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In this way, we maximize the group’s combined strength and in so doing, accelerate R&D, and the speed at which we solve important technical issues.</p> <figure class="bl_imgWrap -slim"><img class="lazyload" data-src="images/strengths_02.jpg" alt="Combined Strength Approach" /></figure> <h2 class="bl_headingLv2">Strengthening Fundamental Technology Capabilities 　-Fundamental Technologies Liaison Conferences-</h2> <p> Targeting greater depth and evolution of the fundamental technologies that form the technical basis at Toray, the Fundamental Technologies Liaison Conferences are currently active in polymerization, yarn-making, fibers application processing, film processing, organic synthesis and other fields. Targets are also being set for nanotechnology, biotechnology, informatics and data science and other fundamental technologies vital in forging the future for Toray. 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