Categories: ceramics

10 February 2025 07:00

Initiation of Joint Research for Achieving High Accuracy in Evaluating Thermal Diffusivity of Silicon Nitride Ceramic Substrates

The AIST Group (consisting of National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and AIST Solutions Co.) and NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK) have embarked on joint research regarding validating methods for evaluating thermal diffusivity of silicon nitride ceramic substrates used for power semiconductor components (power semiconductor modules) and other such applications. Through

24 December 2024 07:00

NGK named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia Pacific) for the Ninth Consecutive Year

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter "NGK") based in Nagoya, Japan, announced that it has been selected for the ninth consecutive year as a constituent company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (“DJSI Asia Pacific”), which is one of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”), a globally iconic environmental, social, governance (ESG) investment index.

The DJSI is a leadi

2 December 2024 07:00

NGK Receives an Order for NAS Batteries for a Renewable Energy Business in Hungary

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it has received an order for NAS® batteries for storing electric energy from　Greenergy Triotechnik Kft., renewable energy provider in Hungary, member of Greenergy Holdings, through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company.
NAS batteries will be installed inside Greenergy-Power’s solar power station to curb

9 October 2024 07:00

Exhibition at CEATEC 2024

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it will exhibit its technologies in the General Exhibits area of CEATEC 2024, to be held at Makuhari Messe (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture) from October 15 (Tue.) to October 18 (Fri.). On the 15th, vice president will give a lecture about well-being with ultra-thin and compact lithium-ion rechargeable battery, “EnerCera”, at a Special

30 August 2024 07:00

NGK Receives an Order for NAS Batteries for a Grid Storage Battery Demonstration Project at a State-Owned Energy Company in Hungary

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it has received an order for NAS®batteries for storing electric energy from MVM Balance Zrt., a subsidiary of the Hungarian state-owned energy company MVM Group, through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company.
NAS batteries will be installed inside the power station of MVM Balance for use in a grid stor

22 August 2024 07:00

NGK Receives Order for Advanced type of NAS Battery (NAS MODEL L24) for Taiwan Power Research Institute of Taiwan Power Company

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces that it has received an order for NAS batteries for electricity storage to be used in a demonstration project at the Taiwan Power Research Institute of Taiwan Power Company, Taiwan’s state-owned power company.
NAS batteries are to be installed at the site of Taiwan Power Research Institute inside New Taipei City, Taiwan, for use in a stora

25 July 2024 07:00

The handover ceremony of NAS batteries was held at the Centre for Energy Research of Hungary ~ Government officials and executives from state-owned energy companies attended

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter, “NGK”) announces the commissioning of NAS battery system delivered to Centre for Energy Research of Hungary and the handover ceremony was held to celebrate this occasion. The NAS battery system was ordered through Duna Center Therm Uzemi Szolgaltato Kft., a Hungarian engineering company.
The NAS battery will be used in a demonstration project conducted at the

17 July 2024 07:00

NGK Acquires Certification under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) has acquired certification Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) *1 under the Net-Zero Standard*2 for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The Company’s targets for achieving net zero CO2 emissions in 2050 were recognized as being scientifically valid.
In April 2021, the NGK Group established the NGK Group Environmenta

16 July 2024 07:00

Lithium-ion rechargeable battery EnerCera Wins Sensors Converge 2024 Best of Sensors Awards Power Category

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) won the Sensors Converge 2024 Best of Sensors Awards Power category for the EnerCera Pouch ET series ultra-thin, lightweight rechargeable battery.
Sensors Converge is an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge innovative technologies in the sensor industry. The Best of Sensors Awards award the most outstanding products and technologies

2 July 2024 07:00

NGK Invests in a Taiwan-based Startup Engaged in Flat-Panel LED Display and Semiconductor-Related Businesses

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has invested in PanelSemi Corporation (Local company name: 方略電子股份有限公司; Head Office: New Taipei City; hereinafter, “PanelSemi”), a Taiwan-based startup engaged in the development and sale of flat-panel flexible LED displays and substrates for semiconductor modules.
PanelSemi develops and sells ultra-thin and lightweight flexible LED displays with low powe

