WHATS Seminar Vol. 253 [Online] titled above will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026

[Seminar Overview]

• 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Current Status and Outlook for the Social Implementation of Ceramic 3D Printing

3D printing technology has advanced primarily with polymer and metal materials, and is now beginning to expand into ceramic materials.

Ceramic products are already widely used across various industries—including medical, electronics, and energy—and Japan currently holds a leading global position in the ceramics industry. This strength is supported by high-quality materials and highly refined manufacturing technologies, which together have established a solid industrial foundation.

In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a new manufacturing technology. By actively incorporating three-dimensional structures to enhance ceramic product performance and by combining ceramics with functional materials, new developments—such as novel device creation—are emerging. As a result, 3D printers are increasingly expected to serve not only as tools for prototyping and mass production, but also as “innovation platforms” that support new ceramic products and business models driven by user innovation.

In this seminar, we will compare conventional manufacturing methods with 3D printing approaches. We will introduce one of the key additive manufacturing methods— Stereolithography  (slurry molding)—and discuss the advantages of our company’s 3D printers, materials, and process technologies. We will also cover the benefits of 3D structures, case studies and ongoing initiatives in Japan toward practical implementation in society, and the future outlook for the ceramic 3D printing business.

Topics

1. Company and Business Overview of SK Fine Co., Ltd.
2. Why Ceramic 3D Printing?
   • History of ceramics and the emergence of 3D printing
   • Relationship between societal challenges and “ceramics + 3D structures”
3. Market Potential and Applications of Ceramic 3D Printing
   • Equipment adoption and its objectives
   • Current development status and efforts toward real-world implementation
4. Introduction of 3D Printers and 3D Printed Products
5. Future Outlook

Speaker

　　Tadakatsu Asano, President and Representative Director, SK Fine Co., Ltd.

• 1993: Joined Kyocera Corporation (Electronic Components Division), engaged in manufacturing technology and product development
• 2006: Joined TDK Corporation (Basic Materials Research Center), engaged in materials and process development
• 2014: Joined NGK Insulators, Ltd. (formerly NGK Insulators; now NGK Corporation), Semiconductor Business Division, engaged in production engineering
• 2019: Joined SK Fine Co., Ltd.; served as General Manager of the Technology Department and Director
• January 2024–Present: President and Representative Director
   
• 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM

Q&A Session

[Seminar Outline]

Date and Time: 1:00PM –2:00 PM (JST), Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Venue: Online Live Streaming

The seminar will be live-streamed through "Deliveru", an online streaming platform provided by Facio Inc.

Fee: 5,000 yen (tax excluded) / 5,500 yen (tax included)
How to Participate:

• After completing your registration, we will send your access ID the day before the seminar.
• The live stream will be hosted on Deliveru, the event streaming platform by Facio Inc. Please click here to log in.
• Recommended System Requirements (in Japanese)
• Test Video Viewing Page
• FAQ

Registration:

 Registration For the Seminar

(You will jump to the registration page in Japanese.)

For inquiries in English, please click here.

Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (JST), Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Notes:

・This seminar will be conducted in Japanese.
・After your registration, we will send an invoice by E-mail or postal mail.
・Please transfer the participation fee by the day before the event or within one week of receiving the invoice.
・Cancellations will not be accepted after payment.
・This seminar can also be registered via Deliveru, with payment options including credit card, convenience store payment, and Pay-easy.
​・Please note that participation may be restricted depending on the registrant’s industry or job function.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made after 3:00 p.m. (JST) on the business day before the event or on the day of the event without prior notice will incur a full participation fee charge, regardless of payment status.

Contact:

For inquiries in English, please click here.
Yano Research Institute Ltd.