SMP Technologies Inc. is an engineering company mainly engaged in functional polymers, which was established in October 2008.
We will continue to provide Shape Memory Polymer (SMP) and its peripheral technologies, to contribute to the development and prosperity of our customers.

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Regarding the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake(24.01.12)

We pray for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, whose epicenter was in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, and we extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected.

At our company, we have sent a generous donation to the “Ishikawa Prefecture 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief Fund'' for those affected by the disaster.

We sincerely pray for the earliest possible recovery for those affected.



A patent has been registered in Germany "SILICONE MIXTURE AND CURED PRODUCT THEREOF"(23.10.31)

A patent has been registered in Germany, one of the world's major industrial countries.
We will continue to work together with our customers to further commercialize this product.

European registration number: 3744757 
Registration date: August 23, 2023
German registration number: 60 2019 035 429.0



"SMP iFit®" related patent has been recognized as patented by the EU Patent Office(23.07.28)

Our patent "Silicone compound and its cured product" was recognized as patentable by the EU Patent Office on March 15, 2023.

Registration procedures are currently underway in EU countries.



Two projects funded Government are adopted(23.06.05)

This time, our proposal was adopted for the IP landscape support project commissioned by the Japan Patent Office and National center for Industrial Property Information and Training (INPIT).

In addition, we have been selected for the overseas expansion support project by experts of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) "Consortium for New Export Countries".

The former is to clarify the strengths and weaknesses of the patents and registered trademarks owned by our company compared to other companies.

In addition, the latter will receive support from experts when exporting technologies and products that utilize these patents and registered trademarks.

This is the result of the official recognition of our company, SMP Technologies’s policy of developing unique and differentiated technology, and we will strive to commercialize it with this support.



Water-based polyurethane (WPU), method for producing WPU, and clothing, leather products using WPU(23.02.07)

It was recently registered as a Japanese patent. This product has already been used for wigs and various lingerie under the trademark SMP Dilatant-W, and it is expected that this will lead to further expansion of its applications.




Updated Message From CEO(23.01.01)

We updated Message From CEO.
Please visit the above mentioned webpage.



Trademark registration as "SMP Dilatant"(22.11.22)

"SMP Dilatant" has been registered. In the future, in addition to SMP Dilatant-F, we will add Dilatancy to various forms of SMP materials and strive to spread and popularize this trademark as a series.



"SMP Dilatant-F" has registered as a trademark(22.05.30)

Trademarks have been named with the belief that they should be a better representation of their properties. This case is also a trademark of SMP Foam, which has "Dilatant, Dilatancy (characteristic that rigidity increases as the frequency increases)". It will be applied in order to each form, such as Yarn, Ink etc, of SMP material with this unique Dilatant property.


"SMP iFit®" related patent granted in Japan(21.11.24)

A related patent for "SMP iFit®" has been granted in Japan.

his technologies and material was registered as the "SMP iFit" trademark (2018.08.06), granted by the US Patent No. : US 10,954,386 (2021.02.26).

It is expected that the applications will be expanded more and more in the future.



About SMP iFit®(21.06.04)

It’s all thanks to you, our product "SMP iFit®" has received inquiries and orders from many customers in Japan and overseas.

Our "SMP iFit®" is gradually expanding its applications and has many development projects.

We will be bring the future wonderful materials.




Updated Message From CEO(21.04.01)

We updated Message From CEO.
Please visit the above mentioned webpage.



Registration of "SMP iFit®" related patent in the US(21.02.26)

Our company has been conducting business for the purpose of providing unique and discriminatory technology, and not only the polyurethane-based SMP but the silicone-based "SMP iFit®" has joined the ranks.
It is the world's first silicone(silicon rubber) material that fits the human body.

We are trying to further develop our business worldwide by utilizing this patent.

Patent No. : US 10,954,386

You can download the document from here.


Introducing application examples using our materials(21.02.19)

This is an example of using welfare food appliances manufactured our shape memory polymer.

Website
https://www.mhi.com/jp/csr/news/others_210219.html

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/1427913137463025/posts/2798667890387536/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/MHI_GroupJP/status/1362733681094270976/


Thank you for your inquiries(20.10.01)

We receive many inquiries from our website.

The number of inquiries by year (total in domestics and overseas) is as follows;
2020 (until the end of September): 148 cases
2019: 233 cases
2018: 218 cases

If you have any questions and/or requirements arise, please feel free to contact us.

