| TOKYO, May 18 – DIC Corporation (Chuo Ward, Tokyo), a printing inks, pigments, and synthetic resins manufacturer, has developed a new technology that makes flowers glow in the dark. This innovation is expected to open up opportunities for flowers to be used in new and creative ways.
The technology involves dyeing flowers with solutions developed by DIC, utilizing the company’s unique formula. When exposed to ultraviolet light, the dyed flowers emit fluorescent colors, including blue, red, and yellow. The hue and intensity of the colors may vary depending on the types and individual characteristics of the flowers. The company plans to commercialize this technology as “RADilys” in 2026, based on the concept “Flower blooms twice,” signifying that we can enjoy flowers in light and dark environments. “I hope this creative expression, in which flowers glow in the dark, will further popularize the culture of enjoying flowers,” said Kenta Tojo, a 43-year-old leader of the company’s development team.  RADilys glowing flower system presents various ideas to enjoy flowers (in Chuo Ward, Tokyo) |