Research and development focused on advanced functionality and ease of operation, and new product launches

「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥279.570 million. Research and development activities were conducted mainly in Japan and China (East Asia). The main activities were as follows. ③ Developed large-scale fine-particle surface-coating equipment, with a processing capacity of 50 kg/hr, to support the commercialization of all-solid-state lithium-ion secondary batteries. ⑦ Developed a water-cooled chiller equipped with an inverter as standard to achieve substantially greater energy efficiency than previous models.」

「Total research and development expenses for the current interim consolidated accounting period were ¥146.310 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥274.689 million. Research and development activities were conducted mainly in Japan and China (East Asia). The main activities were as follows. ① Developed equipment that uses exhaust heat from dryers to preheat pellets. ② Developed an energy-saving dryer using infrared heating. Achieved energy savings of more than 30% compared with conventional dehumidifying dryers (compared with our products). ④ To support the early mass production of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, advancing development focused on scaling up and automating fine-particle surface-coating equipment. ⑦ Developed a two-circuit oil-temperature control unit for die-casting molding, including gigacasting, where market expansion is expected.」

「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥226.475 million. Research and development activities were conducted mainly in Japan and China (East Asia). The main activities were as follows. ① Completed development and product-line expansion of the new ADH hot-air dryer. Achieved industry-leading space savings, selectable drying performance, and easy maintenance. In addition, reduced CO2 emissions through energy savings and weight reduction. ③ To support the early mass production of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, advancing development focused on scaling up and automating fine-particle surface-coating equipment. ④ For the communications functions of “Kawata-Smart-Link,” our IoT initiative, working with molding-machine manufacturers to support the newly released EUROMAP standards for material supply systems.」

「Total research and development expenses for the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥166.059 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥111.499 million.」

「Developing and expanding the new hot-air dryer into a product series. The dryer is equipped as standard with a dust-collection cyclone, reducing its footprint by more than 40% compared with previous models, and allowing simple dehumidifying drying to be selected as an option. A touch panel has also been adopted to improve operability.」

「Total research and development expenses for the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥164.776 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥55.210 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥221.730 million. Research and development activities were conducted mainly in Japan and China (East Asia). The main activities were as follows. ① Developed an adsorption unit with both volatile organic compound (VOC) removal and moisture-removal functions in a circulating drying-air stream. ③ Named our IoT initiative “Kawata-Smart-Link” and are advancing development in line with the latest industry trends, including developing a material mischarging prevention system for smart molding factories and supporting the EUROMAP standards compliant with the OPC-UA communications standard. ④ Developed and launched the KCT-5012BC/230 hot-water circulator, with a maximum medium temperature of 230°C. ⑤ Developed the KCS-8078/600 superheated-steam circulator, which generates and circulates superheated steam at a maximum medium temperature of 600°C.」

「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥108.601 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥49.612 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥223.212 million. Research and development activities were conducted mainly in Japan and China (East Asia).」

「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥106.884 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥49.459 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥212.983 million. Research and development activities were conducted mainly in Japan and China (East Asia). The main activities were as follows. ① Developed a new dryer. ⑥ Promoted “Kawata-Smart-Link” as part of our IoT initiatives and developed a means of communication with molding machines. ⑦ Began research and development aimed at commercializing thin-film coating technology for inorganic materials on electrode active materials.」

「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥102.434 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥45.124 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥178.061 million. Research and development activities were conducted mainly in Japan and China (East Asia). The main activities were as follows. ① Developed and launched a batch weighing machine for powders and granules. ② Developed a new low-speed pulverizer. ③ Developed and launched a flexible container material extraction system. ④ As part of our IoT initiatives, designated labor-saving and energy-saving activities centered on communications technology as “Kawata-Smart-Link” and developed a smart data monitoring system.」

「Total research and development expenses for the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥122.231 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥80.575 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥40.553 million.」

「① As part of our IoT initiatives, developed a monitoring unit for resin dryers. ② Newly developed and launched the nitrogen purge system (Atom Changer). ③ Launched the compact dehumidifying dryer (DFB series). ④ Newly developed and launched the filter cleaning machine (Wind Brush). ⑤ Developed the compact KCA III model of the air-cooled hot-and-cold water circulator (KCA series).」

「Total research and development expenses for the third quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥121.421 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥82.041 million.」

「Total research and development expenses for the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period were ¥37.150 million.」

「① Developed and launched the new loss-in-weight continuous powder feeder (WS-II). ② Developed a continuous weighing feeder for long fibers. ④ As part of our IoT initiatives, equipped some models with external communication functions, including remote monitoring and operation via tablet, and enabled automatic accumulation of operating data.」

「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥117.1 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥72.878 million.」

「We have adopted “Challenge CES (C: low cost, E: energy efficiency, S: space saving)” as our product development guideline and, as a leading company in the industry, will continue to develop proprietary products that offer high performance and ease of use and disseminate new technologies worldwide.」

「As the KAWATA Group, a group with industry-leading technology, we are pursuing R&D on proprietary products that streamline plastics processing and offer high performance and ease of use, while also conducting basic research into new technologies that will provide a foundation for long-term growth and developing products for new fields.」