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Development and Launch of a High-Sensitivity XPS Analyzer

First written in FY2016. 7 of 9 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「The surface analysis instruments business and mask blanks for high-resolution, high-performance displays contributed to order intake and net sales, both of which exceeded the year-earlier period.」

    Surface analysis instruments and mask blanks contributed to order intake and net sales in the Vacuum Applications segment, both of which exceeded the year-earlier period.
  2. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Surface analysis equipment and mask blanks for high-definition, high-performance displays, among other products, contributed to order intake and revenue both exceeding the previous-year period.」

    Surface analysis instruments and mask blanks for high-resolution, high-performance displays contributed to order intake and net sales in the Vacuum Applications segment, both of which exceeded the year-earlier period.
  3. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the semiconductor market, where analysis is becoming increasingly important as manufacturing processes advance, we have experience and a high market share in analytical instruments for research and development. Building on these strengths, we aim to make a full-scale entry into analytical and inspection equipment for mass-production lines through synergies with our semiconductor and electronics business and establish a global position in the inspection equipment market.」

    Expansion into analytical and inspection equipment for mass-production lines, leveraging experience and market share in analytical instruments for research and development and synergies with the semiconductor and electronics business, was highlighted.
  4. FY2024AdvancedAnnual report

    「Specifically, in the surface analysis field, we developed the PHI nanoTOF 3+, the flagship model of TOF-SIMS (Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry), and began selling it in October 2023.」

    In the surface analysis field, the PHI nanoTOF 3+ flagship TOF-SIMS model was developed and sales began in October 2023.
  5. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「In April 2023, in the surface analysis field, we developed and released the PHI GENESIS, a multifunctional scanning X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyzer that became the flagship model of XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, also known as ESCA: Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis), with a focus on automation and ease of operation.」

    In the XPS field, the flagship PHI GENESIS model, focused on automation and ease of operation, was developed and released in April 2023.
  6. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the surface analysis field, we developed and released the PHI VersaProbe 4, a multifunctional scanning X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyzer and flagship model of XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, also known as ESCA: Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis), and the PHI nanoTOF 3, the flagship model of TOF-SIMS (Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry).」

    Flagship models were developed and released for XPS and TOF-SIMS, respectively.
  7. FY2018RestatedAnnual report

    「We mainly develop advanced materials, including target materials that contribute to higher performance in displays and semiconductors and Nb materials for high-performance accelerators, as well as advanced surface analysis equipment.」

    The policy of developing advanced analytical instruments, including surface analysis equipment, continued to be stated.
  8. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「We developed and began selling the PHI Quantes scanning dual-source X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyzer, equipped with 2 different energy sources to enable a broad range of measurements.」

    In the XPS field, the development and launch of a new product equipped with 2 energy sources was reported.
  9. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「We developed and began selling the new PHI 5000 VersaProbe III, a multifunctional scanning X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyzer with sensitivity increased to 3 times the conventional level.」

    Launch of a product with sensitivity increased to 3 times the conventional level.
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  2. 1Growth driven by semiconductor and electronic component manufacturing equipment6×
  3. 2Development of Equipment for Next-Generation Nonvolatile Memory and High-Performance Electronic Devices6×
  4. 3Policy to Position Research and Development as an Important Pillar of Management4×
  5. 4Development of Equipment for Next-Generation FPDs, OLEDs and Flexible Displays4×
  6. 5Performance- and Share Price-Linked Compensation Through a Board Benefit Trust4×
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