The development of new, high-performance materials is essential to the development of new, high-performance tyres. However, developing new materials is no easy task, as the interlocking relationships between the molecular structures of rubber materials and the properties of their various compounds are exceedingly complex.

Utilizing the K Computer, one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, 4D NANO DESIGN combines "Investigation," "Prediction," "Production" and "Extraction" technologies to unlock the performance of new materials at the nano scale, allowing us to extract the full hidden potential of each material.