DAIHEN Establishes Specialized Organization for 'Advanced Material Processing' in Welding & Joining Division

DAIHEN Corporation established a specialized organization for 'Advanced Material Processing' within its Welding & Joining Division on May 1, 2026. This organization is positioned as a core entity to lead the creation of next-generation material processing technologies that go beyond the traditional framework of the welding and joining business.

The organization will focus on developing innovative solution technologies that address manufacturing challenges and handle the diversification of new materials. This initiative aims to create new value in the 'Material Processing' field and expand the scope of contribution to sustainable social development through 'innovation in manufacturing.'

### What is 'Advanced Material Processing'?

DAIHEN defines 'Advanced Material Processing' as a concept and initiative aimed at realizing next-generation processing technologies by deeply exploring the essential properties of diverse materials, primarily metals. In addition to further innovating existing joining technologies, the company will promote research and development into advanced processing technologies, including additive manufacturing and surface processing, as pillars of its future growth strategy.

### Overview of the Organization

To implement advanced technologies, DAIHEN selected personnel with exceptional expertise from within the company and established two new departments:

1. **Material Advanced Processing Development Department**: Responsible for planning, development, and public relations. 2. **Material Advanced Processing System Sales Department**: Responsible for product sales and services.

### Future Outlook

The establishment of this organization is part of the infrastructure development for the full-scale commercialization of 'Advanced Material Processing.' By integrating R&D, marketing, and sales functions to expand in both domestic and international markets, DAIHEN targets a business growth of 100 billion yen in this field within 10 years.

Furthermore, the company plans to establish a 'Research and Development Center (provisional)' in 2030 to serve as a hub for creating cutting-edge technologies, strengthening industry-academia-government collaboration, and building an integrated system from basic research to commercialization.