Nitto Denko Corporation (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; President: Hideo Takasaki; hereinafter “Nitto”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a joint development agreement with BeammWave (Head Office: Lund, Sweden; CEO: Stefan Svedberg) to collaborate on high-frequency communication technologies. By combining Nitto’s low-dielectric substrate material technology with BeammWave’s digital beamforming expertise, the two companies aim to accelerate the development of antenna modules that enable high-frequency transmission with low power consumption and reduced cost. In addition to technical collaboration, Nitto and BeammWave will engage in joint marketing activities to promote the implementation of real world high-frequency communication technologies, particularly in mmWave applications.

Nitto’s low-Dk substrates utilize newly developed materials with low Dk, offering promising performance for high-gain antennas in mmWave applications. By combining these substrates with BeammWave’s digital beamforming technology, the companies will initially target smartphone antenna modules, with the goal of launching products in the market. Prototype development is already ongoing, and the signing of this agreement is a significant step toward further technological innovation. The companies also plan to conduct joint exhibitions of prototypes and engage with potential customers to contribute to the wider adoption of high-frequency communication.

Nitto believes that collaborating with BeammWave, a company possessing unique digital beamforming technology, is an effective initiative for entry into the future mmWave market, including both technological development and marketing aspects.

“It is fascinating to see how highly skilled engineering teams - one from a large Japanese corporation and the other from a small Swedish company, can find such an uncomplicated and efficient way to collaborate and create world-class innovations to the benefit of both companies.” said Per-Olof Brandt, CTO of BeammWave.

BeammWave AB are experts in communication solutions for frequencies over 24GHz. The company is building a solution intended for 5G and 6G, in the form of a radio chip with antenna and associated algorithms. The company's approach with digital beamforming is unique and patented, with the aim of delivering a solution with higher performance at a lower cost. The company's share series B (BEAMMW B) is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm. Certified Adviser is Redeye AB.