Integral Geometry Science

About Integral Geometry Science

Integral Geometry Science (IGS) is a Japanese deep-tech company established on April 2, 2012, that develops and commercializes advanced measurement instruments and software. The firm's core technology is based on the work of Dr. Kenjiro Kimura and Noriaki Kimura, who successfully solved the 'inverse problem of wave scattering,' a long-standing challenge in applied mathematics. This breakthrough, now patented in over 30 countries, allows the company to create technology that makes the invisible visible by analyzing how electromagnetic waves scatter within and on the surface of an object to reconstruct its internal state.

The company's primary business model revolves around the manufacturing and marketing of its proprietary imaging and inspection systems across various industries. IGS operates out of Kobe University's Collaborative HQ block and has received significant funding, including a cumulative total of approximately 9.5 billion yen for the Kenjiro Kimura Research Group and a recent funding round of 4.5 billion yen in January 2024 from investors like SBI Investment and a grant from NEDO. These funds are aimed at mass-producing its in-line battery inspection system and supporting overseas expansion.

IGS offers several key products: * **Nondestructive Battery Inspection System:** This system addresses the issue of lithium-ion battery safety by visualizing the internal current density distribution without damaging the battery. It can identify defects and potential fire risks that conventional aging tests might miss, making it suitable for in-line inspection during the manufacturing process. * **Microwave Mammography:** A painless and radiation-free breast cancer screening system that is particularly effective for detecting cancer in dense breast tissue. In 2019, it was designated under Japan's Sakigake Designation Scheme by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. * **Walk-Through Security System:** A non-intrusive security gate that can instantly identify concealed hazardous materials like knives and firearms, even in bags, without exposure to radiation. It is designed for high-traffic public venues such as airports and stadiums. * **Rebar Deterioration Inspection System:** This technology allows for the non-destructive inspection of rebar within concrete structures to detect ruptures and corrosion, which can be mounted on a vehicle for efficient assessment of infrastructure.

IGS collaborates on government-backed R&D projects with agencies such as the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED).