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Stakeholders in the electronics industry, especially suppliers, often find themselves unable to propose even excellent technologies due to a lack of information from users and consumers about the actual demands for Net Zero goals and circularity. This situation is largely attributed to the increasingly complex supply chains. In this community, we aim to share concrete examples to stimulate communication and recruit more allies in the fight against climate change.
Wed, April 3, 2024 UTC+09:00
16:30 – 19:00
45
Free
About “Sustainable Electronics Meetup”
Our lives are heavily reliant on numerous electronic devices. However, the reality is that few people know where their materials come from, how they are made, and what happens to them after they are consumed.
Meanwhile, there has been increasing emphasis on the goals of achieving Net Zero and the necessity for circularity in recent years. Yet, particularly concerning electronic devices, methods to achieve these goals have not yet been found. This event aims to explore ways to actually achieve environmental sustainability goals. It will address themes essential for creating a community that can achieve not only environmental but also business sustainability.
Why is such sustainability important?
Who will drive it, and how?
Let’s match needs with seeds!
Stakeholders in the electronics industry, especially suppliers, often find themselves unable to propose even excellent technologies due to a lack of information from users and consumers about the actual demands for Net Zero goals and circularity. This situation is largely attributed to the increasingly complex supply chains. Sharing concrete examples is essential to stimulate communication and recruit more allies in the fight against climate change. Let’s learn about the theory of Net Zero and circular economy, as well as the actual state of business.
※This event will be held primarily in Japanese.
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Ryota Yokozeki
Ryota Yokozeki was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1985, graduated from Kanazawa College of Art and Craft, Product Design Department. He worked at Sony Corporation’s Creative Center from 2008 to 2017 and founded RYOTA YOKOZEKI STUDIO in 2017. He emphasizes design that enhances the value of experiences in response to the diversification of lifestyles, and engages in product design and creative direction for various projects both domestically and internationally, including furniture, home appliances, and daily necessities. “AIZOME chair” is permanently housed in the Vitra Design Museum. He is the winner of multiple awards including the iF Design Award and Good Design Award.
Ryota Yokozeki was born in Gifu Prefecture in 1985, graduated from Kanazawa College of Art and Craft, Product Design Department. He worked at Sony Corporation’s Creative Center from 2008 to 2017 and founded RYOTA YOKOZEKI STUDIO in 2017. He emphasizes design that enhances the value of experiences in response to the diversification of lifestyles, and engages in product design and creative direction for various projects both domestically and internationally, including furniture, home appliances, and daily necessities. “AIZOME chair” is permanently housed in the Vitra Design Museum. He is the winner of multiple awards including the iF Design Award and Good Design Award.
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Tomotaka Miyashita
Tomotaka Miyashita fraduated from Aoyama Gakuin University with a Masters degree in Chemistry (Specialization: Organic Synthesis and Physical Chemistry).
He joined Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. in 2002. Worked in a wide variety of positions, including plant staff, R&D, purchasing, production control, quality control, RC, sales, and new business start-up, and has been in charge of various products. Currently, in the Corporate Communication Department, engaged in tasks related to external communications such as press releases, branding, and company-wide marketing.
In 2015, he launched MOLp™ (MOL, Materials’ Attractiveness Lab), a cross-organizational open innovation club (“BUKATSU”) with volunteer members within the company, which continues to manage today. Also he independently engaged in co-creation activities with local industries in the area along Route 8 (Niigata to kyoto).
2018
Good Design Awards “Best 100”: NAGORI™, Innovative plastics materials created from seawater minerals (By JDP; Japan Institute of Design Promotion)2021
Japan Branding Award “Raising Stars”: MOLp™ (By Interbrand Japan)Tomotaka Miyashita fraduated from Aoyama Gakuin University with a Masters degree in Chemistry (Specialization: Organic Synthesis and Physical Chemistry).
He joined Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. in 2002. Worked in a wide variety of positions, including plant staff, R&D, purchasing, production control, quality control, RC, sales, and new business start-up, and has been in charge of various products. Currently, in the Corporate Communication Department, engaged in tasks related to external communications such as press releases, branding, and company-wide marketing.