With million thanks,



Our proposal was adopted by our Government, named Support Industry project(20.08.14)

The theme is "Development of an innovative ear-tip that makes hearing aid wearing comfortable with body-friendly silicone (SMP iFit)".


Several proposals for obtaining public funds centered on SMP-related technology developed by our company have been adopted in the past, but this is the first time that our own proposal has been adopted.


Notice on Appointment of Director(20.05.22)

At the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on May 22, 2020, the following new appointment of director was approved.

 

Director / Sales Manager

Shintaro Ogawa

 

Therefore, although it is a very small effort, we will do our utmost to develop the company's business and make every effort to meet your expectations.

Thank you for your continued guidance and support.


Updated Greeting From CEO(20.05.12)

We updated Greeting From CEO.
Please visit the above mentioned webpage.


Shape Memory Mask for the first time in the world !(20.04.09)

Covid-19 is spread all over the world and you need a face-fitting mask.

A mask using our Shape Memory Polymer(SMP) is introduced at the following URL.
This mask is made of SMP filament for 3D printers.
It is a excellent goods that can be customized for individual to the shape according to your taste!
Since it can be washed, it is hygienic and can be used repeatedly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4cztjiLJoc

We hope all of you and your families have been healthy.



For marking the 10th anniversary of our company(18.10.01)

We are proud to inform that SMP Technology Inc. reached 10 years on October 01, 2018.
We updated Greeting From CEO.
Please visit the above mentioned webpage.

Technology of "SMP Foam"(18.08.31)

Our "SMP Foam" has a kind of dilatancy effect (*) to conventional foam (normal polyurethane foam) by our innovative technology development.
* By applying force from the outside, the rigidity increases by 3 to 10 times without phase change.

It is adopted and expanding in various applications as a new product that can differentiate existing products and functions.

Please contact us from here.

Release the document of "SMP iFit"(18.05.24)

We put the document of "SMP iFit" which is a comfortable silicone material developed by our company on our website.
In the document, we describe the characteristics and potential applications of "SMP iFit".
In addition to earpiece for headphone that have already been commercialized, it is expected to be put to practical use in the future.

You can download the document from here.

Release the document of "SMP Foam"(18.05.24)

We put the document of "SMP Foam" which is a comfortable foam material developed by our company on our website.
In the document, we describe the characteristics, advantages and potential applications of "SMP Foam".
It has already been adopted for products, and has steadily been put into practical use.

You can download the document from here.

New application with SMP Foam (18.03.02)

Bra-Cup which "SMP Foam" (patent registration) adopted will be released from Spanx, Inc. (USA).

1. Due to SMP has physical properties similar to human skin,  providing a natural smooth feel when SMP is used in region touched by hand and gives comfortable both during rest and exercise.

2. Due to it is soft at rest and it gets stiff at exercise, it is able to be given relaxation at rest and holding at exercise.

By the advantages of the above two points, even if you jump, it is comfortable and does not fall down.

You can check product from here.
Please click on Video link.

New application with SMP iFit (17.11.01)

Earpiece for headphone which "SMP iFit" adopted will be released from JVC Kenwood on bottom of Nov. 2017.
This product have advantages of the feature of "SMP iFit" which has the same dynamic properties (tan delta) as human skin (outer ear).
It is planned to expand to other purposes in the future.

Shipping in volume production of SMP Foam has been started (17.10.31)

"SMP Foam" (patent registration) was adopted by overseas major lingerie company's bra and new volume production shipment began.
This product have advantages of the feature of "SMP Foam" which has the same dynamic properties (tan delta) as human skin (breast).

SMP(Shape Memory Polymer) Filament for 3D Printer(16.04.26)

We have developed filament of SMP (Shape Memory Polymer).


1) φ1.75 mm diameter
2) Tg=55 degrees Celsius
3) MOQ: 300g / 1 roll

You can check information from here.

Please send us inquiry from "Contact".

TOKYO BIG SIGHT 3D PRINTING 2016(16.01.28)

We are very happy to announce that at the exhibition of the 3D Printing 2016 in the Tokyo Bigsight from Jan.27(Wed) to Jan.29(Fri.), 2016, our SMP filament which corroborated with KYORAKU Co.,Ltd. has been introducing for the first time in the world.

The booth Number and Name which is introducing our SMP Filament is 6Ｆ-22　Filament KOBO (KYORAKU Co.,Ltd.)

We are looking forward to see you at the booth.

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Our New Year's Holiday schedule(15.12.21)

Due to the New Year's holiday season, we will close from Tuesday December 29th to Sunday January 3rd and will reopen on Monday January 4th.

