Autonomous Equipment Operation, Remote Operations and Business Transformation Through Digital Technologies
First written in FY2020. 7 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2024: 1 of 11 companies on the "Worse" side.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We newly established a dedicated organization, the AI Innovation Department, to promote the use of AI. Centered on this department, we are pursuing the potential for using AI across all business operations and seeking to improve operational efficiency and streamline the organization through data-driven optimization.」
The use of AI expanded from initiatives centered on manufacturing and research and development to improving efficiency across all business operations, including the supply chain, management decision-making and administrative functions. - 2026-05-14AdvancedFinancial Results Presentation
「Pursue the potential applications of AI across all business operations and advance consideration and development aimed at improving efficiency and streamlining the organization.」
The scope of AI applications expanded from manufacturing and research and development to the entire business, including the supply chain, sales, administration and management decision-making. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan, we will pursue the potential for using AI across all business operations, not limited to these areas.」
AI use expanded from manufacturing and research and development to all business operations, including sales, management decision-making and administrative functions, and the establishment of an AI Innovation Department was also planned. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As of 1 December 2023, the service had been adopted by more than 70 companies and research organizations in Japan and overseas and was being used for a wide range of development activities involving catalysts, battery materials, semiconductors, alloys, lubricants, ceramic materials and chemical materials.」
The use of digital technology progressed to the practical application of AI-based continuous automated plant operation and the adoption of Matlantis by more than 70 companies and research organizations. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As of 1 September 2022, the service had been adopted by 41 companies and research organizations and was being used for a wide range of development activities involving catalysts, battery materials, semiconductors, alloys, lubricants, ceramic materials and chemical materials.」
The use of AI and digital technology progressed to the practical application of AI-based automated plant operation and the adoption of Matlantis by 41 companies and research organizations. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Together with Preferred Networks, Inc., we developed an AI system to automate operations at petroleum refining and petrochemical plants that require the expertise of experienced operators, and successfully achieved Japan's first continuous automated operation of a petrochemical plant using AI technology.」
The use of digital technology progressed from AI system development to the successful achievement of Japan's first continuous automated operation of a petrochemical plant. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「At the Kawasaki Refinery, we worked with Preferred Networks, Inc. to develop AI-based automated plant operation technology and conducted a demonstration experiment using drones to inspect facilities jointly with Sensyn Robotics, Inc.」
To strengthen competitiveness through digital technology, the company developed AI-based automated plant operation technology and conducted a demonstration experiment using drones to inspect facilities. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「We plan to focus on the automated operation of equipment and remote operations using digital technology, as these initiatives directly contribute to strengthening our competitiveness.」
Digital technology was positioned as a measure to strengthen the competitiveness of the foundation businesses, with automated equipment operation and remote operations identified for the first time as priority initiatives. The company also described its AI collaboration with Preferred Networks and research into improving plant operating efficiency.