Mitsui Chemicals' Polymetac technology for new unmanned aerial vehicles

Mitsui Chemicals Inc.'s unique metal resin integral technology, POLYMETAC(TM) has been selected for use in the frames of new autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles which are currently being developed by Aerosense Inc., a joint venture of Sony Mobile Communications Inc. and ZMP Inc.

POLYMETAC is Mitsui Chemicals’ completely new technology for strong adhesion and bonding of various metals and resins that was not possible using conventional methods. Out of Mitsui Chemicals’ numerous lightweight solutions, POLYMETAC cuts weight and helps to reduce the number of parts and steps in the manufacturing processes as well. It is a completely new technology that provides totally new hybrid solutions.

Mitsui Chemicals provides Aerosense with hybrid product of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminum joint parts made by its POLYMETAC technology and provides full support in shaping and designing the parts which will be used in the frame of aerial vehicle. The new joint parts greatly enhance the structural rigidity of aerial vehicles while significantly reducing weight and providing simpler designs by eliminating the need for fasteners such as bolts.

According to Hisashi Taniguchi, CEO of Aerosense, the autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles provide solutions to various industrial needs. "It is important that we are able to provide greater flight distances and improved performance by reducing weight and the number of parts while ensuring durability and strength of our aerial vehicles. Mitsui Chemicals’ POLYMETACTM technology makes it possible to extend flight distance by 40% providing our customers with greater added value.”

Mitsui Chemicals will continue to pursue new uses and development of POLYMETAC technology for state-of-the-art lightweight solutions in automotive and electrical applications.