Strengthening products and expanding sales for DRAM and NAND flash memory
First written in FY2016. 26 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to expanding demand for memory probe cards for advanced semiconductors in Japan and overseas, we worked to increase production to meet the needs of major customers whose demand was recovering.」
Production of memory probe cards for advanced semiconductors in Japan and overseas was increased, and in FY2026 the semiconductor testing components business reported revenue of ¥29,142 million, up 23.5% year on year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for non-memory probe cards remained sluggish, but we achieved significant growth in memory probe cards by increasing production to meet demand for advanced semiconductors in Japan and overseas, where sales expansion was progressing, as well as the needs of major customers, whose demand was showing a gradual recovery.」
Sales expansion and increased production of memory probe cards for advanced semiconductors in Japan and overseas progressed, and revenue from the semiconductor testing components business was ¥12,212 million, up 25.5% year on year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In the fourth quarter (January–March 2025), sales of high-value-added products for advanced semiconductors expanded significantly in Japan and overseas, mainly in Asia. Shipments from product inventories also contributed, resulting in revenue well above the previous consolidated fiscal year. Revenue was ¥23,603 million, up 37.0% year on year.」
Domestic and Asian sales of high-value-added memory products for advanced semiconductors expanded significantly in the fourth quarter, and revenue from the semiconductor testing components business rose 37.0% year on year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Memory probe cards entered a recovery trend as sales of high-value-added products expanded in Japan and overseas compared with the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」
Sales of high-value-added memory probe-card products expanded in Japan and overseas, and the business entered a recovery trend. Revenue from the semiconductor testing components business was ¥9,731 million, up 23.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,626 million, up 353.8%. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, revenue for the nine months ended in the third quarter remained firm. Although advance domestic demand for non-memory probe cards, where sales expansion had been progressing, underwent an adjustment, performance remained solid. We pursued expanded overseas sales of memory probe cards, but demand for core products fell sharply due to the cooling market, resulting in revenue below the same period of the previous year.」
Although we pursued expanded overseas sales, the sharp decline in demand for core memory probe-card products continued. Revenue from the semiconductor testing components business was ¥11,839 million, down 22.0% year on year. - FY2024-Q2Sharp decline in demand for core memory productsAnnual report
「Amid this business environment, revenue for the six months ended in the second quarter was below the same period of the previous year. Probe cards for non-memory applications entered a gradual recovery trend as we expanded sales, mainly to meet advance domestic demand. Although mature products for memory applications temporarily grew in overseas markets, demand for core memory products fell sharply due to the cooling market. As a result, revenue for the six months ended in the second quarter was ¥7,890 million, down 16.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥578 million, down 68.3%.」
While sales of non-memory products expanded, mainly to meet advance domestic demand, and entered a gradual recovery trend, demand for core memory products fell sharply due to the cooling market, resulting in lower revenue and profit from the semiconductor testing components business. - FY2024-Q1Progress in expanding non-memory sales, while memory remained softAnnual report
「Although sales of probe cards for non-memory applications expanded in Japan and overseas, probe cards for memory applications remained soft due to the cooling market.」
While sales of non-memory products expanded in Japan and overseas, memory products remained soft due to the cooling market. Revenue from the semiconductor testing components business was ¥4,071 million, down 3.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥553 million, down 33.3%. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although we pursued expanded sales of products for memory ICs, which had enjoyed strong demand in the same quarter of the previous year, demand for semiconductors used in smartphones and PCs, as well as for data-center semiconductors, remained soft, resulting in sluggish performance.」
Although we continued expanding domestic and overseas sales of products for memory ICs, demand for smartphones and PCs, as well as for data centers, remained soft, and sluggish performance continued. - FY2023-Q2Further weakening in demand for memory IC productsAnnual report
「However, demand for products for memory ICs, which was strong in the same quarter of the previous year, remained soft due in part to weaker demand for semiconductors used in smartphones and PCs, as well as for data-center semiconductors.」
Weak demand for memory IC products spread from smartphones and PCs to data centers. Revenue from the semiconductor testing components business was ¥9,439 million, down 15.1% year on year. - FY2023-Q1Weak performance and lower sales of products for memory ICsAnnual report
「Although demand for non-memory products remained resilient, sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year because products for memory ICs, for which demand had been extremely strong in Japan and overseas in the same quarter of the previous year, performed weakly amid weakening demand for smartphones and PCs due in part to the impact of China's lockdowns.」
