Driving Innovation in XR and Transportation with Unmatched Lightness and Damping Performance
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (TOKYO: 5491) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is proud to announce a strategic expansion in the sales of its Magnesium Alloy Foil. Positioned as a core “Eco-Product” that contributes to reducing environmental impact, this high-performance material addresses diverse industrial needs by offering the lightest weight among practical metals combined with exceptional vibration-damping properties.
Magnesium alloy is gaining global attention for its incredibly low specific gravity approximately 1/4.5 that of steel and 1/2.5 that of titaniumโwhile maintaining excellent specific strength, stiffness, and damping performance.
Target Markets: Beyond mobile PCs and high-end smartphones, we expect significant growth in the expanding XR device market.
XR (Extended Reality): A collective term for cutting-edge technologiesโincluding Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR)โthat merge physical and virtual environments to create immersive new experiences.
Sustainability & Mobility: In line with carbon-neutral goals, the demand for lightweight materials in transportation equipmentโparticularly in the aerospace and aviation sectorsโis rapidly growing.
1. Development Background
As a pioneer in the rolling of magnesium alloys, we have led the industry since starting basic research in 1998. And in 2002, we became the first in Japan to achieve mass production using large-scale coils. This product is widely used in the chassis of personal computers and smartphones, among other applications.
And now by integrating our proprietary rolling and material development technologies, we have established mass-production technology for ultra-thin magnesium alloy foil, reaching a thickness as low as 0.044mm.
2. Key Features of Magnesium Alloy Foil
Our Magnesium Alloy Foil provides three distinct advantages for manufacturers:
|
Feature |
Description |
Benefit |
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1. Long-Length Coils |
Achieved stable coil production even for difficult-to-roll magnesium. |
Enables continuous processing (progressive/transfer press), boosting production efficiency. |
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2. High Strength & Formability |
Maintains strength and plasticity comparable to thicker plates. |
Can be press-formed with the same ease as standard-gauge magnesium alloys. |
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3. Superior Damping |
Naturally absorbs vibrations and reduces noise. |
Enhances audio quality in speaker diaphragms and improves stability in mobile device chassis. |
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