Seminar Announcement

CMC Research (https://cmcre.com/) is pleased to announce a live streaming seminar titled "Understanding Silicon Chemical Products: From Silicon to Silicone."

The seminar will be conducted by Mr. Shigeru Koshibe, Representative Director of I-Pack Ltd., who provides technical consulting on component development in the semiconductor and optical fields.

Seminar Details

- **Theme**: Understanding Silicon Chemical Products: From Silicon to Silicone - **Date**: June 23, 2026 (Tue), 13:00–16:30 JST - **Format**: Live streaming via Zoom (with handouts) - **Speaker**: Mr. Shigeru Koshibe (Representative Director, I-Pack Ltd.)

"Silicon" and "silicone" are often confused in general society. This seminar aims to reclassify these materials and provide a systematic explanation from fundamental knowledge to advanced application technologies. The content is designed to be highly beneficial for those aiming to utilize these materials in research and business operations.

Registration Fees

- **General**: 44,000 JPY (tax included) - **Newsletter Subscriber**: 39,600 JPY (tax included) - **Academic**: 26,400 JPY (tax included)

Key Takeaways

- General knowledge of silicon-based chemical products (raw materials, manufacturing processes, characteristics) - Examples of daily silicone products - Roles and applications in cutting-edge fields (optics, semiconductors)

Program Outline

1. **Silicon Chemistry**: Basics, product systems 2. **Silicon**: Classification (single crystal, etc.), manufacturing, applications (solar cells, semiconductors) 3. **Silane**: Classification and applications of inorganic and organic silanes 4. **Silicone**: Classification of oils, rubbers, gels, etc., and applications (heat dissipation materials, encapsulation, etc.) 5. **Other/Q&A Session**

There will be a dedicated time for questions and answers. For further details and registration, please visit the official CMC Research website.

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