Expanding sensor equipment sales in the medical and food sectors
First written in FY2016. 9 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Space and QCM businesses, we are applying technologies established to date to terrestrial applications and developing them as a solutions business for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In the QCM business, we are accumulating and utilizing data in cooperation with equipment-manufacturer customers, while pursuing initiatives aimed at creating new added value that contributes to the advancement of equipment and processes and at expanding the business model in the future.」
Regarding the development of sensor and ultrasound-related businesses, QCM technology is being applied to outgassing measurement and process monitoring for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, while added value is being created through the accumulation and utilization of data with equipment manufacturers. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, revenue from optical products for professional cameras increased, as did revenue from crystal resonators for healthcare applications.」
The full-year results cite higher revenue from crystal resonators for healthcare applications. - FY2025-H1Lower sales of ultrasound diagnostic systems coexisted with higher sales for high-end camerasAnnual report
「③ Other: Sales of ultrasound diagnostic systems declined, while sales of optical products for high-end cameras increased. As a result, revenue was ¥2,324 million, up 2.9% year on year.」
Sales of ultrasound diagnostic systems declined, while optical products for high-end cameras increased, resulting in revenue in Other rising 2.9% year on year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of optical products for high-end cameras and ultrasound diagnostic systems increased. As a result, revenue was ¥4,497 million, up 7.5% year on year.」
Full-year results confirmed increased sales of optical products for high-end cameras and ultrasound diagnostic systems, with revenue in Other up 7.5% year on year. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of optical products for high-end cameras and ultrasound imaging diagnostic systems increased. As a result, revenue was ¥2,328 million, up 28.5% year on year.」
In addition to optical products for high-end cameras, sales of ultrasound imaging diagnostic systems increased, and revenue in Other rose 28.5% year on year. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of ultrasound equipment for medical applications and frequency synthesizers for specialized equipment increased. As a result, revenue was ¥4,183 million, up 23.2% year on year.」
Revenue in Other increased 23.2% year on year due to higher sales of medical ultrasound equipment and frequency synthesizers for specialized equipment. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of ultrasound equipment and related products for medical applications increased. As a result, revenue was ¥2,816 million, up 14.9% year on year.」
Sales of medical ultrasound equipment and related products increased, and revenue in Other was ¥2,816 million, up 14.9% year on year. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「③ Other: Sales of ultrasound equipment and related products declined. As a result, revenue was ¥925 million, down 4.1% year on year.」
Revenue in Other was ¥925 million, down 4.1% year on year, due to lower sales of ultrasound equipment and related products. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Development of a portable ultrasound diagnostic device connecting a tablet terminal to an ultrasound probe with a built-in circuit for the medical and healthcare markets.」
The development of a portable ultrasound diagnostic system combining an integrated-circuit ultrasound probe with a tablet device is cited as a concrete achievement for the medical and healthcare sectors. - FY2018ReframedAnnual report
「We will develop high-value-added products, including ultrasound equipment, frequency synthesizers and sensors that apply crystal device technology, as our second and third future earnings pillars following automotive applications.」
The positioning has been expanded from expanding sales of sensors and ultrasound equipment focused on the medical and food sectors to developing ultrasound equipment and sensors as the second and third earnings pillars following automotive applications. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「③ Other: Sales of high-value-added products for space and specialty equipment applications increased. As a result, revenue was ¥3,051 million, up 10.1% year on year.」
The company also confirmed higher sales of high-value-added products for space and specialty equipment applications in cumulative third-quarter results. Revenue for the total “Other” category was ¥3,051 million, up 10.1% year on year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of high-value-added products for space and specialty equipment applications and of ultrasonic equipment increased. As a result, revenue was ¥2,030 million, up 13.8% year on year.」
Sales of Other, including ultrasound equipment, were ¥2,030 million, up 13.8% year on year, confirming continued sales growth in the cumulative first half following the previous quarter. - FY2018-Q1Increase in ultrasound equipment salesAnnual report
「Sales of ultrasound equipment and other products increased. As a result, sales were ¥913 million, up 7.5% year on year.」
Sales of ultrasound equipment and other products, which had previously been declining, were ¥913 million this quarter, up 7.5% year on year. - FY2017RaisedAnnual report
「In the ultrasound equipment business, we will strengthen sales of compact, portable simplified ultrasound equipment and probes for 3D imaging. In the sensor business, we will pursue the commercialization of products for food and influenza testing as part of our long-term vision.」
The scope has been expanded beyond conventional portable ultrasound sensors and QCM sensors for food testing to include probes for 3D imaging and the commercialization of products for influenza testing. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「③ Other: Sales of optical devices and ultrasound equipment declined. As a result, sales were ¥2,772 million, down 18.8% year on year.」
Sales of optical devices and ultrasound equipment remained on a declining trend, and sales of other product categories fell 18.8% year on year. - FY2017-Q2Decline in ultrasound equipment salesAnnual report
「③ Other: Sales of optical devices and ultrasound equipment declined. As a result, sales were ¥1,784 million, down 19.4% year on year.」
The disclosure describes lower sales of ultrasound equipment related to the target of expanding sensor equipment sales, as well as lower sales of other product categories. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In anticipation of growing needs in medical care, nursing and elderly care, we will develop and expand sales of portable, simplified ultrasound sensors. We will also expand sales of QCM sensors, focusing primarily on food testing.」
The company has indicated a policy of deploying portable, simplified ultrasound sensors and QCM sensors in new fields including medical care, elderly care and food testing.