Toshiba Materials’ Major Investment in Second Production Facility Will Boost Silicon Nitride Ball Production
Toshiba Materials is proactively investing in increased production of silicon nitride balls for electric vehicles. In July 2022.[3] the company announced a production expansion at its headquarters site in Yokohama that boosted production by 50%. When the new Oita facility reaches full capacity, production capabilities will be 2.5 times that of the 2022 level.
Toshiba Materials will continue stable supply of high quality products, and will contribute to increased use of environmentally friendly electric vehicles.
Notes
[1] Electrolytic corrosion: damage to a bearing caused by a current flowing through it.
[2] Bearing: A part that allows a shaft to rotate smoothly in a machine. Formed with an inner race, balls, and outer race.
[3] Toshiba Material’s press release, July 19, 2022
https://www.toshiba-tmat.co.jp/pdf/en/news/new20220719.pdf
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