRODUCTSRefers to products in which development outcomes of NEDO projects are adopted as core technologies;
specifically, products and processes that have been commercialized by utilizing NEDO project outcomes.“Core technologies” refer to technologies that were once in the research and development phase and
then practically applied with NEDO projects as a turning point.
• NEDO PROJECT SUCCESS STORIESNEDO’s document series introduces development sites to show how technologies developed in NEDO
projects have been applied to industrial products and services.
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Outcome Example No.1
Cutting, Grinding, and Polishing Innovation - The Hardest and Strongest Super DiamondGrant for Practical Application on Industrial Technology/Subsidized Project for Practical Development of Next-Generation Strategic technologyDeveloper : Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
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es An artificial diamond invented in the US in 1955 became widely utilized in polishing and cutting hard materials. Since its invention, a dramatic advancement of manufacturing techniques has led to strong demands for technologies for more precise and finer material processing. Materials have also become more diverse, harder, and more composite, which has made processing difficult. Thus, expectations and demands for a stronger and harder artificial diamond as a tool material have risen.
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Nanopolycrystal diamond processed and adopted as a cutting tool edge
In 2011, cutting tools using the nanopolycrystal diamond named “Sumidia Binderless” were released. The tool edge hardly wears down even when subject to hard materials such as cemented carbide. The nanopolycrystal thus overcame the problem of chipping, a drawback of single crystal diamond.
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Role of NEDONEDO organizes interim evaluation and various committees involving external knowledgeable persons (e.g. technology promotion committees). Through these opportunities, NEDO determines whether to accelerate, scale down or suspend research and development themes based on technological and policy trends, research and development progress, and the like.
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In response, semiconductor chip multi-layering technology emerged as a solution to increase semiconductor memory capacity.
However, adhesive paste, which was originally used for multi-layering, is difficult to apply thinly and evenly. There were also problems with shock and deflection resistance.
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Die bonding films are not only as thin as 10μm, but also have high functionality due to high adhesive performance derived from epoxy materials and flexibility of acrylic materials.
This product is now widely adopted across the world and accounts for a sales volume of over 10 billion yen per year.
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Role of NEDOSince NEDO started this project in 2001 with the aim of advancing polymer materials, it has promoted the research and development of both basic technologies and practical application technologies. NEDO also reinforced its collaboration with academia that is committed to nano-scale observing technologies. Clarification of the mechanism resulted in a great leap toward practical application.
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/hyoukabu/articles/201108hitachi_kasei/index.html
Outcome Example No.2
Development of Die Bonding Film Contributes to High Performance in Electronic DevicesR&D on nanostructured polymeric materials (developing high-performance die bonding) Developer: Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Development of Blu-ray Disc Offering High Image QualityResearch and development of a nanometer-controlled optical disc systemDeveloper: Sony Corporation and others
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For years, the volume of digital data processed in our daily lives has been rapidly increasing. The demand for high-capacity media to store high-definition and 3D images has also been growing. However, a conventional DVD could not store image data for a movie without degrading the image quality.
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They achieved finer pit* length and inter-track* distance and shorter optical laser wavelength to read the pit pattern, and based on these technologies, optical discs with a memory density (amount of data that can be stored per unit area) about 30 times that of DVDs were developed.
This was the creation of the Blu-ray Disc (trademark; hereinafter BD) and Sony released the BD system for the first time in the world (in May 2003).
Since then, memory density per layer has increased and multi-layering (two-/three-layer) technologies were developed, which allow up to eight hours of recording.
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Role of NEDONEDO established a network for collaboration among 12 companies including Sony and one university and allowed them to realize practical application with concerted efforts.
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/hyoukabu/articles/201001sony/index.html
Definitions of terms marked with * are provided on P.41-43.
