Automation business using robotics and software
First written in FY2016. 21 of 30 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, the company will strengthen alliances with other companies to realize an autonomous factory where people, robots and AI work together, and lead next-generation manufacturing.」
The scope of the targeted automation is expanding from conventional automation using robots and software to autonomous factories based on collaboration among people, robots and AI, together with alliances with other companies. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Going forward, our Group will establish a complementary relationship between our automation solutions and Via Mechanics' high-precision drilling machines and ultra-precision laser processing machines, significantly expand our customer base in the semiconductor industry, and invest capital in high-value-added products, including drilling machines and laser processing machines.」
Combining automation solutions with Via Mechanics' high-precision processing technology is presented as a specific business integration concept following completion of the acquisition. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Going forward, the Group will establish a complementary relationship between its small- and medium-sized press machines and the large press machines held by H&F, substantially expand its product lineup and customer base, and invest capital in high-value-added products, including laser blanking equipment.」
The acquisition of H&F, which owns large press machines, indicates a policy of expanding the product offering and customer base by combining small- and medium-sized press machines, automation equipment and laser blanking equipment. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Expansion of the automation peripheral-equipment plant operated by the Nordic subsidiary」
In the automation business, the company is making specific capital investments to expand the automation peripheral-equipment plant operated by its Nordic subsidiary. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, the steel-related industry continues to face chronic labor shortages, and customers have shown strong willingness to invest in integrated processing lines combining band saws, conveyors and drilling equipment, among other systems, resulting in higher sales.」
The company reported higher sales of integrated processing lines combining band saws, conveyors and drilling equipment, among other systems, against a backdrop of labor shortages. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥76,766 million, up 29.1% from the previous fiscal year, supported by growing demand for automation products amid tight labor markets and the positive effect of the weaker yen.」
Growing demand for automation products in North America translated into higher sales, with North American revenue in the sheet-metal machinery segment up 29.1% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「By product, sales of high-value-added products such as fiber laser machines and bending automation machines increased, resulting in revenue of ¥67,265 million, up 23.8% year on year.」
Sales of high-value-added products such as bending automation machines increased. In the press segment as well, automation products combining press machines with peripheral equipment performed strongly. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「By product, sales of high-value-added products such as fiber laser machines and bending automation machines increased against a backdrop of decarbonization and labor shortages, bringing revenue to ¥46,035 million, up 23.7% year on year. In the press segment, although concerns arose about the impact on sales, including signs of production cuts in the automotive industry, a key customer sector, sales in Japan increased substantially as automation products combining standalone machines with peripheral equipment contributed to revenue for the purpose of improving productivity.」
In addition to higher sales of fiber laser and bending automation machines, sales of automation products combining standalone machines with peripheral equipment increased substantially in the press segment. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the press segment, revenue was ¥4,638 million, up 43.4% year on year. Although concerns arose about the impact on sales, including signs of production cuts in the automotive industry, a key customer sector, sales increased substantially in Japan, driven in part by automation products combining automation equipment with standalone machines.」
Sales of automation products combining automation equipment with standalone machines contributed in Japan, lifting press-segment revenue by 43.4% year on year. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「・Promoting an automation business powered by robot and software technologies」
The automation business using robots and software is being reaffirmed as an ongoing business and regional strategy. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for automation equipment such as coil lines also remained strong.」
Press Machinery revenue was ¥7,426 million, up 26.6% year on year, with strong demand for automation equipment such as coil lines cited alongside the increase in sales. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales also increased for large-scale projects combining automation equipment acquired through M&A with existing press machines, creating synergies.」
Sales of large-scale projects combining automation equipment acquired through M&A with existing press machines increased, lifting Press Machinery revenue to ¥3,234 million, up 34.6% year on year. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「・Promoting an automation business powered by robot and software technologies」
