Higher Workload Accompanying More Sophisticated Automotive Test Equipment and New Product Development
First written in FY2017-Q2. 8 of 21 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Company developed a compact in-tire house dynamo (ITHD) optimized for kei cars and compact cars, expanding the ITHD lineup to cover vehicles ranging from kei cars to large SUVs.」
As part of its response to vehicle electrification, the company completed a compact ITHD and established a product lineup ranging from kei cars to large SUVs. - 2026-04-13AdvancedEarnings
「For automotive testing machines, we are expanding our lineup of in-tire house dynos for the development of electric vehicles, which has led to new orders, while inquiries are also increasing.」
The expansion of the in-tire house dyno lineup has progressed to new orders and an increase in inquiries. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For automotive testing machines, we are expanding our lineup of in-tire house dynos for the development of electric vehicles, which has led to new orders, while inquiries are also increasing.」
As part of its response to vehicle electrification, the company expanded its in-tire house dynamometer lineup, leading to new orders and an increase in inquiries. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Development has been completed on a high-capacity ITHD with increased size and torque for large vehicles, including battery EVs.」
As part of its response to vehicle electrification, development of a high-capacity ITHD for large vehicles was completed, and work has also begun on a low-capacity ITHD for kei cars through compact cars. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For automotive testing equipment, the company is expanding its in-tire house dynamometer lineup to support vehicle electrification, and inquiries have also increased.」
As part of its response to vehicle electrification, the company is expanding its in-tire house dynamometer lineup, leading to an increase in inquiries. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For automotive testing equipment, investment in equipment for EV development is accelerating, and orders and inquiries have increased for power supplies that simulate batteries and space-saving products incorporating the company’s proprietary in-tire house dynamometer technology.」
As part of its response to vehicle electrification, the company is expanding into EV power supply equipment, higher-capacity ITHDs and ADAS testing, and orders received in the Industrial segment rose 11.3% year on year. - FY2024-Q3Investment in testing equipment to support vehicle electrificationAnnual report
「In addition, investment in testing equipment for automotive applications to support vehicle electrification is gaining momentum.」
The company states that investment in testing equipment for automotive applications to support vehicle electrification is gaining momentum. - FY2024-Q1Orders for testing equipment declined in response to vehicle electrificationAnnual report
「For automotive testing equipment, some planned testing equipment investments have been reviewed in response to the rapid shift toward vehicle electrification, resulting in a decline in orders for testing equipment.」
The review of planned testing equipment investments and the decline in orders for testing equipment have continued amid the rapid shift toward vehicle electrification. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Development has been completed on a 1,000 V-class DC power supply that can be used as a battery testing power supply or battery simulation power supply for automotive testing equipment.」
As part of its response to vehicle electrification, development of a 1,000 V-class DC power supply was completed. The company is also working to increase orders for large-scale testing equipment projects and develop equipment for ADAS evaluation. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders received rose 14.9% year on year to ¥7,792 million, owing to orders for large-scale testing equipment projects and an increase in orders for machining equipment.」
In the Industrial segment, orders for large-scale testing equipment projects and machining equipment increased, resulting in a 14.9% year-on-year increase in orders received. The company also notes a review of testing equipment investment plans in line with vehicle electrification and difficulties in procuring components. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For automotive development testing equipment, some planned testing equipment investments are also being considered for review in response to the rapid shift toward vehicle electrification.」
The company continues to state that some planned testing equipment investments are being considered for review in line with vehicle electrification. - FY2022-Q2Testing equipment investment plans reviewed in response to vehicle electrificationAnnual report
「In testing equipment for automobiles, some reviews of planned testing equipment are being considered due to the rapid shift toward electrification.」
For automotive testing equipment, some planned equipment investments are being considered for review in response to the rapid progress of vehicle electrification. - FY2020-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Segment profit rose 186.8% year on year to ¥772 million, reflecting efforts to strengthen cost and process management and reduce expenses.」
In the Industrial segment, cost and project management were strengthened and expenses were reduced, resulting in a 186.8% year-on-year increase in segment profit, with continued improvement from the labor and cost burden associated with testing equipment. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Segment profit rose 295.9% year on year to ¥488 million, reflecting efforts to strengthen cost and process management and reduce expenses.」
In the Industrial segment, segment profit rose 295.9% year on year as a result of stronger cost and project management and expense reductions, continuing the improvement in profitability, including the labor and cost burden associated with testing equipment. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Segment profit improved by ¥212 million year on year to ¥195 million, reflecting efforts to strengthen cost and project management and reduce expenses.」
In the Industrial segment, cost and project management were strengthened and expenses were reduced, improving segment profit by ¥212 million from the previous year. The company also states that demand for testing equipment for automotive development remains firm. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「Segment profit rose 135.2% year on year to ¥650 million, reflecting efforts to strengthen cost and project management and reduce expenses.」
In the Industrial segment, cost and project management were strengthened and expenses were reduced, resulting in a 135.2% year-on-year increase in segment profit. The full-year results indicate an improvement from the labor and cost burden associated with testing equipment. - FY2019-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Segment loss improved by ¥240 million year on year, to a loss of ¥16 million, owing to improved profitability on new projects.」
The Industrial segment loss improved by ¥240 million from the previous year, owing to improved profitability on new projects. - FY2018Lower utilization following the relocation to a new plant and the burden of development projects became apparentAnnual report
「Segment profit fell 63.0% year on year to ¥276 million, due to the increased weighting of projects with significant development components, such as automotive development testing equipment, as well as lower utilization associated with the relocation to a new plant.」
In addition to the increase in projects with significant development components, such as testing equipment, lower utilization associated with the relocation to a new plant is cited as a factor behind the decline in Industrial business profit. - FY2018-Q3The impact of higher testing-equipment costs mentioned againAnnual report
「Segment loss was ¥21 million, a decline of ¥245 million year on year, as the impact of higher costs for testing equipment remained.」
Regarding the cost burden related to testing equipment mentioned in the previous quarter, the disclosure states that the impact of higher testing-equipment costs remains. - FY2018-Q2DroppedAnnual report
「Net sales increased 7.8% year on year to ¥5.292 billion, as growth in overseas sales more than offset the decline in sales of testing equipment.」
The reference in the previous quarter to higher-than-expected man-hours associated with enhancing automotive testing equipment and launching new products is no longer included; only the decline in testing-equipment sales is mentioned. - FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「Net sales fell 13.6% year on year to ¥4.909 billion. Although sales to the social infrastructure sector increased, the company required more man-hours than expected in the first quarter to enhance the functionality of automotive development testing equipment and expand into new testing equipment for automotive components.」
In the Industrial business, higher-than-expected man-hours associated with enhancing automotive development testing equipment and expanding into new testing equipment for automotive components are cited as factors behind the declines in net sales and segment profit.