Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the progress of sportswear and equipment has been contributing on appearance of athlete’s abilities. Apparently, the basic material technology has influence on sports in various aspects. In this lecture, we will focus on “functional materials” that support athletes in the sports field and introduce a wide range of topics from basic research to specific application and cutting-edge technology.
Sponsorship: SPE Japan Section
Date: June 26, 2020 (Friday) 13:15 – 17:15
Place: Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. 20th floor Tennoz Park Side Building, 5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002
http://www.sumibe.co.jp/company/offices/head_office/index.html
13:15 – 13:25 Introductory remarks
13:25 – 13:55 “Introduction of our technical support activities regarding Para-sports“
Bridgestone Corporation, Manager, Ms. Miho Odaira
13:55 – 14:55 “Development of sport shoes and materials “
ASICS Corporation, Footwear Function Research Department General Manager, Mr. Junichiro Tateishi
14:55 – 15:05 Coffee break
15:05 – 16:05 “Functionality of the sportswear (from functional clothes to E-textile) “
TOYOBO STC CO., LTD., Senior Coordinator, Mr. Yuichiro Omote
16:05 – 17:05 “The benefits of using carbon composite in the sport industry”
TORAY CARBON MAGIC Co., Ltd., President, Mr. Akiyoshi Oku
17:05 – 17:15 In conclusion
17:30 – 19:15 A social gathering (5,000 yen/person)
[Participation]
Participation fee: SPE Japan Section Member (Free) and Non-Member (15,000 yen)
Substitute attendance by individual member is not permitted.
A social gathering fee: 5,000 yen
You can apply from the following URL. http://spejapan.org/blog/spe/2015/06/spe.html
If you cannot access it, please contact it by an email.
Full name, company name, department, telephone, e-mail address, participation in social gathering. If an invoice is required, please contact the following address.
Shotaro Nishitsuji in charge of planning in the SPE Japan Section
e-mail: nishitsuji@spejapan.org