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Development of Original Technologies through R&D Centers in Japan and Overseas

First written in FY2016. 4 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2016 – FY2018ReframedFY2020OtherFY2023-Q3 – FY2024-Q32016: 12017: 120172018: 120182019: 020192020: 120202021: 020212022: 120222023: 220232024: 120242025: 120252026: 12026
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Collaboration Among Global R&D Sites and Joint DevelopmentA theme 39 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 41 as a tailwind

21 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「We newly joined the industry-academia collaboration programme of imec, a world-leading semiconductor research institute. Through joint research and technical exchanges, we are working to strengthen our R&D capabilities in advanced semiconductors and expand our global R&D collaboration.」

    The global R&D structure was expanded through participation in imec's industry-academia collaboration programme and presentations at international conferences with Tokyo University of Science and others.
  2. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, to accelerate product and technology development close to customers and strengthen collaboration and technical support, we held the opening ceremony for Technology Center PYEONGTAEK, established in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, and invited representatives of partner companies and the local government.」

    The opening ceremony for Technology Center PYEONGTAEK in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, was reported, indicating that the site had entered the operational phase as a development and technical support centre located close to customers.
  3. FY2024-Q3Completion month for the R&D site changedAnnual report

    「ULVAC KOREA,Ltd. Technology Center PYEONGTAEK (Pyeongtaek, South Korea) Vacuum Equipment Business R&D Equipment expansion 6,000 4,592 Internal funds 2023 April 2024 May (Note) The planned completion date was March 2024 under the plan at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, but was changed to May 2024 and the project was completed.」

    The plan to expand R&D equipment at the Pyeongtaek Technology Center showed a total investment of ¥6.0 billion and ¥4.592 billion already paid, and the planned completion month changed from March to May 2024.
  4. FY2023-Q3Start date updated to April 2023Annual report

    「ULVAC KOREA,Ltd. Technology Center PYEONGTAEK (Pyeongtaek, South Korea) Vacuum Equipment Business R&D Equipment expansion 6,000 — Internal funds 2023 April 2024 March」

    The plan to expand R&D equipment at the Technology Center in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, remained unchanged at a total cost of ¥6.0 billion, funded with internal funds and scheduled for completion in March 2024, while the start date was updated from March 2023 to April 2023.
  5. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「ULVAC KOREA,Ltd. Technology Center PYEONGTAEK (Pyeongtaek, South Korea) Vacuum Equipment Business R&D equipment expansion Planned investment amount (¥ million) Total 6,000 Amount already paid — Funding source Internal funds Start date March 2023 Completion date March 2024」

    A new plan was presented to expand R&D equipment at the Technology Center in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, at a total cost of ¥6.0 billion. Construction was scheduled to begin in March 2023 and be completed in March 2024, funded with internal funds.
  6. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition, in September 2021, we established the ULVAC Advanced Technology Collaborative Research Centre at the Ookayama Campus of the National University Corporation Tokyo Institute of Technology, strengthening collaboration between companies and universities as organisational entities.」

    In addition to the development policy based on R&D sites in Japan and overseas, a joint research centre was established at Tokyo Institute of Technology in September 2021.
  7. FY2020ReframedAnnual report

    「② Strengthen the global development structure to promote joint development of cutting-edge technologies with leading companies worldwide ③ Integrate our research institutes and shift the focus from process development to product development」

    The previous policy of leveraging development sites in Japan and overseas was given concrete form through joint development with leading companies worldwide, strengthening the global development structure, integrating research institutes and prioritising product development.
  8. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「At each development site in Japan and overseas, we develop original new technologies ahead of competitors and actively develop applied technologies.」

    The policy of developing original and applied technologies by leveraging development sites in Japan and overseas continued.
  9. FY2017RestatedAnnual report

    「At each development site in Japan and overseas, we develop original new technologies ahead of competitors and actively develop applied technologies.」

    The policy of developing original and applied technologies by leveraging development sites in Japan and overseas continued.
  10. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「At each development site, including the Technology Development Department, the Metamaterials Research Institute, the Semiconductor and Electronic Technology Research Institute, the Future Technology Research Institute and overseas research institutes such as the Korea Metamaterials Research Institute, we develop original new technologies ahead of competitors and actively develop applied technologies.」

    An R&D structure that leverages multiple sites in Japan and overseas.
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