Mass production of high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and HVs
First written in FY2020. 10 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021-Q2. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
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- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles recovered, particularly in Europe, as crude oil prices surged amid the worsening situation in the Middle East and subsidies for electric vehicles resumed in European countries. The company is strengthening and streamlining its capital investment and production framework in anticipation of future demand growth, while monitoring trends in product demand and changes in market conditions.」
Demand for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs has recovered, particularly in Europe, and preparations have progressed to strengthen capital investment and production capacity in anticipation of future demand. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The new plant for increasing production of high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates and other products for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles was completed in spring 2025. The Company plans to bring the new plant into full-scale operation in preparation for a recovery in customer demand for its products.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs, the new plant for increased production in Tomiya, Miyagi Prefecture, was completed and progressed to the full-scale operations stage. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The new plant in Tomiya, Miyagi Prefecture, whose construction had been under way by 日本ファインセラミックス株式会社, the group company operating in this field, was completed in spring 2025 to increase production of high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates and other products for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles. The company plans to move ahead with the full-scale operation of the new plant in preparation for a future recovery in customer demand for its products.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs, the new plant for increased production in Tomiya, Miyagi Prefecture, was completed in spring 2025 and progressed to the full-scale operations stage. Meanwhile, demand temporarily leveled off as the EV market slowed. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) remained strong.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs, HEVs and PHEVs, strong demand and the policy of investing in increased production have continued to be indicated. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet customer needs, 日本ファインセラミックス株式会社 began construction of a new plant in Tomiya, Miyagi Prefecture, to increase production of high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs, the Company progressed from bringing forward its production expansion investment plan to beginning construction of a new plant. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the fine ceramics business, demand related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment slowed as semiconductor market conditions deteriorated. Meanwhile, demand for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles continued to grow, and the Company has been steadily preparing for future business expansion, including bringing forward its investment plan for increased production.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs, growing demand and the bringing forward of the production expansion investment plan have continued. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fine ceramics business, demand related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment slowed as market conditions for semiconductors remained weak, while demand for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles continued to expand. The company is steadily preparing for future business growth, including by bringing forward its investment plan to increase production.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs, the Company progressed to the stage of bringing forward its production expansion investment plan in response to growing demand. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for electric and hybrid vehicles also remained strong. Following the decision in June this year to invest in increased production, including ceramics products for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, the Company decided in July this year to make additional capital investments in anticipation of further production increases from 2024 onward.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and hybrid vehicles, the Company progressed from its June capital investment decision to the decision in July to make additional capital investments in anticipation of further production increases from 2024 onward. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet strong customer demand for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in electric and hybrid vehicles, the company also decided in June this year to make additional capital investments to increase production.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and hybrid vehicles, additional capital investment was approved to meet strong demand following expanded production at the mass-production plant. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for electric and hybrid vehicles, sample products shipped from the new mass-production plant completed in 2020 passed customer qualification evaluations, and production is being expanded sequentially.」
The mass-production policy for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and hybrid vehicles, under which production will be expanded in stages after passing customer qualification testing, has been reaffirmed. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for electric and hybrid vehicles, sample products shipped from the new mass-production plant completed last year passed customer qualification evaluations, and production is being expanded sequentially.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and hybrid vehicles, sample products from the mass-production plant passed customer qualification testing, and production expansion proceeded in stages. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HVs) are also increasing.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and hybrid vehicles, signs of increasing orders have emerged following completion of the mass-production plant and preparations to begin production. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In October this year, the mass-production plant for high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power semiconductors used in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HVs), which was under construction in Miyagi Prefecture, was completed, and preparations are under way to begin production.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and HVs, the new production plant was completed and preparations for starting production began. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「We have developed high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for power modules (semiconductors) in EVs (electric vehicles) and hybrid vehicles (HVs), and are currently preparing a new production plant for mass production.」
For high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride substrates for EVs and HVs, the initiative progressed from development to preparations for operating a new production plant, as documented for the first time.