Delays in Developing New Products and Technologies and Substitution by New Materials
First written in FY2016. 4 of 6 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 95 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「In addition, as the best solution currently available as an alternative to gigacasting technology, we are advancing development and research toward commercializing large integrated components using aluminum die-casting and hot-stamping technologies under collaboration and joint development arrangements with other companies, as well as proposal activities for customers.」
The response to substitution risks from new materials and new manufacturing processes has taken concrete form in joint development of aluminum die-casting, hot stamping and large integrated components, together with proposals to customers. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「The Group entered into a basic agreement for joint development with AHRESTY CORPORATION and is promoting the development and research of aluminum die-casting technology through collaboration.」
The response to substitution risks from new materials and new manufacturing processes has expanded from mass production of aluminum press-formed parts to joint development of aluminum die-casting with Ahresty. Changes in manufacturing processes resulting from the wider adoption of giga presses have also been identified as a new risk. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「Regarding aluminum press forming, the Group has established mass-production technology and is already producing in its European facilities.」
As a response to the risks associated with the adoption of new materials and development delays, the establishment of mass-production technology for aluminum press forming and production in Europe were confirmed. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「Furthermore, the Group is promoting research into multi-materials, centered on ジーテクト Tokyo Lab. It has already established production technology for aluminum materials and achieved certain results, including moving to the mass-production stage at its production facility in Slovakia.」
As a response to the risks of delays in developing new materials and technologies and substitution, the establishment of aluminum-material production technology and the transition to mass production in Slovakia were identified. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「However, if the Group is unable to anticipate changes in customer needs, develop attractive new products, or provide them in a timely manner, or if demand fails to grow as expected, future growth and profitability may decline, and the investment burden may affect the Group's financial position or results.」
The risks associated with the development of new technologies and products, timing of product availability, and demand forecasts were reaffirmed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「If the Group is unable to anticipate changes in customer needs, develop attractive new products, or provide them in a timely manner, or if demand fails to grow as expected, future growth and profitability may decline, and the investment burden may affect the Group's financial position or results.」
The risks associated with new product development, timing of product availability, demand forecasts, and the investment burden accompanying the adoption of new materials were identified.