Expansion from Light Sources to Equipment, Systems and Solutions
First written in FY2016. 23 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-11-06.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「To address customers' new technical challenges, we completed development of exposure equipment for glass substrates and launched the first unit in 2024.」
Regarding equipment development originating from light sources, development of exposure equipment for glass substrates was completed and the first unit was launched, while equipment development for next-generation packages is progressing. - FY2026-H1Increase in direct-write equipment sales and decline in projection exposure equipment and EUV maintenanceAnnual report
「While demand for end products such as personal computers and smartphones was gradually recovering, sales of direct-write exposure equipment increased. Meanwhile, although demand for generative-AI semiconductors in advanced package substrates was trending higher, investment continued to be restrained or postponed because existing data-center demand remained sluggish. As a result, sales of projection exposure equipment declined, resulting in lower revenue.」
Sales of direct-write exposure equipment increased, while sales of projection exposure equipment declined because investment for existing data-center applications was restrained or postponed. Revenue from EUV light-source maintenance services also declined. - FY2025-H1Lower revenue from exposure equipment and EUV maintenanceAnnual report
「Demand for end products such as existing data-center servers, personal computers, smartphones and electronic devices remained sluggish. As investment in advanced package substrates and printed circuit boards, excluding generative-AI-related applications, continued to be restrained or postponed, sales of projection exposure equipment and direct-write exposure equipment declined, resulting in lower revenue.」
In equipment development originating from light sources, sales of projection exposure equipment and direct-write exposure equipment declined because investment in advanced package substrates and printed circuit boards, excluding generative-AI-related applications, was restrained or postponed. Revenue from EUV light-source maintenance services also declined because operating rates fell. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to rising demand for semiconductor advanced packaging driven by advances in AI and the expansion of IoT, we aim to become a leading company in this market by offering a full lineup of exposure equipment.」
The development of equipment and systems originating from light sources took concrete shape through the completion of a full lineup of exposure equipment for the semiconductor advanced-packaging market and the aim of becoming a leading company. - FY2024-Q2Continued shift in equipment sales timing and increase in maintenance servicesAnnual report
「Although sales of projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-write exposure equipment for packages and printed circuit boards are expected to remain firm, supported by rising demand for data-center servers and other products associated with the practical implementation of 5G and the progress of IoT and AI, sales declined and revenue decreased because this fiscal year's sales were concentrated in the second half.」
Although medium- to long-term demand is expected for equipment for advanced IC package substrates and printed circuit boards, sales in the first half declined because sales for the current period were concentrated in the second half. For EUV light sources, maintenance-service sales increased, while sales of the light-source units declined. - FY2024-Q1Sales timing shifts and increased maintenance services occurring concurrentlyAnnual report
「Although sales of projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-write exposure equipment for packages and printed circuit boards are expected to remain firm, supported by rising demand for data-center servers and other products associated with the practical implementation of 5G and the progress of IoT and AI, sales declined and revenue decreased because this fiscal year's sales were concentrated in the second half.」
Although the outlook for demand for equipment for advanced semiconductors and printed circuit boards was presented, sales and revenue in the first quarter declined because sales were concentrated in the second half. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Development of the exposure equipment (UX-58112SC), which achieved high resolution and overlay accuracy, was completed in May 2023, and the product was launched.」
For exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates, UX-58112SC completed development and progressed to the product-launch stage. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the semiconductor, electronic-device and printed-circuit-board markets, sales increased for split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-write exposure equipment for packages and printed circuit boards, as demand for data-center servers and other products continued to rise with the practical implementation of 5G and the progress of IoT and AI.」
Regarding the development of equipment and systems originating from light sources, sales continued to increase for split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-write exposure equipment for packages and printed circuit boards. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the semiconductor, electronic-device and printed-circuit-board markets, sales increased for split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-write exposure equipment for packages and printed circuit boards, as demand for data-center servers and other products continued to rise with the practical implementation of 5G and the progress of IoT and AI. Meanwhile, investment in related equipment contracted as demand for LCD panels reached a plateau, resulting in lower sales of equipment for LCD panels. Sales of light sources for EUV lithography mask inspection declined as the light-source market underwent a temporary demand adjustment, although maintenance-service sales increased because light sources sold in or before the previous period continued to operate well. As a result, revenue from the Optical Equipment Business was ¥30.283 billion, up 23.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥4.577 billion, up 88.1% year on year.」
