Technical Development Group
At KOBELCO, the research and development departments within each business, the Technical Development Group as the central research institute, and the headquarters departments supporting company-wide R&D collaborate closely. Together,they are commited to continuous research and development efforts around the clock.
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Technical Development Group
The KOBELCO Group brings basic and cutting-edge technologies developed by the Technical Development Group together with the technologies of the individual business units closely linked to customers and production. This enables Kobe Steel to create distinctive products and technologies as well as boosts its manufacturing capabilities in such fields as materials, machinery, the environment, energy, and electronics.
Materials Research Laboratory
We enhance the manufacturing, processing, and treatment technologies of metal materials, pursuing high added value through performance improvement and the addition of new functionalities.
Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory
Leveraging simulation technologies, experiment and measeurement techniques in the fields of mechnical engineering and chemistry, we contribute to the advancement of products and processes.
Applied Physics Research Laboratory
By applying advanced physics such as material property control and electrical/magnetic control, we lead the creation of new concepts for materials and mechanical products.
Application Technology Center
We develop and propose technologies for structural design, molding techniques, and joining techniques using materials such as steel and aluminum.
Materials Processing Technology Center
We propose the necessary technologies to solve quality and manufacturing challenges, and support factory production techniques.
Digital Innovation Technology Center
We lead transformation and create new value through the development and business application of advanced technologies in the fields of ICT and AI.