The Global Research & Innovative Technology center (GRIT) is a Corporate Research Lab of Hitachi Metals, Ltd. It was established to promote sustainable growth and the research and development of advanced materials with the potential to make medium- to long-term social contributions.

In recent years, we have witnessed huge waves of change that will dramatically alter our society. These include the transformation of production systems, which is being fueled by the advancement of the Internet of Things, as well as a shift from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).

GRIT is poised to respond to these rapid changes through leading innovation, capitalizing on free-spirited imagination and open innovation rooted in Hitachi Metals' expertise and knowledge, aiming to be active on the global stage.

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GRIT is working on medium- to long-term research themes while monitoring both threats and opportunities. For example, the center is developing metal powder and wires for metal 3-D printers. This project goes beyond simple material creation. It uses computer-aided engineering to develop materials that can maximize the capabilities of 3-D printers, developing recipes for each material in advance while using simulations to verify the properties of metals and deformations. These technologies will enable us to quickly develop new materials and specialized products for single batch production, while also ensuring high quality. In addition, GRIT is focused on the development of lightweight yet strong materials, which are expected to find applications in automobiles, aircraft and energy-related equipment. We have also been making bold steps to develop compound metals by combining a wide range of materials with different functions. While focusing on steel as the main material, we have been using materials such as superalloys, aluminum, carbon nanotubes, ceramics, and more.

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