Expansion of photosemiconductors for medical, automotive, and baggage inspection applications
First written in FY2016-Q3. 12 of 30 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
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- 2026-08-06AdvancedRevision to the earnings forecast
「In response to expanding semiconductor demand, particularly for AI data centers, sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased. In addition, sales of photodiodes increased in the factory automation field, including for the control of industrial robots.」
Sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection and photodiodes for factory automation continued to increase, with the optical semiconductor business posting a 13.6% increase in sales and a 29.8% increase in operating income. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the academic field, sales declined following the completion of deliveries of photodiode arrays for a high-energy physics experiment project in Europe. However, sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased on expanding semiconductor demand, mainly for generative AI. Sales of photodiodes for factory automation (FA), including the control of industrial robots, also increased. As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥42,969 million, up 9.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥7,827 million, up 16.7%.」
Image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, mainly for generative AI applications, and FA photodiodes increased, resulting in a 9.5% increase in revenue and a 16.7% increase in operating profit for the opto-semiconductor business. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the industrial field, sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment remained firm. However, in the medical field, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT and flat-panel sensors for dental diagnostic equipment declined, partly due to price competition in China and higher interest rates in Europe and the United States.」
Image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection remained firm, while X-ray CT and dental sensor sales declined due to price competition in China and higher interest rates in Europe and the United States. The opto-semiconductor business reported a 2.9% decline in revenue and a 36.5% decline in operating profit. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the academic field, sales of opto-semiconductor sensors, including photodiode arrays for high-energy physics experiments, increased due to continued orders from projects in Europe. In the medical field, however, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT declined as a reaction to the increase in orders driven by component shortages through the previous year. Sales of dental flat-panel sensors also declined due to price competition following the emergence of overseas competitors. As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥40,416 million, down 20.4% year on year, and operating profit of ¥10,560 million, down 39.1%.」
Academic applications in Europe increased, while X-ray CT applications declined as orders fell back from the increase driven by component shortages. Dental flat-panel sensor sales also declined due to price competition from the emergence of overseas competitors. The business as a whole reported a 20.4% decline in revenue and a 39.1% decline in operating profit. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the academic field, sales of opto-semiconductor sensors, including photodiode arrays for high-energy physics experiments, increased due to continued orders from projects in Europe. However, in the medical field, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT declined, and sales of dental flat-panel sensors also declined. As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥20,146 million, down 19.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥5,822 million, down 35.0%.」
Sales of opto-semiconductor sensors for academic applications in Europe increased, while X-ray CT and dental flat-panel sensor sales declined, resulting in a 19.8% decline in revenue and a 35.0% decline in operating profit for the business as a whole. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined, but sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT continued to increase as demand shifted from lower-end to higher-end models. In the industrial field, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment also increased.」
The decline in dental flat-panel sensors and growth in silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT and image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment continued from the previous quarter. The opto-semiconductor business reported higher revenue, but operating profit declined 2.6% year on year. - FY2023-Q2Continued growth in medical applications coexisted with procurement constraints affecting dental sensors.Annual report
「In the opto-semiconductor business, sales of flat-panel sensors for dental diagnostic equipment declined because difficulties procuring components prevented sufficient production. However, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT continued to increase as demand shifted from lower-end to higher-end models, despite some impact from component shortages. Sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment also increased, despite the slowdown in global semiconductor demand, as strong orders received through the previous fiscal year contributed.」
Sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined due to difficulties procuring components, while X-ray CT products and image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection increased. The business as a whole reported revenue of ¥50,196 million and operating profit of ¥18,108 million. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial field, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased. In the medical field, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT increased on continued growth in demand in Japan and overseas, while sales of dental flat-panel sensors also increased, mainly in Asia. As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥24,844 million, up 11.1% year on year, and operating profit of ¥9,312 million, up 18.1%.」
Applications for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection, X-ray CT and dental sensors increased, resulting in an 11.1% increase in revenue and an 18.1% increase in operating profit for the opto-semiconductor business. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥95,554 million, up 22.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥35,230 million, up 55.5%.」
Growth in semiconductor manufacturing and inspection, FA, X-ray CT and PET MPPC applications resulted in substantial growth in revenue and operating profit for the opto-semiconductor business. - FY2022-Q3Growth in medical and semiconductor applications continued, and dental sensors also increased.Annual report
「In the medical field, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT increased in Japan and overseas, while sales of dental flat-panel sensors also increased, mainly in Europe. Sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the industrial field also increased.」
