Investigative Research
Contract Investigative Research
By focusing on what each customer wants to know, we conduct contract research on leading-edge technology. We propose varied research plans to best respond to the requirements of each customer and offer comprehensive analyses with detailed reports based on various kinds of data gathered from suitable information sources.
Functions
R&D trends and technology development trend surveys
Patent surveys(Patent analysis)
Market trend surveys
Regulatory and policy trend surveys
Evaluation of research results and academic-industrial collaborative support
Collaboration with TRC analytical functions
Contract research examples
| Chemical and materials fields | Physical properties of chemicals and chemical compounds, safety data, synthesis methods Market trend of specific materials Nanotechnology Textiles |
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| Environmental and energy fields | Life cycle assessment(LCA) CO2 immobilization Various recycle technology Various batteries and power generation systems |
| Life science field | Bio-type materials Biomass Medical and welfare equipment Biochips and biosensors Function food |
| Common fields | Various regulatory trends Coordinating support of research results R&D strategy proposals Feasibility studies on launching businesses |
Publication of Research Reports
Based on our unique research with wide-range information, we provide research reports which focus on perspectives of the most advanced technologies, R&D trends and corporate activities. Our research reports will be of interest to the people involved in R&D, planning and sales divisions.
Special features of TRC research report publication
Extensive information gathering and objective analysis of selected themes
Proposals of future perspectives factoring in new sense of values and views
Selection of themes based on original problem consciousness
Example of themes of research report
| Electronics Field | Electronic Materials and Processes Semiconductors, Nanodevices, Sensors, Jisso (Packaging), MEMS, Displays, Micro-fabrication, Cleaning Methods |
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| Materials and Technology Fields | Advanced Material and Technology Nanocomposites, Nanoparticles, Ionic liquids, Coatings, Gas-barriers, Nonwoven fabrics |
| Environment and Energy Fields | Global Environment, Antipollution, Electric Cells Water recycle, Plastic recycle, Gas separation, Fuel cells, Dye-sensitized solar cell |
| Fine Chemical and Bio-medical Fields | Fine Chemicals and Technology Functional additives, Adhesive agents, Anti-bacterium techniques, Water-repellent technology |