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Magnesium alloys are the lightest metal alloys of all metals with practical uses, however they have the disadvantage of having low strength and low resistance to impact. For the present, their use is limited to being laptop housing material. Our company, with Professor Katsuyoshi Kondoh of the Joining and Welding Research Institute of Osaka University, are jointly researching the strength of refined crystal magnesium alloys (graph 1), and the high resistance to impact of micro-fibrous magnesium alloys (graph 2), and are working on the commercialization of the long one-sided leg brace (photo 1) to assist the handicapped, and the 2-wheel cycle part (photo 2). For the adoption of wearable assistive devices, they must be light enough in order to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation, as well as be comfortable enough for daily use.
The application for 2-wheeled cycles and automobile parts encourages a change to more lightweight materials, contributes to the use of resources which are effective in improving gas mileage and energy conservation, and to environmental conservation by reducing CO2 emissions. High-performance magnesium alloy with these kinds of uses has been investigated in various fields. We are honored to assist in the creation of an environment which is high in quality, saves energy, reduces costs and makes daily life more comfortable. |
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| Photo 1 Long one-sided leg brace |
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Photo 2 Forged part for 2-wheel cycles |
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