Energy-related solutions leveraging synergies between battery and electronics technologies

「As part of our efforts toward solutions for realizing e-MaaS, we conducted a field test for visualizing battery status at remote locations. We confirmed that actual battery data was stored in a cloud system via a public network and could be checked remotely.」

「Next-generation batteries: launch; power solutions (PS): exploration of a business model; hydrogen-absorbing alloys (HSA): response to demand from the hydrogen society」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, we advanced efforts to conduct the safety evaluation tests required for commercialization by applying our development assets to date. As an approach toward solutions for realizing e-MaaS, we also conducted a basic study of functions for monitoring the status and state of charge of the battery cells used in battery modules and battery packs.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, we used prototype battery modules and battery packs equipped with battery management functions to improve their performance and functionality and enhance their performance. We also applied these development assets and began joint development with a specific partner of batteries for motive power.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, as an applied technology aimed at the electrification market, we developed and produced prototypes of battery modules and battery packs equipped with battery management functions using our cell-balancing patent.」

「During the consolidated fiscal year, for this research, we produced and developed prototype battery modules equipped with a battery management system using our cell-balancing patent, and explored elemental technologies for making battery modules smart.」

「In the module business, as the first synergistic product, we presented at an exhibition a battery-integrated RTC module combining resin molding technology with the all-solid-state battery SoLiCellTM.」

「Our group formulated the medium-term business plan “R1,” commencing in fiscal 2020, to realize the Vision of “As a Smart Energy Partner, bringing together advanced technologies to enable customers to use electrical energy safely and efficiently, and contributing to the realization and development of a sustainable society,” as well as the desired state of the company 10 years from now.」

「In addition to existing batteries, our group, as a Smart Energy Partner, delivers offerings that enable customers to use clean and safe electrical energy reliably, including the development and provision of next-generation batteries such as SMD-compatible small all-solid-state batteries, hydrogen/air secondary batteries and nickel-zinc batteries,」

「Using batteries held by our group, including nickel-metal hydride, alkaline dry-cell and lithium batteries, we will add electronics technologies to provide battery solutions for new markets with significant growth potential, such as IoT, mobility and social infrastructure, while pursuing new customer acquisition and expanded sales in Japan and overseas.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group brought together its strengths in battery technology, circuit technology and power electronics to develop battery solutions centred on batteries and enhanced with electronic technology. It worked to acquire new customers and expand sales in Japan and overseas in the conventional home appliance, power backup and automotive accessories markets, as well as in the new IoT, mobility and social infrastructure markets, which are expected to achieve significant growth.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group brought together its strengths in battery technology, circuit technology and power electronics to develop battery solutions centred on batteries and enhanced with electronic technology. It worked to acquire new customers and expand sales in Japan and overseas in the conventional home appliance, power backup and automotive accessories markets, as well as in the new IoT, mobility and social infrastructure markets, which are expected to achieve significant growth.」

「Against this backdrop, the Group brought together its strengths in battery, circuit and power electronics technologies and worked to develop new customers and expand sales in Japan and overseas for battery-centered solutions combining batteries with electronic technologies, targeting existing markets such as consumer electronics, backup power supplies and automotive accessories, as well as new markets such as IoT, mobility and social infrastructure, where significant growth is expected in the future.」

「We also plan to make strategic investments in newly developed batteries, including the high-capacity nickel-metal hydride storage battery “メガトワイセル®” and all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, and bring them to market at an early stage.」

「As of 31 July 2017, we absorbed and merged ＦＤＫエナジー株式会社, our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary. Our group is accelerating the development of a business model as an energy management manufacturer centered on batteries in pursuit of growth. To further expand the battery business by integrating alkaline dry-cell, nickel-metal hydride and lithium batteries and enabling rapid management decisions and the mutual utilization of management resources, we decided to conduct an absorption-type merger and operate the business as one organizational unit.」

「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 31 May 2017, we resolved to absorb and merge ＦＤＫエナジー株式会社, our wholly owned subsidiary, with the company as the surviving entity and 31 July 2017 as the effective date, and entered into a merger agreement on the same date. Our group is accelerating the development of a business model as an energy management manufacturer centered on batteries in pursuit of growth. To further expand the battery business by integrating alkaline dry-cell, nickel-metal hydride and lithium batteries and enabling rapid management decisions and the mutual utilization of management resources, we decided to conduct an absorption-type merger and operate the business as one organizational unit.」

「Through the rollout of energy-related solution products leveraging synergies between battery and electronic technologies, the Company aims to enhance its presence as an energy-management manufacturer.」

「Demand for primary and secondary lithium batteries remains strong for residential fire alarms, various meters and automotive applications, while the business is expanding through the development of sales channels for thin lithium batteries. During this period of expansion, we decided to conduct an absorption-type merger, integrate the businesses organizationally and operate as one entity in order to improve group management efficiency through the mutual utilization of management resources, accelerate decision-making and further strengthen the business by improving collaboration in the development of combined lithium battery and electronic products.」

「To improve management efficiency through the shared use of the Group’s management resources, accelerate decision-making and further strengthen the business by improving development collaboration on combined products integrating lithium batteries and electronic products, the Company decided to absorb and merge FDK鳥取株式会社 effective 1 October this year.」

「Through the rollout of energy-related solution products leveraging synergies between battery and electronic technologies, the Company aims to enhance its presence as an energy-management manufacturer.」