Collaborates with Fujikura Ltd. in making wires and tapes. S. Yoshizawa Central Research Laboratory Dowa Mining Co. Ltd. Hatioji 192. Is investigating HTS magnetic shielding cylinder for biomagnetic applications. Koremasa Tamagawa Dupont Japan. Using a HTS, 2.5 T magnet developed by Sumitomo Electric to separate mineral contaminants from clay, can achieve a higher throughput than with normal technology.
Core business is cables and wires.
World wide presence with net sales in 1995 of about US2.2 billion dollars. It is a world leader in YBCO tapes. Grown by ion beam assisted deposition of YBCO on metal alloy tapes. In LTS metal alloys it is involved in the Super GM national project. Established in 1884.