Comparison of CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc
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Panasonic used its vacuum insulation technologies cultivated through its experience with home appliances and developed building boards in cooperation with the building material manufacturer Achilles Corporation. This board is a hard urethane board that has multiple layers of vacuum insulation. The thickness is about 1/2 of the conventional hard urethane insulation boards, but equivalent insulation performance is maintained. Thinner insulation boards also have a variety of advantages: reduced auxiliary components used in openings, more space from adjacent housings, and increased comfort in living space.
This development was highly recognized by the government and, in 2006, received the Economy, Trade and Industry Minister’s Prize in the 2006 Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation.
Insulation property comparison with conventional insulation. Ver. III and IV were developed in this NEDO project.
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Role of NEDOThis project helped Panasonic clarify its target of vacuum insulation panels. NEDO also established collaboration between Panasonic and Achilles for joint development toward their ambitious goal.
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/hyoukabu/articles/201003panasonic/index.html
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Outcome Example No.4
Vacuum Insulation Panel Contributes to Residential Energy ConservationStrategic development of technology for efficient energy utilizationDeveloper: Panasonic Co., Ltd.
NEDO can even be found here!!
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High polymer materials including plastics that are superior in strength, impact resistance, workability, and being lightweight are used in the exterior packaging and components of various products. Needs for high polymer materials are becoming more diverse and advanced, and the development of new materials using polymer alloys (that combine different types of high polymer materials) is actively progressing.
However, with conventionally known polymer alloys, it was difficult to sufficiently bring out the technical characteristics of each of the polymer bodies prior to alloying.
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This project promoted technological development that combines multiple types of polymer bodies in nanometer orders (a billionth of 1m).
The combination of hard nylon and soft reactive rubber created impact absorbing nylon with outstanding properties; it exhibits the strong and rigid properties of plastics in normal use while it deforms like rubber and when subject to high speed and strong impact to absorb the impact.
The market is strongly interested in this impact absorbing nylon. According to Toray’s estimate, it will produce a sales volume of about 4 billion yen in 2020.
As a result of a destruction test, a conventional product cracked (left) while the impact absorbing nylon was only dented like an empty can (right). Recovery from this state is also possible.
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Role of NEDONEDO supported research and development throughout the project period from basic technology development. A concentrated research approach was adopted to collaborate with universities, research institutes, and companies with cutting-edge research facilities. NEDO also played a role in the evaluation of research results and achievement and the selection of promising development themes.
NEDO Website: http://www.nedo.go.jp/hyoukabu/articles/201201toray/index.html
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Outcome Example No.5
Plastics That Soften When Subject to High Speed and Strong ImpactPrecision high polymer technology project (development of automobile structural materials)Developer: Toray Industries, Inc.
NEDO can even be found here!!
41 Glossary
Glossary In this section, definitions of terms referred to in the project profile pages (p.13 - 34) and project outcome pages (p.35 - 40) are provided. Terms listed below are indicated with * in the respective pages. The terms are in alphabetic order. Numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where the respective terms appear.
Architecture (p.13)Basic design and design concept of computer hardware and software, and basic structure of a computer system that is built based on the basic design concept.
Bagasse (p.33)Strained lees or residue created after juice extraction from plants that provide raw ingredients for sugar such as sugarcane in a sugar manufacturing process. Consists of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin that constitute the plant tissue.
Bench scale (p.25)Small-scale production in a trial phase before mass production in a plant.
Biomass (p.25)Renewable organic resources derived from plants and animals, for example, excretory substances of livestock and wood waste.
Cermet (p.32)A composite material manufactured by sintering a ceramics-metal mixture. It has both the abrasion resistance property and the heat-resisting property of ceramic and the toughness of metal.
Cloud computing (p.14)A form of computing where data conventionally managed and used in users’ local computers are stored in networked servers in data centers, such as the Internet, or other facilities. Users can access their data through a specified network.
Extreme-ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) (p.16)A technology to print microcircuits on silicon wafers by using ultraviolet rays of 13.5nm wavelength (nm : nanometer, one nanometer = a billionth of one meter).