In 2015, he launched MOLp™ (MOL, Materials’ Attractiveness Lab), a cross-organizational open innovation club (“BUKATSU”) with volunteer members within the company, which continues to manage today. Also he independently engaged in co-creation activities with local industries in the area along Route 8 (Niigata to kyoto).
2018
Good Design Awards “Best 100”: NAGORI™, Innovative plastics materials created from seawater minerals (By JDP; Japan Institute of Design Promotion)2021
Japan Branding Award “Raising Stars”: MOLp™ (By Interbrand Japan)
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Masaaki Sugimoto
Elephantech Inc. Board Director Co-Founder
Elephantech offers a completely new and sustainable way to manufacture printed circuit boards that has the potential to revolutionize electronic circuitry worldwide. We produce PCBs using a proprietary process that utilizes metal inkjet technology, which has reduced CO2 emissions by 75% and water consumption by 95%. In addition, these circuits are already being used in a variety of applications, including displays and sensors, at our mass-production base established in Nagoya. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our low-carbon PCB manufacturing process. In October 2023, Elephantech received the CEATEC AWARD from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Elephantech hopes to set a precedent for deep-tech innovations from Japan that will have a global impact!
Elephantech offers a completely new and sustainable way to manufacture printed circuit boards that has the potential to revolutionize electronic circuitry worldwide. We produce PCBs using a proprietary process that utilizes metal inkjet technology, which has reduced CO2 emissions by 75% and water consumption by 95%. In addition, these circuits are already being used in a variety of applications, including displays and sensors, at our mass-production base established in Nagoya. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our low-carbon PCB manufacturing process. In October 2023, Elephantech received the CEATEC AWARD from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. Elephantech hopes to set a precedent for deep-tech innovations from Japan that will have a global impact!
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Nobuyuki Sawada
SEMI Japan Customer Services
After working for a domestic semiconductor distributor company and US semiconductor manufacturer, Nobuyuki joined SEMI Japan in 2016. Currently, he am engaged in community activities to develop flexible devices, printed electronics, sustainable electronics, and the semiconductor design and packaging industry.
After working for a domestic semiconductor distributor company and US semiconductor manufacturer, Nobuyuki joined SEMI Japan in 2016. Currently, he am engaged in community activities to develop flexible devices, printed electronics, sustainable electronics, and the semiconductor design and packaging industry.
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Kelsie Stewart
FabCafe CCO
Kelsie joined Loftwork and FabCafe in 2017 and oversees the FabCafe Global network. In FabCafes across Asia, Europe and America, Kelsie strategizes and aligns Fab synergies to empower everyone to take the initiative to make and share their ideas with local and global communities. Kelsie is also the Tokyo organizer for the Global Goals Jam (GGJ), a two-day designathon and community which aims to create short term solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. Kelsie has organized sustainability and design thinking workshops in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
Kelsie joined Loftwork and FabCafe in 2017 and oversees the FabCafe Global network. In FabCafes across Asia, Europe and America, Kelsie strategizes and aligns Fab synergies to empower everyone to take the initiative to make and share their ideas with local and global communities. Kelsie is also the Tokyo organizer for the Global Goals Jam (GGJ), a two-day designathon and community which aims to create short term solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. Kelsie has organized sustainability and design thinking workshops in Tokyo, Bangkok and Hong Kong.
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SEMI Japan
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FabCafe Tokyo
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16:30 – 17:00
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Introduction
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17:00 – 17:30
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Talk + Q&A by Tomotaka Miyashita
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17:30 – 18:00
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Talk + Q&A by Ryota Yokozeki
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18:00 – 18:30
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Cross Talk
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18:30 – 19:00
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Party
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Date & Time
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Wed, April 3, 2024 16:30 – 19:00 UTC+09:00
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Fee
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Free
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Capacity
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45
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Organizers & Sponsors
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