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February 5, 2026

Maxell Ltd. | From Materials R&D to Manufacturing: AI-Driven Innovation in Adhesive Tape Development

Maxell expanded from Materials Informatics to Process Informatics in adhesive tape development, using AI and image analysis to lift product quality and production efficiency.

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Maxell has expanded its approach from formulation development using Materials Informatics (MI) to Process Informatics (PI) in the development of functional materials such as adhesive tapes. This video highlights how their AI-driven materials development initiatives, including the use of image analysis, have contributed to improvements in product quality and production efficiency through the application of PI in manufacturing lines. It also explores the background behind their adoption of AI, including challenges such as labor shortages and knowledge transfer, as well as how their internal approach to data utilization has evolved.

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Yusuke Kato

Business Planning Department, Functional Materials Division

Maxell Ltd.

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