Developing the digital twin business into a new growth pillar

「During the interim consolidated accounting period, there were factors such as temporary periods when engineers were on standby due to changes in customer project policies in the engineering business and internal transfers to the solutions business, as well as upfront investment to generate new projects with automotive OEMs and tire manufacturers in the digital twin business. However, as the solutions business remained solid, revenue was at the same level as in the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」

「Sales by business format for the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥3,549 million for the solutions business, ¥220 million for the digital twin business and ¥2,543 million for the engineering business.」

「During the current interim consolidated accounting period, the expansion of solutions personnel through internal group transfers and the deepening of relationships with existing enterprise customers proved effective, and the solutions business drove overall performance. In addition, expanded transactions in the digital twin business using a high-performance driving simulator resulted in higher revenue than in the same period of the previous year.」

「The digital twin business, launched in the fiscal year ended February 2024, provides manufacturers with significant value by offering a one-stop simulation and virtual testing solution, ranging from building the performance development process and developing vehicle models equivalent to actual vehicles to conducting real-world driving tests meeting vehicle OEM quality standards. Although the business currently accounts for only a small proportion of consolidated sales and profit, the Group plans to develop it into a new growth driver.」