Nihon Michelin Tire held an opening ceremony on the 15th at a new research facility for manufacturing metal parts with a 3D printer at its base in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, where the head office will be relocated.

Nihon Michelin Tire has set up a new facility at its research and development base in Ota City.

The opening ceremony was held on the 15th, and former President Sudo said, "We will bring together Michelin's experience and wisdom and work together with the local people to send out innovative innovations from Gunma. Open up new markets and enter society. We will do our best to contribute. "



At the new facility named "Michelin AM Atelier", industry-academia-government collaborative research will be conducted on the manufacture of metal parts using "laminated modeling technology" in which powdered metal is stacked in multiple layers with a 3D printer. I have decided.



By using this technology, it is possible to create a space inside instead of a lump to make metal parts, which means that the weight can be reduced.

The scissors used in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were also made using this technique.



At the facility, we would like to promote utilization not only in automobile-related parts but also in the energy and medical fields.



Nihon Michelin Tire has decided to relocate its head office function to this facility in Ota City next summer, and Gunma Prefecture is looking forward to it.



Governor Yamamoto of Gunma Prefecture, who attended the opening ceremony, said, "I think that the presence of Gunma Prefecture, which is close to Tokyo and has abundant nature, is increasing due to the spread of the new lifestyle of Corona, and Michelin has come to Gunma Prefecture. I would like to continue to develop Gunma Prefecture with the help of me. "