Development of One-of-a-Kind, High-Functionality Products and Cross-Departmental Collaboration
First written in FY2016. 24 of 35 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2019: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed 3 types of new products with specifications including pitch, contact count, transmission speed and current-carrying capacity: the FWSA series, a 2.0 mm-pitch waterproof and dustproof drawer connector; the JI series, a high-speed-transmission floating connector equivalent to PCIe 5.0; and the FG series, a high-current connector for batteries. R&D expenses were ¥425 million.」
The company developed 3 types of new products with specifications including pitch, contact count, transmission speed and current-carrying capacity: a waterproof and dustproof drawer connector, a high-speed-transmission connector equivalent to PCIe 5.0, and a high-current battery connector planned to support 40 to 50 A. R&D expenses were ¥425 million. - 2026-05-26AdvancedGeneral Meeting of Shareholders
「At the KEL USA booth, we exhibited mainly the HSP series of connectors for 224Gbps (PAM4) differential transmission cables and the TSL series, which supports high-speed transmission at 32Gbps.」
For new products, the company disclosed an exhibition featuring product specifications and efforts to generate new business opportunities. The canonical thread remains unchanged. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative consolidated period of the interim period were ¥271 million. There was no material change in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative consolidated period of the interim period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥271 million but states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No new development milestones relating to new products or technologies are presented. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed a vibration-resistant, 140°C heat-resistant floating connector. This 0.5 mm-pitch floating connector provides ±1.0 mm of floating movement in each of the X and Y directions, is resistant to vibration, and supports random vibration based on the vibration-resistance test items in ISO 16750-3 and GB/T. It also developed the ASLS EM series, a fully shielded type of the ASLS series connector for 0.4 mm-pitch ultra-fine coaxial cables, and began selling the FK series connector for branch and relay crimp cables.」
The company developed and began selling 3 types of new products intended for automotive, factory automation and communications applications, as well as imaging, medical, robotics and manufacturing equipment, with specifications including pitch, heat-resistance temperature, floating movement, contact count and compatible cables. R&D expenses were ¥417 million. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were ¥246 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company states that R&D expenses were ¥246 million and that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period were ¥158 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥158 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific development milestones for new products or technologies are presented. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed a shell-equipped right-angle type of the 0.5 mm-pitch DT series floating connector. Enclosing the connector in a metal shell protects signals from static electricity and noise, while contact between the shells strengthens grounding. The connector has 100 contacts and provides ±0.5 mm of floating movement in the X and Y directions. It is intended for a broad range of applications, including automotive equipment, factory automation and communications equipment. The company also developed the MRA series, a 0.5 mm-pitch, multi-contact coaxial connector for single-ended and RF communications.」
The company developed the shell-equipped DT series, the MRA series, heat-pipe cooling solutions and the DT series with power terminals. Specific specifications included 100 contacts and ±0.5 mm for the DT series, and up to 6 A per pin and 30 to 140 contacts for the type with power terminals. R&D expenses were ¥490 million. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were ¥324 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥324 million but states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were ¥220 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥220 million but states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period were ¥140 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥140 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed the HF series, a 0.4 mm-pitch floating connector for high-speed transmission. Its GGSS configuration achieves high-speed transmission at 56 Gbps, with ±0.4 mm of floating movement secured in the X and Y directions.」
The company developed high-speed-transmission connectors with power terminals in the HF, HR and DT series, with specifications including pitch, transmission speed, contact count and current-carrying capacity. R&D expenses were ¥458 million. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were ¥331 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥331 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific development milestones for new products or technologies are presented. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were ¥239 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥239 million but states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific development milestones for new products or technologies are presented. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the first quarter were ¥98 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the first quarter.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥98 million but states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific development milestones for new products or technologies are presented. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed a compact, waterproof connector with a 2 mm pitch compliant with IP67. It is a compact version of the company's existing 5 mm-pitch FWP series, retaining the concept of identical male and female terminals while achieving a 2 mm pitch. It also developed a low-profile floating connector that combines high-speed transmission, high heat resistance and a high contact count. Despite its compact 0.4 mm pitch and 3 mm stack height, it achieves ±0.4 mm of floating movement. The planned contact count is 30 to 140, enabling high-speed serial transmission at 16 Gbps.」
During the fiscal year, the company developed an IP67-compliant, 2 mm-pitch waterproof connector and a low-profile floating connector with a 0.4 mm pitch, 30 to 140 contacts, 16 Gbps transmission and an operating temperature range of −40°C to 125°C. R&D expenses were ¥348 million. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were ¥379 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period.」
