Development and sales of roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment for long-length FPCs
First written in FY2020-Q3. 11 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026DroppedAnnual report
「After withdrawing from the exposure equipment-related business in the fiscal year ending April 2025, we reviewed the medium-term management plan and formulated a new plan in June 2025 with the fiscal year ending April 2028 as its target year.」
The company explicitly states that it withdrew from the exposure-system-related business centered on the conventional roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-imaging exposure system in the fiscal year ended April 2025. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Installation of the RD3000 series of EV exposure systems has been delayed due to the downturn in the EV market. Meanwhile, the high-performance exposure system for the electronics market, developed in parallel with the EV exposure system, has already advanced to exposure-performance evaluations, and discussions are under way with a leading user regarding installation.」
The company continues to pursue the two-pronged strategy outlined in the previous period: delayed installation of the RD3000 series due to the downturn in the EV market, alongside performance evaluations and installation discussions with a leading user for the high-performance exposure system for the electronics market. - FY2025-H1Delays in EV installations and progress in expansion into electronics applicationsAnnual report
「The direct-imaging exposure system being developed as a new business has seen the installation of the RD3000 series of EV exposure systems delayed due to the downturn in the EV market. Meanwhile, development of a high-performance exposure system for the electronics market, which has proceeded in parallel with development of the EV exposure system, has already advanced to the evaluation of exposure performance, and discussions are under way with a leading user regarding installation. The system’s combination of high-quality exposure and high speed meets the needs of a broad range of FPC manufacturers, and we will make every effort to secure orders going forward.」
Installation of the RD3000 series for EV applications has been delayed due to the downturn in the EV market. Meanwhile, performance evaluations of the high-performance exposure system for the electronics market, developed in parallel, have progressed to the stage of discussions with a leading user regarding installation. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We are currently continuing evaluations with multiple customers in preparation for equipment installations and have received high marks for the stability provided by “simultaneous double-sided exposure of long-length seamless substrates,” high throughput and low running costs. In addition, technology development to meet demand for higher resolution has reached the stage of beginning prototype evaluations.」
For R-LDI, the company has progressed from continuing conventional installation evaluations to the stage of beginning prototype evaluations for higher-resolution technology. The installation of mass-production equipment for FPCs longer than 2,000 mm for automotive BMS applications is also anticipated. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For the new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-imaging exposure system, demand for automotive flexible printed circuit boards, including those used in battery management systems, is increasing as electric vehicles become more widespread, generating numerous inquiries from flexible printed circuit board manufacturers in Japan and overseas. We are currently conducting evaluations with multiple customers in preparation for equipment installations and have received high marks for the stability provided by “simultaneous double-sided exposure of long-length seamless substrates,” high throughput and low running costs. We are also advancing technology development to meet demand for higher resolution and will continue working to secure orders that meet needs across a broad range of markets, not only the automotive industry.」
For R-LDI, inquiries from automotive FPC manufacturers, installation evaluations with multiple customers and positive assessments of high throughput and low running costs, among other features, are continuing. Technology development to meet demand for higher resolution is also progressing, but no new milestones, such as the start of orders or completion of mass production, are disclosed. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-imaging exposure system, demand for automotive flexible printed circuit boards, including those used in battery management systems, is increasing as electric vehicles become more widespread, generating numerous inquiries from flexible printed circuit board manufacturers in Japan and overseas. We are currently conducting evaluations with multiple customers in preparation for equipment installations and have received high marks for the stability provided by “simultaneous double-sided exposure of long-length seamless substrates,” high throughput and low running costs. To respond quickly to this demand, we have begun producing mass-production systems and will continue working to secure orders that meet market needs arising from the further acceleration of automotive electronics and electrification.」
For R-LDI, the company has shown concrete progress, including an increase in inquiries from automotive FPC manufacturers, installation evaluations by multiple customers and the start of production of a mass-production system. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the business related to the new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-imaging exposure system, inquiries are increasing in response to growing demand for automotive flexible printed circuit boards driven by the spread of electric vehicles. We are currently conducting repeated exposure evaluations with customers in Japan and overseas in preparation for equipment installations, and have received high marks not only for exposure quality but also for the stability provided by “simultaneous double-sided exposure of long-length seamless substrates,” high throughput and low running costs. We are also preparing for mass production in parallel so that we can respond quickly to this demand.」