Friction stir welding (p.28)A technique to join two materials by pressing the probe of a drill-shaped stirring tool into a target metal and using the friction force generated thereby to stir the metal. With this technique, it is generally possible to join at low temperatures and obtain a fine crystal grain structure. Also, it is less likely to cause distortion and curvature deformation. It is therefore a promising candidate as a next-generation joining technique.
Hardware (p.13)Electric circuits and peripheral devices that compose a computer. Specifically, processing devices, storage devices, input devices, output devices, etc.
Interactive (p.22)A type of device that not only displays information but also accepts input from users via input devices such as touch panels.
Inverter (p.30)A device to convert direct current into alternating current. An inverter is composed of a power module and peripheral components. As technologies for inverter power loss reduction and miniaturization have advanced with SiC power semiconductors, inverters are expected to spread into various applications.
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Leakage current (p.15)A phenomenon whereby an electric current unintentionally leaks into any channel in an electric circuit although the channel should be insulated. Leakage of current will heat up the electric circuit and deteriorate its performance.
Light-extraction efficiency (p.22)Ratio of light quanta extracted from a light-emitting element in total light quanta generated in the element.
Mask (p.16)The light-shielding element of a circuit pattern to be printed on a wafer. It serves as an original plate to form a circuit on a wafer in the manufacturing of semiconductors.
Melt welding (p.28)A technique to join materials by melting base metal. This is the primary joining technique at the present time.
Module (p.17)A unit having a specific function and by incorporating a power semiconductor device. A power semiconductor device does not work independently and must be incorporated with components such as a control circuit and protective circuit.
Non-volatility (p.13)A property of memory used in a computer or the like that holds stored content even when the power is off. A property that does not hold data when the power is turned off is called “volatile.”
Normally-off (p.13)A manner of energy consumption when using a computer that consumes power only when information is processed and otherwise actively turns the power off for zero consumption. Currently-used information processing systems consume power to retain information even when processing is not required.
Optoelectronics (p.14)Academic and industrial field that combines optics and electronics.
Organic light emitting display (OLED, or organic electroluminescence) (p.22, 24)A phenomenon where certain organic compounds emit light under voltage.
Organic thin-film solar cell (p.24)A solar cell that uses organic semiconductors as power generating materials which are as thin as several hundred nanometers. It generates power by a potential difference that occurs under light. As it is flexible, of low-cost and colorful, organic thin-film solar cell usage is expected to spread into various markets.
Photonics-electronics integrated circuit (p.14)A signal circuit system wherein an electric circuit to process information and an optical communication circuit to transmit information processed by the electric circuit are integrated on one substrate. Electric signals output from the electric circuit are converted into optical signals by the photonics-electronics conversion circuit and transmitted via the optical transmission line. They are finally reconverted into electric signals by the photonics-electronics conversion circuit and passed to an electric component.
Photonics-electronics integrated interposer (p.14)A substrate where multiple photonics-electronics conversion circuits (converting electric signals and optic signals alternately), optical modulators and optical receivers, etc. that comprise an optical circuit for transmitting optical signals are integrated on the same silicon substrate.
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Pit (p.38)A dent on a disc-shaped optical storage medium such as a CD or DVD placed in order to store data.
Power semiconductor (p.17, 18)A semiconductor that controls and converts power. It performs current (AC-DC or DC-AC), voltage, and frequency conversion to drive a motor and the like.
Printed electronics technologies (p.23)A technology that allows for fast mass production of electric components by drawing electric circuits using printing technologies. Conventionally, circuits were manufactured by subtractive methods such as layering, engraving and removing. Conversely, printed electronics technologies are additive methods applied in the manufacture of circuits andinclude overlaying and placing materials on respective locations. These technologies save energy and resources while realizing high-efficiency production.
Semiconductor integrated circuit (p.15, 16)A collective term for semiconductor parts which are used in smartphones and TVs. Many electric circuits composed of transistors are integrated on a millimeter-square silicon substrate.
Software (p.13)Processing procedures and commands to operate a computer. Specifically, operating systems and software applications.
