DIC Corporation is a global chemical company based in Tokyo, Japan, with over 100 years of history. Known for its expertise in printing inks, organic pigments, and high-performance materials, DIC supports a broad spectrum of industries including packaging, electronics, automotive, and housing. In 2025, the company won a World Future Awards in the Drones category for Best Multi-Functional Drone Innovation.

Under the corporate slogan “Direct to Society,” DIC promotes a development cycle where ideas are rapidly prototyped, shared directly with customers and society, and refined through real feedback. This direct engagement fosters agile innovation and continual improvement of our products and materials.

A prime example of this approach is HAGAMOSphere, a fully directional multi-copter developed through DIC’s unique fusion of materials science and design thinking. HAGAMOSphere has been recognized globally, winning the CES 2025 Innovation Award, the Judges’ Special Award at Japan Drone, and most recently, the World Future Award.

HAGAMOSphere embodies DIC’s belief in taking ideas beyond the lab and into real-world interaction. It was not just designed internally, but tested and refined through repeated feedback cycles from customers and users. Its success underscores how chemical innovation can directly connect with people and society.

With a global network of over 170 group companies across 60+ countries, DIC is leading the digital and sustainable transformation of the chemical industry. The company’s values—trust, creativity, and harmony—continue to guide its mission to create a more vibrant and resilient society.

As both a technology innovator and a socially conscious manufacturer, DIC remains committed to shaping a better future where chemistry and human connection go hand in hand.