
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.



| 1984~89 | Developed new manufacturing method for compound SiC Ceramics powder |
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| 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) |
All manufacturing process done in the Clean Room (SiC powder production, sintering process, cleaning and inspection)