1. Presentation overview:
The Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (Director Toshiharu Kishi: 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as the Institute of Industrial Science) established TOYOSHIMA Co., Ltd. (President Hanshichi TOYOSHIMA, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) 2-15-15 Nishiki (hereafter, TOYOSHIMA), we established the TOYOSHIMA Lifestyle Endowed Research Division (hereafter, this research division) with Professor Tomoya Noshiro as a specially appointed professor. It will be installed for three years from October 1, 2018.
In this research division, we search for the seeds of technology that contribute to solving the problems faced by the fashion industry and society from the basic and applied research of the engineering department of the University of Tokyo, and repeat trial production (prototyping). We will proceed with research to explore the path to practical application and commercialization.
The Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (Director Toshiharu Kishi: 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as the Institute of Industrial Science) established TOYOSHIMA Co., Ltd. (President Hanshichi TOYOSHIMA, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) 2-15-15 Nishiki (hereafter, TOYOSHIMA), we established the TOYOSHIMA Lifestyle Endowed Research Division (hereafter, this research division) with Professor Tomoya Noshiro as a specially appointed professor. It will be installed for three years from October 1, 2018.
In this research division, we search for the seeds of technology that contribute to solving the problems faced by the fashion industry and society from the basic and applied research of the engineering department of the University of Tokyo, and repeat trial production (prototyping). We will proceed with research to explore the path to practical application and commercialization.
Tomoya Noshiro, Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Toyoshima & Co., Ltd. President & CEO TOYOSHIMA Hanshichi
2. Presentations:
Lifestyles are diversifying, and artificial intelligence and IoT are causing major changes in the conventional relationship between people and things.
In the fashion industry, it is no longer possible to grasp changes in consumption in the context of fashion, and in order to further develop the industry, it is necessary to carefully examine events related to consumers' lives and daily behaviors, and to reconsider lifestyles as a whole.
In a similar situation in manufacturing in general, ISKEN believes that the key to innovation lies in "design that brings new value and affluence to people," and established the "Value Creation Design Promotion Platform" in December 2017.
This research division will utilize the know-how and humanities knowledge of this foundation, and with the support of TOYOSHIMA, will grasp the needs of not only the fashion industry but also markets related to lifestyles such as medical care, nursing care, and health, and promote efforts to raise the seeds of technology that will sprout "Society 5.0" to the business stage.
In particular, we aim to create new value in a wide range of people's lives, from materials such as smart textiles to services including IoT around daily life.
We will actively disseminate the results of this research division and strive to contribute to further industry-academia collaboration.
■TOYOSHIMA Lifestyle Endowment Research Division
Location: Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Established in 1949 with the mission of "taking up the actual problems of technology and comprehensively researching and putting each specialized knowledge to practical use," it is one of the largest university-affiliated research institutes in Japan, and has developed as an education and research organization responsible for the development and education of "Industrial Science" related to "creation." In order to promote research and development in cooperation with industry, the research field covers a wide range from basic engineering to applied technology, and in addition to joint research with the private sector, commissioned research, and exchanges with researchers and engineers, we utilize donations and funds from the private sector, etc., and invite specially appointed professors from outside to establish endowed research divisions and social collaboration research divisions, etc., as an open research institute. We aim to advance engineering research and return the results of our research to society.
Donor :Toyoshima & Co., Ltd.
In the course of its business activities since its founding in 1841, Toyoshima & Co., Ltd. has expanded its business from raw materials such as cotton and wool to raw yarns, textiles, and finished products. As our business portfolio expands, we leverage our overseas networks in each business field to connect global supply and demand centered on our overseas bases in Europe, the United States, China, and Asia. TOYOSHIMA sympathizes with the company's deep involvement with industry and achievements, and has recently made a donation to support the establishment of this research division.
Installation period: October 1, 2018 ~ 3 years
Member:
Tomoya Yashiro, Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
He has been researching architectural production and sustainable architecture for many years. In recent years, he has also studied innovation management, and his books have received the Japan Institute of Certified Public Accountants Academic Award.
Miles Pennington, Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Former Head of the Department of Innovation Design Engineering (IDE) at the Royal College of Art. Led an early attempt to integrate science and technology with art.
Marisa Ozaki, Project Associate Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
Former Assistant Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab. Selected as one of the "Young Global Leaders" at Davos and the "10 Women Creating the Future Japan" by FORBES JAPAN.