Products for memory ICs remained soft due to China’s lockdowns and sluggish demand for smartphones and PCs, resulting in a 10.9% year-on-year decline in revenue from the semiconductor testing components business. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We will further improve the performance, shorten delivery times and reduce costs for M-type probe cards, for which medium- to long-term demand is expected, thereby enhancing product competitiveness and expanding sales.」
M-type probe cards were identified as a medium- to long-term growth product, with performance improvements, shorter delivery times and cost reductions presented as measures. Sales of the semiconductor test components business were ¥23,371 million, up 27.5% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales were affected in some areas by the semiconductor shortage, they remained firm, mainly for memory ICs. In addition, a temporary increase in demand during the second-quarter consolidated accounting period contributed to sales exceeding the same quarter of the previous year.」
Sales of products, mainly for memory ICs, remained firm. The semiconductor test components business reported sales of ¥17,223 million, up 31.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥4,914 million, up 82.8%. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as demand temporarily increased both in Japan and overseas, mainly for products for memory ICs. Profit also exceeded the same quarter of the previous year due in part to higher sales and a further improvement in factory utilisation rates.」
As sales expansion and sales of products for memory ICs progressed, sales of the semiconductor test components business were ¥11,122 million, up 37.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,492 million, up 100.6%. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this business backdrop, sales for the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as demand for probe cards remained firm, mainly for products for memory ICs.」
Demand for probe cards, mainly products for memory ICs, remained firm. Sales of the semiconductor test components business were ¥4,745 million, up 14.5% year on year. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales exceeded the previous consolidated fiscal year as demand remained firm, mainly for products for memory ICs. As a result, sales were ¥18,332 million, up 18.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,673 million, up 92.9%.」
With sales expansion and stronger product capabilities centered on products for memory ICs, sales of the semiconductor test components business increased 18.6% and segment profit increased 92.9%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as sales expansion progressed for products for memory ICs, for which demand grew in server and PC applications.」
As sales expansion of products for memory ICs continued, sales of the semiconductor test components business were ¥13,105 million, up 18.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,689 million, up 78.3%. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as sales expansion progressed for products for memory ICs, for which demand grew in server and PC applications. Profit also exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as sales increased.」
As sales expansion of products for memory ICs progressed, the semiconductor test components business reported sales of ¥8,096 million, up 20.6% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,740 million, up 87.8%. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this business backdrop, sales for the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period substantially exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as sales expansion progressed for products for memory ICs, for which demand grew in server and PC applications.」
As sales expansion of products for memory ICs progressed, the semiconductor test components business reported sales of ¥4,143 million, up 31.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,077 million, up 207.0%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were slightly above the same quarter of the previous year as products for memory ICs and other products grew.」
As products for memory ICs grew, sales of the semiconductor test components business were ¥11,092 million, up 4.2% year on year. Segment profit, however, fell 12.4% year on year, due in part to the product mix. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales expansion progressed in some highly profitable products, sales for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were below the same quarter of the previous year because a full-scale recovery in demand had not yet materialized.」
The disclosure stated that sales expansion of some highly profitable products progressed in the semiconductor test components business. However, no specific progress was indicated for NAND flash memory or DRAM. Business sales were ¥6,712 million, down 8.4% year on year. - FY2020-Q1Weak performance in products for NAND flash memoryAnnual report
「Although some areas performed steadily, overall sales remained weak, particularly for products for NAND flash memory, which had performed strongly in the previous fiscal year, resulting in sales below the same quarter of the previous year.」
The semiconductor test components business, including products for NAND flash memory, for which sales expansion progressed in the previous fiscal year, reported a year-on-year decline in sales. No new sales expansion milestones were stated. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Against this business backdrop, our group advanced sales expansion in markets expected to achieve medium- to long-term growth. As a result, sales of logic IC products remained weak, while products for memory ICs, mainly for NAND flash memory, performed steadily.」
