Research and Development

The Kobe Steel Group brings together the basic and cutting-edge technologies developed by the Technical Development Group with the extensive technologies in the individual business units, which are closely linked to customers and production. This enables Kobe Steel to create “Only One” products as well as boost its manufacturing capabilities in such businesses as materials, machinery, the environment, energy, and electronics.

Technical Development Group

The Technical Development Group serves as the R&D base of the Kobe Steel Group, undertaking research to enhance the profitability of the business segments while pioneering new products and technologies for the future.