Technological advantages for autonomous driving, advanced information technology and lightweighting
First written in FY2016. 8 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-05-11.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-05-11AdvancedFinancial results presentation
「Production of high-precision laminated glass for windshields and roof glass expanded in the North American automotive glass business.」
The company reported expanded production of high-precision laminated glass associated with autonomous driving, advanced information systems and weight reduction. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the automotive glass business, the Group will strengthen its capabilities to support the expansion of ADAS and EVs and reinforce its aftermarket business, while pursuing thorough profitability improvements in parallel.」
For autonomous driving and electrification, the Group explicitly identified capability enhancement to support the expansion of ADAS and EVs and profitability improvement as specific measures under its new medium-term plan. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group's ongoing themes for the fiscal year ended March 2025 include the following: ・Improving transparency in areas where optical sensors are mounted on glass ・Large composite rooflights equipped with PDLC (polymer-dispersed liquid crystal) to provide cabin comfort through light control ・Supporting the launch phase of new models in evolving head-up display technology」
The Group has translated its technology themes for CASE, autonomous driving and comfort into optical-sensor transparency, PDLC rooflights and support for new HUD models. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The windshield compatible with augmented-reality head-up displays (AR-HUD) is showing results, including the launch of vehicle models that have adopted it.」
The company explained that the AR-HUD-compatible windshield has progressed to the stage where vehicle models equipped with it have been launched. It also supplies Low-E glass for electric vehicles. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The augmented-reality head-up display (AR-HUD) developed by the Group is beginning to show results, including adoption in several luxury vehicles that will soon go on sale.」
The company explained that AR-HUD has progressed to the stage where it is expected to be adopted in multiple luxury vehicles scheduled for sale. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Several products incorporating the latest technologies, including AR-HUD (augmented-reality head-up displays), Low-E (low-emissivity) glass and ultra-thin lightweight laminated glass, have already been adopted by customers.」
The adoption by customers of AR-HUD, Low-E and ultra-thin lightweight laminated glass was cited as concrete progress in responding to autonomous driving, advanced information systems and lightweighting. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is jointly developing with customers products such as windshields equipped with head-up displays, using its proprietary high-definition glass-pressing technology, and these products have received high evaluations.」
As a specific example of its response to autonomous driving and advanced information systems, the Group cited the joint development of windshields equipped with head-up displays using its proprietary forming technology. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Investment in technologies and related equipment for autonomous driving, and investment in processing equipment related to environmentally beneficial products such as lightweight glass」
Capital investment in autonomous-driving technologies and lightweight glass equipment was identified as a specific use of funds for value-added investment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Technological superiority in areas requiring high added value, including autonomous-driving technologies, advanced information systems, super-UV/IR cut and lightweighting, will be important in the automotive glass sector going forward, and the Group will remain a leading player in these areas.」
The Group is advancing technology development and business initiatives in high-value-added areas, including autonomous driving, information systems, UV/IR cut and lightweighting.