Chubu University holds the 20th Forum

December 5, 2017

Forum features lectures on plastic forming and CAE simulations

On December 5, 2017, Chubu University held the 20th Techno-Face Forum at its Nagoya Campus. The event welcomed approximately 70 participants, mainly from machine tool and automobile-related manufacturers.

The forum featured lectures by Takashi Ishikawa, the professor of Chubu University and Katsuto Horie, president of the Nichinan group who designed and developed prototype goods, Yasuhiro Tani professor of Ritsumeikan University.

Professor Ishikawa gave a lecture titled “The current state and perspective of Japanese plastic forming technologies”, introducing his research collaborations with the automotive industry. He also shared examples of CAE simulations and plastic forming process analysis.

The Techno-Face Forum began in 2007, following the transfer of Director Ichiro Inasaki to Chubu University. Since then, it has been held twice a year, and this event marked its 20th edition.

To commemorate the milestone, Atsuo Iiyoshi, Chief Director of Chubu University, remarked:

“I was told the first forum was also held on December 5, exactly 10 years ago today. I am deeply moved. This long-standing forum has been possible thanks to your understanding and support of Chubu University’s contributions to the community.”