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  • November 30, 2020
    Realization of multicore fiber with low crosstalk and ultralow attenuation loss
    - Demonstration of ultralong-distance transmission with current submarine cable size -
  • November 26, 2020
    New Laser Welding Machine for Motors of Electric Vehicles (EV) Developed
    - Provides a one-stop solution for everything from winding to assembly and welding to testing -
  • November 16, 2020
    Launching Sales of the “BRACE™” Blue-IR Hybrid Laser
    - Achieving the world's highest level of copper welding quality, depth, and welding speed for key xEV parts -
  • September 9, 2020
    Development and Application of the CO2 Recovery and Recycling Technology Covering Dilute CO2 Accelerates through Cooperation between Industry, Academia, and Government.
    - “Integrated Electrochemical Systems for Scalable CO2 Conversion to Chemical Feedstocks” Selected for Moonshot Research and Development Program by NEDO. -
  • March 10, 2020
    Development of New Pump Source FRSi4XX Series for Forward Raman Amplifiers
    - Achieves Higher Speeds and Long-Distance Transmission -
  • January 27, 2020
    World's First Successful Use of Electric Resonance Coupling to Wirelessly Transmit 4.7 kW of Power
    - Aiming for Early Commercialization of a Wireless Power Source for Mobile Devices -
  • April 9, 2019
    Furukawa Electric Awarded “Top 100 Global Innovators 2018-19”
    - Selected in the Top 100 Global Innovative Companies and Research Organizations in Strategic Intellectual Property Activities -
  • March 6, 2019
    Development of New Pump Source Technology for Raman Amplification
  • February 25, 2019
    Furukawa Electric Launches Single Cell Hunter for Functional Identification and Recovery of Live Single Cells
  • September 10, 2018
    Research Center in Silicon Valley Established
    Furukawa Electric Further Strengthens Its Open Innovation and Global Industrial-Academic Collaboration
  • June 21, 2018
    Furukawa Electric Receives “Top 100 Global Innovators 2017” Award
    High Praise for Our Innovative IP Activities to Develop Global Business
  • May 7, 2018
    “Furukawa Electric Accelerator 2018,” an Open Innovation Program by Furukawa Electric and Creww, Starts May 14
    - A giant leap from manufacturing, 134 years after our establishment! We’re looking for startups to join us in creating innovative businesses! -
  • March 26, 2018
    Furukawa Electric Awarded “Okochi Memorial Production Prize” during Okochi Prize Award Ceremony
    - Prize received in recognition of developing variable wavelength laser modules for high-capacity digital coherent optical telecommunications systems -
  • February 13, 2018
    Furukawa Electric Receives “Okochi Memorial Production Prize”
    - Prize received in recognition of developing variable wavelength laser modules for high-capacity digital coherent optical telecommunications systems -
  • December 21, 2017
    Furukawa Electric and Furukawa Develop World-leading Laser Welding Technology for Pure Copper
    - Technology to significantly reduce manufacturing costs and increase performance for automobile motors and power semi-conductors -
  • November 17, 2017
    World-first development of clathrate sintered body U-shaped element realizing thermoelectric conversion in mid-high temperature range
    - Aiming to realize high-power thermoelectric generation module for effective utilization of waste heat -
  • June 16, 2017
    Technological Development of CNT Wires for Ultra High Performance Motors Selected as Theme for Ministry of the Environment Project
    - Now verifying applicability of CNT wire to transport motors -
  • May 29, 2017
    "Ultralight Carbon Nano Tube Wire Development" Theme Selected for NEDO Project
    - Furukawa Electric to help realize an energy conservation society by reducing wire weight and loss -
  • March 28, 2017
    Furukawa Electric Employee Named Fellow by the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers
    - Recognized for his contributions toward developing high efficiency semiconductor lasers for communication -
  • February 10, 2017
    Furukawa Electric Wins 32nd Kenjiro Sakurai Memorial Award for Contributions toward Realizing High Speed, High Capacity Communication
    - Highly praised for developing digital coherent communication light source -
  • August 17, 2016
    Furukawa Electric to Newly Construct an Open Lab in Yokohama
    - We will promote open innovation and focus on the creation of new business -
  • April 27, 2016
    Development of Persistent Current Technology Using Rare Earth Superconducting Wire Materials
    - Progress toward realization of MRI magnets using HTS wire materials -
  • March 18, 2016
