Zeon Corporation and Zeon Opto Bio Lab Receive the FY2025 'Technology Award' from the Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems
Zeon Corporation and Zeon Opto Bio Lab announced that they have received the 'Technology Award' for FY2025 from the Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems (CHEMINAS). The award recognizes their 'Development of precision processing technology, prototyping, and mass production technology for microfluidic devices using cyclo-olefin polymer (COP)'. This technology features excellent chemical resistance and transparency, ensuring high safety and reliability in biological and medical fields.
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Zeon Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Tetsuya Toyoshima, hereinafter 'Zeon') and its group company Zeon Opto Bio Lab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, President: Hiroya Nishioka) have recently received the 'Technology Award' for FY 2025 from the Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems (CHEMINAS)*.
The Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems offers four awards: the 'Society Award,' 'Incentive Award,' 'Young Researcher Excellence Award,' and 'Technology Award.' The 'Technology Award' received is granted to individuals or groups who have conducted outstanding technological development (products, experimental equipment, methods, etc.) related to chemistry and micro-nano systems. The award was presented to the recipients by the society president at the award ceremony of the 53rd research meeting.
[Award Theme]
Development of precision processing technology, prototyping, and mass production technology for microfluidic devices using cyclo-olefin polymer (COP)
[Award Recipients]
Kumi Okuyama (Zeon Corporation), Koichi Aizawa (Zeon Corporation), Noriyuki Aritome (Zeon Opto Bio Lab)
[Features of the Awarded Initiative]
It is a pioneering initiative integrating materials science and microfabrication technology, contributing to academic research and industrial applications.
The cyclo-olefin polymer material possesses excellent chemical resistance and transparency, making it suitable for fluorescence observation and spectroscopic analysis. Furthermore, as it exhibits low impurities and low elution, it ensures high safety and reliability for biological samples and medical components.
High-precision processing is possible in small-lot production through cutting and thermocompression molding of microfluidic devices, as well as in mass production using injection molding, realizing a smooth transition from the research stage to mass production.
It is a great honor for our company that this initiative has been highly evaluated, leading to the receipt of the Technology Award. Zeon will continue to contribute to a safe and comfortable life for people through the development of original technologies.
At the award ceremony held on May 14th (From left in the photo: Mr. Takeuchi, President of the Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems, Okuyama, Aizawa, Aritome)
Microfluidic devices
* Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems (CHEMINAS)
An academic society that aims to pioneer new academic and technological fields and create new industries applying them by integrating academic fields targeting substances and life phenomena such as chemistry, life science, and medicine, with engineering technologies targeting micro-nanoscale materials/processing, measurement/control, and system construction.
The Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems offers four awards: the 'Society Award,' 'Incentive Award,' 'Young Researcher Excellence Award,' and 'Technology Award.' The 'Technology Award' received is granted to individuals or groups who have conducted outstanding technological development (products, experimental equipment, methods, etc.) related to chemistry and micro-nano systems. The award was presented to the recipients by the society president at the award ceremony of the 53rd research meeting.
[Award Theme]
Development of precision processing technology, prototyping, and mass production technology for microfluidic devices using cyclo-olefin polymer (COP)
[Award Recipients]
Kumi Okuyama (Zeon Corporation), Koichi Aizawa (Zeon Corporation), Noriyuki Aritome (Zeon Opto Bio Lab)
[Features of the Awarded Initiative]
It is a pioneering initiative integrating materials science and microfabrication technology, contributing to academic research and industrial applications.
The cyclo-olefin polymer material possesses excellent chemical resistance and transparency, making it suitable for fluorescence observation and spectroscopic analysis. Furthermore, as it exhibits low impurities and low elution, it ensures high safety and reliability for biological samples and medical components.
High-precision processing is possible in small-lot production through cutting and thermocompression molding of microfluidic devices, as well as in mass production using injection molding, realizing a smooth transition from the research stage to mass production.
It is a great honor for our company that this initiative has been highly evaluated, leading to the receipt of the Technology Award. Zeon will continue to contribute to a safe and comfortable life for people through the development of original technologies.
At the award ceremony held on May 14th (From left in the photo: Mr. Takeuchi, President of the Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems, Okuyama, Aizawa, Aritome)
Microfluidic devices
* Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems (CHEMINAS)
An academic society that aims to pioneer new academic and technological fields and create new industries applying them by integrating academic fields targeting substances and life phenomena such as chemistry, life science, and medicine, with engineering technologies targeting micro-nanoscale materials/processing, measurement/control, and system construction.
FAQ
What award did Zeon Corporation receive?
The 'Technology Award' for FY 2025 from the Society for Chemistry and Micro-Nano Systems (CHEMINAS).
What is the awarded technology?
The development of precision processing, prototyping, and mass production technologies for microfluidic devices using cyclo-olefin polymer (COP).
What are the features of COP?
It features excellent chemical resistance, transparency, and low elution, ensuring high safety for medical and biological applications.