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Accelerating Polymer Development through Material Informatics

The Japan IR Institute will be hosting an informative public seminar focused on the practical application of material informatics, with a special emphasis on polymer alloy design. Participants will gain insights into data-driven material development and process optimization techniques, crucial for today’s manufacturing landscape.

As the importance of data-centric chemistry grows, there is an escalating anticipation for methods that leverage data in material research and development, production planning, and quality control. Understanding that a material’s properties are influenced not only by its structure and composition but also by manufacturing conditions such as temperature and process duration, attendees will learn a holistic approach that encompasses all these variables for effective material development.

Seminar Overview

• - Date: October 26, 2026, from 13:30 to 17:00
• - Format:

- In-person: Japan IR Co., Ltd. Headquarters Seminar Room (3-minute walk from Akihabara Station)
- Online: Participating through live Zoom lectures

• - Capacity: 16 participants for in-person attendance, unlimited online
• - Fee: ¥39,600 (tax included) per participant (discounts available for multiple attendees)
• - Instructor: Dr. Kimitaka Funatsu, Research Strategy Advisor at the Center for Data-Driven Science Creation, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Course Content

During the seminar, the fundamental concepts of material informatics and process informatics will be covered comprehensively. Participants will explore how to integrate data usage throughout the processes of material design, process condition analysis, and quality control. Notably, the seminar will address polymer alloy design themes, including descriptor modeling, component composition, process condition optimization, and the utilization of soft sensors for process monitoring. Additionally, practical case studies in developing intravenous fluid bags using PP alloys and brightness-enhancing films will illustrate how data-driven methodologies can be effectively implemented in material development.

Detailed Program

1. Introduction to Process Informatics
2. Understanding the Correlation: What to Make and How to Make It
3. An Overview of Data-Driven Chemistry
4. Defining What to Produce
5. Exploring How to Produce
6. Assessing Successful Execution
7. Transitioning to Product Development
8. Soft Sensors for Process Monitoring
9. Case Studies:
- 9-1: Development of PP Alloys for Intravenous Fluid Bags
- 9-2: Development of Brightness-Enhancing Films
10. Concept of Process Informatics
11. Future Visions for Soft Sensors and Process Informatics

Target Audience

• - Engineers engaged in process monitoring
• - Researchers and engineers involved in material research and development
• - Personnel working in process design
• - Leaders of technical teams
• - Individuals considering practical applications of material and process informatics

For additional details about the seminar, please visit Japan IR Institute Seminar.

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