    New Examination Drug for Infection Detection and Reduction of Burden of Antibody Test Reagent Introduction
    - Application of Fluorescent Silica Nanoparticle(note 1) Technology to Realize Quicker, Simpler and More Sensitive Detection of Amoebiasis(note 2) -
  • December 7, 2015
    Furukawa Electric Group Receives "Top 100 Global Innovators 2015" Award for Second Year in a Row
    - Furukawa Electric Group was rated highly for its innovative intellectual property efforts toward developing global businesses -
  • September 3, 2015
    Next Generation Flywheel Power Storage System Verification Testing Facility Completed
    - Facility to begin linked testing with large scale solar power generation and power generation systems -
  • September 2, 2015
    (SuperPower News Release)
    SuperPower adds new AC loss coil test facility
  • August 31, 2015
    (SuperPower News Release)
    SuperPower's successful year culminates with an exhibition at EUCAS being held in Lyon, France
  • July 2, 2015
    Participation in Planning the Development of Next-generation Offshore DC Power Transmission Systems
    - Efficient Transmission of Power Generated Offshore -
  • July 1, 2015
    Enhanced Collaboration with Research and Development Base in Hungary
    - Supporting the Development of New Technologies with the World's Most Advanced Analysis and Simulation Technologies -
  • June 16, 2015
    World Top Conductivity; Development of Carbon Nano Tubes Successful
    - Selected for NEDO support project, R&D to begin with the goal of implementation -
  • June 1, 2015
    Optimization of Thermal Transfer and Development of New Heat Pipe
    - Dealing With Heat in Next-Generation Automobiles and High-Speed Rail -
  • April 15, 2015
    World's Largest Superconducting Flywheel Power Storage System Test Machine Completed andTest Operation Started
  • March 17, 2015
    A new test agent for detecting bacteria in meat products and preventing food poisoning
    - A dramatic increase in the speed of tests for bacteria that can cause food poisoning has been achieved through the application of fluorescent silica nanoparticle technology -
  • December 19, 2014
    Awarded as Top 100 Global Innovators 2014
    - Rate of success in patent registration and global improvement are evaluated -
  • August 21, 2014
    Method of analysis established for compound semiconductors using electron holography
    - The first success in the world capturing the minuscule impurity concentration differential -
  • June 12, 2014
    Successful commercialization of superconducting cables that are distortion resistant, and that can be wound after heat treatment
  • March 10, 2014
    Successful Development of a High-Temperature Superconducting Magnet for Next-Generation Flywheels
    - Making the efficient storage of electric power energy possible in connection with megawatt-class solar power, etc. -
  • February 3, 2014
    Fujitsu Laboratories and Furukawa Electric Develop Low-Cost Multi-Fiber Optical Connector
    - Available at less than half the cost, deployment of optical interconnects made easy for enhanced server performance -
  • November 21, 2013
    Development of the Unique Wireless Power Transfer System
    ~Applicable for Industrial Power charging system~
  • November 5, 2013
    Winning of the Industrial Science and Technology Policy and Environment Director Award of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • October 3, 2013
    Establishing the measuring method of the change in electrode thickness, etc. during the charging and the discharging cycle of the lithium-ion batteries
  • September 18, 2013
    World's first, the single cell with fully automatic analysis and retrieve equipment using a microchip was commercialized.
    - Awarded The 5th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry's Award -
  • July 9, 2013
    Successful Development of World's First High-sensitivity Immunochromatographic Test Kit Using Fluorescent Silica Nanoparticle
    - Simple and quick test for infectious eye disease (Acanthamoeba keratitis) is realized -
  • June 3, 2013
    (SuperPower News Release)
    New York's superconductivity industry highlights technology and economic benefits to the state at third technology summit
  • April 9, 2013
    Our Subsidiary SuperPower Inc. Exhibits HTS Products at Hannover Messe 2013
  • March 25, 2013
    Furukawa Electric Review (Minor Feature on Smart Grids) is Released
    Introducing the technologies of the Furukawa Electric Group that contribute to the realization of smart grids
  • January 29, 2013
    Furukawa Electric Develops the World's Highest Standard for High-Temperature Superconducting Cables
    - Their Integrity Is Confirmed through a Long-Term Current Load Test Equivalent to 30 Years -

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