TRI 地方独立行政法人

大阪府立産業技術総合研究所Technology Research Institute of Osaka Prefecture

Welcome to TRI

History

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1929 Establishment of Industrial Promotion Center of Osaka Pref. (Constructed at the vacant lot of Old Osaka Pref. Government Office at Enokojima, Nishi-Ward, Osaka City)

1942 Osaka Pref. Textile Industry Training Center (separated from above)

1973 Osaka Pref. Industrial Research Institute (renamed) Osaka Pref. Textile Research Institute (renamed)

1987 Industrial Technology Research Institute of Osaka Pref. (unified and renamed)

1996 Moved to new research complex built in Izumi City

2012 Re-organized as Local Incorporated Administrative Agency

Old Osaka Pref. Government Office

Basic Principle

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We promote research and support, create new value together with enterprises, and contribute to development of world-preeminent industries in Osaka.

Front face square: Monument “Non Title”

Action Agenda

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We keep striving for technology. We keep striving for technology aiming at solution of technical issues inherent in enterprises and development of technology demanded by society.

We supply new value. We supply new value through considering as our clients all persons and organizations related to development of industries of Osaka, knowing entities’ sites, and understanding clients.

We endeavor for self-development. We endeavor for self-development with heightened targets as professionals of research and support of industrial technology.

We exert organizational power. We, as members of the Local Incorporated Administrative Agency “Technology Research Institute of Osaka Prefecture and based on relations of mutual trust, nurture persons, create a vigorous social climate full of individual character, and exert our organizational power.

We contribute to society. We fulfill our responsibilities and mission as a public organization and contribute to society with our technology.

No. of staff members 157 (Not including part-timers) As of May. 20, 2015

Organization

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President

Technology Research Director

Corporate Strategy Section

General Affairs Section

Customer Service Section

Duties Promotion Section

Machining & Molding Section

Metallic Material Section Metal Finishing &Analysis Section

Control Engineering & Electronic Materials Section

Product Reliability & Human Life Science Section

Environment & Chemistry Section

Textile and Polymer Section

President Dr. Masaharu Furutera

Customer Service Center

Management & Planning

Division Vice -President

Leather Examination Section

■ Technical consultation ■ On-site consultation ■ Support for practical

application

Business Content (i)

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Technical consultation (free of charge)

Consult with us first on all on your technical issues.

2nd floor Consultation Corner, Main Building

Business Content (ii)

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Requested testing

■ Various tests, analysis, measurement, processing

■ Issue of report ■ Other ordered work

Open equipment, facilities

■ Use of equipment ■ Use of facilities ■ Open laboratory

Requested test (gas chromatography mass analysis)

Open laboratory

Business Content (iii)

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Research

■ Entrusted research ■ Simplified entrusted research ■ Collaborative research

Transmission of technical information

■Presentation of research works, direct mail, etc.

Human resource development

■Technical training, technical seminars, lecture meetings, etc.

Research Institute Report

2011 Presentation of research works

Facilities

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6th Experiment Bldg.

Site area: 81,840 m2

Total floor area: 37,051 m2

5th Experiment Bldg.

4th Experiment Bldg.

3rd Experiment Bldg. 2nd Experiment Bldg.

1st Experiment Bldg.

Research Main Bldg.

New Tech. Develop. Building

1st Experiment Bldg. Ceramics, material strength 2nd Experiment Bldg. Casting, forging, pressing, heat treatment 3rd Experiment Bldg. Artificial meteorology, radio anechoic chamber, anechoic chamber, environment test room 4th Experiment Bldg. Mechanical processing, plastic forming 5th Experiment Bldg. Packing & logistics, automatic control 6th Experiment Bldg. Textile products (towel, carpet) A Bldg.

B Bldg.

C Bldg.

E Bldg.

F Bldg.

