Technology Development Focused on Quality, Productivity and Cost
First written in FY2016. 5 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We are also strengthening the analysis of the large volumes of data generated during operations, optimization of operations through AI analysis, and the development of labor-saving systems in order to further expand the scope of problem-solving. At the same time, we are accelerating the development of data scientists to support these efforts.」
The company’s efforts became more specific and expanded from its previous policy of using AI and IoT to include operational data analysis, optimization through AI analysis, labor-saving development and the development of data scientists. - 2026-05-27AdvancedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「By centrally managing company-wide data, we will build a system that achieves smart factories, improves productivity and contributes to enhanced governance.」
The implementation details of the DX policy were presented as achieving smart factories, centrally managing company-wide data and enhancing governance. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we are accelerating development and personnel training to further expand the scope of AI and IoT utilization. We are also continuing basic research on titanium smelting jointly with universities.」
In addition to R&D related to productivity, quality and extending equipment life, the company outlined efforts to expand the use of AI and IoT and accelerate personnel development. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, we are advancing R&D to improve productivity in the chlorination-distillation, electrolysis and reduction-separation processes, extend the life of manufacturing equipment, improve production efficiency and enhance quality, while also promoting innovative technology development. We are continuing basic research on titanium smelting jointly with universities. In addition, we are accelerating development and personnel training to further expand the scope of AI and IoT utilization.」
R&D centered on productivity, quality and extending equipment life, joint research with universities, and the use of AI and IoT continued to be outlined. The company stated that it was expanding the scope of utilization and accelerating personnel development, but did not identify any completed milestones. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Specifically, we are using AI and IoT to advance R&D aimed at improving productivity in the electrolysis and reduction-separation processes, extending the life of manufacturing equipment, improving production efficiency and enhancing quality. We are also conducting basic research on titanium smelting jointly with universities.」
Continued efforts were outlined in the use of AI and IoT, joint research with universities, and R&D related to productivity, quality and extending equipment life. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In response to these conditions, we implemented company-wide measures to improve earnings, including improvements in production parameters, reductions in labour costs and equipment repair expenses, and expense controls.」
The company continued to outline initiatives to improve production and profitability, including improvements in production parameters. It stated that there had been no significant change in the status of its R&D activities themselves. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「We are strengthening the organization dedicated to production technology development in the titanium business and accelerating production technology development and basic research.」
It was stated that the organization dedicated to production technology development launched in the previous fiscal year was strengthened and that production technology development and basic research were being accelerated. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, we established an organization dedicated to production technology development for the titanium business and are accelerating production technology development.」
The establishment of an organization dedicated to production technology development in the titanium business and the acceleration of such development were cited as specific progress. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「Establishment of a new organization dedicated to advancing production process technologies, and formation and company-wide utilization of a cross-functional team for active R&D investment and the introduction of advanced technologies such as AI」
In addition to the existing technology development policy centered on quality, productivity and cost, the company set out a dedicated organization for advancing production processes, a cross-functional team for introducing AI, and company-wide utilization of these capabilities. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Our research and development activities are based on industry-leading technological development capabilities in the titanium and polysilicon fields, and focus on improving product quality and productivity and reducing manufacturing costs.」
The research and development policy centered on quality, productivity and manufacturing costs was reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Based on industry-leading technological development capabilities in the titanium and polysilicon fields, we are working to improve product quality and productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.」
Research and development themes include reducing power consumption, improving productivity, quality control, extending equipment life and developing new applications.