Proprietary Copper Alloy MSP5 Received 2021 Technology Award from the Japan Copper and Brass Association

Mitsubishi Materials' new alloy development received the 2021 Japan Copper and Brass Association Technology Award.

The Japan Copper and Brass Association Technology Award was established in FY1996 for the purpose of commending the developers of technologies that are put to practical use and significantly contribute to the advancement and improvement of the technological level of the copper and copper alloy industry, thus contributing to the promotion of the copper and copper alloy industry of Japan. This commendation recognizes that our proprietary copper alloy MSP5 developed in 2015 represents a new technology that has contributed to increased demand for copper and copper alloy products.



Example of application of MSP5

MSP5 boasts the highest level of strength-conductivity balance among copper alloys and features high stress relaxation resistance (resistance to a decrease in stress due to heat) as well as excellent formability. Full-scale mass production of the alloy started in April 2021, and it has been widely adopted especially for applications including small terminals and press-fit terminals used for automobiles, etc., and has gained positive feedback from many customers for its high performance and reliability.
We will continue to develop technologies that achieve high performance so that even more customers will use MSP5 in the future.

Under our corporate philosophy "For People, Society and the Earth," we will continue to help build a prosperous society through providing nonferrous metal materials and high value-added products.

[2021 Japan Copper and Brass Association Technology Award]
Title:Development, Mass Production and Practical Application of Copper Alloy MSP5 for Small Automotive Terminals

Recipients:
Yuki Ito (Associate Researcher, Innovation Center, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation)
Takanori Kobayashi (Senior Engineer, Wakamatsu Plant, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, currently at Goto Mfg Co., Ltd.)
Kazunari Maki (Senior Researcher, Innovation Center, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation)
Shinichi Funaki (General Manager, Wakamatsu Plant, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation)



At the ceremony where the award was presented(Recipients: From the left, Yuki Ito, Takanori Kobayashi, Kazunari Maki, and Shinichi Funaki)

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