TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIC Corporation (TOKYO:4631) announced today that it will showcase a prototype of its new HAGAMOSphere™ omnidirectional multicopter at CES 2025, one of the world’s most powerful technology event, which will be held from Jan 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Garnering praise from judges for its innovative design and engineering features, this prototype earned DIC designation as a CES Innovation Awards® 2025 Honoree. DIC is honored to receive the CES Innovation Awards for the first time. The prototype has been highly recognized for its outstanding design and engineering since its announcement on November 14, 2024 (U.S. time).
DIC's omnidirectional architecture multirotor, HAGAMOSphere™ is the drone that can move forward, backward, left, and right without tilting the aircraft because eight propellers are mounted diagonally on a cubic frame. A new type of multicopter drone that overturns the conventional wisdom of drones that can move stably on the ground by combining it with a spherical drone guard composed of a combination of geometric shapes using our unique technology.
DIC is a global fine chemical manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of products, including printing inks, pigments, and synthetic resins. Its management vision is "We improve the human condition by safely delivering color and comfort for sustainable prosperity －Color & Comfort－," which seeks to provide color and comfort to society while working to solve social issues and provide new value to society.
Under the concept of "Direct to Society," DIC aims to propose new values to society beyond the framework of conventional chemical manufacturers and creating diverse businesses across industries in an ecosystem. At CES 2025, DIC will introduce "HAGAMOSphere™," its concept model, to capture various social needs and utilize it for future business creation.
“We are delighted to be selected as a CES Innovation Awards 2025 Honoree for the first time as the DIC Group,“ said Takashi Ikeda, President and CEO of DIC. “We have a strong desire to provide new value to society through advanced technologies and initiatives. We look forward to showcasing our unique concept model, HAGAMOSphere™, at CES 2025."
Through this exhibition, the DIC Group aims to widely promote its technology and solutions to relevant industries and propose new value while exploring new business partners.
Exhibition details |
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Name: CES 2025 |
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Date and time: January 7–10, 2025 (Pacific Standard Time) |
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Organizer: The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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Venues: Las Vegas Convention Center, Venetian Expo and Eureka Park |
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DIC’s booths: |
South Hall 3–40726, Las Vegas Convention Center, |
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Hall G–61217 (Japan Tech Project), Venetian Expo |
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About DIC Corporation
DIC Corporation is one of the world’s leading fine chemicals companies and the core of the DIC Group, a multinational organization comprising over 190 companies, including Sun Chemical Corporation, across more than 60 countries and territories. The DIC Group is recognized as a global leader in the markets for various essential products, notably packaging materials, display materials for televisions and computers, and high-performance materials for smartphones, digital devices, and automobiles. Through these products, the Group endeavors to deliver safety, peace of mind, color and comfort, to people everywhere. The DIC Group is also committed to contributing to a sustainable society by developing innovative products that respond to social changes and address social imperatives. With annual consolidated net sales exceeding ¥1 trillion and over 22,000 employees worldwide, the Group pledges to continue working closely with its customer globally. Website: https://www.dic-global.com/en/
