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Focused Development of High-Frequency Compatible FPC (Low-Dielectric Materials such as LCP) | On-Site Hearing-Based Proposals Utilizing Overseas Bases

The high-frequency FPC field is seeing growing requirements for physical properties due to the widespread adoption of 5G and next-generation communication devices. We provide a "demand-driven" solution that aggregates information on manufacturers' new and developmental products, and matches them with needs through on-site hearings at local factories via our overseas bases. Mismatches Between Required Properties and Supply Frequently Occurring in the High-Frequency FPC Market While market requirements in the electronic components and equipment industry are updated daily and demands for high-frequency compatible FPCs (such as LCP) are rising, projects tend to stall due to a mismatch between required physical properties and actual supply.Through meetings with customers' procurement departments, it became clear that it is essential to gather raw feedback from local bases.● Scenarios where this becomes apparent: New product development and existing product improvement phases. Targeted at mobile and consumer devices.● Main impacts: Supply anxiety, prolonged lead times, procurement delays after design freeze, and falling behind competitors. Why Mismatches Occur: Supply Stability, Prolonged Lead Times, and Advanced Property Requirements Supply stability issues and prolonged lead times with overseas suppliers. Required physical properties are highly advanced, making it difficult to match them with manufacturers' developmental products.● Grounds for identification: Meetings with customers' procurement departments and local hearings at overseas bases. Countermeasures Attempted So Far and Their Limits Performance insufficiency with general-purpose FPC materials and unfulfilled requirements when relying on a single manufacturer introduction.Based on these limitations, we adopted the following approach as a more fundamental solution. Solution Approach: Introduction of Manufacturers' New Products × Local Hearings × Demand Matching A matching-driven sales approach that introduces manufacturers' new and developmental products to existing customers while uncovering demand at overseas bases through the Fuji Chemi network. STEP. 01 Introduction of Manufacturers' Developmental Products Aggregating technical information at the Japan Headquarters STEP. 02 Information Sharing with Overseas Bases Confirming local factory demands at Thailand and Vietnam bases STEP. 03 Local Hearings Gathering real feedback from overseas local factories and reflecting it into required specifications Fuji Chemi Trading's Supply System: Collaboration Among Headquarters × Thailand/Vietnam Bases × Manufacturers This solution is established through a clear division of roles among multiple bases:・Headquarters / Domestic Sales: Collecting and deploying manufacturers' new products・Thailand and Vietnam Bases: Conducting local customer factory hearings and confirming demand・Manufacturers: Supplying developmental products and providing technical dataSupply System: Introduction-based. Following the finalization of required specifications, we proceed with sample supply → evaluation → mass production. Results of Implementation Successfully matched manufacturers' developmental products with market demand. Achieved functionality and performance improvements in the high-frequency field together with customers.● KPI Candidates: Creation of new adoption projects / Improvement in required specification matching rate / Increase in inquiries via overseas bases.● Implementation Lead Time: The process from hearings to matching and evaluation is ongoing (long lifecycle). Anticipated Ripple Effects and Horizontal Expansion The benefits of implementing this solution extend beyond solving the primary issues. Please utilize this as material for internal and management proposals.・Horizontal expansion into high-frequency fields such as 5G, automotive communication, satellite communication, and wearables・Development into low-dielectric materials other than LCP (modified PI, low-dielectric prepreg)・Development into global adoption by involving headquarters-level decision-makers of customers' overseas factories・Increase in inquiries from technical engineers through SEO traffic driven by keywords like "high-frequency FPC" and "LCP film" Differences from Competitors: Why Fuji Chemi Trading is Chosen While most domestic specialized trading companies limit their proposals to Japan headquarters only, Fuji Chemi is unique in its ability to bridge manufacturers' new Japanese products with the demands of local overseas factories mutually. Product Information & Specification Overview The main specifications of products with a proven track record can be selected from multiple grades depending on the application and required conditions. Representative specifications are as follows (please contact us for detailed specs). ItemSpecificationsMain ApplicationHigh-frequency FPCs for 5G, next-generation communication, automotive communication, and wearablesLow-Dielectric MaterialsLow-dielectric films such as LCP (selected according to required properties)Proposal TypeIntroduction of manufacturers' new/developmental products + demand matchingLocal CollaborationLocal factory hearings and demand confirmation at Thailand and Vietnam basesSupplyPhased operation: sample supply → evaluation → mass productionRelated Fields5G / Automotive Communication / Satellite Communication / Wearables Utilization Methods and Operation Examples In actual operations, the following patterns are frequently adopted:・Evaluation Phase: Requirement hearing → Sample evaluation → Specification finalization・Pre-Mass Production Preparation: Division of roles across bases, specification standardization, and local startup・Mass Production Phase: Ensuring short delivery times and stable supply through our supply system・Horizontal Expansion: Supporting expansion into other bases and projects FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Can you propose low-dielectric materials other than LCP? Yes, we can propose materials such as modified PI and low-dielectric prepreg according to your application. How do you proceed with demand confirmation at overseas local factories? Our overseas bases visit local factories to gather and provide raw feedback from design and procurement departments. Is it possible to supply samples? Yes, it is possible. Please let us know your required properties and evaluation conditions. Can you support high-frequency fields other than 5G (automotive, satellite, etc.)? Yes, we support the overall high-frequency domain, including automotive communication, satellite communication, and wearable devices. Can this be used for lead generation of new customers? By combining this with technical columns on the latest industry trends, you can design a funnel from lead generation to individual hearings. 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