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JASTEC JAPAN SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGY,INC.

Japan Superconductor Technology, Inc.
(Japanese registered trademark No. 4668645 in Japan)
JASTEC is a manufacturer of superconducting wires and magnets, and contributes the superconducting technology in the world.

Company Name	Japan Superconductor Technology, Inc.

Founded	April 1, 2002

Capital	400Million Yen

Shareholder	KOBE STEEL, LTD. 85.1% , JEOL Ltd.14.9%

President	Hiroshi Uzukawa

1.Manufacture and sales of the following items:
NbTi and Nb3Sn superconducting wire High-resolution NMR magnets Various magnets for MRI Various magnets for industry and research Component parts and accessory for superconducting magnet

2. Installation and set up of the above items.

3. Consulting business for superconducting and low temperature technologies .

1964	Start R&D on superconducting wire at the Asada Research Laboratory of Kobe Steel, Ltd.

1980	Start sales of NbTi superconducting wire

1983	Start sales of Nb3Sn superconducting wire

1989	Japan Magnet Technology, Inc. (JMT) is established to handle superconducting magnet business

1990	Start joint development of 750 MHz NMR magnet with MIT Deliver a 400 MHz wide NMR magnet

1992	Start cold shipping of NMR magnets Deliver a 1.5 T MRI magnet Deliver a 500 MHz NMR magnet

1994	Deliver the world's first 750 MHz NMR magnet

1995	Start supplying wire to Bruker for NMR magnets Start supplying NMR magnets to JEOL Ltd. Join project to develop 1GHz NMR magnet

1996	Deliver a cryogen-free superconducting magnet

1998	Deliver an 800MHz NMR magnet

2001	Complete a high-resolution NMR superconducting magnet with world's highest magnetic field of 920 MHz *1

2002	JMT's magnet business is merged with Kobe Steel's superconducting wire business to form Japan Superconductor Technologｙ,　Inc.　(JASTEC)

2003	Start delivery of FT-ICR magnets to Thermo Electron Corp.

2004	Complete a high-resolution NMR superconducting magnet with world's highest magnetic field of 930 MHz *2 Total of 100 cryogen-free superconducting magnets shipped Deliver a zero boil-off 7.0 T/400 SS MRI magnet Complete a 20 T research magnet

2006	Deliver a Super Self Shield (SSS) High-resolution NMR magnet

2007	Achieve 150 sets of deliver records for cryogen-free superconducting magnet

2008	Start supplying Nb3Sn superconducting wire for TF-coil of ITER project Start delivery of magnet for extremity MRI

2010	Achieve 1000 sets of NMR magnet delivery

2011	Succeed to generate world highest magnetic field of 24.0T in cooperation with NIMS (National Institute of Materials Science) Achieve 150 sets of deliver records for cryogen-free superconducting magnet

2012	Receive “innovation Award” from GE Healthcare 10th anniversary after establishment as JASTEC

2013	Start supplying Nb3Sn superconducting strand and conductor for CS-coil of ITER project

*1,2 The 920 MHz and 930 MHz high-resolution NMR magnets were jointly developed by
the National Institute for Materials Science(NIMS) and Kobe Steel/JASTEC.

Universities
Chiba University, Dalian University of Technology (PR China), Fukui University, Hokkaido University, Iwate University, Keio University, Kobe University, Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), Nagoya University, Niigata University, Northeastern University (PR China), Northwestern Polytechnic University (PR China), Osaka University, Saitama University, Shinshu University, Sophia University, Tsinghua University (PR China), Tsukuba University, Tohoku University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo University of Science, The University of Tokyo, Waseda University, Yamagata University, Yamanashi University, Yokohama National University, etc.

Universities

Chiba University, Dalian University of Technology (PR China), Fukui University,
Hokkaido University, Iwate University, Keio University, Kobe University,
Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA),
Nagoya University, Niigata University, Northeastern University (PR China),
Northwestern Polytechnic University (PR China), Osaka University,
Saitama University, Shinshu University, Sophia University,
Tsinghua University (PR China), Tsukuba University, Tohoku University,
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo University of Science, The University of Tokyo,
Waseda University, Yamagata University, Yamanashi University,
Yokohama National University, etc.

Research Institutes
Central Research Institute of Electrical Power Industry, International Superconductivity Technology Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI, Korea), National Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, National Institute for Fusion Science, National Institute for Material Science, RIKEN,Railway Technical Research Laboratory.National Institute of Radiological Science. etc.

Research Institutes

Central Research Institute of Electrical Power Industry, International Superconductivity Technology Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI, Korea), National Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, National Institute for Fusion Science, National Institute for Material Science, RIKEN,Railway Technical Research Laboratory.National Institute of Radiological Science. etc.

