Expansion of the 3D Printing Business
First written in FY2016-Q3. 8 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016. Latest entry: FY2024-Q2.
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- FY2024-Q2AchievedAnnual report
「The business was discontinued at the end of March 2024. Following the discontinuation of the 3D printing business on 31 March 2024, the company reconsidered the future use of the Toyohashi facility and reassessed its expected utilization. The resulting losses relate to certain assets expected to remain idle and comprise an impairment loss on property, plant and equipment of ¥5.955 million, a write-down of raw materials of ¥14.077 million, and other losses of ¥3.143 million.」
The previously discontinued 3D printing business was fully wound down as of 31 March 2024. In connection with this, business exit losses of ¥23.176 million, including impairment losses on property, plant and equipment and raw-material write-downs, were recorded. - FY2024-Q1Restricting orders ahead of discontinuationAnnual report
「In this segment, order deferrals resulting from efforts to discontinue the business contributed to revenue of ¥20 million and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥6 million.」
Regarding the 3D printing business, whose discontinuation had been decided, the company disclosed that efforts to discontinue it were progressing and that orders were being deferred. - FY2023-Q3DroppedAnnual report
「As part of this initiative, the company decided during the third quarter to discontinue the non-core 3D printing business in order to concentrate management resources on developing its proprietary digital technologies.」
The company decided to discontinue the 3D printing business, for which it had previously pursued expansion, as a non-core business, withdrawing its policy of continuing and expanding the business. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In this segment, delays in orders from major customers resulted in revenue of ¥42 million and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥14 million.」
The 3D printing business continued to experience delays in orders from major customers, resulting in revenue of ¥42 million and an operating loss of ¥14 million. No year-on-year comparison was made because the accounting classification had changed. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The company pursued active proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing), but delays in orders from major customers resulted in revenue of ¥21 million, down 24.5% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥6 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company continued proposal-based sales, including DfAM-related sales, but delays in orders from major customers caused revenue to decline 24.5% year on year, while the operating loss widened from ¥3 million to ¥6 million. - FY2022Continued order delays and price competition; narrower lossAnnual report
「Although there was progress in areas including DfAM (design for 3D printing), delays in orders from major customers and price competition caused revenue to decline. Meanwhile, following a review of expenses such as fixed costs, revenue was ¥76 million, up 7.1% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥39 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥86 million in the same period of the previous year.」
DfAM-related activities progressed, but delays in orders from major customers and price competition occurred. Meanwhile, a review of fixed costs and other expenses narrowed the operating loss from ¥86 million to ¥39 million. - FY2022-Q3Continued order delays; narrower lossAnnual report
「The company actively pursued proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing), but some orders were delayed. Meanwhile, following a review of expenses such as fixed costs, revenue was ¥59 million, down 1.8% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥25 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥57 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company continued DfAM-related proposal-based sales and reviewed fixed costs and other expenses, but some order delays resulted in lower revenue. The operating loss narrowed from ¥57 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥25 million. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company actively pursued proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing), while reviewing expenses such as fixed costs. As a result, revenue was ¥51 million, up 9.9% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥6 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥30 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company pursued proposal-based sales, including DfAM-related sales, and reviewed fixed costs and other expenses. Revenue increased 9.9% year on year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥30 million to ¥6 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company actively pursued proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing), while reviewing expenses such as fixed costs. As a result, revenue was ¥28 million, up 14.0% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥3 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥10 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company pursued proposal-based sales, including DfAM-related sales, and reviewed fixed costs and other expenses, increasing revenue 14.0% and narrowing the operating loss from ¥10 million to ¥3 million. - FY2021Continued shortfall against plan; narrower lossAnnual report
「The company actively pursued proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing). However, delays in orders from customers during the state of emergency and under priority preventive measures, among other factors, meant that results remained below the initial plan. Revenue was ¥71 million, down 8.1% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥86 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥217 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company continued proposal-based sales, including DfAM, but results remained below the initial plan due to order delays. Meanwhile, the operating loss narrowed from ¥217 million in the previous year to ¥86 million. - FY2021-Q3Lower revenue due to continued order delays; narrower lossAnnual report
「The company actively pursued proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing). However, delays in orders from customers during the state of emergency and under priority preventive measures resulted in revenue of ¥60 million, down 8.3% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥57 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥156 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company continued proposal-based sales, including DfAM-related sales, but order delays during the state of emergency and under priority preventive measures led to lower revenue. However, the segment loss narrowed from ¥156 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥57 million. - FY2021-Q2Lower revenue due to order delays; narrower lossAnnual report
「The company actively pursued proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing). However, delays in orders from customers during the state of emergency resulted in revenue of ¥46 million, down 9.5% year on year, and a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥30 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥98 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company continued proposal-based sales, including DfAM-related sales, but order delays during the state of emergency led to lower revenue. However, the operating loss narrowed from ¥98 million in the same period of the previous year to ¥30 million. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company actively pursued proposal-based sales, including those related to DfAM (design for 3D printing). As a result, revenue was ¥25 million, up 8.5% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥10 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥49 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company pursued proposal-based sales, including DfAM-related sales, increasing revenue 8.5% year on year and narrowing the operating loss from ¥49 million to ¥10 million. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In this segment, the full-scale launch of the business was delayed beyond initial expectations. As a result, revenue was ¥65 million, up 68.8% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥156 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥167 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although the delay in the full-scale launch continued, revenue increased 68.8% year on year, and the operating loss narrowed from ¥167 million to ¥156 million. - FY2020-Q2SoftenedAnnual report
「In this segment, the full-scale launch of the business was delayed beyond initial expectations. As a result, revenue was ¥51 million, up 76.7% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥98 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥105 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although revenue increased, the delay in the full-scale launch continued, and an operating loss of ¥98 million was recorded. - FY2020-Q1SoftenedAnnual report
「In this segment, the full-scale launch of the business was delayed beyond initial expectations. As a result, revenue was ¥23 million, up 104.8% year on year, and the segment loss (operating loss) was ¥49 million, compared with a segment loss (operating loss) of ¥47 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue from the 3D printing business increased, but the full-scale launch was delayed beyond initial expectations, and the operating loss widened from the same period of the previous year. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「(c) Expansion of the 3D printing business (expansion into the automotive, aviation and space fields)」
The 3D printing business has explicitly identified expansion into the aerospace and space fields, in addition to automotive, as a strategic objective. The Toyohashi facility also has an equipment investment plan of ¥749.826 million, including 3D printers. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The main capital expenditures for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥229 million for construction and related costs for the 3D printing facility in Toyohashi, Aichi, and ¥294 million for the acquisition and related costs of 3D printers.」
The Toyohashi facility was opened and 3D printers were acquired, with the current fiscal year's capital investment in the 3D printing business specified. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This was primarily due to an increase in property, plant and equipment resulting from higher cash and deposits and the establishment of a new 3D printing facility in Toyohashi, Aichi.」
The planned 3D printing business progressed to the establishment of a new facility in Toyohashi, Aichi. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「The main capital expenditures for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥150 million related to the relocation of the head office and the acquisition of property intended for use in the real estate leasing business in Mitaka, Tokyo; ¥83 million related to the acquisition of land for a 3D printing facility in Toyohashi, Aichi; and ¥122 million related to the acquisition of 3D printers.」
Investment was made in land for the Toyohashi facility and in 3D printers for the 3D printing business, and a plan to establish the facility in the following fiscal year was also presented. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「Expansion of the 3D printing business」
This is mentioned briefly as one of the initiatives to create and expand new businesses.