Σ-7 Series Lineup Expansion and Accelerated Migration
First written in FY2016. 9 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2023.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a new addition to the lineup of Σ-X AC servo drives for realizing “i³-Mechatronics,” we commercialized the “Σ-X Series FT55/FT56 specifications,” equipped with a function for customizing sensing data.」
The Σ-X lineup progressed to the commercialization of the FT55/FT56 specifications, featuring functions for collecting and initially analyzing sensing data and feeding it back into motion control. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to expanding the lineup of the new Σ-X AC servo motor (Sigma-Ten), we will step up the provision of solutions that optimize cells, groups of multiple units in a production process, through the “YRM-X Controller,” which enables integrated control of robots and AC servo motors.」
The company progressed from product-generation upgrades centered on the Σ-7 to deploying integrated solutions combining the Σ-X and YRM-X. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「Since the AC servo motor was introduced to the market in 1983, cumulative shipments have reached 20 million units, while cumulative shipments of inverters have reached 30 million units since the world’s first transistor inverter was shipped in 1974.」
The focus broadened from measures centered on transitioning to the Σ-7 Series to cumulative shipment results for AC servos and inverters and product-generation upgrades, including the new Σ-X. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The next-generation Yaskawa Solution Factory (Iruma, Saitama), which produces the Σ-7 Series AC servo drives, began full-scale operations in December 2018.」
The next-generation factory producing the Σ-7 Series began full-scale operations, advancing to the stage of implementing production of the series and data utilization. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability improved substantially through a higher sales mix of the core Σ-7 series products and expanded production in China.」
The transition to the Σ-7 Series and the increase in its sales mix were confirmed as improvements in profitability in the annual results. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability improved substantially year on year, reflecting increased sales volumes amid strong demand and the effects of switching to the core Σ-7 series products.」
The benefits of the transition to the Σ-7 Series were confirmed as a substantial year-on-year improvement in profitability. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability improved substantially year on year, owing to the accelerated transition to the core Σ-7 Series and the benefits of local production in China.」
The accelerated transition to the Σ-7 Series, together with the benefits of local production in China, was reported as a substantial year-on-year improvement in profitability. - FY2017-Q4AdvancedAnnual report
「Profitability improved from the previous year, owing to the accelerated transition to the new Σ-7 Series and the benefits of local production in China.」
The accelerated transition to the Σ-7 Series and the benefits of local production in China have translated into improved profitability. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to higher sales volume, improved profitability from accelerating the transition to the new Σ-7 Series offset the foreign-exchange impact of the stronger yen, leaving operating profit almost unchanged year on year.」
Higher profitability resulting from the accelerated transition to the Σ-7 Series was reported as an actual result that offset the impact of the stronger yen. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although profitability improved as a result of switching to the new Σ-7 Series, the improvement was insufficient to offset the deterioration in the foreign-exchange environment, resulting in lower profit.」
Improved profitability resulting from the transition to the Σ-7 Series was reported as an actual result. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「By expanding the lineup of the new “Σ-7 Series” and accelerating the transition, we will seek to improve profitability, while enhancing competitiveness by proposing solutions that combine multiple of our products.」
The company presented measures to advance the transition from existing products to the Σ-7 Series and promote proposals combining multiple products.