Planning and Development and New Product Development

「Against this backdrop, the group has worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales activities, including from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of a manufacturing-site 3D printer that enables anyone to produce high-quality models easily, even with functional resins that are difficult to configure and offer high strength, high heat resistance and chemical resistance. It also developed a line-type cylinder sensor and smart valve that reduce the time and effort required to start up and adjust equipment and contribute to stable operation. The Group also focused on developing products that contribute to quality improvements and problem-solving at manufacturing sites. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥32,839 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥16,582 million.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of an AI-powered image sensor. Its newly developed AI algorithm supports optimal imaging conditions and inspection settings, eliminating the specialised knowledge previously required for image sensors and enabling anyone to achieve stable detection easily. The Group also developed a high-precision, high-speed sensing ioniser using its patented Inside Supersonic mechanism, achieving 10 times the static-elimination accuracy and speed of its previous products. It also focused on developing products that contribute to quality improvements and problem-solving at manufacturing sites. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥28,856 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥14,688 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the three months ended the first quarter were ¥7,102 million.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of a product that uses its accumulated optical and image-processing technologies to deliver accurate inspection results in as little as 1 second by simply placing a Petri dish on the stage and pressing a button. This enables anyone to perform microbial testing easily, without specialised knowledge or experience. The Group also developed a radar level sensor that uses a proprietary analysis algorithm to detect only the target to be measured and stably measure the height of liquids and powders in tanks and containers regardless of the measurement target. It also focused on developing products that contribute to quality improvements and problem-solving at manufacturing sites. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥25,183 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥18,355 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥11,945 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the three months ended the first quarter were ¥5,945 million.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of a 3D scanner-type three-dimensional measuring instrument. With a single click, it scans a target placed on the stage through 360° and converts its shape and colour into 3D data. The Group’s proprietary spatial recognition algorithm minimises distortion occurring in the space, enabling reliable measurement across a broader range than previously possible. The Group also developed a compact safety door sensor that uses electromagnetic force to lock doors securely, balancing productivity and safety. It also focused on developing products that contribute to quality improvements and problem-solving at manufacturing sites. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥21,660 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥16,017 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥10,514 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the three months ended the first quarter were ¥4,780 million.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of a one-shot 3D shape measuring instrument. It scans an entire target instantly and can measure shape, waviness and roughness in as little as 1 second, while reproducing the cross-sectional shape without cutting the target by measuring it as it rotates. The Group also developed a full-screen handheld terminal that provides the speed, ruggedness and flexibility required for industrial devices in a single unit. It also focused on developing products that contribute to quality improvements and problem-solving at manufacturing sites. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥17,872 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥13,263 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥8,634 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the three months ended the first quarter were ¥4,311 million.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of a laser microscope equipped with white-light interferometry. Its triple-scan method enables a single unit to perform measurements at the nano-, micro- and millimetre levels according to the material, shape and measurement range of the target. The Group also developed an inline projection image measuring instrument capable of measuring up to 100 items, including the outside diameter, width and height of a target, in a single shot. It also focused on developing products that contribute to quality improvements and problem-solving at manufacturing sites. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥16,084 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥11,818 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥7,786 million.」

「From the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales. Total R&D expenses for the three months ended the first quarter were ¥3,786 million.」

「In product planning and development, the Group developed new products including AI-powered image discrimination sensors and 3D scanner-type three-dimensional measuring instruments. In sales, it worked to strengthen its human resources and overseas sales structure. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥16,279 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Revenue was ¥411,394 million, down 6.6% year on year, operating profit was ¥206,043 million, down 14.3%, ordinary profit was ¥209,260 million, down 13.4%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥147,811 million, down 12.9%. Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥12,000 million.」

「In this environment, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales from the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth. Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥8,075 million.」

「To maintain medium- to long-term growth, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales. Revenue was ¥134,672 million, down 6.0% year on year, operating profit was ¥66,221 million, down 15.3%, ordinary profit was ¥65,063 million, down 17.6%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥46,456 million, down 16.5%.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of a multicolor laser coaxial displacement meter using an ultra-high-luminance multicolor light source, achieving a wide measurement range and high-precision measurement. It enables accurate measurement regardless of the material of the target, including transparent objects, mirror surfaces, rough metal surfaces, ceramics, resins and liquids such as adhesives. It also enables parallel installation of sensor heads in narrow spaces and installation on robots, which had previously been considered impractical. The Group also focused on developing products that contribute to productivity and quality improvements at manufacturing sites, including a camera-integrated laser displacement sensor equipped with a new drive-scan system. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥15,928 million.」

「Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥11,696 million.」

「To maintain medium- to long-term growth, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales. Revenue was ¥293,902 million, up 17.3% year on year, operating profit was ¥161,398 million, up 16.6%, ordinary profit was ¥162,077 million, up 12.8%, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥113,727 million, up 13.1%. Total R&D expenses for the six months ended the second quarter were ¥7,623 million.」

「The Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales. Total R&D expenses for the three months ended the first quarter were ¥3,645 million.」

「The Group’s main achievements for the fiscal year included the development of a handheld terminal equipped with high-speed autofocus, delivering outstanding reading performance across a wide range of distances and enabling instant reading of documents at hand and codes located high on shelves. The Group has advanced the development of products that significantly reduce operator workloads and improve operating efficiency. In addition, the Group focused on developing products that contribute to productivity and quality improvements at manufacturing sites, including a 3-Axis UV laser marker equipped with a UV laser and a three-dimensional control mechanism, enabling higher-quality printing and uniform printing on three-dimensional objects. The Group’s R&D expenses for the fiscal year were ¥13,208 million.」

「To maintain medium- to long-term growth, the Group worked to enhance product planning and development and strengthen sales. Revenue was ¥381,595 million, operating profit was ¥210,702 million, ordinary profit was ¥217,247 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥152,372 million. Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended the third quarter were ¥9,620 million.」

「From the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth, our Group will enhance planning and development and strengthen sales. Sales were ¥250,453 million, operating income was ¥138,364 million, ordinary income was ¥143,705 million, and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥100,578 million. Total research and development expenses for the six-month period of the consolidated fiscal year under review were ¥6,269 million.」

「From the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth, our Group will enhance planning and development and strengthen sales. Total research and development expenses for the three-month period of the consolidated fiscal year under review were ¥3,039 million.」

「As major achievements during the consolidated fiscal year under review, we developed a 3D scanner-type three-dimensional measuring instrument that uses an automatic omnidirectional optical scanning method across 360° to perform high-precision three-dimensional measurements easily by placing an object and waiting only a few seconds. We have pursued the development of products that significantly improve the efficiency of inspection processes that previously required substantial time. We also focused on developing products that help solve various production-line issues and improve production efficiency and quality, including a high-speed, high-capacity multicamera image sensor that delivers stable, high-speed, high-precision image processing and is designed for ease of use by advancing inspection algorithms and learning functions. Research and development expenses for our Group during the consolidated fiscal year under review were ¥8,614 million.」

「From the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth, our Group will enhance planning and development and strengthen sales. Total research and development expenses for the six-month period of the consolidated fiscal year under review were ¥5,649 million.」

「From the perspective of maintaining medium- to long-term growth, our Group will enhance planning and development and strengthen sales. Total research and development expenses for the three-month period of the consolidated fiscal year under review were ¥2,905 million.」