TOKYO and SINGAPORE – Nitto Denko Corporation has opened the Nitto Denko Asian Technical Center (NAT) in Singapore. Spearheading and managing its R&D operations, NAT will focus on the development of integrated organic electronic devices.

Collaborating with the A*STAR Data Storage Institute (DSI), A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), NAT will undertake Nitto’s Integrated Organic Optoelectronic Sensing Device Project. Over a three-year span, Nitto plans to invest $10 million for research.

The R&D project will combine Nitto’s knowledge and technology in polymer waveguides with DSI’s knowledge of complex vibration numerical/experimental analysis, IMRE’s organic electronics and NTU’s photonic research. Nitto believes the partnership will lead to the development of miniaturized, affordable and high-sensitivity sensor products having numerous applications in healthcare, electronics and environmental-related industries.

Located in Fusionopolis, NAT has access to the vast expertise in physical science and engineering available at the research and development complex, as well as knowledge in biomedical research available at nearby Biopolis. Currently, NAT employs a team of seven R&D scientists and engineers, but it has plans to at least triple the staff over the next few years. Laboratory work for research will take place at DSI, IMRE and NTU.

“Nitto Denko could not have chosen a better location to set up its new R&D center. Fusionopolis has a spectrum of world-class physical sciences and engineering research capabilities and scientific infrastructure that will complement Nitto Denko's focus on organic electronics R&D. In addition, the company can also tap on the biomedical know-how of A*STAR research institutes at the nearby Biopolis, as well as leverage on the close proximity to hospitals to test-bed its innovations. Through this collaboration, I am confident that we will see new innovations that will not only benefit Nitto Denko, but also help to develop new areas in Singapore's economy,” explained Dr. Yasuo Ninomiya, chief technology officer.

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