University of Tokyo & SKZ1061C: A Partnership in Anisotropy Research

Dr. Wang, a materials scientist at The University of Tokyo’s Laboratory of Advanced Building Materials, needed a thermal conductivity meter to test the anisotropic properties of insulation panels—critical for his team’s energy efficiency research. He found our SKZ1061C TPS Thermal Conductivity Meter on Alibaba, drawn to its focus on building materials. After initial contact, we shifted to WeChat for real-time communication, where he quickly clarified his priorities: accuracy in anisotropy testing, fast delivery, and budget compliance.

Dr. Wang’s top concern was the SKZ1061C’s ability to measure thermal anisotropy—how heat moves differently along a material’s axes. We were upfront: while Japanese-made meters offered ±1% precision, our device had a ±2% margin, still within ASTM C518 standards for building materials. The game-changer? Price. At ¥850,000 ($5,700), the SKZ1061C cost less than a third of Japanese alternatives, freeing up funds for Dr. Wang’s research materials. “Your honesty about capabilities, paired with affordability, made the decision easy,” he noted.

The University of Tokyo’s policy requires institutional approval for purchases over ¥1 million, a process taking 4–6 weeks—too slow for Dr. Wang’s project deadline. Our solution: split payment. ¥990,000 (under the threshold) went through the university’s procurement team for quick approval; the remaining ¥60,000 came via direct transfer from his research grant. This workaround kept the project on track.

Dr. Wang needed the meter within 10 days to meet his research submission deadline. We accelerated production, cutting build time by 2 days, then shipped via DHL’s express service—customs pre-cleared—to ensure 3-day transit. The SKZ1061C arrived in Tokyo 4 days early. “We started testing immediately, no delays,” Dr. Wang said.

The SKZ1061C delivered reliable data, revealing his insulation panels had 30% better heat resistance vertically—key for sustainable building design. Months later, The University of Tokyo’s Mechanical Engineering Department ordered two more units. “You didn’t just sell a meter—you supported our mission,” Dr. Wang concluded.