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New Calcia-Stabilized Zirconia Material HSY-0774 — A ceramic material that combines durability, transparency, and does not rely on rare earth elements — Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. (“DKK”, Osaka/Japan, Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange) has...

New Zirconia Material ZSL108 for SiC Polishing — Achieving approximately 1.6x faster SiC wafer polishing speed and enhanced surface smoothness — Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. (“DKK”, Osaka/Japan, Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange) has recently...

Upcoming Event We are ready to meet you at SEMICON West 2025; October 7-9, 2025! Do not miss this opportunity to gain insight into the latest research and technological trends within the semiconductor industry, while also exploring valuable opportunities for...

BATTERY JAPAN Unlocking the Future of Batteries: Innovative Solutions for Enhanced Performance and Unique Differentiation Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. will exhibit at BATTERY JAPAN (Int’l Rechargeable Battery Expo)*1, part of SMART ENERGY WEEK*2, to be...

“KAIZEN” – Building a Better Work Environment Together Since 1984, we have been actively promoting small group workplace improvement activities, known within our company as “Raku Raku Activities.” In Japanese, "Raku" means "easy and happy"—and that captures the...

Upcoming Event July 10th Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on July 10th for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our zirconia products play an important role in electronics. Watch for...

Upcoming Event We are ready to meet you at the 29th North American Catalysis Society Meeting (NAM29); June 9-13, 2025! Do not miss this opportunity to gain insight into the latest research and technological trends in catalysis, while also exploring valuable...

Anti-Plasma Zirconia For Ceramic Parts Used in a Plasma Environment Plasma dry etching is an essential process in highly integrated semiconductor circuit fabrication. Fluorocarbon gases, such as CF4, are commonly used in this process; however, these gases etch the...

Upcoming Event We are ready to meet you at The Ceramics Expo; April 29-30, 2025! Do not miss this opportunity to explore innovative technical ceramics, uncover the latest material engineering solutions, and connect with potential supply chain partners showcasing...

Upcoming Event March 20th Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on March 20th for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide a general introduction of DKA zirconia. Watch for your invitation via LinkedIn or reach...

Upcoming Event February 20th Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on February 20th for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our Zirconia products play an important role in healthcare....

Happy New Year! Here’s to a year filled with growth, innovation, and success. Let’s make 2025 our best year yet! “Growing with Rare Elements – Becoming a 100 Year Company” As we welcome the new year, we would like to share our company vision. DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU...

New Zirconia Material DKZ-366 for Cathode Additive - Contributing to the safety and longer life of lithium-ion secondary batteries - DAIICHI KIGENSO KAGAKU KOGYO CO., LTD. ("DKK”, Osaka/Japan, Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange) has recently developed a new...

Upcoming Event November 21st Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on November 21st for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our Zirconia products can support Fuel Cells. Watch for your...

Upcoming Event October 3rd Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on October 3rd for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our Zirconia products can support Lithium-Ion Batteries. Watch for...

Sustainability At Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd., our mission aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) put forth by the UN. We are committed to contributing to sustainable development by consistently supplying valuable products and services for...

Upcoming Event August 8th Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on August 8th for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our Zirconia products can support Electronics. Watch for your...

Corporate Governance Our parent company, Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. (“DKK”) updated its corporate governance report at the end of last month. We understand that for us as a company to prove ourselves to society, and continue to grow, we must demonstrate...

Upcoming Event June 13th Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on June 13th for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our Zirconia products can support Fuel Cell technology. Watch for your...

Current Event Ceramics Expo, May 1st DKA is participating in Ceramics Expo at the Suburban Collection Showcase of Novi, Michigan today. Ceramics Expo is North America’s leading technical ceramics exhibition and conference. At this exhibition, DKA will show various...

Upcoming Events April 18th Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on April 18th for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our Zirconia products can support health care. Watch for your...

DKK Colleague Wins at the CerSJ Awards for Achievements in Industrial Ceramic Technology https://www.ceramic.or.jp/en/ The Ceramic Society of Japan ("CerSJ") Awards is presented to individuals in recognition of their contributions to the progress and growth of the...

Upcoming Events February 22nd Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on February 22nd for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide information on how our Zirconia products can support battery technology. Watch...

Upcoming Events New Year’s Day, January 1st Join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) in wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2024! DKK America Materials, Inc.’s would like to extend our warmest wishes for a year filled with joy, growth, and new possibilities. We're...

Upcoming Events December 7th Please join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) on December 7th for our next engaging webinar. Our guest presenter, Mr. Taihei Ouchi of DKA will provide interesting background on the state of secondary battery technology and how...

Upcoming Events Culture Day, November 3rd Join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) in observing Bunka no Hi (文化の日)、 or Culture Day. On this special day, Japan comes alive with vibrant celebrations to honor its rich cultural heritage. Culture Day is a time to...

Upcoming Events Respect for the Aged Day on September 18th On September 18th, Japan observes a heartwarming tradition known as "Respect for the Aged Day."  This special day is dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation to the elderly members of society for...

About DKA DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) is the wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Daiichi Kigenso Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd. (“DKK”). As a dedicated zirconium manufacturer, DKA unique technologies maximize the potential of zirconium properties. Our zirconium...

Upcoming Events Star Festival Observance July 7th   Join DKK America Materials, Inc. (“DKA”) in the Star Festival Observance on July 7th. “Tanabata (Japanese: たなばた or 七夕, meaning "Evening of the seventh"), also known as the Star Festival, is a Japanese...

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