R&D in Carbon Neutrality, EVs and Environmental Technologies
First written in FY2020. 9 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-13.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-10-13AdvancedOccurring Fact
「The ZAX001neo Plus received an order for a substantial number of units for a new market-entry project in China. The product’s effectiveness in reducing power consumption and its high productivity were favorably evaluated, leading to the order.」
For a product promoted for its environmental and energy-saving performance, the evaluation of those features led to a specific order. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The ZAX001neo Plus secured orders in China after winning contracts for substantial unit volumes to improve production efficiency. Its reduced air and power consumption compared with conventional models and high productivity were favorably evaluated.」
The company continues to develop and roll out products that combine energy savings with higher productivity. The ZAX001neo Plus received orders in China after its environmental performance was favourably evaluated. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed and commercialised the ZAX001neo Terry air-jet loom as its latest model, with improved productivity and energy-saving performance.」
Regarding environmental performance and energy savings, the company developed and commercialised the ZAX001neo Terry, achieving a 15% reduction in energy consumption compared with the previous model. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「ZAX001neo Plus achieved a 15% reduction in energy consumption compared with the previous model.」
Regarding carbon neutrality and energy savings, the company brought to market a product that achieved a 15% reduction compared with the previous model. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company will continue promotional activities for new products already brought to market in preparation for future expansion of the market.」
Regarding the response to the shift to EVs, the company continues its policy of promoting sales of new products already brought to market in preparation for future market expansion. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is bringing products addressing the shift to EVs to market.」
For the response to the shift to EVs, the company has progressed from the research-theme stage to continuing to promote sales of products already brought to market. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For energy savings, the company continued to pursue reductions in the volume of compressed air used to propel the weft yarn by jet, and sought to improve the efficiency of equipment such as weft-insertion nozzles. It also contributed to reducing consumption on the control-software side by using data established through its experience to date.」
For environmental technologies, the company advanced the development of equipment and control software to reduce compressed-air consumption, broadening the scope of its energy-saving performance. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company has developed and begun selling a new direct-drive NC tilting rotary table designed for process consolidation and automation, as well as a new machine vise compatible with 5-axis machining, in response to new machining technologies and labor-saving needs.」
For the shift to EVs, automation and reduced labour requirements, the company progressed to launching sales of a new direct-drive NC tilting rotary table and a new machine vise. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the Company developed and began selling a new direct-drive NC tilting rotary table designed for process consolidation and automation, as well as a new vise compatible with 5-axis machining. Amid rising demand for automation, it plans to establish an efficient production system and expand orders.」
For environment-related and automation-related products, the company progressed to launching sales of products including a new direct-drive NC tilting rotary table. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company plans to exhibit its new direct-drive NC tilting rotary table, designed for process consolidation, automation and reduced labour requirements, at IMTS2022 (the Chicago show) to be held in the United States in September. At JIMTOF (Japan International Machine Tool Fair) in November, it also plans to exhibit this new product as well as a new vise compatible with 5-axis machining.」
For products addressing the shift to EVs, the company has specified its plans to exhibit at IMTS2022 and JIMTOF and continues to expand sales of products supporting automation, reduced labour requirements and energy savings. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Products developed to address the shift to EVs can also be deployed in other industries, including the semiconductor and medical industries, and are scheduled to be exhibited at a major trade show this autumn. At the same time, the company plans to expand sales by highlighting their automation, labour-saving and energy-saving capabilities.」
For products addressing the shift to EVs, the company indicated potential deployment in other industries, including semiconductors and medical care, and plans to exhibit them at a major trade show this autumn and expand sales by promoting their automation, labour-saving and energy-saving features. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Because production of engine-powered vehicles is expected to continue for the time being, the company expects demand for the customised machines in which it has strengths to recover as the automotive industry returns to normal. At the same time, the shift to EVs is accelerating. As components become more diverse, the company also expects demand for general-purpose machines to increase and is bringing products capable of high-speed, compound and turning operations to market.」
The response to the shift to EVs progressed from stating it as a research theme to bringing products capable of high-speed, compound and turning operations to market. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「From a medium- to long-term perspective, the company must respond to social demand that is accelerating change toward carbon neutrality. In fields particularly relevant to the Group, it is conducting research on environmental measures, responding to EV technologies, and adapting to and developing new technologies and processing technologies.」
For the first time, the company explicitly identified carbon neutrality, environmental measures, EV technologies and new processing technologies as medium- to long-term research themes.