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Improving Competitiveness and Profitability Through New Product Launches

First written in FY2016. 15 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q4. Latest entry: 2026-10-14.

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Expanding sales through the development of high-value-added, differentiated products and new applicationsA theme 46 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 46 as a tailwind

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  1. 2026-10-14Advancedfinance.biggo.jp

    「小笠原社長はインバータ事業について「U1000の強み、高調波抑制を生かして、米国におけるデータセンター建屋空調、サーバー冷却用途向けの受注を獲得している」と具体的な成果に言及した。」

    U1000の新たな用途展開が、米国のデータセンター関連用途での受注獲得として具体化した。
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「We added servo motors and servo packs with a 400V input specification to the Σ-X series AC servo drive lineup, supporting use in Europe and Asia as well as large equipment.」

    The initiative to improve competitiveness and profitability through new product launches progressed to expanding products by region and application, including 400V and FT54 specifications for the Σ-X series and new iCube Control models.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「We added 2 products to the lineup of Σ-X AC servo motors: the Advanced Safety Module (ASM-X), which mounts on the side of the servo pack, and a servo motor compliant with functional safety requirements.」

    The new product launch progressed to adding safety-compliant products to the Σ-X series lineup.
  4. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「We also expanded the capacity lineup for the 400V-class Yaskawa GA700 series inverters for general industrial applications, from the previous range of 0.4–355kW to 630kW.」

    The capacity lineup of the GA700 series was expanded to 630kW, broadening its range of applications to large general industrial machinery and equipment.
  5. 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 initiative progressed toward the full-scale provision of integrated control solutions through an expanded Σ-X lineup and the YRM-X Controller.
  6. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Although profit was affected by higher logistics and raw material costs, it increased due to higher sales and the effects of switching to new inverter products.」

    The company explained that the effects of switching to new inverter products contributed to a 62.8% year-on-year increase in cumulative operating profit for the first 3 quarters in motion control.
  7. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to expanding the lineup of the new Σ-X AC servo motor (Sigma-Ten) and stepping up sales activities, we will promote “i3-Mechatronics” globally through the market launch of the “YRM Controller,” which enables integrated control of robots and AC servo motors.」

    The initiative progressed toward strengthening solutions and earnings power through product launches, combining an expanded Σ-X lineup with the market launch of the YRM Controller.
  8. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales of power conditioners for solar power generation, following the launch of new products, remained firm, while sales related to electrical systems for water and wastewater infrastructure declined, partly due to the impact of COVID-19.」

    Sales of power conditioners for solar power generation remained firm after the launch of new products.
  9. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales of power conditioners for solar power generation grew, reflecting the effects of launching new products, while sales of electrical equipment for large wind power generation and electrical systems for water and wastewater infrastructure declined, partly due to the impact of COVID-19.」

    The effects of launching new products emerged as sales growth in power conditioners for solar power generation, linking the initiative to improve competitiveness and profitability through new product launches to tangible results.
  10. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the inverter business, we aim to improve profitability by expanding sales of the new inverter series and pursuing further cost reductions. We will also expand differentiated functions that will dramatically advance customers’ machinery and steadily increase market share.」

    The measures took concrete shape as a plan to improve profitability and market share by combining new product launches with cost reductions and expanded differentiated functions.
  11. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the inverter business, we aim to strengthen earnings power through the market launch of the GA500, a new product that will dramatically advance customers’ machinery, as well as by accelerating sales expansion and reducing costs in growth markets such as the Americas, China, and Japan.」

    The measures took concrete shape in strengthening earnings power through the market launch of the new GA500, expanded sales in growth markets, and cost reductions.
  12. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「Profitability improved substantially through a higher sales mix of the core Σ-7 series products and expanded production in China.」

    The higher sales mix of the Σ-7 series and expanded production in China were reflected in improved profitability for the full year.
  13. 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 effects of switching to the Σ-7 series emerged as a substantial improvement in first-quarter profitability, alongside increased sales volumes.
  14. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「We have pursued business expansion by improving competitiveness and profitability through the active launch of new products and developing new business fields, including the environment and energy fields.」

    The company continued to launch new products and develop new fields, reporting results in profitability and order growth through the Σ-7 series, local production in China, and the market launch of new products.
  15. FY2017-Q4AdvancedAnnual report

    「The Group has sought to expand its businesses by developing new business areas, including the environment and energy fields, and actively launching new products to improve competitiveness and profitability.」

    While continuing to actively launch new products and develop new fields, the company reported improved profitability through the Σ-7 series and local production in China.
  16. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, our group pursued business expansion by developing new business fields, including the environment and energy fields, and actively launching new products to improve competitiveness and profitability, but the rapid appreciation of the yen became a major factor affecting business performance.」

    The company continues its policy of improving competitiveness and profitability through the development of new business fields and the launch of new products.
  17. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Our group has sought to improve competitiveness and profitability by developing new business fields and actively launching new products, and although the order environment improved as a result of business expansion, this has not yet been reflected in business performance.」

    The company continues its policy of improving competitiveness and profitability through the development of new fields and the launch of new products, but explained that this has not yet been reflected in business performance.
  18. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「Our group has pursued business expansion by developing new business fields and improving competitiveness and profitability through the active launch of new products.」

    The development of new fields and the active launch of new products were positioned as means of improving competitiveness and profitability and expanding the business.
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  2. 1Improvement in System Engineering's operating loss10×
  3. 2Taking on New Domains and New Business Models9×
  4. 3Strengthening Development, Sales and Production Capabilities9×
  5. 4Enhancing Robot Performance, Streamlining Designs, and Expanding Market Share9×
  6. 5Expansion into General Industries Through the Robot Center8×
  7. 6Strengthening Overseas Production Capacity8×

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