Decline in Factory Automation Business Orders and Semiconductor Market Slowdown
First written in FY2020-Q1. 9 of 22 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2020-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Mimaki Engineering moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2026, 4 years after the typical company in this theme (2022).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 43 of 66 companies on the "Worse" side.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Materialised".
- FY2026MaterialisedAnnual report
「The substantial decline in orders for FA equipment for the automotive industry, which had been strong in the previous year, resulted in a substantial decline in overall revenue.」
The decline in orders and sales of FA equipment for the automotive industry was reflected in results, and full-year revenue in the FA business declined 18.1% year on year. - 2026-05-27MaterialisedFinancial results briefing materials
「FA business: substantial decline in sales due to lower sales of FA equipment for the automotive industry」
The decline in FA equipment sales to the automotive industry was reflected in a substantial full-year decline in revenue for the FA business. - FY2025MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥5,053 million, up 11.5% year on year. Orders for automotive-related FA equipment and PCB mounting equipment were strong, enabling the company to secure a stable order book and achieve a substantial increase in revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business increased 11.5% year on year, with strong orders for automotive-related FA equipment and PCB mounting equipment. - FY2024Full-year decline in FA business revenueAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥4,533 million, down 2.5% year on year. Although sales of PCB mounting equipment and semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased, sales of PCB inspection equipment to specific customers in Taiwan declined, as did sales of FA equipment and metalworking, resulting in lower revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business declined 2.5% year on year. Sales of PCB mounting equipment and semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased, while sales of PCB inspection equipment for specific customers in Taiwan, FA equipment and metalworking declined. - FY2024-Q2Decline in FA business revenueAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥2,135 million, down 4.8% year on year. Although sales of PCB mounting equipment and semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased, sales of PCB inspection equipment, metalworking and FA equipment, which had performed well in the previous year amid higher demand, declined, resulting in lower revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business declined 4.8% year on year. Sales of PCB mounting equipment and semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased, while sales of PCB inspection equipment, metalworking and FA equipment declined from the previous year. - FY2024-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥1,050 million, up 26.7% year on year. Sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to specific customers increased substantially, while FA equipment, PCB mounting equipment and PCB inspection equipment also posted strong sales growth, resulting in a substantial increase in revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business increased 26.7% year on year, with sales growth in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FA equipment, PCB mounting equipment and PCB inspection equipment. - FY2023-Q3Continued revenue growth in the FA businessAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥3,324 million, up 13.1% year on year. The PCB inspection equipment and metalworking businesses performed well, and FA equipment was also firm, while the semiconductor manufacturing equipment and PCB mounting equipment businesses declined. Overall, however, the business achieved solid growth.」
Revenue in the FA business increased 13.1% year on year, as strong performance in PCB inspection equipment, metalworking and FA equipment offset declines in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and other businesses. - FY2023-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥2,243 million, up 18.2% year on year. Although delays in component procurement had an impact, orders were strong, and sales increased substantially in the FA equipment, metalworking, PCB inspection equipment and PCB mounting equipment businesses.」
Although the impact of delayed component procurement remained, revenue in the FA business increased 18.2% year on year on strong orders, with growth in FA equipment, metalworking, PCB inspection equipment and PCB mounting equipment. - FY2023-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥828 million, down 11.9% year on year. Although orders generally grew steadily, shortages of components delayed the production and sale of PCB inspection and mounting equipment, resulting in a substantial decline in revenue.」
Although orders in the FA business increased, component shortages delayed the production and sale of PCB inspection and mounting equipment, resulting in an 11.9% year-on-year decline in revenue. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥4,465 million, up 21.9% year on year. As demand increased with the economic recovery, the FA equipment, PCB inspection equipment and metalworking businesses performed well, resulting in a substantial increase in revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business increased 21.9% year on year, recovering from the previous year's performance decline caused by lower orders and a slowdown in the semiconductor market, supported by the strong performance of the FA equipment, PCB inspection equipment and metalworking businesses. - FY2022-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥2,940 million, up 11.3% year on year. As demand increased with the economic recovery, the metalworking and semiconductor manufacturing equipment businesses performed well, resulting in higher revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business increased 11.3% year on year, with the strong performance of the metalworking and semiconductor manufacturing equipment businesses supporting continued recovery from the previous year's performance decline caused by lower orders and a slowdown in the semiconductor market. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥1,898 million, up 6.9% year on year. As demand increased with the economic recovery, the metalworking and semiconductor manufacturing equipment businesses performed well, resulting in higher revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business increased 6.9% year on year, with the strong performance of the metalworking and semiconductor manufacturing equipment businesses supporting continued recovery from the previous year's decline in orders and deterioration in profitability. - FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥940 million, up 33.8% year on year. As demand increased with the economic recovery, the metalworking, PCB inspection equipment and FA equipment businesses performed well, resulting in a substantial increase in revenue.」
Revenue in the FA business increased 33.8% year on year, recovering from the previous year's performance decline caused by lower orders and a slowdown in the semiconductor market. - FY2021Full-year revenue decline, firm orders in some areasAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥3,663 million, down 16.9% year on year. Although orders remained firm in some areas, including automotive-related markets, the business as a whole was affected by the economic downturn, resulting in a substantial decline in revenue.」
The company states that revenue in the FA business declined 16.9% year on year for the full year, while orders remained firm in some areas, including automotive-related markets. - FY2021-Q3FA business: cumulative revenue decline, firm ordersAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥2,641 million, down 9.4% year on year. Although the business as a whole was affected by the economic slowdown and orders remained firm, particularly from automotive-related customers, revenue declined.」
The company states that revenue in the FA business declined 9.4% year on year on a cumulative third-quarter basis, while orders remained firm, particularly from the automotive-related sector. - FY2021-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「(FA business) Revenue was ¥1,775 million, down 2.0% year on year. Despite the impact of the economic slowdown across the business, orders remained firm, particularly from automotive-related customers, enabling the company to secure revenue at a level comparable to the same period of the previous year.」
The company states that the decline in revenue in the FA business narrowed from 23.1% year on year in the first quarter to 2.0% year on year on a cumulative second-quarter basis, while orders remained firm. - FY2021-Q1Decline in FA business revenueAnnual report
「Revenue in the FA business was ¥702 million, down 23.1% year on year.」
Revenue in the FA business declined 23.1% year on year. The text does not identify the specific factors behind this decline. - FY2020-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Revenue in the FA business was ¥2,915 million and was progressing largely in line with the plan.” “In addition, the delays in controlling expenses in line with revenue and the deterioration in profitability due to the decline in FA business orders, which had been priority issues through the second quarter, have been removed from the list of priority issues because a clear improvement trend emerged in the third quarter.」
Revenue progress in the FA business was largely in line with the plan, and the deterioration in profitability due to the decline in orders showed signs of improvement, so it was removed from the list of priority issues. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue in the FA business was ¥1,810 million, but revenue progress at this stage is below plan due to the impact of the US-China trade conflict, the slowdown in the semiconductor market and other factors.” “③ Deterioration in profitability accompanying the decline in FA business orders」
Cumulative revenue in the FA business for the second quarter was ¥1,810 million. In addition to missing the plan due to the US-China trade conflict and the slowdown in the semiconductor market, deterioration in profitability accompanying the decline in orders was explicitly identified as a factor behind the decline in profit. - FY2020-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Revenue in the FA business was ¥914 million, but revenue progress at this stage is below plan due to the impact of the US-China trade conflict, the slowdown in the semiconductor market and other factors.」
The company disclosed that revenue progress in the FA business operated by the アルファーデザイン group was below plan due to the impact of the US-China trade conflict and the slowdown in the semiconductor market.