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【Advantages of Using P-Flex®】Increase the frequency response of MEMS microphones with flexible substrates
Advantages of Using P-Flex® for MEMS Microphones MEMS microphones are used in various electronic devices including smartphones because of their small size and suitability for mass production. Most of them are surface-mount type and are mounted on PCBs. Types of MEMS Microphones: Top Port Type and Bottom Port Type MEMS microphones have a small hole in the case to capture sound. If the hole is on the top cover side, it is called a top-port type, and if it is on the PCB side, it is called a bottom- […]
Elephantech Joins Ministry of the Environment’s Carbon Neutral Technology Research and Development Program
Elephantech Inc. is pleased to announce that the company’s project to “develop large-scale mass production printing technologies to lower the environmental impact of circuit board manufacturing” was selected by the Ministry of the Environment for the Local Co-creation and Cross-Sectoral Category of its FY2023 Carbon Neutral Technology Research and Development Program.
Elephantech has been selected as one of the ten companies participating in the XTC JAPAN Steering Committee Japan Competition.
Elephantech has been selected as one of the 10 companies competing in XTC JAPAN 2023, the Japan leg of the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world’s largest SDGs x Deep Tech startup competition. Elephantech will be presenting a pitch at the Japanese convention “XTC JAPAN 2023,” held on Monday, April 10th, 2023.
Selected for the "Global Sustainability Accelerator powered by Creww | Google for Startups."
Elephantech Inc (Shinya Shimizu, CEO & CTO, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo;), A manufacturer and seller of P-Flex®, an eco-friendly metal inkjet printer electronic circuit board, announces that it has been selected for the “Global Sustainability Accelerator powered by Creww | Google for Startups,” a program that aims to help sustainability-driven Japanese startups solve social issues around the world. What is Global Sustainability Accelerator powered by Creww | Google for Startups […]
Satoshi Konagai, the COO of Elephantech, will speak at the "OUTBOUND PROGRAM German Course Outcome Report" of the X-HUB TOKYO 2022 Wrap-up Event.
On March 20, 2023, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold a wrap-up event for X-HUB TOKYO 2022. During the event, Satoshi Konagai, the COO of Elephantech, will speak at the “OUTBOUND PROGRAM Germany Course Outcome Report Session.” Event X-HUB TOKYO 2022 Wrap-up Event~Strategy and Expansion for startups to gain Global Competitiveness~ Date Date: 2023 March 20 (Mon) 14:00-17:00 (JST) Organizer Tokyo Metropolitan Government Place Zoom Webinar Entry fee Free Target Anyone interested […]
Masaaki Sugimoto, cofounder and Senior Vice President of Elephantech, will present on Additive Electronics in Semiconductor Packaging and Printed Circuit Boards.
Tech Blick’s Additive Electronics in Semiconductor Packaging and PCBs event will take place online on March 29th and 30th. On March 30th at 11:50 AM (CET), Masaaki Sugimoto, the co-founder and Senior Vice President of Elephantech, will deliver a presentation on Inkjet-Printed PCBs. He will discuss “how this technology represents a shift towards a needs-based approach to decarbonization.” Title Inkjet-Printed PCBs, a paradigm shift to a needs-driven approach to decarbonization D […]
Toward a Sustainable Society – Elephantech’s Environmental Information Disclosure Initiatives
With the increasing momentum to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there is a growing trend towards greater environmental consciousness. Amid such global trends, Elephantech believes it is a corporate responsibility to communicate on efforts made in reducing environmental impact and has worked on the visualization of its sustainability efforts from the three angles of “climate change,” “natural resources,” and “hazardous substances.” On a mission to “Making the world sustainable with new manufactu […]
Elephantech’s co-founder, CEO, and CTO, Shimizu, will be speaking at the startup pitch during the "ZET New Japan Summit 2023 Kyoto".
