Anjo Plant Textile Innovation Center and AI/IoT Smart Factory
First written in FY2018. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For the risk-reduction management system for hot environments, we worked to stabilize the system and improve the safety of the watch as the number of subscribers increased.」
For Smartfit, the company advanced system stabilization and improved watch safety against the backdrop of an increase in subscribers. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For Smartfit, a risk-reduction management system for hot environments that we have been developing as a fusion of textile products and AI/IoT technology, we worked during the consolidated fiscal year to develop additional functions for a watch-type device that does not require a smartphone, in response to strong customer demand.」
For the use of AI and IoT, the company advanced additional functions for Smartfit's watch-type device, improvements in algorithm accuracy and usability, and the development of safety and health solutions. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「For Smartfit®, a risk-reduction management system for hot environments that we have been developing as a fusion of textile products and AI/IoT technology, we worked during the consolidated fiscal year to improve algorithm accuracy, build multi-device functionality, and enhance usability. Sales are steadily expanding.」
Regarding development using AI and IoT, the company described improvements in Smartfit's accuracy and usability, the addition of multi-device functionality, and expanding sales. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Going forward, we will promote the transition to smart factories and make maximum use of overseas production bases to further strengthen our development capabilities and cost competitiveness and rebuild the earnings base of the textile business.」
The company specifically outlined its direction for the AI/IoT smart factory, including the transition to smart factories, use of overseas production bases, and rebuilding the earnings base of the textile business. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「In the textile business, we established a Textile Innovation Center at the Anjo Plant and are working to develop next-generation large-scale products, realize a smart factory using AI and IoT, and train engineers.」
For the first time, the company describes the establishment of a new base in the textile business, development of next-generation products, use of AI and IoT, and engineer training as an integrated set of initiatives.