Sumitomo Rubber in academic tie-up to advance material analysis

Kobe, Japan - Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) and Tohoku University are establishing a ‘Synchroscience co-creation laboratory’ to advance materials analysis and development.

To be located at the Tohoku University international synchrotron radiation innovation and smart research centre, the lab is expected to be operational by March 2028, said SRI 26 March.

The partners aim to advance material analysis using synchrotron radiation technology, develop new materials, promote environmental technologies, and use AI to analyse data, at the centre.

Research project will “accelerate the evolution of material analysis and the development of new materials,” using the Tohoku University's research assets.

The partnership is aligned with SRI’s mid-term plan which aims to promote “future-oriented” material development using modern technologies.

SRI has previously conducted joint research with Tohoku University in various fields, including the establishment of a ‘co-creation research institute system’.

Set up in 2021, the system sets up a base for a base for collaboration with companies within the university and enables cross-departmental access to university facilities.