Full-line Semiconductor Substrate Inspection Equipment and Differentiation
First written in FY2016. 1 of 2 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2017.
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- FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The Intelligent FA Systems business posted significantly higher profit, as the semiconductor substrate inspection systems business performed well and profit margins improved substantially, while inspection systems for the home appliance industry, particularly air conditioners, and labor-saving systems also performed well. Revenue was ¥11,184 million, up 3.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥612 million, up 93.9%.」
Strong performance in the semiconductor substrate inspection systems business and improved profit margins contributed to increases in revenue and operating profit in the Intelligent FA Systems business. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In addition, by partnering with ViTrox and launching the "V810 X-ray Automatic Inspection System," while enhancing our support structure, we became the only manufacturer in Japan to offer a full line of semiconductor substrate inspection systems, from manufacturing and sales through maintenance. Having established a strength unavailable from other companies, we recognize the importance of continuing to leverage this strength and further uncovering customer needs.」
The partnership with ViTrox, the launch of the X-ray system, and the integrated structure covering manufacturing, sales and maintenance are presented as differentiating factors.