A Bldg. Administration Office, Researchers Room B Bldg. Library, Training Room C Bldg. Chemical Experiment Room, Information & Material

Evaluation Experiment Room, Advanced Analysis Equipment Room (basement)

(e.g. electronic microscope)

E Bldg. Big projects F Bldg. TRI incubator (14 rooms) (Support to ventures & creation of 2nd business)

Experiment Bldg.

Research Main Bldg.

New Tech. Development Bldg.

Introduction of specialized sections (1)

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Machining and Molding Section

To provide a material with a form (processing) means to build up mechanical, electromagnetic, and optical characteristics in the material. This section engages in a wide range of processing types, such as removal processing (machining, electric processing, and laser processing), deforming (plastic forming and plastics molding), and adding (metal layer forming) and in this way supports manufacturing activities. Particularly, under keywords such as difficult-to-grind materials, micro fabrication, surface improvement, environmental harmonization, manufacturing of a wide variety of products in small quantities, micro forming, etc., this section sets out micro fabrication and complex processing of PCD molds, local alloying process by laser, press forming of fuel cell separators, and metal RP forming of low-elasticity and high-strength artificial bones. Meanwhile, with regard to post-process product evaluation technology, we conduct activities such as precision measurement (dimension, shape, roughness), material testing of plastics (tensile, bending, and compression), observation and element analysis by a scanning type electron microscope and non-destructive inspection by an X-ray CT introduced last year as well. We are ready for consultation on a variety of processing issues. (We can also visit your site for your convenience.)

Micro fabrication and complex processing system and processing examples

Appearance of non-destructive inspection X-ray CT system and imaging examples

Technical field key words Electric processing / Laser processing / Precision processing & precision measuring Forging & pressing form processing / Plastic form processing / Metal layer forming

This device is equipped with functions of micro electric discharge machining, grinding, and micro tool forming, which enables processing of ultra-fine (less than several µm) holes and grooves.

By use of this device, it is possible to obtain high-quality and high-resolution sectional pictures with a non-destructive method. (The inner structure of a capacitor can be seen clearly.)

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Metallic Materials Section

This section provides technical support in all fields of manufacturing by use of metallic materials, from raw material forming, manufacturing and processing, and treatment technology, as well as evaluation, including melting, casting, special jointing, heat treatment to machine elements (screws) technology, product strength evaluation, and tribology-related technology. Our technical support extends from tests and analysis to material development through processing and heat treatment as well as evaluation technology, while at the same time conducting technical research and development for such new manufacturing technology. Last year, we introduced a constant-temperature and constant-humidity booth and a field-emission transmission electron type electronic probe micro analyzer, which enabled us to offer open facilities and equipment and accept requested tests as well. We are now ready to serve you.

Friction and wearing test machine with constant-temperature and constant-humidity booth

Field-emission transmission electron type electronic probe micro analyzer

Technical field key words Melting & casting / Heat treatment / Tribology Frictional agitation bonding / Product & material strength evaluation / Screw joint

Thanks to the constant-temperature and constant-humidity booth, the test environmental condition becomes constant, which enables reliable evaluation of friction and wearing characteristics.

This device is an element analyzer utilizing an electron beam, which is particularly effective for analyzing a tiny fragment or a small local part of a material.

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Metal Finishing and Analysis Section

This section is in a technical field of metal analysis, surface improvement, plating, corrosion prevention, and new energy, and involves composition analysis and measurement of structure and hardness of metallic materials, chemical analysis and local part analysis of surfaces, and corrosion testing and electro-chemical evaluation of metallic products and surface-treated products. In addition, we conduct research and development, such as development of rigid dry coating film and wet plating film, practical application of plasma surface treatment, development of thermal spray film, development of electrodes through electrolytic treatment, and research for sophistication of metal analysis, and we support manufacturing activities through supply of new surface treatment technology, support for process upgrading, supply of highly precise analysis data, and so on. We are ready to consult about engineering issues such as quality control and corrosion troubles of metal products, development of products related to surface phenomena, characterization of surfaces, and material composition analysis.