Sales increased for X-ray CT, dental flat-panel sensors, and semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, with the opto-semiconductor business reporting revenue of ¥70,438 million and operating profit of ¥26,447 million. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥46,386 million, up 26.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥17,503 million, up 77.8%.」
Sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT, image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, and FA photonic ICs, photodiodes and LEDs increased, resulting in substantial growth in revenue and operating profit for the opto-semiconductor business. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥22,365 million, up 36.2% year on year, and operating profit of ¥7,884 million, up 78.9%.」
Sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT, image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, and FA photonic ICs, photodiodes and LEDs increased, resulting in substantial growth in revenue and operating profit for the opto-semiconductor business. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥77,870 million, up 18.3% year on year, and operating profit of ¥22,656 million, up 23.2%.」
Sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT, image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, and FA photonic ICs, photodiodes and LEDs increased, resulting in higher revenue and operating profit for the opto-semiconductor business for the full year. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined year on year, although they were recovering rapidly from the effects of COVID-19. Meanwhile, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT remained strong on continued growth in demand in Japan and overseas. In the industrial field, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased as the semiconductor market recovered and expanded.」
Although sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined year on year, silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT and image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased. The opto-semiconductor business reported a 15.6% increase in revenue and a 14.9% increase in operating profit, turning from higher revenue but lower profit in the previous quarter to higher revenue and profit. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined year on year, although they were gradually recovering from the effects of COVID-19. Meanwhile, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT remained strong on continued growth in demand in Japan and overseas. In the industrial field, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased as the semiconductor market recovered.」
Sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined year on year, while silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT and image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased. Revenue for the business as a whole increased 5.4%, but operating profit declined 3.9%. - FY2021-Q1Growth in medical and semiconductor manufacturing applications coexisted with a decline in dental applications.Annual report
「Sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined due to lower demand resulting from restrictions on customers' production activities. However, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT increased on rising demand in Japan and overseas. In the industrial field, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased as the semiconductor market recovered.」
Sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined due to restrictions on customers' production activities, while sales for X-ray CT and semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased. Revenue for the business as a whole increased 0.2%, but operating profit declined 8.8%. - FY2020Growth in medical and semiconductor manufacturing applications coexisted with declines in dental and industrial applications.Annual report
「Sales increased, including sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT and specimen testing equipment, as well as image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the industrial field.」
Medical applications for X-ray CT and specimen testing and semiconductor manufacturing and inspection applications increased, while sales of dental flat-panel sensors declined due to customers suspending production. Revenue for the business as a whole increased 1.5%, but operating profit declined 0.9%. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT and specimen testing equipment grew steadily on rising demand in Japan and overseas. In the industrial field, sales for nondestructive testing applications declined, but sales for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased.」
Applications continued to diverge, with growth in medical and semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment applications, while nondestructive testing applications declined. - FY2020-Q2Growth in medical, dental and semiconductor manufacturing applications coexisted with declines in FA and nondestructive testing applications.Annual report
「In the medical field, sales of silicon photodiodes for X-ray CT and specimen testing equipment grew steadily on rising demand in Japan and overseas, while sales of dental flat-panel sensors also increased in Europe and Asia. In the industrial field, sales for FA and nondestructive testing applications declined, but sales for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased.」
Medical, dental and semiconductor manufacturing and inspection applications increased, while FA and nondestructive testing applications declined. Revenue for the business as a whole increased 3.7%, but operating profit declined 1.7%. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「However, in the industrial field, sales of photodiodes for factory automation (FA), including the control of industrial robots, declined. Sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment also declined due to restrained capital investment.」
Medical equipment applications performed well, while FA photodiodes and image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment declined due to restrained capital investment. The opto-semiconductor business reported a 1.9% decline in revenue and a 9.2% decline in operating profit. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of the mainstay silicon photodiodes increased. However, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment declined due to restrained capital investment in the semiconductor market. Sales of photodiodes and LEDs for factory automation (FA), including the control of industrial robots, also declined, mainly due to reduced machine-tool orders in China and elsewhere. As a result, the opto-semiconductor business reported revenue of ¥48,330 million, down 4.5% year on year, and operating profit of ¥14,766 million, down 12.8%.」
