Advanced Materials
We maintain our leading position in Japan while pursuing weight reduction in automobiles, aircrafts, railway vehicles, vessels, and more.
Aluminum Forgings for Automotive SuspensionsMaterials Businesses
Top market share in Japan
Kobe Steel has the leading market share in Japan for aluminum forgings, which are over 40 percent lighter than conventional steel forgings.
Automotive aluminum extrusions and fabricated productsMaterials Businesses
Aluminum high-strength alloy
Bumpers and frame materials contribute to weight reduction of automobiles.
Copper Alloys and Plating for Automotive Terminals and ConnectorsMaterials Businesses
Top market share in Japan!
Copper alloys for automotive terminals and connectors are utilized in the wire harnesses often referred to as the nerves of an automobile. With about 30 percent of the market
Steel PowderMaterials Businesses
Top market share in Japan
Used in automotive parts with complex shapes, and also manufactures products for environmental applications (for remediation of soil and groundwater contaminants).
Titanium for Aircraft Engine ComponentsMaterials Businesses
Titanium pioneer!
Kobe Steel has been delivering fan case components for aircraft engines for over 30 years
Aircraft GearboxesMaterials Businesses
Asia's only manufacturer to supply
Aircraft parts utilizing aluminum casting and forging technology, analysis techniques, and alloy development capabilities
CrankshaftsMaterials Businesses
40% share of world market!
Kobe Steel holds 40 percent of the world market share for built-up and solid crankshafts
Aluminum Shapes for Rolling StockMaterials Businesses
Top market share in Japan
Aluminum shapes are used in the bodies of rolling stock.Recently, our aluminum shapes have been adopted in the UK.
Lead frame materials for semiconductorsMaterials Businesses
20% share of aisan market
Development ofcopper alloy materials and extends that combines strength, electrical conductivity, and heat resistance through a unique combination of elements
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