The company states that R&D expenses were ¥379 million and that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific new milestones relating to new product development or cross-functional collaboration are presented. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were ¥296 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥296 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific progress in new product development or cross-functional collaboration is described. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period were ¥141 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥141 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific development milestones for new products or technologies are presented. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed the TSL connector for coaxial cables, positioning it as a product for the 5G and IoT markets. With a 0.55 mm pitch and 31 contacts, it enables high-speed differential transmission at 32 Gbps despite its compact size and has an easy-to-operate locking structure. The company also developed a high-stack type of the DT series, a 0.5 mm-pitch floating connector for a broad range of markets, including automotive equipment and factory automation.」
The company developed the TSL connector for 5G and IoT applications and the high-stack type of the DT series for automotive and factory automation applications, with specifications including pitch, contact count, transmission speed and stack height. R&D expenses were ¥461 million. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were ¥321 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period.」
The company states that R&D expenses were ¥321 million and that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were ¥247 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥247 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period were ¥147 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥147 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet requirements from the automotive equipment and industrial control equipment markets, the company developed a high-stack, 0.5 mm-pitch, high-speed-transmission floating connector with a maximum mating height increased from 20 mm to 25 mm. In response to the trend toward higher-speed transmission and higher resolution in imaging equipment, it developed a low-profile, 0.4 mm-pitch floating connector for image sensors with a stack height of 5 mm. In response to demand from the automotive equipment market, it also developed a 0.5 mm-pitch fine-wire coaxial connector with high-temperature specifications and a locking function.」
The company developed 3 types of connectors with specified features for automotive equipment, industrial control equipment and imaging equipment. Annual R&D expenses were ¥459 million. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were ¥378 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥378 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were ¥263 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥263 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period were ¥136 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative first-quarter consolidated period.」
The company recorded R&D expenses of ¥136 million and states that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥413 million. As the Group operates in a single segment, segment-by-segment information has been omitted.」
The company developed a 0.5 mm-pitch, 30-contact floating connector with a metal shell and a 5 mm-pitch waterproof connector. R&D expenses were ¥413 million. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were ¥352 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period.」
The company states that R&D expenses were ¥352 million and that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period were ¥271 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the cumulative second-quarter consolidated period.」
The company states that R&D expenses were ¥271 million and that there were no material changes in its research and development activities. No specific progress in new product development or cross-functional collaboration is described. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「There were no material changes in the status of the Group’s R&D activities during the cumulative consolidated first quarter under review.」
The company states that there have been no material changes in its research and development activities and that it continues its product development and R&D initiatives as before. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The company developed a two-piece floating connector that responds to various requirements in the car navigation and industrial control equipment markets by maintaining the various characteristics required for high-speed transmission and increasing the distance between boards. It also developed a fine-wire coaxial connector with a 0.25 mm pitch, the smallest in the industry, adding 52 contacts to the previous maximum of 40 to meet demand for higher-performance imaging equipment.」
During the fiscal year, the company specifically developed a two-piece floating connector for car navigation systems and industrial control equipment, and a 0.25 mm-pitch, 52-contact fine-wire coaxial connector. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group conducted order-taking activities after assessing trends in its focus markets, worked to reduce costs through higher productivity and continued efforts to further strengthen its corporate foundation.」
The company continues to strengthen its corporate foundation through higher productivity and cost reductions. It states that there have been no material changes in its research and development activities and that R&D expenses for the cumulative third-quarter consolidated period were ¥209 million. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group conducted order-taking activities after assessing trends in its focus markets, worked to reduce costs through higher productivity and continued efforts to further strengthen its corporate foundation.」
The company continues to strengthen its corporate foundation through higher productivity and cost reductions, but no specific progress in product development or cross-functional collaboration is described. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, the Group conducted proactive sales activities in focus markets and worked to reduce costs through higher productivity and further strengthen its corporate foundation, but these efforts had not yet translated into results.」
The company says it continues measures to strengthen its corporate foundation through cost reductions from higher productivity, but these efforts have not yet been reflected in business results. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company develops unique products through its market activities and seeks to improve productivity and enhance competitiveness and earnings power by strengthening collaboration among the sales, technology development and production departments through the formation of project teams by market.」
The company outlines an approach to developing distinctive, high-value-added products through customer dialogue, technology proposals and market-specific project teams.