Sales of equipment for advanced IC package substrates and printed circuit boards, as well as maintenance services, increased, resulting in higher revenue and profit for the Optical Equipment Business. Meanwhile, sales of equipment for LCD panels and EUV light-source units declined. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the Optical Equipment Business was ¥48.410 billion, up 24.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥4.620 billion, up 446.2% year on year.」
Regarding the development of optical equipment and systems originating from light sources, revenue from the Optical Equipment Business increased 24.0%, while segment profit rose 446.2%. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from the Optical Equipment Business was ¥35.377 billion, up 37.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3.523 billion, compared with segment profit of ¥235 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Regarding equipment development originating from light sources, revenue from the Optical Equipment Business increased 37.0%, while segment profit increased from ¥235 million to ¥3.523 billion. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the semiconductor, electronic-device and printed-circuit-board markets, sales increased for split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-write exposure equipment for printed circuit boards, against a backdrop of stronger demand for advanced IC packages and printed circuit boards and technological advances associated with the practical implementation of 5G and the progress of IoT and AI, including rising demand for data-center servers. Sales of EUV light sources for EUV lithography mask inspection also increased, driven by stronger demand for mass production of next-generation semiconductors as EUV lithography technology advanced.」
Sales of split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates, direct-write exposure equipment for printed circuit boards, and light sources for EUV mask inspection continued to increase. Revenue from the Optical Equipment Business rose 49.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2.433 billion. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-write exposure equipment for printed circuit boards increased as demand for data-center servers rose with the practical implementation of 5G and the progress of IoT and AI. Sales of EUV light sources for EUV lithography mask inspection also increased, driven by stronger demand for mass production of next-generation semiconductors as EUV lithography technology advanced.」
Sales of equipment and light sources for advanced IC package substrates, printed circuit boards and EUV mask inspection increased. Revenue from the Optical Equipment Business rose 74.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1.081 billion. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates, direct-write exposure equipment for printed circuit boards, and EUV light sources for EUV lithography mask inspection increased, resulting in higher revenue for the Optical Equipment Business as a whole.」
For equipment and systems originating from light sources, full-year results confirmed increased sales of equipment for advanced IC package substrates and printed circuit boards, as well as light sources for EUV mask inspection. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand is trending higher with the practical implementation of 5G and the expanding use of IoT and AI. In the flat-panel display market, production equipment utilization has remained high, driven by stronger demand for LCD panels for mobile devices and monitors amid stay-at-home demand related to COVID-19, while appetite for capital investment is also beginning to recover.」
Regarding the development of equipment and systems originating from light sources, the demand environment is described as favorable for split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates, direct-write exposure equipment for printed circuit boards, and LCD-related equipment, supported by demand for 5G, IoT and AI, and mobile devices and monitors. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Against the backdrop of increased demand for data center servers accompanying the commercialization of 5G and the progress of IoT, sales increased for step-and-repeat projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates and direct-imaging exposure equipment for printed circuit boards. In addition, sales of EUV light sources for EUV lithography mask inspection increased as demand for mass production of next-generation semiconductors rose with progress in EUV lithography technology.」
Regarding the development of equipment and systems originating from light sources, sales increased for split-projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates, direct-write exposure equipment for printed circuit boards, and light sources for EUV mask inspection. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of EUV light sources for EUV lithography mask inspection increased as demand for mass production of next-generation semiconductors rose with progress in EUV lithography technology. As a result, sales of optical equipment as a whole increased.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources into equipment and systems, the company reports increased sales of light sources for EUV mask inspection and higher sales of optical equipment overall. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales increased for roll-transfer projection exposure equipment, driven by narrower bezels in displays such as smartphones, and step-and-repeat projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates, driven by increased data center demand accompanying the progress of IoT. Meanwhile, sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices such as SAW filters, for which demand expanded in the same period of the previous year, declined as investment paused. In the flat-panel display market, sales of liquid crystal-related equipment increased as capital investment for large liquid crystal displays remained firm. As a result, optical equipment as a whole generated higher sales year on year.」
