Product technology development encompassing environmental responsibility, higher density and lower costs
First written in FY2016. 17 of 21 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 19 companies on the "Worse" side.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Decoration and Functional segment is centered on plating chemicals used for automotive components, faucet fittings and other products. Research and development is focused on improving design appeal and corrosion resistance, as well as bringing to market quickly chemicals that do not use environmentally harmful substances such as hexavalent chromium.」
Expanding the lineup of chemicals that do not use environmentally harmful substances and bringing them to market quickly have been established as priorities for research and development activities. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the second quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥499 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current fiscal year.」
The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and recorded research and development expenses of ¥499 million for the six months ended the second quarter. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥962 million, all of which was allocated to the Chemicals segment.」
The company continued research and development on automotive chemicals that do not use environmentally regulated substances, processes for high-density printed circuit boards and semiconductor package substrates, and applications for Beyond 5G and 6G, and recorded research and development expenses of ¥962 million. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the first nine months of the current fiscal year was ¥704 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.」
The company recorded research and development expenses of ¥704 million and reconfirmed that there were no material changes in the status of research and development activities. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the second quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥462 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current fiscal year.」
The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reported research and development expenses of ¥462 million for the six months ended the second quarter. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the first nine months of the current fiscal year was ¥724 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.」
The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reported research and development expenses of ¥724 million for the nine months ended the third quarter. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the first nine months of the current fiscal year was ¥745 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.」
The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reported research and development expenses of ¥745 million for the nine months ended the third quarter. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the second quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥503 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current fiscal year.」
The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reported research and development expenses of ¥503 million for the six months ended the second quarter. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the first quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥249 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」
The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reported research and development expenses of ¥249 million for the first quarter. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥998 million, all of which was allocated to the Chemicals segment.」
The company allocated all ¥998 million of research and development expenses to the Chemicals segment and continued research and development for the electronics and automotive fields, environmental compliance and new materials. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the first nine months of the current fiscal year was ¥754 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first nine months of the current fiscal year.」
The company recorded research and development expenses of ¥754 million for the nine months ended the third quarter and stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the second quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥508 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current fiscal year.」
The company recorded research and development expenses of ¥508 million and stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the first quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥248 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」
The company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reported research and development expenses of ¥248 million for the first quarter. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥1,047 million, all of which was allocated to the Chemicals segment.」
The company continued research and development for environmental compliance, high-density and fine-pitch wiring, automotive applications and new materials in the Chemicals segment, and recorded research and development expenses of ¥1,047 million. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the second quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥550 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the second quarter of the current fiscal year.」
Research and development expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥550 million, and the company stated that there were no material changes in research and development activities. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The amount spent on research and development activities by the Group as a whole during the first quarter of the current fiscal year was ¥275 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」
Reconfirms that there were no material changes in research and development activities and reports first-quarter research and development expenses of ¥275 million. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses for the fiscal year were ¥1,075 million, all of which was allocated to the Chemicals segment. Research and development in the Chemicals segment is focused on environmentally friendly surface treatment processes; high-density, fine-pitch wiring technology and productivity improvements for the electronics industry; high-appearance-quality, high-corrosion-resistance surface treatment technology for the automotive-related industry; and low-cost surface treatment technology for overseas and emerging markets, and these efforts are being pursued continuously.」
The company reiterates its research and development priorities of environmental compliance, high-density and fine-pitch wiring, high appearance quality and corrosion resistance for automotive applications, and lower costs for overseas and emerging markets, and reports research and development expenses of ¥1,075 million for the fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Regarding the FPC strategic project aimed at developing flexible substrates and improving productivity, we have developed and begun selling a manufacturing process that enables finer features and lower costs for FPCs.」
As a specific example of technology development focused on environmental compliance, higher density and lower costs, the company reiterates the development and launch of sales of an FPC manufacturing process. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the FPC strategic project aimed at developing flexible substrates and improving productivity, we have developed and begun selling a manufacturing process that enables finer features and lower costs for FPCs.」
For the FPC-related project, a specific example of research and development, development of a manufacturing process enabling finer features and lower costs was completed and sales were launched. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding the FPC strategic project aimed at developing flexible substrates and improving productivity, roll-sample processed products have already been provided to customers, and the project has reached the performance evaluation stage for the final product. Materials for equipment sales are currently being prepared, and sales will begin shortly.」
As a specific example of research and product development, FPC-related development has advanced to the customer evaluation stage and is moving toward sales preparation. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Research and development in the Chemicals segment is focused on environmentally friendly surface treatment processes; high-density, fine-pitch wiring technology and productivity improvements for the electronics industry; high-appearance-quality, high-corrosion-resistance surface treatment technology for the automotive-related industry; and low-cost surface treatment technology for overseas and emerging markets, and these efforts are being pursued continuously.」
Research and development focuses on environmental compliance, higher density for electronic components, greater corrosion resistance for automotive components and lower costs for emerging markets.