ILM

Our aim is to establish a world-class international light metal research and education center that is the first of its kind in Japan and is equipped with a streamlined research structure that ranges from the development of materials to practical social applications. This institute is dedicated to bolstering magnesium and aluminum research through the exploration of complementary areas, fostering titanium research, promoting integrated magnesium, aluminum, and titanium research, training highly skilled workers in manufacturing, and contributing to the development of science, technology, and industry in Japan... We at ILM promote the joint research and human resource excanges which take advantage of each one of strong points efficiently, with consideration of working with private sectors to develop practical applications of light metals.

Also known as: Institute of Light Metals

Primary location: Kumamoto Japan