6/9/2023
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
President: Norio Nakajima
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (head office: Nagaokakyo, Kyoto; president: Norio Nakajima; hereinafter, “Murata”) and MTG Co., Ltd. (head office: Nagoya, Aichi; president: Tsuyoshi Matsushita; hereinafter, “MTG”) announced today the inclusion of Murata’s transparent piezoelectric film sensor Picoleaf™ in the new product SIXPAD Health Grip from the training brand SIXPAD. The SIXPAD Health Grip will be available for sale from MTG starting June 9, 2023.
About the SIXPAD Health Grip
The SIXPAD Health Grip is a training device that enables users to perceive their grip twisting force by incorporating Murata’s Picoleaf™ in its core and visualizing the strength of the force with light. By doing a simple grip twisting exercise for 3 minutes a day, anyone can continue their workout routine effortlessly.
For details, please visit the MTG website.
In recent years, extending healthy life expectancy has become a crucial theme, especially in developed countries with aging populations. The partnership between Murata, with its unique sensing technology, and SIXPAD, with its excellent design capabilities in training equipment, will contribute to a society where people can lead healthy and enriched lives.
About Picoleaf™
Picoleaf™, created using Murata’s unique technology, is the world’s first transparent piezoelectric film sensor capable of detecting twisting force. It is characterized by its high sensitivity to slight deformations and a flexible structure that can be installed in curved forms even in small spaces. The Picoleaf™ material is made of plant-derived polylactic acid (raw material: starch), a rarity in electronic components. This sustainable material contributes to a carbon-neutral society by not increasing the total amount of carbon dioxide, a cause of global warming.
https://www.murata.com/ja-jp/products/sensor/picoleaf
About MTG Co., Ltd.
Based in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, MTG is a fabless manufacturer with a business vision of “VITAL LIFE—We will help create a world where everyone lives a happy, beautiful and active life.” It develops brands, products, and services in the health, beauty, and hygiene sectors. Its flagship brands are SIXPAD and ReFa.
Murata in Brief
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. The company has employees and manufacturing facilities throughout the world.
For more information, visit Murata's website