Toyo Ink opens India lab

Toyo Ink India has inaugurated the artience Technology and Innovation Centre (aTIC-India) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, marking the artience Group's first research facility outside Japan.

The center, which was formally opened at a ceremony on February 4, will focus on molecular-level research to develop next-generation, sustainable and high-performance materials for industrial applications across infrastructure, communication, healthcare, energy and advanced electronics.

Established in collaboration with IISc Bengaluru, aTIC-India is the result of a partnership that began in 2021. Located on the IISc campus, it is designed as a co-creation platform bringing together academia and industry to address real-world challenges through advanced materials research.

'The inauguration of aTIC-India marks a proud and historic milestone for artience Group. It reflects our commitment to excellence, purposeful innovation and long-term collaboration, rooted in quality, sustainability and real-world relevance,' said Satoru Takashima, CEO, artience Group.

Toyo Ink India, a member of the Japan-based artience Group, acknowledged the contribution of IISc professors and researchers whose scientific expertise was foundational to the center's establishment. The company also encouraged brand owners and industry partners to engage with the facility by bringing problem statements and unmet needs for joint development.