Vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and connected-car applications
First written in FY2016. 8 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In particular, the company aims to contribute to increasingly sophisticated information devices, including next-generation vehicles and AI robots, which are expected to drive future growth.」
The scope of vehicle electrification and CASE applications expanded beyond next-generation vehicles to increasingly sophisticated information devices, including AI robots. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Although profitability remained intact, delivery volumes declined as order programs entered a transition period, and higher material costs also weighed on results. Net sales fell 6.2% year on year to ¥86.2 billion, while operating income declined 38.0% to ¥2.3 billion.」
The Automotive Business Division remained profitable, but lower delivery volumes during the transition period between order programs and higher material costs resulted in lower revenue and operating income. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is currently developing liquid-cooled cable connectors that combine ease of operation with high output, targeting a 20% reduction in liquid-cooled cable diameter, a 36% reduction in cable weight and a 16% reduction in connector weight compared with current levels.」
Following the launch of 150 kW liquid-cooled cable connectors, vehicle electrification and CASE applications advanced to specific targets for smaller diameter and lighter weight, as well as development for ultra-fast charging. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is also promoting the development of highly flexible, small-diameter cables and high-voltage power distribution boxes to meet demand for vehicle electrification, the development of a harness manufacturing simulation system to shorten automakers' vehicle development periods, and the establishment of production automation systems as part of its BCP.」
Applications for vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars are expanding into highly flexible, small-diameter cables, high-voltage power distribution boxes, high-speed communication harnesses and manufacturing simulation systems. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed Japan's first liquid-cooled cable connector and began installing it on fast chargers with a maximum output in the 200 kW class in 2023. To meet demand for even higher output, it is also developing a liquid-cooled cable connector compatible with a maximum output of 900 kW.」
Vehicle electrification and CASE applications are taking concrete shape through the launch of 200 kW-class fast-charging connectors and development of 900 kW-class products, as well as development of high-speed communication harnesses and power-control-related products. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The Connector Business Division began mass production of connectors for communication between next-generation vehicles in fiscal 2021, while the FPC Business will accelerate product development in the powertrain field in addition to its existing infotainment and lighting fields.」
Mass production of next-generation vehicle-to-vehicle communication connectors and continued product development in the powertrain field were confirmed in response to vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Connector Business Division will begin mass production of connectors for communication between next-generation vehicles in fiscal 2021, while the PC Business Division will accelerate product development in the powertrain field in addition to its existing infotainment and lighting fields.」
CASE applications have taken concrete shape through the planned start of mass production of connectors for communication between vehicles in fiscal 2021 and the expansion of product development into the powertrain field. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2019, the company will advance R&D for next-generation vehicles in cooperation with Fujikura Technology Europe GmbH (FTE), established in Germany, while also keeping abreast of the latest trends among European customers.」
A research and development framework for European customers and next-generation vehicles, developed in cooperation with Germany's FTE, was outlined in addition to the existing automotive electrical systems R&D center for CASE applications. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2018, the company newly opened the Automotive Electrical R&D Center. It will expand activities to create new technologies and products aligned with trends such as vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars.」
For vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and connected-car applications, the company established the Automotive Electrical R&D Center and put in place a structure to expand these activities. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2017, the company continued activities to create new technologies and products aligned with trends such as vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars by bringing together all Fujikura technologies.」
Although the activities themselves were to continue, the previous fiscal year saw progress in specific product development, including completion of high-voltage aluminum harness development and the start of mass production of EV/PHEV fast-charging inlets and next-generation SBR sensors. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2016, the company further strengthened the activities launched in fiscal 2015 to create new technologies and products aligned with trends such as vehicle electrification, autonomous driving and connected cars by bringing together all Fujikura technologies.」
The company explicitly stated that it would strengthen the activities launched in fiscal 2015 during fiscal 2016.