YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 20, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd.(Chairman: Katsuaki Aoki) today announced a major investment in a new production facility for silicon nitride balls at the same site as its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan.The project has a budget of more than 5 billion yen (about 38 million USD) and is expected to start production in November 2023. This will increase capacity by 50% compared to fiscal year 2021.This press release contains multimedia elements.See the full press release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220719006171/fr/Toshiba Materials: Image of silicon nitride balls.(Photo: BusinessWire)Continued advances in automotive electrification require solutions that go beyond higher voltage batteries and faster charging times.One measure to reduce costs and improve performance is to integrate motors and inverters.Although this increases the risk of electrolytic[1] corrosion in motor bearings[2], the problem can be overcome with hybrid bearings that replace steel balls with ceramic balls with steel inner and outer rings.The advantages of ceramic balls in terms of extreme reliability, excellent toughness and superior wear resistance increasingly make them the solution of choice.The Toshiba Group has long recognized the potential of fine ceramic products, and obtained basic patents for silicone nitride compounds as early as 1974. Today, Toshiba Materials, which spun off from Toshiba in October 2003 , continues to promote the R&D and production of silicone nitride balls, recognized for their reliability and for offering the best mechanical performance of all silicone balls.Its experience and track record of success in ball bearings that meet the requirements for high speed rotation and are electrolytic corrosion resistant, especially for machine tools, wind power generators and rolling stock, have enabled the company to capture around 50% of the world market[3].With significant increases in demand for bearings for electric vehicles on the horizon, Toshiba Materials has now decided to make a major investment in increasing its capacity.The new production facility will be built on the site of the company's headquarters, where an old, unused building will be demolished to make way for it.The new facility is expected to be considered the first phase of expansion, and Toshiba Materials is already considering further expansions to meet future demand growth.Toshiba Materials will maintain a stable supply of high-quality products, and contribute to the increased use of green electric vehicles.Characteristics of silicone nitride ballsLow density: less than half the weight of a steel ball of the same sizeHigh heat resistanceResistant to electrolytic corrosion, as it is an insulatorResistant to corrosion and rust caused by acids and alkalisA non-magnetic material, not easily affected by strong magnetic field1 Electrolytic corrosion: damage caused to a bearing through which a current passes.2 Bearing: A part that allows a shaft to rotate smoothly in a machine.Made up of an inner ring, balls and an outer ring.3 Toshiba Materials survey, July 2022Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd.(http://www.toshiba-tmat.co.jp/en/) spun off from Toshiba Corporation in 2003. With materials design technology as its core capability, Toshiba Materials provides materials and components essential for the development of society.Its main products include metal materials, components, fine ceramic parts and chemical materials.For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, its net sales totaled 24.3 billion yen (approximately USD 210 million).The text of the press release resulting from a translation should in no way be considered official.The only authentic version of the press release is that of the press release in its original language.The translation will always have to be compared with the source text, which will set a precedent.View the source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220719006171/en/Media Inquiries: K. Tanaka, E. Sugizaki Corporate Communications and Market Intelligence Group Strategic Planning Division Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation Tel.+81-44-548-2122 Email: tdsc-publicrelations@ml.toshiba.co.jp Website: https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit against Los Angeles County opened.Kobe Bryant's widow has filed a complaint after photos of the bodies of her husband and daughter were released.Zaporizhia is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe.It has six nuclear reactors and is located in southern Ukraine.But his situation is worrying, because his area has been the target of bombardments for a week.At least eight strikes have taken place since August 5, with Ukraine and Russia blaming each other for the strikes.If you had a choice, which would you prefer: going to the Moon or to Mars?In Kabul, Afghanistan, a demonstration of about fifty women was held this Saturday morning August 13 in front of the Ministry of Education.After five minutes, shots in the air and beatings: the Taliban violently dispersed the gathering of women for the right to work and education, nearly a year after the Islamists came to power in Afghanistan.With our special correspondent in Kabul, Cléa Broadhurst “Justice, justice, we don't want ignorance in our country.» «Rihanna and Asap Rocky: Young parents finally reappear, a loving and stylish couple in New YorkThe multiple forest fires that have been raging in France since the start of the summer have already released record amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, according to satellite data.Favored by global warming, these fires also reinforce the greenhouse effect by releasing CO2 in particular while reducing the number of trees available to absorb carbon.HERE: Good Singers: how are the candidates who sing badly selected?A transgender prostitute died overnight from Wednesday to Thursday in Paris after being stabbed by another trans sex worker, we learned Friday from a source familiar with the matter.The fire called "Landiras-2", which has ravaged the south of the Gironde since Tuesday, is "in a pause phase" and its progression is "now limited", announced the prefecture and the department's firefighters on Saturday morning.Present on the set of "L'Equipe du soir", journalist Grégory Schneider made particularly incisive remarks on Olympique de Marseille and its place in French football, provoking a wave of anger from Marseille supporters on social networks.WEATHER - Temperatures of up to 35°C are expected this Friday in the UK, and even 36°C over the weekendFOREST FIRE – The fire which had destroyed 800 hectares since Monday seemed "limited" on Saturday noon, but it started up again in the afternoonThe Republican governor of Texas has placed migration issues at the heart of his campaign for his re-election.And Greg Abbott has engaged in a standoff with the Democrats on the subject.He decided to charter buses to transport migrants who entered the United States illegally to Democratic strongholds: Washington since April and now also New York.“New York is the ideal destination for these migrants,” said Greg Abbott on Friday August 5.They will be able to "take advantage of tA little over a month after the lifting of economic and financial sanctions that weighed on Mali, the authorities have announced that they are paying their debts.They were thus able to raise 277 billion CFA francs on the markets of the region, an announcement made in an official communication from the Minister of the Economy.This notice is addressed to investors and technical and financial partners... 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