Shifting away from dependence by expanding inkjet coating technology into non-LCD fields
First written in FY2022. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the printed circuit board sector, orders for related equipment increased as demand for package substrates for AI-related applications grew. Net sales increased year on year due to higher sales of production consumables and the recognition of sales of plating equipment for high-performance materials, among other factors.」
The company disclosed concrete business progress in growth areas beyond LCD and FPD, including increased orders for equipment used in the production of AI-related package substrates and the recognition of sales of plating equipment for high-performance materials. - 2026-06-09AdvancedManagement plan
「We are working to win orders for mass-production equipment by selling prototype equipment tailored to customer needs in the electronic device and automotive-related sectors.」
The Company provided specific details on expanding inkjet coating technology beyond LCDs, working to convert prototype equipment sales into mass-production equipment orders in the electronic device and automotive-related sectors. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is conducting research and development to expand inkjet coating technology, the core technology of its inkjet coaters with a track record of adoption in China, South Korea and Taiwan, which are FPD production hubs, into markets beyond FPDs. It is broadening its focus to include the semiconductor field, electronics-related fields and electronic devices, and is working to identify promising applications.」
The company explicitly identified semiconductors, electronics and electronic devices as markets beyond liquid crystals and FPDs, and continues research and development and the development of promising markets. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「To respond to these changes in the business environment, the Group is pursuing development efforts to expand its inkjet coating technology into promising fields outside the liquid crystal-related sector, including semiconductors, electronic devices and electronics.」
To reduce dependence on the liquid-crystal-related field, the company identified for the first time, as a standalone issue, measures to expand its inkjet coating technology into the semiconductor, electronic device and electronics-related fields.