Sales increased for roll-transfer projection exposure equipment, step-and-repeat projection exposure equipment for advanced IC package substrates, and liquid crystal-related equipment, resulting in higher sales for optical equipment overall. Sales related to SAW filters and other applications declined. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales of roll-transfer projection exposure equipment increased against the backdrop of narrower bezels in displays, including smartphones, sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices such as SAW filters, for which demand expanded in the same period of the previous year, declined. In the flat-panel display market, sales of liquid crystal-related equipment increased as capital investment for large liquid crystal displays remained firm. As a result, optical equipment as a whole generated higher sales year on year.」
Although some sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices declined, sales of roll-transfer projection exposure equipment and liquid crystal-related equipment increased, resulting in higher sales for optical equipment overall. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although investment restraint was observed across the semiconductor-related market, sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices remained firm against the backdrop of higher functionality and smaller size in electronic components installed in smartphones. In the flat-panel display market, sales of photo-alignment equipment for high-definition liquid crystal displays declined due to investment restraint in small- and medium-sized displays, while sales of liquid crystal-related equipment increased as demand for capital investment in large liquid crystal displays remained firm. As a result, sales of optical equipment increased.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources into equipment, specific progress is reported in the firm or increased sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices and large liquid crystal-related equipment, resulting in higher sales of optical equipment. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「With the development and manufacture of industrial light sources at its core, the group is advancing the development of various peripheral technologies essential to using and applying light, including optical, electronics and mechatronics technologies, and is expanding its business from light units to optical equipment and systems.」
The business model of expanding from light sources into peripheral technologies, units, and equipment and systems has been reaffirmed. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices increased against the backdrop of smaller and more highly functional electronic devices installed in smartphones. In cure equipment, investment in small- and medium-sized panels in the flat-panel display market centered on organic EL, causing sales of photo-alignment equipment for high-definition mobile liquid crystal panels to decline. On the other hand, demand related to liquid crystal equipment increased as capital investment aimed at larger displays expanded, particularly for liquid crystal displays. As a result, sales of optical equipment as a whole increased.」
Although sales of photo-alignment equipment declined, sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices and large liquid crystal-related equipment increased, resulting in higher sales of optical equipment overall. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In UV equipment, a tendency to restrain capital investment for M-SAP was observed due to the impact of production cuts at some smartphone manufacturers, and sales of direct-imaging exposure equipment for M-SAP, which had expanded in the previous fiscal year, declined. Meanwhile, sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices increased against the backdrop of smaller and more highly functional electronic devices installed in smartphones. In cure equipment, investment in small- and medium-sized panels in the flat-panel display market centered on organic EL, causing sales of photo-alignment equipment for high-definition mobile liquid crystal panels to decline. On the other hand, demand related to liquid crystal equipment increased as capital investment aimed at larger displays expanded, particularly for liquid crystal displays. As a result, sales of optical equipment as a whole increased.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources into equipment and systems, sales of direct-imaging exposure equipment for M-SAP and photo-alignment equipment declined, while sales of projection exposure equipment for electronic devices and large liquid crystal-related equipment increased, resulting in higher sales of optical equipment overall. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for direct-imaging exposure equipment for printed circuit boards and M-SAP was affected by a tendency to defer capital investment due to production cuts at some smartphone manufacturers. However, sales increased year on year because demand for printed circuit boards for various applications remained firm, among other factors.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources into equipment, sales of direct-imaging exposure equipment increased year on year, and demand for projection exposure equipment and liquid crystal-related equipment is also described. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The company's subsidiary, Adtec Engineering Co., Ltd., developed high-definition direct-imaging exposure equipment. Compared with contact exposure equipment, it offers superior correction capabilities and does not require a mask, enabling reductions in running costs.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources and peripheral technologies into equipment, the company reports the development of high-definition direct-imaging exposure equipment, with superior correction capabilities and no need for a mask. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales expanded as demand for direct-imaging exposure equipment for main boards used in next-generation smartphones remained strong. Against the backdrop of smaller and more highly functional electronic components installed in smartphones, sales of projection exposure equipment for related electronic devices increased. Demand for higher-definition small- and medium-sized liquid crystal panels also continued, and sales of photo-alignment equipment for high-definition mobile liquid crystal panels remained firm.」
Sales of direct-imaging exposure equipment, projection exposure equipment and photo-alignment equipment continue to expand or remain firm, maintaining the expansion from light sources into equipment and systems. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for direct-imaging exposure equipment for main boards used in next-generation smartphones remained strong, and sales expanded. Against the backdrop of higher functionality in electronic components installed in smartphones, sales of projection exposure equipment remained firm. Sales of excimer cleaning equipment used in the organic EL display manufacturing process increased due to expanded capital investment related to organic EL displays.」
Sales of direct-imaging exposure equipment, projection exposure equipment and excimer cleaning equipment continue to expand or remain firm, reaffirming the expansion from light sources into equipment and systems. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of direct-imaging exposure equipment for main boards used in next-generation smartphones also remained strong. Sales of cure products, including photo-alignment equipment, increased due to capital investment in liquid crystal panels, while sales of excimer cleaning equipment also increased due to capital investment related to organic EL displays.」
Sales of direct-imaging exposure equipment, cure products and excimer cleaning equipment remain strong or continue to increase, maintaining the policy of expanding from light sources into equipment. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The company's subsidiary, Adtec Engineering Co., Ltd., developed a maskless direct-imaging exposure system using a roll-to-roll method for the flexible printed circuit board industry. Compared with conventional roll-to-roll contact exposure equipment, it offers superior correction capabilities. Because the basic direct-imaging exposure system was designed exclusively for sheet-by-sheet processing, the company undertook new development of the feed and mounting methods and completed a roll-to-roll direct-imaging exposure system with a resolution of 15um.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources and peripheral technologies into optical equipment, specific progress is reported in the completion of a roll-to-roll direct-imaging exposure system with a resolution of 15um. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, capital investment related to small- and medium-sized liquid crystal panels and organic EL displays continued, mainly in China and other Asian regions, and sales of excimer cleaning equipment for organic EL displays and equipment for liquid crystal panel manufacturing increased.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources into equipment, the company reports continued growth in sales of equipment related to organic EL displays and liquid crystals. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In optical equipment, capital investment related to small- and medium-sized liquid crystal panels and organic EL displays continued, particularly in China, and sales increased for excimer cleaning equipment and roll-to-roll projection exposure equipment for organic EL displays, as well as equipment for liquid crystal panel manufacturing.」
Sales of equipment related to organic EL and liquid crystals continue to increase, but no transition to a new stage beyond the developments described in the previous quarter is indicated. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In optical equipment, sales included exposure equipment for various electronic devices related to smartphones and for industrial inkjet nozzles, as well as roll-to-roll projection exposure equipment for organic EL displays. In the liquid crystal-related market, capital investment continued to expand, particularly in China, and sales of equipment for liquid crystal panel manufacturing, including excimer cleaning equipment, increased with the addition of demand for organic EL displays.」
Regarding the expansion from light sources into equipment and systems, the company reports sales of projection exposure equipment for organic EL displays and increased sales of equipment for liquid crystal panel manufacturing. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「With the development and manufacture of industrial light sources at its core, the group is advancing the development of various peripheral technologies essential to using and applying light, including optical, electronics and mechatronics technologies, and is expanding its business from light units to optical equipment and systems.」
The company describes expanding its business domain from light sources to peripheral technologies, units, and equipment and systems.