For R-LDI, inquiries increased against the backdrop of demand for automotive FPCs, and the business progressed to a stage involving exposure evaluations with customers in Japan and overseas alongside preparations for mass production. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The technology for “simultaneous double-sided exposure of long-length seamless substrates” also attracted attention at the above exhibition, generating numerous inquiries. We will continue working to secure orders so that we can meet market needs arising from the further acceleration of automotive electronics and electrification.」
For R-LDI, the technology for simultaneous double-sided exposure of long-length seamless substrates attracted attention at exhibitions and generated numerous inquiries. Order-generation activities targeting the EV and automotive FPC markets are progressing. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-imaging exposure system business, inquiries for the RD3000FB, a roll-to-roll double-sided simultaneous seamless direct-imaging exposure system released in November 2022, are increasing in response to growing demand for long-length flexible substrates for automotive applications. We are advancing business discussions with multiple customers in Japan and overseas.」
Following the release of the RD3000FB, inquiries increased against the backdrop of growing demand for long-length FPCs for automotive applications, and discussions with multiple customers in Japan and overseas progressed. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-imaging exposure system, as disclosed in the 2 November 2022 notice titled “New Product: Roll-to-Roll Double-Sided Simultaneous Seamless Direct-Imaging Exposure System,” we have completed development and begun accepting orders for the RD3000FB series of roll-to-roll double-sided simultaneous seamless direct-imaging exposure systems, which can expose long-length flexible substrates seamlessly on both sides at the same time.」
For R-LDI, development of the RD3000FB series, which exposes long-length FPCs on both sides simultaneously, has been completed and the product has progressed to the order-taking stage. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-imaging exposure system, we are conducting repeated exposure evaluations with multiple customers using materials intended for actual production, in preparation for equipment installations. We have received high marks not only for seamless exposure of long-length flexible substrates, but also for high throughput and low running costs. As the automotive industry accelerates its shift toward greater electronics content and electrification, inquiries and requests for evaluations from overseas as well as Japan are increasing. We will work to secure orders for systems that meet the needs of new markets created by the growing adoption of electric vehicles.」
For R-LDI, exposure evaluations using production materials are continuing, and inquiries and requests for evaluations from Japan and overseas are increasing. Customer evaluations ahead of equipment installation are progressing. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「For our new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment, we are conducting repeated exposure evaluations with multiple customers in Japan and overseas using materials actually used in mass production. The equipment has received high evaluations not only for seamless exposure of long-length flexible substrates, but also for its high throughput and low running costs.」
The company states that it continues to conduct exposure evaluations using production materials with multiple customers in Japan and overseas, and has received high marks for long-length FPCs, high throughput and low running costs. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For our new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment, we have obtained production-use materials from multiple customers in Japan and overseas and are conducting repeated evaluation work, including exposure testing, as we work to develop new markets.」
The roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment has progressed to the stage of obtaining production-use materials from multiple customers in Japan and overseas and conducting evaluation work, including exposure testing. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For our new roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment, we are conducting evaluation work for both FPCs for automotive applications and FPCs for medical applications, and are working to develop new markets.」
The roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment has progressed to the stage of evaluation for both FPCs for automotive applications and FPCs for medical applications. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「This exposure equipment targets long-length flexible substrates as an alternative to automotive wire harnesses. By reducing the weight of electric vehicles expected to spread rapidly, including EVs, HEVs, PHEVs and FCVs (*), it will contribute to energy conservation. We are working to advance development as planned.」
The next-generation model selected for NEDO’s FY2020 Strategic Energy-Saving Technology Innovation Program has progressed to a specific development plan to deploy long-length FPCs for automotive applications and target commercialisation in 2023. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For the roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment announced last year, business discussions have begun with several leading customers, and we are making every effort to translate these discussions into results at an early stage.」
Business discussions with several leading customers have begun for the new product, marking a shift from the development and announcement stage to the sales stage, with the aim of winning orders and contributing to performance. - FY2020-Q3First statedAnnual report
「To create a new business, we developed and announced roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment capable of continuously exposing long-length FPCs without interruption. We received multiple enquiries about the equipment at Interphex Japan, held in January 2020.」
We developed and announced roll-to-roll seamless laser direct-write exposure equipment for long-length FPCs and received multiple enquiries at a trade show in January 2020. We aim to win orders through participation in trade shows in Japan and overseas.