Company
Ajinomoto Co.,Inc., Bruker Biospin AG (Switzerland), Bruker Biospin GmbH (Germany) GE Healthcare (USA), Gycom (Russia),Canon Inc., Hitachi Ltd., JEOL Ltd., Kobe Steel, Ltd.,,Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Panasonic Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Shin-etsu Chemical Co.,Ltd, Sony Corporation, CHUBU Electric Power Co.,Inc., TDK Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, JEOL Resonance Inc, Agilent Technologies UK Limited(UK), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(Germany)

Company

Ajinomoto Co.,Inc., Bruker Biospin AG (Switzerland), Bruker Biospin GmbH (Germany)
GE Healthcare (USA), Gycom (Russia),Canon Inc., Hitachi Ltd., JEOL Ltd.,
Kobe Steel, Ltd.,,Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Panasonic Corporation,
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Shin-etsu Chemical Co.,Ltd, Sony Corporation,
CHUBU Electric Power Co.,Inc., TDK Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation,
JEOL Resonance Inc, Agilent Technologies UK Limited(UK), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.(Germany)

Environmental Management

1. Environmental philosophy
As a member of the Kobe Steel Group, Japan Superconductor Technologies, Inc. implements environmentally-friendly business activities based on the Group's environmental management policy. The superconducting wire and magnet products that we supply allow electrical currents to be supplied with zero resistance, and are capable of contributing to significant savings in terms of energy consumption. These products are currently being utilized in the development of energy saving equipment used in the transmission of electric power, electricity generators, and fusion reactors, etc. Through the supply of these kinds of products and technology, we aim to preserve a healthy global environment for future generations, and in our business activities, become an environmentally-friendly corporation capable of effectively coexisting with local communities.

1. Environmental philosophy

As a member of the Kobe Steel Group, Japan Superconductor Technologies, Inc. implements environmentally-friendly business activities based on the Group's environmental management policy. The superconducting wire and magnet products that we supply allow electrical currents to be supplied with zero resistance, and are capable of contributing to significant savings in terms of energy consumption. These products are currently being utilized in the development of energy saving equipment used in the transmission of electric power, electricity generators, and fusion reactors, etc. Through the supply of these kinds of products and technology, we aim to preserve a healthy global environment for future generations, and in our business activities, become an environmentally-friendly corporation capable of effectively coexisting with local communities.

2. Action guidelines
The following items will be continuously implemented through the efforts of all employees of our company. 1) The establishment of an environmental management system and the development of an organizational structure designed to continuously operate and improve this system. 2) Compliance with environmentally-related regulations and other requirements our company agrees with, as well as the implementation of measures designed to prevent environmental contamination. 3) Reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and water discharge levels, and reductions and recycling of waste materials in order to create a recycling-oriented society with a minimum impact on the environment. 4) The establishment of environmental goals and the implementation of regular reviews of these goals as well as continuous improvements. 5) The implementation of education and training designed to allow all employees to gain an understanding of our company's environmental policy and continuously implement activities in accordance with this policy. 6) Participation in environmental conservation activities carried out by local communities. 7) Disclosure of the results of the implementation of activities based on our company's environmental policy and environmental management system.

2. Action guidelines

The following items will be continuously implemented through the efforts of all employees of our company.

1) The establishment of an environmental management system and the development of an organizational structure designed to continuously operate and improve this system.

2) Compliance with environmentally-related regulations and other requirements our company agrees with, as well as the implementation of measures designed to prevent environmental contamination.

3) Reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and water discharge levels, and reductions and recycling of waste materials in order to create a recycling-oriented society with a minimum impact on the environment.

4) The establishment of environmental goals and the implementation of regular reviews of these goals as well as continuous improvements.

5) The implementation of education and training designed to allow all employees to gain an understanding of our company's environmental policy and continuously implement activities in accordance with this policy.

6) Participation in environmental conservation activities carried out by local communities.

7) Disclosure of the results of the implementation of activities based on our company's environmental policy and environmental management system.

Quality Manegement

1. Quality philosophy
We pursue continuous development of our company through relentless kaizen. We value integrity, and provide products, technology, and services for the highest customer satisfaction.

2.Our policies
1) Strictly observe the compliance with laws, official standards, and obligations to customers, and strive to improve our product and service qualities. 2) Maintain and improve the Quality Management System continuously. 3) Communicate with passion both inside and outside the company, and strengthen our quality improvement approaches through innovations.

October 2019
Hiroshi Uzukawa
President

Quality management systems
Our magnet factory and wire factory acquired ISO9001:2015 certification as an international standard of quality management system, which is replaced from ISO9001:2008. We will continue to upgrade our quality management system so as to receive further customer satisfaction to our product/service. ・ISO9001 (Certificate of Approval)　　　・ISO9001(Certificate Schedule)

Head Office and Seishin Factory

Takatsukadai 1-5-5, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
c/o General Technical Laboratory, Kobe Steel, Ltd.
651-2271
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TEL:+81-78-991-9445
FAX:+81-78-991-9446

Moji Factory

Komorie 2-2-1, Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan
800-0007
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TEL:+81-93-391-2835
FAX:+81-93-391-2847

Tokyo Office

Kitashinagawa 5-9-12, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan
c/o Kobe Steel, Ltd.
141-8688
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TEL:+81-3-5739-5210
FAX:+81-3-5739-5211

Japan Superconductor Technology, Inc.(Japanese registered trademark No. 4668645 in Japan)JASTEC is a manufacturer of superconducting wires and magnets, and contributes the superconducting technology in the world.

*1,2 The 920 MHz and 930 MHz high-resolution NMR magnets were jointly developed by the National Institute for Materials Science(NIMS) and Kobe Steel/JASTEC.

We pursue continuous development of our company through relentless kaizen. We value integrity, and provide products, technology, and services for the highest customer satisfaction.