Taiyo TechnoRex has decided to invest in WALL Corporation with the aim of promoting space-related businesses. WALL Corporation is a company that works on the promotion of the space industry and the resolution of regional issues through collaboration with space startups and joint research with Wakayama University. Through this initiative, our company aims to expand our network with space-related companies and research institutions, and create opportunities for participation in technology demonstrations and joint development. We will leverage the manufacturing technology of FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit Boards), electronic circuit formation technology, and precision processing technology that we have cultivated so far to promote the development of high-reliability and high-quality products required in the space field. Additionally, we aim for sustainable growth and an increase in corporate value by expanding the technologies and quality know-how developed in the space environment into industrial equipment, inspection devices, and the FA and robotics sectors, thereby creating new business opportunities and enhancing our technological competitiveness.

Taiyo TechnoRex has established manufacturing technology for 4-layer FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) using the MSAP (Modified Semi Additive Process) method, which was developed to improve high-density wiring technology. Compared to conventional methods, it enables high-precision line width management, achieving fine wiring formation of 10μm/20μm (line/space) in 4-layer FPCs. This technology ensures high wiring accuracy and reliability of interlayer connections, making it possible to accommodate high-density and high-function circuit designs. The technology is expected to be applied not only in wearable devices and medical equipment but also in next-generation communication devices requiring high-frequency and high-speed transmission technology, AI server-related equipment, and ADAS and autonomous driving-related devices.

We have newly launched an "Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)" that provides a comprehensive response from material procurement, circuit design, manufacturing, and assembly to functional testing and shipping in the traditional FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing process. In recent years, the use of FPCs has expanded across various fields such as medical devices and industrial equipment, leading to an increased demand not only for supply but also for a one-stop solution that encompasses circuit design, module manufacturing, and even final product assembly. To meet these market demands, we have strengthened our collaboration with electronics manufacturing companies and established a manufacturing system that covers everything from material procurement to assembly. With this service, customers can reduce interactions with multiple vendors, achieve shorter lead times, and improve manufacturing efficiency. Our stringent quality control system ensures the delivery of highly reliable products. The product areas we can support include automotive devices, medical devices, industrial equipment, robotics, communication devices, lighting equipment, and home appliances, allowing us to meet a wide range of manufacturing needs.

Our company has further improved the technology for forming high-density wiring in our core business of electronic substrates, specifically in flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs). In recent years, electronic devices such as medical equipment and industrial machinery have been advancing in miniaturization and lightweight design. To incorporate many functions into limited space, there is a demand for increased wiring density on the substrate. Therefore, we have been working on establishing filled via technology and improving the M-SAP method. The filled via structure involves filling vias (holes) made by laser in the insulating layer with copper plating, ensuring electrical connections on both sides of the substrate while reducing the recesses of the vias, which allows for component mounting on the vias and leads to high-density mounting. On the other hand, the M-SAP method significantly improves line width management by laminating copper to form circuits, enabling high-density wiring. This time, based on the pattern via fill method that leverages these characteristics, we successfully formed wiring with a pitch of 30μm on a double-sided substrate with a filled via structure. We will continue to aim for further improvements in high-density wiring formation technology through ongoing development, prototyping, and verification.

◆FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit Board)◆ ~Tayo Technorex's Strengths in the FPC Manufacturing Process~ The manufacturing of FPC requires multiple critical processing steps. Improving the "strengths" of each process directly leads to advancements in technology and quality, as well as new product development. This time, we will introduce the "strengths" we have cultivated over many years in each process! <Design> Circuit design, artwork, S-parameter analysis <Layer Connection> Build-up FPC, filled vias, small-diameter vias <Circuit Formation> MSAP method, thin copper, thick copper <Insulation Treatment> High-precision openings ±20μm, LCP coverlay <Surface Treatment> Standard NiAu to special plating options (Ni-Pd-Au, direct Au, etc.) <Post-Processing> High-precision outline processing ±50μm, diverse tools <Assembly> Solder mounting, ACF bonding, wire bonding, ultrasonic joining, EMS support ◆Various Substrates and Ceramic Material Systems◆ Introduction of AI technology, final appearance inspection equipment, and electrical testing equipment ◆Efficiency and Automation◆ Proposals for utilizing FA and collaborative robots