Kanthal Award 2016 Oparz

Finalist of the 2016 Kanthal Award. Oparz Co. Ltd, Kyoto, Japan, has developed products that utilize their 3D heater as an engine. The 3D heater can be the base in sterilization type air cleaners, a metallic diesel particulate reduction device, a deodorizing system, a superheated steam oven, and much more. The foil used in the 3D heater has the potential to be used in many fields and products, with its applications limited only by the flexibility of the users imagination. Motivation from the Jury: Eff