We continued to expand sales in medium- to long-term growth markets, and products for memory ICs, mainly NAND flash memory, performed steadily. No explicit milestones, such as the launch of new products, were stated. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this business backdrop, our group advanced sales expansion in markets expected to achieve medium- to long-term growth. As a result, sales of logic IC products remained weak, while products for memory ICs performed steadily. Logic IC products remained weak because the recovery in demand for automotive semiconductors was delayed, while products for memory ICs performed steadily, mainly due to NAND flash memory. Profit substantially exceeded the previous year as a result of the product mix and progress in cost reductions. As a result, sales for the third-quarter cumulative consolidated period were ¥10,649 million, up 2.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,721 million, up 82.1%.」
We continued to expand sales in medium- to long-term growth markets, and products for memory ICs, mainly NAND flash memory, performed steadily. The semiconductor test components business reported sales of ¥10,649 million, up 2.4% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,721 million, up 82.1%. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although demand for logic ICs, mainly for automotive semiconductors, and for DRAM remained weak, sales and profit exceeded the same quarter of the previous year as sales expansion for NAND flash memory progressed. As a result, sales for the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period were ¥7,329 million, up 15.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,135 million, up 253.2%.」
As sales expansion for NAND flash memory progressed, the semiconductor test components business reported cumulative second-quarter sales of ¥7,329 million, up 15.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥1,135 million, up 253.2%. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the semiconductor test components business, sales of logic IC products, mainly for automotive semiconductors, which had performed strongly in the previous year, remained sluggish. However, as sales expansion for NAND flash memory progressed, both sales and profit exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, sales for the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period were ¥3,355 million, up 11.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥736 million, up 445.9%.」
As sales expansion for NAND flash memory progressed, the semiconductor test components business reported sales of ¥3,355 million, up 11.2% year on year, and segment profit of ¥736 million, up 445.9%. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「For memory ICs, sales expansion for NAND flash memory progressed, while products for DRAM also performed steadily.」
The disclosure noted progress in expanding sales of products for NAND flash memory and steady performance of DRAM products. Sales of the semiconductor test components business were ¥14,147 million, up 15.9% from the previous consolidated fiscal year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For our products for memory ICs, DRAM products performed steadily, while we also increased sales of products for NAND flash memory.」
DRAM products performed steadily, and sales of products for NAND flash memory also increased. The semiconductor test components business reported sales of ¥10,398 million, up 23.9% year on year, and segment profit of ¥945 million, up 71.2%. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this business backdrop, our group advanced sales expansion, mainly for memory ICs and automotive semiconductors. As a result, sales exceeded the same period of the previous year.」
We continued to expand sales, including for memory ICs, and consolidated sales were ¥6,494 million, up 15.4% year on year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We advanced sales expansion centered on advanced probe cards for NAND flash memory and DRAM, for which demand is growing for smartphones and data centers, as well as for automotive microcontrollers. As a result, although the recovery in demand remained slow, sales exceeded the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, sales for the first-quarter cumulative consolidated period were ¥3,017 million, up 37.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥134 million, up 82.1%.」
We continued to expand sales of advanced probe cards for memory applications. The semiconductor test components business reported sales of ¥3,017 million, up 37.1% year on year, and segment profit of ¥134 million, up 82.1%. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Our group focused sales efforts on advanced probe cards. However, due in part to the delayed full-scale recovery in demand for memory ICs, sales were below the same period of the previous year.」
We continued to focus sales on advanced probe cards, but a full-scale recovery in demand for memory ICs remains delayed. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「While advancing the strengthening of product capabilities for DRAM and NAND flash memory, for which medium- to long-term demand is expected, and the development of products for next-generation logic ICs, we also worked to reduce expenses.」
We continued to strengthen products for DRAM and NAND flash memory, but sales fell below the same quarter of the previous year because the recovery in demand for DRAM was delayed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will further strengthen the competitiveness of products for DRAM and NAND flash memory, for which medium- to long-term demand is expected, and work to expand sales.」
The disclosure states that sales of products for memory ICs increased during the cumulative second-quarter period, while demand declined from the third quarter onward as the market cooled.