The company has reaffirmed its automation business combining robots and software as an ongoing growth-strategy initiative. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Group is pursuing an aggressive management strategy aimed at addressing the post-pandemic changes in the business environment, including expanding its product lineup centered on lasers and bending, promoting automation, strengthening its aftermarket business through the company's IoT and V-factory initiatives, establishing a digital sales organization, and introducing IoT into manufacturing. It is also strengthening its earnings structure through cost reductions and fundamental structural reform.」
The company has reaffirmed promoting automation, including bending, as a priority initiative addressing changes in the post-pandemic business environment. - FY2021-Q2Continued automation strategy alongside declining salesAnnual report
「In the Press Machinery segment, sales of press machines, including those for automotive applications, declined substantially, in addition to lower sales of automation-related equipment such as handling systems, resulting in revenue of ¥5,866 million, down 37.9% year on year.」
Although the policy of promoting automation remains in place, sales of automation-related equipment such as handling systems also declined during the pandemic, resulting in the coexistence of continued strategy execution and weak near-term sales. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Newly launched the state-of-the-art HRB series of mid-range bending machines, including automated models, to capture demand for automation in the mid-range market」
The company launched the HRB series, added automated models to its lineup, and broadened its ability to address automation demand. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of peripheral equipment that enables automation of production processes when combined with machines, as well as bending automation products, expanded in Japan and overseas, resulting in revenue of ¥243,241 million, up 8.6% from the previous fiscal year.」
Domestic and overseas sales of peripheral automation equipment used with fiber lasers and bending automation products expanded. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Sheet Metal Machinery segment, sales of fiber laser products, a key initiative in the medium-term management plan, remained strong, as did sales of peripheral automation equipment designed to maximize their high-speed processing and efficiency. As the features of fiber laser products matched market needs, the shift from conventional CO2 laser products progressed steadily. In particular, sales of the ENSIS series, a global strategic product, remained strong in Japan and overseas, contributing to higher revenue. Sales of bending automation products addressing automation and labor-saving needs also continued to expand in Japan and overseas, resulting in revenue of ¥168,012 million, up 10.7% year on year.」
Domestic and overseas sales of peripheral automation equipment for fiber lasers and bending automation products expanded, contributing to higher Sheet Metal Machinery revenue. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of peripheral automation equipment that, when attached to fiber laser products, maximizes their high-speed processing and efficiency also expanded in Japan and overseas. Sales of bending automation products addressing automation and labor-saving needs likewise continued to expand domestically and overseas, resulting in revenue of ¥112,512 million, up 12.4% year on year.」
Domestic and overseas sales of peripheral automation equipment for fiber lasers and bending automation products expanded. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Sheet Metal Machinery segment, sales of bending automation products addressing labor-saving and automation needs expanded both in Japan and overseas.」
The company cited expanded domestic and overseas sales of bending automation products addressing labor-saving and automation needs as a first-quarter achievement. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Expansion of bending automation products addressing rapidly growing labor-saving needs in Japan, Europe and the Americas」
The company states that sales of bending automation products expanded in Japan, Europe and the Americas. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Sheet Metal Machinery segment, sales of high-precision bending automation products that deliver intelligent and labor-saving operations expanded, mainly in Japan and Europe.」
The company cited expanded sales of high-precision bending automation products delivering intelligent and labor-saving operations, mainly in Japan and Europe. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「By product, sales of bending automation products expanded as demand for labor-saving solutions increased.」
The company cited expanded sales of bending automation products addressing labor-saving needs as a cumulative second-quarter achievement. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Sheet Metal Machinery segment, sales of core fiber laser products and bending automation products addressing rapidly growing labor-saving needs expanded, resulting in revenue of ¥38,530 million, up 3.6% year on year.」
The company cited expanded sales of bending automation products addressing labor-saving needs as a first-quarter achievement. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Promoting an automation business powered by robot and software technologies to address labor-saving needs」
The company launched bending automation products and states that sales expanded in Asia as well as Europe and the Americas. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Differentiated products, including lasers and automation」
The company continues to position automation as one of its differentiated products. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Differentiated products, including lasers and automation」
The company continues to position automation as one of its differentiated products and as part of its growth strategy. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「・Promoting an automation business powered by robot and software technologies」
The company has stated a policy of promoting automation through a combination of robots and software.