About us
3DC is a startup that aims to commercialize GMS, a next-generation carbon material developed by the Nishihara Lab at the Advanced Institute for Materials Research of Tohoku University. “3DC” stands for “three-dimensional carbon materials,” based on GMS as a material expanded three-dimensionally from the two-dimensional carbon material known as graphene. We dedicate each day to diligently advancing the development of GMS applications that improve the performance and durability of energy storage.
Vision
In the quest for a decarbonized society, the evolution of batteries is indispensable. Our NEWLY developed carbon material, Graphene MesoSponge® (GMS), addresses key battery challenges: compact and high efficiency, resistance to degradation for longer life, safety, and reduced environmental impact. GMS paves the way for efficient energy storage. We are committed to contributing to a future society that is both environmentally friendly and enriching for humanity through our development of carbon materials.
Member
Takuma Kuroda
Co-Founder & CEO
Takuma is the Co-Founder & CEO of 3DC. Prior to co-founding 3DC, Takuma was a investment manager at Samurai Venture Capital and responsible for its incubation program from universities. Prior to Samurai VC, Takuma was a chemical engineer at Nitto. Takuma holds MS in organic chemistry from Kyoto University.
Hirotomo Nishihara
Co-Founder & CSO
Professor at Advanced Institute for Materials Research,
Tohoku University
Hirotomo is the Co-Founder & CSO of 3DC and a Professor at Advanced Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University. Hirotomo received the 2019 Gottfried Wagener Prize and was selected for the 2020 edition of the Asian Scientist 100.Hirotomo holds PhD in chemical engineering from Kyoto University.
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Ryoichi Moriya
CFO
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Atsuo Omaru
CTO
Stevie Washio
CMO (Chief Manufacturing Officer)
Kei Mizutani
COO
Kenzo Nagai
Advisory Board Member
Naoya Kobayashi Ph.D.
Advisory Board Member
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Togo Yamaguchi Ph.D.
VP of R&D
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Kosuke Ishii
VP of Application Engineering
Tomonori Haba
VP of Plant Engineering
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Daiki Nagai
VP of Corporate Planning
Company info
Name
3DC Inc.
Founders
Takuma Kuroda (CEO), Hirotomo Nishihara (CSO, Professor of Tohoku University)
Head office
Material Solutions Center, Tohoku University, 2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8577, Japan
Kawasaki office
AIRBIC A38＆A41, Shin-Kawasaki Sozo no Mori, 7-7 Shinkawasaki, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-0032, Japan
Established
February, 2022
Main business
Development and manufacturing of carbon materials
Quality Policy
1. Basic Philosophy
Creating a better world through the synergy of chemistry and physics.
2. Vision
We strive for consistent improvement and stabilization of quality by thinking, discussing, and acting together to drive innovation in materials and electrode manufacturing technology—aiming to realize the transformation of batteries into essential energy infrastructure (i.e., a shared asset for the Earth and humanity).
3. Quality Policy
1. To achieve this Quality Policy, we set quality objectives and carry out initiatives to accomplish them.
2. We aim to improve customer satisfaction and continuously enhance the effectiveness of our quality management system while ensuring conformity with all requirements.
3. All employees of the company shall recognize their respective roles and responsibilities in quality management and work together to put them into practice.
4. This Quality Policy shall be made publicly available through the company website.
Established on November 5, 2025
3DC Inc.
CEO Takuma Kuroda