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Absorb Absorb

The energy emitted by the sun is used in solar panels and water heaters. However, the efficiency of energy absorption is still low depending on the material, which is costly, and depends on weather and other conditions. For this reason, solar energy is still a supplementary energy source. CWO™, one of our powder material products, is a transparent material that "absorbs" light efficiently. For example, CWO™ can be used to create a transparent water heater that warms the water with absorbed light. CWO™ is also applicable to welding transparent resins together. Proactive use of natural energy and reduction of the use of chemical substances will lead to reduction of various social problems.

Convert Convert

Technologies that efficiently "convert" energy according to the purpose of use are one of the important elements for bringing enriched and peaceful life to people throughout the world through the effective use of limited earth resources. As a manufacturer supplying non-ferrous metals, Sumitomo Metal Mining is focusing on the efficient use of resources. Specifically, we are researching and developing energy conversion materials that reduce the amount of energy used in the process of commercializing products and conserve the environment. Examples include magnetic materials that convert magnetic forces into electricity, and NIR Absorbing Materials that convert light into heat. We contribute to society by supplying materials that "convert" energy efficiently into another energy source.

Adjust Adjust

There is also a strong demand for "tuning" functions for the materials that make up industrial products in modern and modern times, where lifestyles and sense of value are diversifying. We respond to various characteristics requirements, such as the response to slight changes in current and temperature, and the delicate color expression in transparent inorganic materials. As a non-ferrous metal manufacturer, Sumitomo Metal Mining plays an important role in realizing a diverse lifestyle and developing technologies by supplying materials with "coordinating" functions.

Attract Attract

The function of magnets, which can attract and hold objects without supplying continuous energy from outside, contributes effective means for reducing and reusing energy to modern society. As a non-ferrous metal manufacturer, Sumitomo Metal Mining merely supplies magnets. We develop products that are incorporated into end products and that take into account the need to reduce energy consumption when used by users. Our magnet materials use elements that pose less environmental risks and supply risks, and in addition, have a powerful "attracting" function that helps reduce energy in a variety of situations around the world.

Prevent Prevent

Social demands are to "prevent" diversifying risks such as global warming caused by greenhouse gases, damage to crops caused by extreme heat, and the vulnerability of a digitized society. We are focusing on materials to solve a variety of problem factors that lead to accidents and damage, for example, excessive solar radiation, bacteria contamination, communication equipment malfunction, fogging that interferes with visibility, oxidation, abrasion, and nighttime traffic accidents. As a manufacturer supplying non-ferrous metals, Sumitomo Metal Mining is contributing to risk reduction by applying the "prevent" function of powder materials to customers' applied products to address these issues.

Pack Pack

The miniaturization and weight reduction of equipment and parts is an important technology that not only reduces the amount of energy consumed by themselves, but also contributes to the reduction of energy used by the equipment, equipment, and moving objects in which they are incorporated. Sumitomo Metal Mining contributes to miniaturization and weight reduction of equipment in a wide range of applied-product fields, while taking advantage of the functions possessed by materials. For example, electrode membranes with increased density by "filling" more powders have higher electrical capacities per unit volume and can exhibit the necessary electrical properties in small spaces. Our powder materials are contrived to "pack" more by controlling particle sizes and shapes with our own production method, and we provide value to society through miniaturization and weight reduction of end products.

Endure Endure

Materials must exhibit the required properties and maintain them. In particular, high reliability is required for materials for industrial equipment and automotive applications, and it is required to "withstand" harsh environments. In addition to the mining and refining technologies we have accumulated over many years, Sumitomo Metal Mining produces highly reliable inorganic materials through a variety of application technologies that make materials powdered, further plated, and membrane-like. For example, our fine-grained powder materials utilize synthetic technology that maintains the weather resistance of inorganic materials despite their nano-size and micron-size. These powder materials are used in a wide range of applications and contribute to the reliability and safety of familiar equipment to support the daily lives of people around the world.

Enhance Enhance

The function of a material is not solely based on the physical properties of its constituent elements and compounds. They are optimized for particle size, shape, and uniformity when processed into powder to provide new characteristics and effects and enhance functions. Sumitomo Metal Mining achieves "enhanced" by co-creation with customers by combining materials and material processing techniques, such as NIR Absorbing Materials, which enhances the transparency and heat shielding performance of windows, and magnetic materials to enhance processability. The new added value is helping to enrich people's lives and solve social problems.

Reduce Reduce

For business continuity, it is important to avoid fluctuations in raw material prices, such as rare metals, supply risks, reduce distribution costs, and reduce environmental impact. In order to "reduce" these risks, costs, and burdens, Sumitomo Metal Mining conducts integrated business development ranging from resources and materials to materials and products, contributing to reducing the environmental impact of customers' risks, costs, and products.