Research and Development in Hot Stamping, Ultra-High-Strength Steel Sheets, Weld Inspection, Lightweighting and Related Areas
First written in FY2016. 7 of 16 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2025.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for components related to electric powertrains is expected to expand sharply worldwide as the shift to EVs accelerates. The Group is therefore advancing the development of mass-production technologies in new business areas where it can contribute by applying its core technologies, including drive motors and components related to drivetrain reduction systems. During the fiscal year, installation of a pilot line for validating mass-production technologies was completed, and the Group will continue working to establish its proprietary technologies.」
Completion of the pilot line for EV-related mass-production technologies was specified. R&D expenses were ¥1,802 million, and themes including battery cell cases, motor and drivetrain components, and large-scale integrated molding are continuing. - FY2025-H1Cumulative R&D expenses for the interim period disclosed.Annual report
「Total R&D expenses for the interim consolidated accounting period were ¥1,006 million.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,006 million for the interim consolidated accounting period were disclosed. No additional R&D themes were mentioned. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥1,821 million. The main R&D themes are as follows.」
R&D expenses increased from ¥1,531 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,821 million. The themes became more specific and expanded to include vehicle bodies for EVs, battery housings, motor and drivetrain components, dissimilar-material joining, LCA, large-scale integrated molding, and battery cell cases. - FY2024-Q3Cumulative R&D expenses updated.Annual report
「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month period ended in the third quarter were ¥1,690 million.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,690 million for the nine-month period ended in the third quarter were disclosed. No additional R&D themes were mentioned. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses of the Development Headquarters for the fiscal year were ¥1,531 million. The main R&D themes are as follows.」
R&D expenses increased from ¥1,173 million in the previous fiscal year to ¥1,531 million, and the themes expanded to include vehicle bodies for EVs, battery housings, motor-related components, dissimilar-material joining and LCA. Installation of a pilot line for validating mass-production technologies was also completed. - FY2023-Q3Cumulative R&D expenses disclosed.Annual report
「Total R&D expenses for the nine-month period ended in the third quarter were ¥1,238 million.」
R&D expenses of ¥1,238 million for the nine-month period ended in the third quarter were disclosed. No additional R&D themes were mentioned. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Group focused on the potential of aluminum materials from the perspectives of weight reduction and life-cycle assessment to reduce environmental impact, and began joint development research with AHRESTY CORPORATION, a die-casting manufacturer, with the aim of creating new value.」
R&D activities expanded from research into conventional aluminum and dissimilar-material technologies to joint development focused on reducing environmental impact and life-cycle assessment. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses of the Development Headquarters for the fiscal year were ¥1,173 million. The main R&D themes are as follows.」
R&D expenses amounted to ¥1,173 million, and the themes expanded and became more specific to include dissimilar-material joining, adhesive bonding, tailored properties, steel, aluminum and composite materials for EVs, battery housings, and motor-related components. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥977 million. The main R&D themes are as follows.」
R&D expenses amounted to ¥977 million, and the themes became more specific and expanded to include multi-material designs, dissimilar-material joining, adhesive bonding, tailored properties, and battery cases for electric vehicles. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter.」
The disclosure states that there were no significant changes in R&D activities and that the existing R&D themes are continuing. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first quarter.」
The disclosure states that there were no significant changes in R&D activities and that the existing R&D themes are continuing. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Development Department had 17 employees, and total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥737 million. The main R&D themes during the consolidated fiscal year were as follows: ① Hot-stamping technology development ② Forming technology development for ultra-high-tensile steel sheet ③ Press technology development for transmission components ④ Forming simulation technology development ⑤ Body lightweighting technology development ⑥ Technology development for applying multi-materials ⑦ Dissimilar-material joining technology development」
R&D expenses amounted to ¥737 million, and, in addition to the existing themes, technologies for applying multi-material designs and dissimilar-material joining were specified. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third quarter.」
It was explicitly stated that there were no material changes in R&D activities, and existing R&D themes continued. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter.」
It was explicitly stated that there were no material changes in R&D activities, and existing R&D themes continued. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first quarter.」
Explicitly stating that there were no material changes in research and development activities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The main R&D themes during the consolidated fiscal year were as follows: ① Hot-stamping technology development ② Forming technology development for ultra-high-tensile steel sheet ③ Non-destructive inspection technology development for spot-welded joints ④ Press technology development for transmission components ⑤ Forming simulation technology development ⑥ Body lightweighting technology development」
R&D expenses were ¥613 million, and the Development Department had 17 employees; 6 priority themes were listed.