TFT array (p.23)A thin film transistor arranged in a lattice pattern with a circuit to control driving of LCD or other products.
Track (p.38)A recording unit in disk-type storage media such as CDs and DVDs.
Transistor (p.15)An electric component which can amplify a small current into a large current and turn a current ON/OFF. Depending on conditions (control), this component may serve as an insulation material or conducting material. It is used to control electric signals in an electric circuit.
Use case (p.19)A specific product or service that utilizes a certain technology. Here, a product or service refers to one that may expand applications of a technology and create a new market, leading to resolution of social issues and enhancement of social values.
Wafer (p.17)A thin, disk-shaped substrate made using a semiconductor. A wafer serves as a substrate for an IC chip. Circuit patterns are printed on a wafer and finally an IC chip is cut out of the wafer.
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• Accomplishment Reporting in Events
NEDO uses a variety of events and exhibitions as effective venues for communication of project information and reporting of accomplishments.
This section introduces some major exhibitions where NEDO has presented project accomplishments of NEDO Electronics, Materials Technology, and the Nanotechnology Department (FY2015). Through these exhibitions, NEDO disseminates the outcomes of its projects and provides a venue for matching with user companies in order to promote practical application.
Interop Tokyo 2015Date: June 10 (Wed) - 12 (Fri), 2015Site: Makuhari Messe
Interop is one of the largest ICT-related exhibitions that specializes in network computing. The number of visitors last year was approximately 140,000.
NEDO had not held any exhibitions at Interop in the past, but presented its first exhibition this year due to the large amount of attention given to the domain of CPS (Cyber-Physical Systems)/IoT (Internet of Things) as next-generation electronic and information technologies. At the exhibition, NEDO made clear its intention of continuing to focus on these fields into the future.
This year, NEDO presented its ideas to improve the real world by using sensor technologies as well as data acquisition and processing technologies. NEDO introduced its projects related to data acquisition and processing by presenting panels and prototypes and also performed demonstrations that made use of analysis of visitors to the NEDO booth and the location of the exhibition.
CEATEC JAPAN 2015Date: October 7 (Wed) - 10 (Sat), 2015 *Free admission on the final day (10(Sat))Site: Makuhari Messe
CEATEC JAPAN is one of Asia’s largest exhibitions in the field of IT and electronics. The number of visitors is nearly 200,000 every year.
At CEATEC JAPAN 2014, which had the theme “NEXT - Technology Makes the Future,” the NEDO booth focused on the field of electronics and information and provided many exhibitions that imagined a society of a future in which technologies currently under development by NEDO are implemented. Additionally, NEDO also held seminars presented by project representatives such as project leaders and introduced its electronics and information technology road maps, which attracted a large number of visitors.
The theme of CEATEC JAPAN 2015 was “NEXT - Today’s Dreams, Future Realities.” As the fusion of various fields and industries such as automotive, medical, and robotics progresses, NEDO's exhibition will be a general exhibition that embodies an exciting future designed and created by people as a business.
The NEDO booth last year
45 Accomplishment Reporting in Events
SEMICON Japan 2015Date: December 16 (Wed) - 18(Fri), 2015Site: Tokyo Big Sight
SEMICON Japan, which has a 38-year history, is one of the world’s largest general exhibitions for semiconductor devices and materials. The number of visitors to the exhibition is nearly 30,000 every year.
The theme at this year’s SEMICON Japan 2015 is business matching, and NEDO plans to hold exhibitions with the goal of business matching technologies of devices and materials that form the base of IoT/CPS. While the contents of NEDO’s exhibitions are centered around items related to the electronics and materials departments, NEDO is also investigating exhibitions related to the robot and machinery system technology department and to electronics and information technology in the energy conservation department.
nano tech 201615th International Nanotechnology Exhibition & ConferenceDate: January 27(Wed) - 29(Fri), 2016Site: Tokyo Big Sight
The nano tech International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference is the world’s largest exhibition on nanotechnologies, which are essential technologies for state-of-the-art manufacturing. The number of visitors to the exhibition is nearly 50,000 every year.
