PureBeta™

PureBeta | Ultra High Purity Fine Ceramics (SiC) ComponentOverview

Bridgestone Corporation is a globally focused tire company engaged in a wide range of activities. along with our strong research and development program, which has produced numerous achievements, including "PureBeta™".

A high-purity silicon carbide sintered product of the highest quality; created through the combination of high-level polymer technology. With Bridgestone's recently developed nano-technologies. PureBeta™ is manufactured on a very clean production line that integrates the synthesis of SiC powder, by sintering, processing and cleaning.

The process used has been adopted by the world's top manufactures of semiconductors and process equipment. Thus making significant contributions to the development of next-generation equipment, higher product quality and reduced costs in the field of semiconductor manufacturing.

Technology

Process Solutions
Three Key Technologies of PureBeta
Six Major Features of PureBeta

History of PureBeta™

1984~89 Developed new manufacturing method for compound SiC Ceramics powder
1995~ Developed Ultra high purity SiC powder manufacturing method
- Focus on Semiconductor market -
1998~ Developed Hot press Sintered SiC manufacturing method
2000~ Started Marketing & Sales activity for Semiconductor market
2003~ Established Business Division (Advanced Materials Division)

Manufacturing & Development site for PureBeta™ (Tokyo, Japan)

All manufacturing process done in the Clean Room (SiC powder production, sintering process, cleaning and inspection)