Image:ZET New Japan Summit 2023 Kyoto Elephantech’s co-founder, CEO, and CTO, Shimizu, will be speaking at the startup pitch during the “ZET New Japan Summit 2023 Kyoto”. The “ZET (Zero Emission Technology) New Japan Summit 2023 Kyoto” is Under the theme of collaboration with startups related to zero-emission technology (ZET) in Japan and overseas, and the introduction of technology to urban development and local industries, industry-academia-government officials wi […]
Elephantech will have a booth at the 4YFN held within the MWC.
Elephantech will make its debut at a European exhibition by exhibiting at 4YFN2023, held in Barcelona, Spain from February 27 to March 2, 2023. 4YFN is a startup event held concurrently with Mobile World Congress (MWC), the world’s largest mobile-related event, at the same venue (Fira de Barcelona). Its goal is to facilitate connections between startups, investors, and companies to launch new business ventures together. The name of the exhibition, 4YFN (4 Years From Now), means “star […]
Elephantch Inc. received the "French Tech Tokyo Award" at the 2023 French Business Awards, hosted by CCI France Japon.
Elephantch Inc. received the “French Tech Tokyo Award” at the 2023 French Business Awards, hosted by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan. The award is given to startups in the digital and innovation fields that are pursuing business expansion in Japan. Comments on the reasons for the award: Elephantech is a company that has been recognized by the French Tech Tokyo award for their efforts in reducing their environmental impact in the manufacturing of printed circuit b […]
On February 15 and 16, Elephantech co-founder, CEO and CTO Shimizu will be a speaker at the ITB 2023 Sustainability Conference in Michigan, USA.
Elephantech’s co-founder, CEO, and CTO, Shimizu, will be speaking at the ITB 2023 Sustainability Conference in Michigan, USA on February 15th and 16th. Shimizu will give a presentation on “A Solution for Increased Use of Automotive Electronics : A New, Low-Carbon Circuit Board” on February 17 at 14:00 UTC-6:00. PDF: ITB_Critical_Technologies_for_Sustainable_Vehicle_Production_2023program.pdf Outline With the automotive industry now mandating sustainability content, it is impera […]
Elephantech Wins Best Business Practices Award at the EcoBalance International Conference
Tokyo, Japan - Elephantech Inc. ("Elephantech") won the EcoBalance Award for the Best Business Practices at the 15th Biennial International Conference on EcoBalance held at Fukuoka Convention Center from October 30 to November 2.
Elephantech Receives Mizuho Award at Forbes JAPAN’s Special Gala Dinner
Mizuho Bank Senior Advisor and Former Chairman Nobuhide Hayashi (left) and Elephantech CEO Shinya Shimizu (right) Elephantech was selected by Mizuho Bank as the recipient of the special “Mizuho Award” at the Forbes JAPAN Special Gala Dinner held at Palace Hotel Tokyo on December 13, 2022. As well as unveiling Forbes JAPAN’s entrepreneur ranking for 2023, the event also allowed its sponsors, such as Mizuho Bank, to nominate and award prizes to startups of their choice. Elephantech CEO Shinya Shim […]
Selected for "Google for Startups International Sales Academy”
Elephantech Inc (Shinya Shimizu, CEO & CTO, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo;), A manufacturer and seller of P-Flex®, an eco-friendly metal inkjet printer electronic circuit board announces that Google has selected it for its startup program, “Google for Startups International Sales Academy”, a program for startups organized by Google. What is Google for Startups International Sales Academy? Google for Startups offers programs around the world to help startups grow further. The nine […]
Polyester Fabric Decolorization Technology for Textile Reuse
“Neochromato Process” wins crQlr Awards
Elephantech Inc. has won the “Decolor Without Waste Award” at the “crQlr Awards,” an international competition for products and ideas that design a circular economy. Elephantech and NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. won the “Decolor Without Waste Award” at the “crQlr Awards” for the “Neochromato Process”, a polyester textile decoloring technology that enables the reuse of garments by changing their colors and patterns.