The theme of the NEDO booth at nano tech 2015 was business matching, with NEDO holding exhibitions to promote the latest outcomes of biomass plastics, printed electronics, and nano-carbon. The booth presented panels, NEDO products that had produced outcomes, and presentations provided by developer companies. More than 10,000 people visited the NEDO booth.
The theme of nano tech 2016 is “accelerated global innovations through one-to-one meetings.” Next year, NEDO plans to display and exhibit the outcomes of NEDO projects in various fields in which nanotechnologies have been applied.
The NEDO booth last year
General Information about NEDO 46
3) General Information on NEDO
• NEDO’s Efforts in Electronics, Information Systems, Materials Technologies, and Nanotechnologies
Besides its Electronics, Materials Technology and Nanotechnology Department projects, NEDO also promotes technology development related to electronics, information systems, and materials and nanotechnology as part of projects in the new energy, energy conservation, and smart community fields.
1. Electronics and information system field: development of innovative sensors (Robot and Machinery System Technology Department)
Promoting development of innovative sensors for visualization and optimization of energy consumption
Sensor devices used in sensor networks present the following common challenges: wireless communication, standalone power supply, and super low energy consumption. NEDO will develop innovative sensors and introduce a sensor network to overcome these challenges, grasp environment indicators and energy consumption (visualization) and control energy consumption (optimization), and thus contribute to the realization of a low carbon society. NEDO also considers applications of sensor systems in f ields such as social infrastructure, agriculture, and healthcare.
2. Materials and nanotechnology field: new refrigerant for commercial air conditioning systems (Environment Department)
Developing a new refrigerant with 1/6 the greenhouse effect
The Technology Development of High-Efficiency Non-Fluorinated Air-Conditioning Systems aims to develop commercial air-conditioning systems that have a much lower greenhouse effect compared to current HFC refrigerants while being highly efficient.
As an outcome of this project, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. successfully developed a new refrigerant for air-conditioning systems that has equivalent performance to a conventional refrigerant (HFC-410A) while having 1/6 of the greenhouse effect.
Verification tests and safety assessment with the new refrigerant will be conducted as part of practical application development. The aim is to start commercial production in 2016.
Related projectTechnology Development of High-Efficiency Non-Fluorinated Air-Conditioning Systems (FY2011-FY2015)
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Related projectThe Sensor System Development Project to Solve SocialProblems (FY 2011-FY2014)
Visualization and overall optimization control of energy consumption
Sensor net module(green sensor node)
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47 General Information about NEDO
• NEDO’s Contact Information
NEDO WebsiteOn the NEDO Website, information on NEDO projects in different
fields such as energy and environment and international projects, public offering information, news releases and event information, as well as past NEDO project overviews and application cases, etc. are provided.
http://www.nedo.go.jp/
NEDO Search
E-mail Delivery Service (in Japanese)Our e-mail delivery service quickly and effectively notifies users of
updates and topics on the Website (for free). Signing up from the Website is required.
NEDO e-mail delivery service Search
NEDO Customer DeskA telephone service for first-time users of NEDO’s support system or for
those who do not know how to use it.
Inquiries to Electronics, Materials Technology and Nanotechnology Department
WebsiteOverview of the department’s projects and public offering information
are provided on the NEDO Website (in Japanese).
Electronic and information systemshttp://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/introduction1.html
Materials and nanotechnologyhttp://www.nedo.go.jp/activities/introduction4.html
Contact FormFor any requests or consultations, please contact us via this contact form.For example: Preliminary consultation for technology development and
practical application Consultation on utilization of the NEDO system Request for lectures by NEDO staff
Please choose either the Electronic/Information Systems or Nanotechnology/Materials category.
