Expansion of the Solid-State Light Source (LED/LD) Business
First written in FY2016. 5 of 13 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the near-ultraviolet range, we promoted the development of single-mode semiconductor lasers in the 405nm band with an optical output of 175mW and began mass production of products that deliver stable beam quality across the industry's broadest operating temperature range. In the near-infrared range, we completed productization of single-mode semiconductor lasers in the 850nm band, used in distance-measurement sensors and infrared lighting, combining a world-class optical output of 250mW with good beam quality.」
Specific progress is reported for semiconductor lasers, namely the start of mass production of the 405nm-band, 175mW product and completion of productization of the 850nm-band, 250mW product. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「We achieved a world-leading output of 160mW at 1300nm, approximately 3 times the previous level. We also developed SWIR LEDs covering a broad wavelength range of 1050–1750nm, achievable with the same materials and structure, and began sales in April 2020.」
In the solid-state light source business, SWIR LEDs achieved an output of 160mW, approximately 3 times the previous level, and a wavelength lineup of 1050–1750nm, progressing to the launch of sales in April 2020. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the imaging-related market, demand for projectors equipped with solid-state light sources (LDs and LEDs) is increasing in the cinema field, although the number of new cinemas is trending downward. In the general imaging field, adoption of imaging equipment, particularly projectors equipped with high-brightness solid-state light sources, is expanding in entertainment applications such as amusement parks and events.」
Demand for and adoption of projectors equipped with solid-state light sources continue to expand in the cinema and general imaging fields. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the cinema field, demand for projectors equipped with solid-state light sources (LDs and LEDs) is increasing, although the number of new cinemas is trending downward. In the general imaging field, demand for imaging equipment, particularly projectors equipped with high-brightness solid-state light sources, remains firm in entertainment applications such as amusement parks and events.」
Demand for projectors equipped with solid-state light sources is increasing in both the cinema and general imaging fields, and market opportunities to expand the solid-state light source business continue. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the cinema market, although the number of new cinemas in China is trending downward, more than half of newly adopted projectors are equipped with solid-state light sources (LDs and LEDs). In the general imaging market, adoption of imaging equipment, mainly projectors equipped with solid-state light sources, is trending upward in entertainment fields such as amusement parks and events.」
Adoption of solid-state light source projectors continues to expand in new cinema installations and the general imaging field, reaffirming the market environment for expanding the solid-state light source business. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「By establishing our distinctive new light source business, namely solid-state light sources, at an early stage, we will address replacement demand for existing lamps while increasing opportunities to enter new markets.」
The annual report also maintains the policy of establishing the solid-state light source business to drive replacement of existing lamps and entry into new markets. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of high-wattage lamps for data projectors expanded in the same period of the previous year because they were adopted in a specific user's new products. However, in addition to the decline in those sales, adoption of solid-state light sources has expanded across the market, and demand for lamps is trending downward.」
The continued expansion in adoption of solid-state light sources and the declining trend in demand for conventional lamps have reaffirmed the market environment for expanding the solid-state light source business. - FY2019-Q2Expansion of solid-state light source replacements in existing equipmentAnnual report
「In addition, the replacement of lamps with solid-state light sources in the light source sections of cinema projectors already installed has also expanded.」
The shift to solid-state light sources is expanding beyond newly built cinemas to include replacement of lamps with solid-state light sources in existing cinema projectors. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, sales of new projectors equipped with high-value-added RGB lasers, in response to market demand for solid-state light sources, began and expanded in China and other regions, resulting in flat sales.」
For the solid-state light source business, the company reports the launch of sales of new projectors equipped with RGB lasers and their expansion in China and other regions. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The company's subsidiary, Ushio Opto Semiconductors, Inc., successfully developed a near-infrared LED with the industry's highest output and began mass production.」
Specific productization progress is reported for the solid-state light source business, namely the successful development of a near-infrared LED and the start of mass production. - FY2018-Q2Progress in the market shift to solid-state light sourcesAnnual report
「Meanwhile, the expansion of solid-state light sources in cinema projectors in China led to a declining trend in demand for related light sources and imaging equipment.」
In connection with the expansion of the solid-state light source business, the shift to solid-state light sources is advancing in China's cinema projector market, and demand for conventional related light sources and imaging equipment is trending downward. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「By establishing our distinctive new light source business, namely solid-state light sources, at an early stage, we will address replacement demand for existing lamps while increasing opportunities to enter new markets.」
The policy of expanding the solid-state light source business to drive replacement of existing lamps and entry into new markets has been reaffirmed. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the light source business, we made capital investments with an emphasis on expanding the solid-state light source (LED and LD) business, while maintaining our high quality and technological capabilities.」
Solid-state light sources have been positioned as a priority investment area.