Reorganization of R&D Functions and Business Commitments
First written in FY2016. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The R&D Headquarters consists of 7 units: the Tsukuba Research Institute, Tokuyama Research Institute, Technology Strategy Group, Analysis and Evaluation Center, Intellectual Property Department, Process Development Group, and Quality Assurance Section. Working with the development groups of the business divisions belonging to each segment, it conducts technology development for next-generation themes and themes related to existing businesses of the business divisions and group companies.」
The R&D Headquarters operates as a 7-unit structure, advancing R&D and support for mass production in the electronics, health, and environment fields in an integrated manner. - 2026-05-29AdvancedManagement Planning
「Improve development efficiency and connect it to mass production and then commercialization by clarifying the exit for development themes, managing progress, selecting and focusing resources, and coordinating with existing resources such as sales and manufacturing.」
For research and development, the company specified operating policies covering evaluation of deliverables, exit management, selection and concentration, the use of DX and AI, and coordination with sales and manufacturing. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「We opened the Tsukuba No. 2 Research Institute to strengthen R&D and achieve the business portfolio transformation set out in the Medium-Term Management Plan 2025.」
The R&D Headquarters was organized into 8 units, and the Tsukuba No. 2 Research Institute was opened. Research functions for the health, environment, and electronics fields have been separated, and the development structure, including pilot facilities, is being made more concrete. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The R&D Division comprises 5 departments: the Tsukuba Research Institute, Tokuyama Research Institute, New Business Development Group, Analysis and Evaluation Center, and Intellectual Property Department. Working with the development groups of the business divisions belonging to each segment, it conducts technology development for next-generation themes and themes related to existing businesses across the development portfolios of the business divisions and group companies. From April 2018, development of silica-related products, chloride-related products, and semiconductor peripheral materials, which had been conducted separately by multiple business division development groups, was consolidated within the R&D Division.」
The R&D Division was reorganized into 5 departments, and development of silica, chloride, and semiconductor peripheral materials was consolidated from April 2018. The R&D structure is making concrete progress, including the establishment of a Development Quality Assurance Section and the opening of the Taiwan Research Institute. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In August 2015, the company reviewed the Technology Strategy Division, which was responsible for corporate development, consolidating and reorganizing its 9 existing departments into 3 departments and renaming the division the R&D Division.」
We are advancing the selection of development themes, transferring some personnel to business divisions and operating companies, and strengthening coordination with development activities in each segment.