24 June 2024 07:00

NGK, Nagoya University, and Aixtal Jointly Develop AI-Based High-Precision Analysis Method for Ceramic Products ~ Time Required to Analyze Product Characteristics Reduced to One-Tenth

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”), the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System at Nagoya University (hereinafter “Nagoya University”), and Aixtal Corporation (hereinafter “Aixtal”) have jointly developed an AI-based high-precision analysis method for ceramic products and established a technology that can significantly shorten the time to analyze product characteristics. NGK will

19 June 2024 07:00

NGK’s DAC Ceramic Substrate Adopted for DAC Demonstration Project at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has been selected by the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) to provide its Direct Air Capture (DAC) ceramic substrate for use in a DAC system to be demonstrated at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai). The DAC substrate will be used in one of several CO2 removal units to be installed at the event

10 June 2024 09:30

BASF and NGK release advanced type of sodium-sulfur batteries (NAS Battery) NAS MODEL L24

New product NAS MODEL L24 is characterized by significantly reduced degradation rate. Improved technology allows customers to save approx. 20% on their investment in NAS battery storage system compared to the previous battery type. Advanced type of NAS battery is an outcome of the joint development by BASF and NGK.
Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Nagoya, Japan, June 10th, 2024 – BASF Stationary

22 May 2024 07:00

NGK and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Jointly Develop Membrane Dehydration Systems for Bioethanol and e-Methanol

♦ NGK and MHI aim to achieve the real-world realization of systems using membrane separation system in the dehydration processes for Bioethanol, a promising alternative to gasoline and raw material for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and e-Methanol, a next-generation clean marine fuel.
♦ By utilizing membrane dehydration systems, the companies will work to realize low-cost and to optimize the

23 April 2024 08:09

NGK Receives Order for NAS Batteries for large-scale green hydrogen production project

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has received an order from BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (hereinafter “BSES”), a subsidiary of German chemical manufacturer BASF SE,　for NAS Batteries for a large-scale green hydrogen production project, developed by HH2E, a German green hydrogen producer.
The NAS batteries that have been ordered have a maximum output of 18 megawatts and a capacity

18 April 2024 07:00

NGK and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Jointly Develop Hydrogen Purification System from Ammonia Cracking Gas

♦ The project will develop a system that purifies hydrogen from hydrogen-nitrogen gas mixture using membrane separation after ammonia cracking.
♦ It also aims to promote the development and commercialization of the system and contribute to the stable supply of hydrogen and the realization of a carbon-neutral society.

Flow Diagram of Hydrogen Purification System from Ammonia Cracking Gas<

17 April 2024 07:00

NGK’s Zinc Rechargeable Battery Cell Adopted for KDDI’s Base Station Trial as It Strengthens Measures Against Power Outages in Disasters

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) based in Nagoya, Japan, has started operating a zinc rechargeable battery that it is currently developing, after the cell was adopted in a trial for a back-up power supply for a commercial base station of KDDI CORPORATION, headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The zinc rechargeable battery is being used to enhance the resilience of the base stations as an eme

25 March 2024 07:00

NAS Batteries Start Commercial Operation at BASF’s Schwarzheide Site ~ Enabling Renewable Energy Use Almost 24 Hours a Day in Manufacturing Processes at the Production Site

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) announces that an NAS® battery system delivered to BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany has started commercial operation. The NAS battery system was ordered through BASF Stationary Energy Storage GmbH (hereinafter, “BSES”), a subsidiary of German chemical manufacturer BASF SE and headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.]
The delivered NAS battery system co

22 March 2024 07:00

NGK decides to increase Production Capacity of AMB substrates for Power Semiconductor Modules by approximately 2.5 times

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) based in Nagoya, Japan, has recently decided to augment production capacity of AMB substrates for power modules. By the fiscal year 2026, monthly production will be increased by about 2.5 times from the current capacity. NGK aims for net sales of 20.0 billion yen by the fiscal year 2030, by improving supply capacity and by steadily capturing demand in marke

8 February 2024 07:00

NGK Starts Demonstration Tests in New Application Search Using Original AI

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) based in Nagoya, Japan, and Stockmark Inc. (hereinafter “Stockmark”) based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, have initiated a demonstration test to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the precision and speed of searching for new applications for NGK’s products and technologies. The companies aim to accelerate the search for applications and create new businesses