- UBE invests in CheomdanLab, a South Korean startup.
- CheomdanLab develops silicon nitride from recycled silicon waste.
- Silicon nitride is used in electric vehicles and machine tools.
- UBE supports CheomdanLab's mass production and commercialization.
Investment Overview
UBE Corporation has invested in CheomdanLab Inc., a South Korean startup based in Gwangju Metropolitan City. CheomdanLab specializes in developing and manufacturing silicon nitride powder and ceramic balls.
Technological Innovation
CheomdanLab utilizes sintered-after-reaction-bonded silicon nitride (SRBSN) technology to recycle and upcycle silicon waste from semiconductor and other industries. This process produces silicon nitride with low energy consumption and cost.
Applications and Demand
Silicon nitride ceramic balls are crucial in sectors like electric vehicles, energy, and machine tools, where they ensure high reliability in high-speed and high-temperature conditions. The demand for these products is expected to grow, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, where they help prevent electrical corrosion.
Collaboration Goals
UBE aims to support CheomdanLab in developing mass production technology and commercialization. This collaboration seeks to establish a sustainable supply chain for advanced materials, benefiting both companies.
