• To conduct R&D relating to the manufacture and use of metallic materials (metals, semimetals, and materials that have these as a component)
• To promote metallic materials-related industries by achieving new functionality, improving the quality and expanding usage of metallic materials, and by encouraging innovation in manufacturing processes
• To contribute toward economic growth and enhanced quality of life in Japan

The JRCM is a forum that brings together both manufacturers and consumers of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In our role of moving the industry forward, and acting as a catalyst in metallic materials development, we undertake a broad range of R&D programs designed to match ongoing technological developments with market needs.