https://qasys.nedo.go.jp/webapp/form/13394_evt_7/index.do
Electronics, Materials Technology and Nanotechnology DepartmentTel: +81-44-520-5210 Fax: +81 44-520-5223Mail: [email protected]
0800-8888-400*Please call 044-520-5207 (charges apply)
if you cannot call for free.[Business hours]
Weekdays at 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00(except end of year and New Year holidays)
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• Background Information■ Designation National Research and Development Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
Business name: New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
■ Foundation Originally established as a semi-governmental organization on October 1, 1980: reorganized as an incorporated administrative agency on October 1, 2003
■ History October 1980: New Energy Development Organization established under the Law Concerning the Promotion of the Development and Introduction of Alternative Energy
October 1988: Industrial technology research and development added; name changed to New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
October 2003: Incorporated Administrative Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization established under the Incorporated Administrative Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization Law
April 2015: Due to a law revising part of the Act of General Rules for Incorporated Administrative Agency and operation as the National Research and Development Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization Law, the name was changed to National Research and Development Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
■ Mission Addressing energy and global environmental problemsNEDO actively undertakes the development of new energy and energy conservation technologies, verification of
technical results, and introduction and dissemination of new technologies (e.g., support for introduction). Through these efforts, NEDO promotes greater utilization of new energy and improved energy conservation. NEDO also contributes to a stable energy supply and the resolution of global environmental problems by promoting the demonstration of new energy, energy conservation and environmental technologies abroad based on knowledge obtained from domestic projects.Enhancing industrial technology
With the aim of raising the level of industrial technology, NEDO pursues research and development of advanced new technology. Drawing on its considerable management know-how, NEDO carries out projects to explore future technology seeds as well as mid- to long-term projects that form the basis of industrial development. It also supports research related to practical application.
■ Minister in Charge Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry(The Minister of Environment co-administers the Kyoto Mechanisms Credit Acquisition Program.)
■ Governing Laws Law on General Rules for Incorporated Administrative Agencies/Incorporated Administrative Agency New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization Law
■ Personnel Approx. 800
■ Budget Approximately 131.9 billion yen (FY2015)
■ Executives (as of October 1, 2015)
Chairman Mr. Kazuo FurukawaPresident Dr. Akihiko MiyamotoExecutive Directors Mr. Atsushi Fukuda, Mr. Eiichi Motoki, Mr. Munehiko Tsuchiya, Mr. Makoto Watanabe, Mr. Yoshiteru SatouAuditors Mr. Nobuyoshi Naka, Ms. Mime Egami
FY2015 Government Budget Draft for NEDO
Discovery ofTechnology Seeds
Practical Application
and Promotion ActivitiesNational Projects
121.5billion yen
NEDO 131.9 billion yen
●New Energy46.2 billion yen
●Environment and Resource Conservation2.5 billion yen
●Crossover and Peripheral Fields2.0 trillion yen
●Electronics, Information and Telecommunications12.4 billion yen
●Materials and Nanotechnology11.8 billion yen
●Robot Technology2.5 billion yen
●Energy Conservation9.7 billion yen
●Rechargeable Batteries and Energy Systems7.0 billion yen
●Clean Coal Technology (CCT)6.8 billion yen
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●Support for International Expansion20.8 billion yen *Includes Global Warming Mitigation
Technology Promotion Project
General Administrative Expenses
6.9billion yen
Projects Open to Public Suggestions
4.5billion yen
● Global Warming Mitigation Technology Promotion Project● Kyoto Mechanisms Credit Acquisition Program
3.1billion yen
Global Warming Mitigation
billion yen million yen
*Because parts of the projects have been reprinted, the budget total and the total of the itemization do not match.
