Nippon Kinzoku to Expand Sales of Ultra-Lightweight Magnesium Alloy Foil: Supporting the Future with Environmentally-Friendly Products
Driving Innovation in Extended Reality (XR) and Lightweight Transportation with Unmatched Vibration Damping Performance
Tokyo – Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 5491), headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has proudly announced a strategic expansion in the sale of magnesium alloy foil. Ready to become a core “environmentally-friendly product” that contributes to reducing environmental impact, this high-performance material addresses diverse industrial needs by offering the lightest weight among practical metals coupled with exceptional vibration damping.
Magnesium alloys are increasingly gaining global attention due to their very low specific gravity, approximately one-quarter that of steel and one-half that of titanium – without compromising exceptional strength, rigidity, and superior damping capability.
Target Markets: Beyond portable PCs and high-end smartphones, we anticipate significant growth in the continuously expanding XR device market.
Extended Reality (XR): A general term for cutting-edge technology – including Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) – that combines the physical environment and virtual environment to create new immersive experiences.
Sustainability & Mobility: Aligned with carbon neutrality targets, demand for lightweight materials in transport equipment – particularly in the aerospace and aviation sectors – is increasing rapidly.
Development Background
As a pioneer in rolling magnesium alloys, we have led the industry since commencing basic research in 1998. In 2002, we became the first company in Japan to achieve mass production using large-scale coil technology. This product has been widely utilised in personal computer chassis, smartphones, and various other applications.
After integrating our technology in rolling and material development, we have successfully developed mass production technology for ultra-thin magnesium alloy foil with a thickness of 0.044 mm.
Key Features of Magnesium Alloy Foil
Our magnesium alloy foil provides three benefits to manufacturers: lightweight construction combined with excellent rigidity, outstanding vibration damping properties, and environmental sustainability credentials.
About Nippon Kinzoku Group
Our products have been used in various fields, ranging from precision engineering to the construction industry. The company continues to innovate materials and manufacturing processes to serve global markets with high-performance solutions.