Key Facts
• NGK Insulators established a “co-creation facility” at its Nagoya headquarters.
• The facility, named “NGK Collaboration Square DIVERS,” spans 4,350 square meters and is three stories tall.
• Operations at the facility will begin on July 15, 2025.
• Adjacent to the facility, a new R&D building for digital products will also be operational soon.
• The co-creation facility includes spaces for showcasing historical products, interactive technology experiences, and collaboration.
• Ideas generated at the facility will be evaluated and tested in the R&D building for rapid product development.
• NGK aims to shift 80% of its revenue to decarbonization and digital-related products by 2050.
• The initiative is part of NGK’s strategy to reduce reliance on automotive engine-related products, such as ceramic exhaust purifiers.
Summary
NGK Insulators, a leading ceramics manufacturer, has launched a new co-creation facility, “NGK Collaboration Square DIVERS,” at its Nagoya headquarters. The facility, covering 4,350 square meters, is designed to foster innovation by connecting internal and external technologies and ideas. It features spaces for showcasing historical products, interactive technology experiences, and collaborative discussions. Starting operations on July 15, 2025, the facility will work in tandem with a new R&D building focused on digital products to accelerate the development of new products and businesses. This initiative aligns with NGK’s long-term goal of reducing its reliance on automotive engine-related products and transitioning 80% of its revenue to decarbonization and digital sectors by 2050.