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■ Organization(as of October 1, 2015)
●Head OfficeMUZA Kawasaki Central Tower, 1310 Omiya-cho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa 212-8554 JAPAN (Reception desk: 16F)Tel: +81-44-520-5100Fax: +81 44-520-5103
●Kansai Branch OfficeUmeda Dai Building, 6F, 3-3-10 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001 JAPANTel: +81-6-6341-5403Fax: +81-6-6341-5405
●Washington, D.C.2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 605,Washington, D.C. 20036 U.S.A.TEL: +1-202-822-9298FAX: +1-202-822-9289
●Silicon Valley3945 Freedom Circle, Suite 790,Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A.TEL: +1-408-567-8033FAX: +1-408-567-9831
Domestic Offices
Overseas Offices
●Europe10, rue de la Paix75002 Paris, FranceTEL: +33-1-4450-1828FAX: +33-1-4450-1829
●New Delhi9th Floor, Hotel Le Meridien,Commercial TowerRaisina Road,New Delhi 110 001, IndiaTEL: +91-11-4351-0101FAX: +91-11-4351-0102
●Beijing2001 Chang Fu Gong Office Building,Jia-26, Jian Guo Men Wai Street,Beijing 100022, P.R.ChinaTEL: +86-10-6526-3510FAX: +86-10-6526-3513
●Bangkok8th Floor, Sindhorn Building Tower 2,130-132 Wittayu Road, Lumphini,PathumwanBangkok 10330, ThailandTEL: +66-2-256-6725FAX: +66-2-256-6727
ChairmanPresident
Executive DirectorsInnovation Promotion DepartmentRobot and Machinery System Technology DepartmentElectronics, Materials Technology and Nanotechnology Department
Energy Conservation Technology DepartmentNew Energy Technology DepartmentInternational Affairs DepartmentSmart Community DepartmentEnvironment DepartmentKyoto Mechanisms Promotion Department
Project Management Office
General Affairs Department
Personnel Affairs Department
Accounting Department
Inspection and Operational Management Department
Assets Management Department
Information and Systems Department
Evaluation Department
Public Relations Department
Kansai Branch Office
Overseas Offices
Auditors Auditor Support Office
Industrial Technology Headquarters
Energy and Environment Headquarters
Technology Strategy Center
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Project Name Period (FY)
Technology Strategy Center
Strategy Planning and Investigation Projects 12–
Comprehensive Development of Human Resource Cultivation and Industry-Academic Collaboration Centered Around NEDO Projects 18–
Information Collection Projects 21–
Industrial Technology Headquarters
Innovation Promotion Department
Projects for the Research and Promotion of Fundamental Technologies 13–
New Energy Venture Business Technology Innovation Program 19–
Projects for the Development of Systems for Academic and Industrial Technology Overlook 25–29
Support for R&D-Based Ventures 26–30
Pilot Program for New Energy and Environment Technologies 26–30
Support for R&D-based Ventures 26–
Projects for the Promotion of Research and Development Meditation for Medium-Sized Enterprises and Smaller Businesses 26–
Projects for Collaboration and Promotion of the Creation of Innovative Manufacturing Industries 27–29
Robot and Machinery System Technology Department
Promotion of Research and Development on Practical Welfare Equipment 5–
Projects for the Accumulation, Analysis, and Provision of Assistive Device Information 5–
Research and Development of Advanced Use of Medical Information in Medical Systems 26–30
Project for the Implementation of Advanced Systems for Aircraft 27–31
Development of Core Technologies for Next-generation Robots 27–
Project for the Development of Application Technologies for the Marketing of Robots 27–
International Research & Development and Demonstration Projects in the Environment and Medical Field/International Research and Development and Demonstration Projects of Robots
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International Research & Development and Demonstration Projects in the Environment and Medical Field/Quasi-Zenith Satellite Information Use Systems
26–27
International Research & Development and Demonstration Projects in the Environment and Medical Field/International R&D and Demonstration of Progressive Medical Device Systems
23–28
Electronics, Materials Technology and Nanotechnology Department
Rare Metal Substitute Energy-Efficient Materials Development Project 20–27
Novel Semiconductor Power Electronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society 26–31
Development of Next-Generation Semiconductor Micro-Fabrication and Evaluation Infrastructure Technologies 22–27
Project for Practical Implementation of Carbon Nanomaterials for a Low Carbon Emission Society 22–28