UPDATED TECHNICAL INFORMATION(15.11.16)

We updated a part of our TECHNICAL INFORMATION, Archives.
You can see our TECHNICAL INFORMATION from here.
You can see our latest TECHNICAL INFORMATION from here.

Updated Greeting From President(15.04.01)

We are proud to inform that SMP Technology Inc reached six and a hail years on April 01, 2015.
We updated Greeting From President.
Please visit the above mentioned webpage.

Updated Material properties of MP Type(15.01.08)

As we updated a part of Material properties of MP Type.

You can check updated information from this page, "SMP" Material properties.

We prepared all of our SDS with GHS format.(14.11.21)

We prepared all of our SDS with GHS format.　However, we do not put them on the website.
Regarding SDS, please kindly contact from here.

Updated Shape Memory Polymer manual for injection and extrusion molding(14.09.01)


"Shape Memory Polymer manual for injection and extrusion molding" has been updated.

You can download the manual from here.

SMP cutlery (handle) was introduced on the NHK TV News Program (14.07.14)


SMP cutlery (handle) was introduced on the NHK TV News program" Ohayo Nippon-Machikado Johou Shitsu" on Jul.03, 2014.
The theme of the TV program was featuring " Support Elder people's hands.
Our products are introduced one of idea product for elder people who are feeling inconvenient for daily life.


*NHK(Nippon Hoso Kyokai)= Japan's national public broadcasting organization, Japan Broadcasting Corporation

UPDATED RELATED WEBSITES ARCHIVE(14.04.01)

As we updated a part of our company's basic information, we also updated our Related Websites Archive.

New application with our SMP(14.01.23)

It is an application that utilizes the property to fit into the skin (Dynamic Tan δ)with our SMP.
It is a product which hold a mask at the back of the neck.
You can purchase this product at the online web shop Amazon.(Sorry, Japanese only)

Updated Greeting From President(14.01.01)

We are proud to inform that SMP Technology Inc reached our 5th Anniversary on October 1, 2013.
We　updated Greeting From President accordingly.

NOTICE OF REMOVING MSDS FROM OUR WEBSITE　FOR RENEWAL(13.12.12)

We removed MSDS from our website for renewal and new MSDS will be much more sufficient contents.

Regarding requirement of MSDS, please send us inquiry from "Contact" .

SMP Nose pad for glasses was introduced on the NHK TV News program.(13.08.29)

SMP Nose pad for glasses was introduced on the NHK TV News program" Ohayo Nippon-Machikado Johou Shitsu" on Jul.26, 2013.

JAXA Digital Archives: Successful space experiment of our Shape Memory Polymer （SMP Composite）in the ISS(13.06.28)

Our Shape Memory Polymer (SMP Composite) which was launched by H2B rocket on July 21, 2012 to the International Space Station (ISS).
It was succeeded that the first space experiment, "Inflatable, self-deployable, and shape recovery" has been conducted in the ISS on August 24, 2012.

Now you can see the videos of the experiment from here.

Updated Related Websites Archive(13.04.03)

As we updated a part of our company's basic information, we also updated our Related Websites Archive.
You can visit from here : http://www2.smptechno.com/en/company/link.html

UPDATED BASIC INFORMATION(13.03.15)

We updated a part of our company's basic information.
You can see our latest basic information from here.

SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT OF OUR SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER （SMP COMPOSITE）IN THE ISS(12.10.02)

Our Shape Memory Polymer (SMP Composite) which was launched by H2B rocket on July 21, 2012 to the International Space Station (ISS).
It was succeeded that the first experiment, "Inflatable, self-deployable, and shape recovery" has been conducted in the ISS on August 24, 2012.

Please see the JAXA website for the details: http://iss.jaxa.jp/en/kiboexp/news/simple_imp.html
International Space Station(ISS)：http://iss.jaxa.jp/en/

UPDATED TECHNICAL INFORMATION(12.06.22)

We updated a part of our TECHNICAL INFORMATION, Archives.
You can see our TECHNICAL INFORMATION from here.
You can see our latest TECHNICAL INFORMATION from here

UPDATED MSDS(11.12.09)

We updated MSDS of MP-2510 MP-3510 MP-4510 MP-5510（A,B).
You can download from here.
http://www2.smptechno.com/en/tech/

UPDATED BASIC INFORMATION(11.03.22)

We updated a part of our company's basic information.
You can see our latest basic information from here.

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