Murata Manufacturing, a leader in manufacture of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, and
Teijin Frontier, involved in the integrated manufacture of fibres, have jointly developed the world's first piezoelectric fabric, Pieclex, that generates electrical energy and exhibits antimicrobial performance when a motion is applied.
Murata Manufacturing, a leader in manufacture of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, and Teijin Frontier, involved in the integrated manufacture of fibres, have jointly developed the world's first piezoelectric fabric, Pieclex, that generates electrical energy and exhibits antimicrobial performance when a motion is applied.#
Murata and Teijin Frontier jointly established , president and representative director, Daiji Tamakura, April 1, 2020 as a joint venture company for the purpose of research, development, manufacturing and sales of this fabric.
Pieclex fabric realizes antimicrobial performance by converting motions such as human movement into electrical energy by combining Murata's piezoelectric technology cultivated through development and manufacture of electronic components with
Teijin Frontier's fabric technology, which spans from yarns and materials to product manufacturing. Pieclex also contribute to protecting the global environment as it uses plant-derived polylactic acid (PLA) as its raw material and does not apply chemical agents and organic solvents.
Pieclex fabric generates electricity by using the expansion and contraction of the fabric produced by human movement or other motions. This enables antimicrobial and deodorant functions without using chemical agents or organic solvents, helping to reduce the environmental load.
"The fabric developed by the newly established Pieclex Co Ltd makes use of Murata’s piezoelectric technology and knowledge cultivated through products such as SAW filters, resonators, and sensors,” Murata’s chairman of the board and president Tsuneo Murata, said in a press release.
To the present, Murata has contributed mainly in the field of electronic equipment, and I am very happy that this combination with Teijin Frontier's fabric technology will let us challenge the creation of new value in the field of fabrics. This joint venture will make the most of both companies' strengths and contribute to the creation of prosperous lifestyles through electrical fabrics."
“The piezoelectric fabric developed by Pieclex Co Ltd realises antimicrobial performance without using chemical agents, etc. It also contributes to environmental load reduction as it applies plant-derived raw materials. Pieclex integrates Murata and Teijin Frontier’s cutting-edge technologies, and I believe this innovative fabric will be essential for sustainable future lifestyle. By providing fabric that have never existed before, we will contribute to realise bountiful lifestyles and beautiful environment,” Teijin Frontier's president chief executive officer Shinji Nikko said in a press release.
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