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis device Development of energy-saving type high-performance electrode through electrolytic treatment

Technical field key words Metal analysis / Dry coating / Plasma surface treatment Thermal spray / Wet-type plating / Corrosion prevention

This is a device for analyzing the element of pole surfaces and inspecting oxidized conditions and depth distribution. It can be utilized for chemical condition analysis and development with regard to catalysts, plating, bonding, and corrosion.

An example of development of an electrode catalyst used in a plating method. In spite of the process being simple and employing an infinitesimal quantity of platinum, superb hydrogen developmental ability is realized.

Electrolytic treatment method

Features 1) Deposition of nano-particles of platinum from ultra-dilute

platinum solution (particle diameter: several nm to 50 nm) 2) Exertion of high catalytic performance with infinitesimal quantity 3) Simple process enabling electrolyzation in dilute sulfuric acid

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Dilute sulfuric acid Fine platinum particles on the pole (Material: carbon)

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Introduction of specialized sections (4) Control Engineering and Electronic Materials Section

This section is in technical fields such as vacuum and thin film materials, semiconductor micro fabrication processing, micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) technology, nano-micro devices, electronic control, and mechatronics, and provides technical consultation, contracted processing, equipment rental, and on-the-spot consultation. With regard to research and development, we are conducting a series of developments such as sophisticated thin-film material development and innovative organic transistors and nano-micro devices utilizing MEMS technology, and proactively implementing coordination with enterprises, universities, etc. and national projects. This fiscal year, we will propose technical support with consistent and comprehensive manufacturing technology through thin film material development, production of fine processing devices, a signal treatment system, and built-in technology up to development of a prototype machine.

Sputtering equipment for production of semiconductor devices

Matrix device using coating-type high-performance organic TFT

Technical field key words Functional fine film material / Fine film sensor / Nano micro device MEMS technology / Automation & built-in technology / Control system

A device for making thin films of metal, oxidized substances, nitrides, and other substances to be used for sensors, solar cells, crystal materials, organic EL, etc.

A development example which realized pixel driving through development of a drastically active matrix applied with high-performance coating type organic TFT.

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Introduction of specialized sections (5) Product Reliability and Human Life Science Section

This section provides technical support in three fields; namely a field of EMC and reliability of electricity and lighting, a field of reliability of transportation and packing as well as vibration and impact, and finally a field utilizing an artificial meteorologic room and an anechoic chamber, measurement of biologic reaction, and static electricity. As for research and development, we are conducting research such as basics of evaluation of LED lighting, reduction of troubles caused by vibration and impact on transportation, bedsore preventive bedclothes, easy-to-hear sound signal, and human electrostatic charge, for aspects closely related to safe and secure daily life. In addition, from this fiscal year, we have started new tests and consultation on lighting, such as measurement of total luminous flux by an integrating sphere. We are anticipating your utilization for performance evaluation toward development of LED lights.

Special environment room (artificial meteorologic room, anechoic chamber, etc.) Large integrating sphere measuring equipment

Technical field key words EMC / Electric & lighting reliability / Package & vibration impact Special environment room / Biological reaction measurement / Static electricity

There are test rooms such as an artificial meteorologic room where various meteorologic conditions can be duplicated, an anechoic chamber in which there are no reflected sounds, and additionally a pressurizing and depressurizing room and a variable temperature room.

This equipment is a device for evaluating optical performance (total luminous flux and spectral distribution) which is inevitable for development of LED lighting equipment and so on.

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Environment and Chemistry Section

This section provides technical consultation, requested tests, equipment utilization, contracted research such as analysis of environmental chemical substances and trace metals, accelerated weather tests and evaluation of polymer materials, etc., evaluation of antibiotic properties, composition, evaluation and processing of structural and functional ceramics and nano-carbon, etc., burning test of fuel and so on, as well as technology for effective use of wastes. With regard to research and development, we are pursuing such items as reliability improvement of analysis of inorganic metallic ions, development of environmentally harmonized materials (environment purifying catalyst, highly heat-resistant polymer nano-filter materials and fine particles), analysis methods for various plastic additive agents, analysis methods for foreign materials of biologic origin, development of new intermetallic compounds and nano-carbon complex materials, and research related to utilization of effective energy of waste etc., as well as cooperative research with enterprises, universities, and so on. Furthermore, at technical courses, various seminars and research presentations on utilization of equipment such as a scanning transmission electron microscope with a function to correct spherical aberration, we will introduce applicable technology and installed equipment in this section, and thus we will proactively respond to enterprises’ requirements. We are always ready for your requests.

