Automotive Component Development Focused on Cost Reduction, Weight Reduction, and Global Expansion
First written in FY2016. 10 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The production engineering division is working to improve productivity and reduce production costs by developing highly versatile automated equipment capable of producing a wide range of products in a space-efficient manner, and by developing resin molds. It is also introducing DX-related technologies, including IoT, AI and IT, to improve factory management and productivity. In addition, it is seeking greater efficiency by integrating production engineering functions and focusing on the development of technologies for busbars and ADAS-related components.」
The company is advancing the development of automated equipment for a wide range of products, resin molds, DX, and busbar and ADAS components. R&D expenses were ¥744 million. - 2026-05-12AdvancedManagement Planning
「ADAS-related products, busbars and products developed from existing technologies」
The company specified orders received and development results for high-value-added and electrification-related products, including ADAS-related products, automotive busbars, electric latches and multipurpose hooks. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is also developing components for automotive EVs (electric vehicles) and HEVs (hybrid electric vehicles), including products related to batteries and motors, products designed to reduce noise, and products related to safety.」
The company is advancing the development and adoption of products related to batteries, motors, noise reduction and safety for EVs and HEVs, as well as busbars and components for electric vehicles. R&D expenses were ¥687 million. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the company is using the stress and behavior analysis technologies developed through these initiatives to expand its product lineup for environmentally friendly vehicles transitioning from transmissions to e-Axles, including the extremely small composite springs used in plug-in hybrid mechanisms. For overseas automakers, particularly in emerging markets, it has achieved mass-production adoption of locally manufactured spring materials, mainly in China, and is working to expand adoption further.」
The company expanded its environmentally friendly vehicle product coverage from transmissions to e-Axles and achieved mass-production adoption of locally manufactured spring materials, mainly in China. Group-wide R&D expenses were ¥810 million. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The group's total R&D expenses for the 3rd quarter cumulative consolidated period were ¥582 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the 3rd quarter cumulative consolidated period.」
R&D expenses for the cumulative third quarter were ¥582 million, and the company explained that there had been no material changes in its R&D activities. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company continued to focus on mass-producing products that contribute to making transmission units smaller, lighter and less expensive and expanding the development of composite springs that facilitate assembly work on transmission units, and also mass-produced composite products combining metal springs and resin components. In addition, it is expanding products for environmentally friendly vehicles, including ultracompact composite springs used in plug-in hybrid mechanisms, by leveraging the stress and behavior analysis technologies cultivated through these initiatives, with the target application expanding from transmissions to e-Axles.」
The company continued mass production of composite springs and expanded the target applications for environmentally friendly vehicle products from transmissions to e-Axles. The group's total R&D expenses were ¥804 million. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The group's total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥661 million. The respective research objectives, key issues, research results and R&D expenses are as follows.」
R&D expenses were ¥661 million, with continued and expanded work on composite springs, environmentally friendly vehicles, weight reduction, components for EVs and HEVs, and development and mass production for overseas automakers. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「To address issues such as cost reduction, improved workability and higher quality, standard-type products suitable for use with materials ranging from thin to thick sheets, products that facilitate vehicle-body assembly by reducing installation force, products with high-strength fastening functions, and products designed to improve the efficiency of dismantling vehicle bodies at end of life are being rolled out globally from new vehicle models.」
Fastener products designed to reduce costs, improve workability and enhance quality are being rolled out globally from new vehicle models. R&D expenses related to the automotive business were ¥557 million. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The company continued to focus on expanding the development of composite springs that facilitate assembly work on transmission units and also mass-produced composite products combining metal springs and resin components. In addition, it is expanding products for environmentally friendly vehicles, including ultracompact composite springs used in plug-in hybrid mechanisms, by leveraging the stress and behavior analysis technologies cultivated through these initiatives.」
The company mass-produced composite products combining metal springs and resin components and expanded the development of products for environmentally friendly vehicles, including those for plug-in hybrids. R&D expenses related to the automotive business were ¥573 million. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is also expanding products for environmentally friendly vehicles, including ultracompact composite springs used in plug-in hybrid mechanisms, by leveraging the stress and behavior analysis technologies cultivated through these initiatives. Alongside expanding development with existing domestic automakers and expanding production locations, it is further expanding new development and mass production with overseas automakers, particularly in emerging markets.」
In addition to lower-cost materials, smaller, lighter and lower-cost products, and composite springs, the company is expanding products for plug-in hybrids and development and mass production for overseas automakers. R&D expenses related to the automotive business were ¥530 million. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The company has continued to focus on developing and adopting lower-cost materials for coil springs and other components used in transmissions and engine auxiliaries, mass-producing products that contribute to making transmission units smaller, lighter and less expensive, and expanding the development of composite springs that facilitate assembly work on transmission units.」
The company is adopting lower-cost materials, making transmission-unit components smaller, lighter and less expensive, and expanding the development and mass production of composite springs. R&D expenses related to the automotive business were ¥564 million. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Research and development expenses related to the automotive business totaled ¥441 million.」
The company's R&D priorities include precision springs, fasteners, units, fuel-system components, and components for EVs and HEVs, with a focus on reducing costs and weight, improving performance and establishing mass production in emerging markets.