Development of Fundamental Evaluation Technology for Next-generation Chemical Materials 22–29
Development of Materials and Process Technology for Advanced Printed Electronics 22–30
Development of Infrastructure for Normally-Off Computing Technology 23–27
Ultra Low-Voltage Nanoelectronics Project for a Low Carbon Emission Society 22–27
Development of Innovative, Low-Power Consumption Interactive Sheet Display Technology 25–27
Integrated Photonics-Electronics Convergence System Technology Project 25–29
Project for the Development of Next-Generation Smart Devices 25–29
Technology Development of Manufacturing Processes for Non-Edible Plant-Derived Chemicals 25–31
Development of Innovative Structure Materials 26–34
Development of Magnetic Materials for High-Efficiency Motors for Next-Generation Vehicles 26–33
Clean Device Society Promotion Program 26–28
Development of Technologies for Next-Generation Structure Component Creation and Processing 27–31
Project Name Period (FY)
Energy and Environment Headquarters
New Energy Technology Department
Biomass Energy Technology Development 16–31
Research and Development of Wind Power Generation Technologies 20–28
Support for Introduction of Wind Power Generation 25–28
Research and Development of Ocean Energy Technology 23–29
Development and Demonstration of Technology for More Versatile Application of Solar Power 25–28
Research and Development of Geothermal Power Generation Technology 25–29
Hydrogen Utilization Technology Development 25–29
Technology Development of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Promotion of Commercialization 25–29
Technology Development of Efficiency Improvement and Maintenance and Management of Solar Power Generation System 26–30
Technology Development of Photovoltaic Power Generation Recycle 26–30
Research and Development of Renewable Energy Heat Utilization 26–30
Pilot Research and Development of Hydrogen Utilization 26–29
Technology Development for Construction of a Hydrogen Society 26–32
Research and Development of Technologies to Respond to Power System Output Fluctuation 26–30
Demonstration Project for Independent Regional Systematization of Biomass Energy 26–32
Technological Development for Cost Decrease of Highly-Efficient and Highly-Reliable Solar Power Transmission Systems 27–31
Development of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells Technologies Aiming for Practical Application 27–31
Next-Generation Offshore Wind DC Power Transmission System Development Project 27–31
Energy Conservation Technology Department
Development of Technology for Residents Using Solar Heat Energy 23–27
Strategic Innovation Program for Energy Conservation Technologies 24–33
Demonstration and Research Related to Safety and Reliability of Next-Generation of Electric Power Supply Systems 26–28
R&D of Progressive and Practical Technology for Unused Thermal Energy 27–35
International Department
International Projects for Increasing the Efficient Use of Energy and System Demonstration Projects 5–27
International R&D and Demonstration Project/Co-fund Project of the Environment and Medical Field 26–27
Smart Community Department
Research and Development Initiative for Scientific Innovation of New Generation Batteries 21–27
Development of a Large-Scale Energy Storage System with High-Safety and Cost Competitiveness 23–27
Applied and Practical LiB Development for Automobile and Multiple Applications 24–28
Fundamental Study of Evaluation Method for Advanced and Innovative Battery Material Research and Development 25–29
Demonstration Project for Next-generation Power Grid Construction for Distributed Energy 26–30
Environment Department
Zero-Emission Coal-Fired Technology Development Project 4–29
Development of Fundamental Technologies for Green and Sustainable Chemical Processes 21–27
Technology Development of High-Efficiency Non-Fluorinated Air-Conditioning Systems 23–27
Development of Environmental Technology for Steelmaking Processes (STEP2) 25–29
Technology Development for Basic Chemical Manufacturing Processes to Make Carbon Dioxide Raw Materials 26–33
Technology Development for Functional Organosilicon Chemical Manufacturing Processes 26–33
Project for Foreign Diffusion and Development Clean Coal Technology 27–
International Research & Development and Demonstration Projects in the Environment/ Medical Field/International R&D and demonstration of Progressive Resource Circulation Systems in Asia
23–27
Kyoto Mechanisms Promotion Department
Global Warming Mitigation Technology Promotion Project 23–27
FY2015 Project List