Scanning transmission electron microscope with a function to correct spherical aberration Metal halide weather meter

Technical field key words Environmental chemical / Weatherability evaluation / Bio-technology (microbe control) Ceramics / Nano carbon materials / Energy, heat, & combustion

By employing the technique to eliminate lens aberration, resolution was drastically improved and observation and analysis at the nano and atomic level has been performed with good precision. Examples of main analysis applications Various nano-particles Nano-carbon Fuel cell electrode catalyst Various device materials

This is a weather resistance test device with very high facility, being used for durability evaluation, maintenance and improvement of reliability, and cause investigation of troubles on plastic products, paint film, housing materials, and parts for solar cells.

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Textile and Polymer Section

This section consists of a textile field and a polymer field, and is conducting evaluation of material performance on textile materials, organic materials, polymer materials, and bonding and pressure-sensitive adhesion, as well as requested tests and technical consultation on material analysis based on organic chemicals and other work. With regard to research and development, we, together with enterprises and universities, are energetically working on development of organic optical and electronic devices, recyclable pressure-sensitive and bonding adhesive, environmental materials from disposed waste utilization and so on, and technical development of carbon nanotube thread with high performance. In addition, through opening of practical lecture meetings on the basics of trouble-cause analysis techniques on the basis of actual examples and various analysis apparatus application techniques including practices, we support personal development in a wide range of business fields.

X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (EDX) and Fourier transform infrared spectrophotometer (FT-IR)

Electroluminescence type element for thin film white light source

Technical field key words Textile, organic, and polymer materials / Organic chemistry / Organic optical & electronic devices Bonding & pressure-sensitive adhesion / Smell / Functional fine particle

Utilizing EDX (mainly for inorganic substances) and FT-IR (mainly for organic substances), we conduct performance evaluation and analysis of various materials.

By mixing three colors; i.e., Red-1, Green-1, and Blue-1, the property CIE (0.34, 0.37); average color rendering property evaluation value 94; and color temperature 5,500K were achieved. By use of an emitting material with high luminescent quantum efficiency, we are manufacturing surface-emitting type thin film emitting elements which are applicable to display and light.

White light Chromaticity coordinates on emitting

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Introduction of specialized sections (8) Leather Examination Section

This section is providing guidance, consultation, and testing and research to support development, fabrication, popularization, and sales of secure, safe, and reliable leather and fur products to consumers. Particularly, we are responding to cause investigation and countermeasures against claims on leather and fur products. We are also conducting information transmission and personal development through the Leather Consumption Scientific Research Institute

Digital microscope

Technical field key words Dyeing technology of leather and fur / Effective use of leather and fur waste / Distinguishing raw materials of leather and fur / Development technology of eco-leather

Responding to the necessity of proper quality labeling, we are effectively using this device on non-destructive inspection of raw materials such as leather and hair as well as color change and attached foreign materials.

Duties Promotion Section (Information & communication field)

This section (information and communication field) supports TRI’s maintenance and control of TRI’s network basis, development of information systems, and development of production control programs for small and medium enterprises, and supports in-house and outside customers on utilization of PCs up to building-up of server systems and security measures. We are promoting TRI’s information technology further through development of the in-house operation system, always applying cutting-edge network technology and programming technology, and aiming to transfer the resultant know-how to small and medium enterprises.

TRI operation system

Technical field key words Software development / production control Information security measures Implementation and control of network system

Image of originally developed operation system. We continue striving towards the “visualization” of information related to operational activities.