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24Nitto Group Report 2017Reducing Environmental ImpactFor ExampleEnvironmental problems, such as climate change and resource depletion, have become so serious that they threaten our present-day lifestyle, demanding that we take them on both rapidly and proactively. The Nitto Group not only reduces the environmental impact caused directly by our business activities, but also develops products that help our customers to reduce environmental impact at their production process.Simplifyingcustomers’ processesDie attach filmSemiconductor waferAdhesiveapplicationDicing tapeCircuit boardSemiconductor waferDicing tapeCircuit boardExistingprocessEMSeriesThis high-performance air lter lets clean air pass through while collecting ne particles of dust, and is perfect for cleanrooms and vacuum cleaners. Its low permeation resistance is expected to reduce energy consumption.The lter releases dust easily, thereby increasing the efciency of maintenance work.Ultra-Low Pressure RO Membrane Element ESPA®2-LD MAXReverse osmosis (RO) membranes are used to eliminate impurities from river water and wastewater. They are widely used in various applications such as sewage/wastewater reclamation, seawater desalination, and ultrapure water production.Our new offering, ESPA®2-LD MAX, uses a thinner RO membrane and a thicker feed spacer. The thinner membrane allows ESPA®2-LD MAX to have a larger membrane area, thereby increasing water treatment production output. Meanwhile, the thicker feed spacer widens the membrane’s ow channel, which then reduces energy consumption thanks to its lower water resistance. It also reduces the frequency of chemical cleaning with its anti-fouling feature.As a result, ESPA®2-LD MAX’s energy saving features and reduced need for chemical consumption provide it not only with environmental friendliness, but also a longer expected service life.• Example use (lter unit)GreenConcentratePermeateFeedFeedCollects permeate after membrane filtrationCreates the flow channel of permeatePermeate core tubePermeate carrierRemoves ions and allows water to pass throughRO membraneCreates the flow channel of feedFeed spacerPermeateConcentrateStretch Tape for Easy ReleaseDie Attach Film with Pressure Sensitive Dicing Tape ELEP MOUNT® (EM Series)Neodymium One-Sided Attraction MagnetTEMISH® Air Filter NTF9300 SeriesStretch release double-coated adhesive tapes (No. 58110B and No. 58115B) achieve both excellent adhesion and easy release simply by stretching the tape. Its easy release without damaging the regions that it adheres to makes it ideal for recycling and reuse of batteries and built-in cameras of mobile devices.This adhesive lm eliminates the need for the existing process of xing chips with silver paste or other materials during semiconductor fabrication, thereby simplifying customers’ processes and reducing their environmental impact.By concentrating the magnetic ux on only one side, Nitto’s neodymium magnet achieves strength beyond anything that could be achieved by conventional technology. This innovative magnet enhances motors’ performance while reducing size and weight, and also shortens tact time for semiconductor and LCD fabrication. This unique product is also ideal for linear motors.CleanCleanPurifiedairPollutedair• RO membrane element structureStandard magnetNitto’s one-sided attraction magnetAttaching with the tapeReleasing the tapeBy stretching the tape, the special exible backing material deforms to achieve clean peeling.GreenProposals for the Future!