Medical applications grew, but sales for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection and FA applications declined due to restrained capital investment in the semiconductor market and reduced machine-tool orders in China and elsewhere, resulting in lower revenue and operating profit for the business as a whole. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of the core silicon photodiodes increased. However, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment declined due to restrained capital investment in the semiconductor market. Sales of photodiodes and LEDs for factory automation, including control of industrial robots and other equipment, also declined. As a result, revenue in the optical semiconductor business was ¥33,457 million, down 2.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥10,416 million, down 7.7%.」
Sales for medical applications increased, while sales for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment declined because of restrained capital investment in the semiconductor market, and sales for factory automation also fell. The optical semiconductor business posted lower revenue and profit. - FY2019-Q1Medical and automotive applications grew, while factory automation applications declined, resulting in higher revenue but lower profitAnnual report
「In the industrial field, sales of photodiodes and LEDs for factory automation, including control of industrial robots and other equipment, declined. However, in the medical field, the core silicon photodiodes performed well, particularly for medical equipment in Japan and overseas, as customers valued their ability to meet needs accurately. Sales of photo ICs for in-vehicle network communications also increased. As a result, revenue in the optical semiconductor business was ¥16,717 million, up 2.8% year on year, and operating profit was ¥5,322 million, down 0.8%.」
Sales of silicon photodiodes for medical equipment and photo ICs for automotive communications increased, while sales of photodiodes and LEDs for factory automation declined. Revenue in the optical semiconductor business increased by 2.8%, while operating profit declined by 0.8%. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial field, sales increased, driven by strong sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment. As a result, revenue in the optical semiconductor business was ¥66,569 million, up 9.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥21,320 million, up 17.4%.」
The optical semiconductor business posted higher revenue and profit, led by image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, with revenue up 9.9% and operating profit up 17.4%. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial field, sales of image sensors and other products for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment remained strong, while sales of photo ICs, photodiodes, and LEDs for factory automation, including control of industrial robots and other equipment, increased. Sales of silicon photodiodes used in non-destructive testing and other applications also rose. As a result, revenue in the optical semiconductor business was ¥50,591 million, up 14.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥16,940 million, up 27.0%.」
Sales were strong or increased across semiconductor manufacturing and inspection, factory automation, and non-destructive testing applications, resulting in revenue growth of 14.1% and operating profit growth of 27.0%. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial field, sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment remained strong, while sales of photo ICs, photodiodes, and LEDs for factory automation, including control of industrial robots and other equipment, increased. Sales in the medical field also remained firm. As a result, revenue in the optical semiconductor business was ¥34,157 million, up 14.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥11,282 million, up 29.3%.」
Sales were strong or increased in semiconductor manufacturing and inspection, factory automation, and medical applications, resulting in revenue growth of 14.3% and operating profit growth of 29.3%. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of flat-panel sensors increased significantly, mainly in Europe, as their high performance and quality were recognized and the dental equipment market expanded. In the industrial field, sales of photo ICs and LEDs for factory automation, including control of industrial robots and other equipment, increased, while sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment remained strong.」
Strong performance continued for flat-panel sensors for dental equipment in Europe, photo ICs and LEDs for factory automation, and image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment. Revenue and operating profit in the optical semiconductor business both increased by 7.5% year on year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of the core silicon photodiodes remained firm, while sales of flat-panel sensors increased significantly, mainly in Europe, as the dental equipment market expanded and their high performance and quality were recognized. In the industrial field, sales of photo ICs and LEDs for factory automation, including control of industrial robots and other equipment, increased, while sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment also remained strong. As a result, revenue in the optical semiconductor business was ¥29,881 million, up 8.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥8,723 million, up 8.5%.」
Sales of dental flat-panel sensors in Europe, photo ICs and LEDs for factory automation, and image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment increased, with both revenue and operating profit exceeding the year-earlier period. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Although the appreciation of the yen weighed on revenue, in the medical field, sales of dental flat-panel sensors increased significantly, mainly overseas, while the core silicon photodiodes continued to perform well, particularly for medical equipment. In the industrial field, sales of image sensors for semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment, as well as silicon photodiodes and LEDs for encoders used to control industrial robots and other equipment, remained firm.」
Sales of optical semiconductors remained firm across multiple applications, including medical equipment, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection, and industrial robots. Revenue in the optical semiconductor business was ¥14,047 million, up 4.5% year on year. - FY2016-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In the medical field, sales of the core silicon photodiodes remained strong, particularly for medical equipment in the United States, with customers valuing their ability to meet needs accurately. Flat-panel sensors also remained firm, mainly for dental applications. In addition, sales of photo ICs for in-vehicle network communications increased in Europe, while sales of silicon photodiodes for baggage inspection also rose. As a result, in the optical semiconductor business, revenue was ¥41,251 million, up 5.3% year on year, and operating profit was ¥12,410 million, down 0.4%.」
The company describes sales across multiple applications and regions, including medical equipment in the United States, dental sensors, automotive communications in Europe, and baggage inspection.