Development of an Electronically Controlled Engine Series and Enhancement of Added Value
First written in FY2016. 6 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In product development, the company will continue to pursue further efficiency improvements in low-speed 4-stroke engines and advance development aimed at achieving the highest level of thermal efficiency. For the methanol-fueled engine, which was the first such engine installed for domestic coastal vessels, it has begun developing a dual-fuel version to meet customer needs and will work to expand its product lineup.」
For the methanol-fueled engine, the company has begun developing a dual-fuel version as the next step after completion and shipment. It is also continuing to improve the efficiency of low-speed 4-stroke engines. - 2026-05-15AdvancedResults presentation
「Increased 5.7% year on year, mainly because shipments of large engines, including 4-cycle electronically controlled engines, increased」
Reports increased shipments of large engines, including 4-cycle electronically controlled engines, and higher sales of main engines. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「By business segment, sales of main engines were ¥3,961 million, up 39.9% year on year, owing to increased shipments of 2-stroke engines for coastal vessels.」
Increased shipments of 2-stroke engines for coastal vessels drove a 39.9% year-on-year increase in main-engine sales. Actual sales of 2-stroke engines increased specifically. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「In product development, the company will continue to pursue higher efficiency in low-speed 4-stroke engines, with the aim of achieving the highest level of thermal efficiency. For the methanol-fueled engine, which was the first such engine installed on a domestic coastal vessel, it will commercialize a dual-fuel engine to meet customer needs and expand its product lineup.」
The company has set a policy of pursuing the highest level of thermal efficiency for low-speed 4-stroke engines, and is moving from methanol-fueled engines to the commercialization of dual-fuel engines. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「In product development, the company will expand sales of its highly reliable, high-performance, low-speed 4-stroke S series and strengthen sales of fuel-efficient 4-stroke and 2-stroke electronically controlled engines. It is also considering expanding the application of the gas combustion technology developed for the world's first low-speed 4-stroke gas engine to ammonia and hydrogen, with the aim of reducing GHG emissions.」
In addition to sales and higher value added for the S series, electronically controlled engines and gas engines, the company is considering expanding their applications to ammonia and hydrogen. - FY2022RaisedAnnual report
「In product development, the company will expand sales of its highly reliable, low-speed 4-stroke LA series engines and strengthen sales of fuel-efficient 4-stroke and 2-stroke electronically controlled engines. It will also focus on developing and launching the world's first low-speed 4-stroke gas engine, thereby increasing the value added of engines through enhanced functionality. In addition, it will work diligently to develop technologies for using various fuels other than heavy fuel oil to reduce GHG emissions.」
In addition to its existing LA series, electronically controlled engines and gas engines, the company explicitly identifies the development of technologies for using various fuels other than heavy fuel oil to reduce GHG emissions. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In new product development, the company has established the design of its gas engine and begun considering further increases in engine size.」
The company has completed the design of its gas engine and begun considering further increases in engine size. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In product development, the company will expand sales of its highly reliable, low-speed 4-stroke LA series engines and strengthen sales of fuel-efficient 4-stroke and 2-stroke electronically controlled engines. It will also focus on developing and launching the world's first low-speed 4-stroke gas engine, thereby increasing the value added of engines through enhanced functionality.」
The company continues to pursue enhanced functionality and higher value added through the LA series, 4-stroke and 2-stroke electronically controlled engines, and low-speed 4-stroke gas engines. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In product development, the company will expand sales of its highly reliable, low-speed 4-stroke LA series engines and strengthen sales of fuel-efficient 4-stroke and 2-stroke electronically controlled engines. It will also focus on developing and launching the world's first low-speed 4-stroke gas engine, thereby increasing the value added of engines through enhanced functionality.」
The company continues to pursue enhanced functionality and higher value added through the LA series, 4-stroke and 2-stroke electronically controlled engines, and gas engines. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In product development, the company has launched the LA26 main engine as a highly reliable, low-speed 4-stroke series engine, along with the S30ME-B and S35ME-B main engines among its 2-stroke electronically controlled engines.」
The LA26, S30ME-B and S35ME-B engines have been launched, marking progress from the development and manufacturing stage to the market-launch stage. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「In product development, 3 vessels equipped with 4-stroke electronically controlled engines are in service. The company is developing and manufacturing LA26 main engines as a highly reliable, high-performance, low-speed 4-stroke series engine, while manufacturing S30ME-B and S35ME-B main engines among its 2-stroke electronically controlled engines to expand the lineup. Through these initiatives, it will increase the value added of its core engines by enhancing their functionality.」
The company cites 3 vessels equipped with 4-stroke electronically controlled engines entering service as a track record, and is proceeding with the development and manufacture of LA26 engines and the manufacture of S30ME-B and S35ME-B engines. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company plans to develop a product series based on 4-stroke LA engines and further expand its lineup of 2-stroke electronically controlled engines, thereby increasing the value added of its core engines through enhanced functionality.」
The company plans to increase the value added of its core engines by developing a 4-stroke LA series and expanding the lineup of 2-stroke electronically controlled engines.