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TECHNOLOGY

Innovation at its Core: JSW Kanehiro Redefines Injection Moulding Standards

he establishment of the Kanehiro This global presence indicates Kane- tions.
TGroup in 2004 by Kokuei Riku hiro Group’s dedication to promoting Our Mission is To deliver high – qual-
with the objective of expanding ma- its machinery business and technology ity , efficient products and technology
chinery business and disseminating transfer initiatives on an international while actively supporting customers
cutting – edge Japanese technologies scale. By establishing offices in key re- to achieve cost reduction goals and to
to global markets is a significant en- gions, Kanehiro Group position itself remain responsive and relevant within
deavor. Situated in Tokyo, the head- to effectively engage with local mar- the market. By aligning the vision and
quarters of Kanehiro Corporation kets, understand regional needs and mission kanehiro is positioning itself
serves as the central hub for its op- facilitate the transfer of technologies not only as a leader in customer pref-
erations. while fostering collaborative business erence but also as a socially respon-
The strategic development of a global relationships. sible entity committed to sustain-
network spanning across six offices Our vision is to being the foremost able and inclusive practices. Achieving
worldwide, including locations in In- choice for customers and stakehold- these goals can lead to a positive im-
dia, UAE, China and Japan, showcases ers and to enhance our image globally pact on both the business and society,
the company’s commitment to fos- by providing innovative, technology- fostering a culture of innovation, col-
tering multi-faceted business activities driven solutions that cater to custom- laboration, and long-term success.
in an interconnected way. er needs and stakeholder expecta-

KAIST introduces eco-friendly technologies for plastic production and
biodegradation

lastic is one of the important ma- Engineering had published a paper ti- instead of fossil raw materials and to
Pterials in modern society, with tled 'Sustainable production and deg- decompose waste plastics.
approximately 460 million tons pro- radation of plastics using microbes', Accordingly, the research team com-
duced annually and with expected which covers the latest technologies prehensively analyzed the latest mi-
production reaching approximately for producing plastics and processing croorganism-based technologies for
1.23 billion tons in 2060. However, waste plastics in an eco-friendly man- the sustainable production and de-
since 1950, plastic waste totaling ner using microorganisms. composition of plastics and presented
more than 6.3 billion tons has been As the international community how they actually contribute to solv-
generated, and it is believed that moves to solve this plastic problem, ing the plastic problem. Based on this,
more than 140 million tons of plastic various efforts are being made, includ- they presented limitations, prospects,
waste has accumulated in the aquatic ing 175 countries participating to con- and research directions of the tech-
environment. Recently, the serious- clude a legally binding agreement with nologies for achieving a circular econ-
ness of microplastic pollution has the goal of ending plastic pollution by omy for plastics.
emerged, not only posing a risk to the 2024. Various technologies are being Microorganism-based technologies
marine ecosystem and human health, developed for sustainable plastic pro- for various plastics range from widely
but also worsening global warming by duction and processing, and among used synthetic plastics such as poly-
inhibiting the activity of marine plank- them, biotechnology using microor- ethylene (PE) to promising bioplas-
ton, which play an important role in ganisms is attracting attention. tics such as natural polymers derived
lowering the Earth's carbon dioxide Microorganisms have the ability to from microorganisms (polyhydroxyal-
concentration. naturally produce or decompose kanoate (PHA)) that are completely
KAIST President Kwang-Hyung Lee certain compounds, and this ability is biodegradable in the natural environ-
announced on December 11 that a maximized through biotechnologies ment and do not pose a risk of micro-
research team under Distinguished such as metabolic engineering and en- plastic generation. Commercializa-
Professor Sang Yup Lee of the Depart- zyme engineering to produce plastics tion statuses and latest technologies
ment of Chemical and Biomolecular from renewable biomass resources were also discussed. In addition, the

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