Aica Kogyo Targets a Paint-Free Future for Automobiles with Integrated UV-Curing Resin Technology

July 22, 2026
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Aica Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Mr. Masaaki Kumagai, General Manager of the Mobility Materials Development Office, R&D Division, Chemical Products Business Unit

About This Interview

Aica Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Aica) is expanding the UV-curable resin and precision coating technologies it has cultivated through its Chemical Products business, which originated with adhesives and resins, into the automotive sector. Under the slogan, "The Era of Applying Film Instead of Paint Has Arrived," the company is accelerating the commercialization of its 3D decorative hard coat film "Lumiart." In this interview, Mr. Masaaki Kumagai, General Manager of the Mobility Materials Development Office, R&D Division, Chemical Products Company, at Aica's Ama City, Aichi Prefecture facility, discusses the company's business from four perspectives: organization, products, technologies, and production.

About This Interview
Q1
Could you explain the position of automotive products within your Chemical Products business as well as Aica’s strengths?
Q2
What are the key technological features of Aica's functional materials for automotive applications?
Q3
How does Aica view the performance requirements and future technologies needed to replace automotive paint?
Q4
How does Aica envision the path toward mass production?
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