Expansion of new wafer products and investment in mass production
First written in FY2016. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Research and development themes for the fiscal year included various sub-nanoceramic films, next-generation composite wafers and Hi-Ceram carriers.」
The company is continuing and expanding research and development on next-generation composite wafers and Hi-Ceram carriers as targets within its new wafer product lineup. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We aim to put new products such as next-generation composite wafers, which address further development in the communications field, and Hi-Ceram carriers, which contribute to the higher functionality of semiconductors, on a growth trajectory and expand our product lineup that contributes to the digital society.」
For the new wafer product lineup, next-generation composite wafers and Hi-Ceram carriers are being presented as specific products, broadening the scope of the product lineup expansion. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For these product groups, we will expand production capacity at our locations in Yamanashi Prefecture and Malaysia.」
The company is specifying production-capacity expansion at its locations in Yamanashi Prefecture and Malaysia for composite wafers for SAW filters, piezoelectric elements for HDDs and products for automotive power modules. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「We will work to launch mass production of micro-lenses for ultraviolet LEDs and gallium nitride (GaN) wafer products, for which commercialization has been decided, and contribute to earnings at an early stage.」
Micro-lenses for ultraviolet LEDs and GaN wafers have progressed from the research and development stage through a commercialization decision to the mass-production launch stage. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2017, we launched the “Optical Materials Project” to promote the commercialization of micro-lenses for ultraviolet LEDs and gallium nitride (GaN) wafers under development for optical applications such as LEDs and lasers.」
In April 2017, the company launched a cross-company project to promote the commercialization of new products such as wafers. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To pursue further growth, we will steadily expand our range of new wafer products and invest in mass production.」
The company identifies specific product expansion and mass-production investment to support its new-product ratio target.