Expansion of In-Vehicle Touch Panel Sales and Mass Production of Next-Generation Products
First written in FY2016. 11 of 31 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025-H1.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 1 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2025-H1AchievedAnnual report
「Ending in-house production associated with the phaseout of the out-cell touch sensor business」
For out-cell touch sensors, the company stated that it had moved from efforts through the previous fiscal year to end in-house production to implementing the end of in-house production associated with the phaseout of the business. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 26 January 2024, we resolved to end in-house production of out-cell touch sensors for the touch sensor business upon the scheduled completion of production in June 2024. Scale: approximately ¥4.0 billion in consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended March 2023」
For automotive touch sensors, the company progressed from efforts to end in-house production to a Board resolution scheduling completion of production of out-cell products in June 2024. The target products were stated to have generated approximately ¥4.0 billion in consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended March 2023. - FY2024-Q2Recovery in domestic and overseas automotive applicationsAnnual report
「For touch sensors, automotive applications in Japan and overseas recovered as some customers resolved their component procurement difficulties, and sales exceeded the same period of the previous year, also benefiting from the weaker yen.」
Domestic and overseas automotive applications recovered against the backdrop of partially resolved component procurement difficulties and the weaker yen, and touch sensor sales exceeded the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Consideration of ending in-house production of touch sensors, except for certain products」
We proceeded with consideration of ending in-house production, except for certain products, as part of the transition to a module business based primarily on in-house design and outsourced production. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「In fiscal 2024, we will end in-house production of touch sensors, except for certain products, and proceed with the transition to a module business based primarily on in-house design and outsourced production.」
The focus changed from the previous policy centered on expanding in-house mass production of automotive touch panels to transitioning to a module business based primarily on in-house design and outsourced production. - FY2023-Q3Recovery in Asian automotive applications following partial resolution of component procurement constraintsAnnual report
「In touch sensors, some of the difficulty customers faced procuring components, including semiconductors, was resolved, allowing automotive applications in Asia to perform steadily. Sales exceeded those in the same period of the previous year, partly due to the impact of the weaker yen.」
Sales exceeded the same period of the previous year as automotive applications in Asia performed well against the backdrop of partial easing in component procurement difficulties, following the sluggish performance through the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In touch sensors, customers continued to experience difficulty procuring components, including semiconductors, and domestic and overseas automotive applications remained weak, leaving sales below those in the same period of the previous year.」
Revenue continued to decline due to difficulty procuring components and weak domestic and overseas automotive applications. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In touch sensors, domestic and overseas automotive applications remained weak due to difficulty procuring components, including semiconductors, and the impact of city lockdowns in China, leaving sales below those in the same period of the previous year.」
Including the overseas automotive applications that had recovered in the previous fiscal year, domestic and overseas automotive applications were weak due to difficulty procuring components and city lockdowns in China, resulting in lower touch sensor revenue. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We have developed touch keys using a special printing process called a multi-design plate for home appliances, beauty products, medical equipment and automotive applications, and plan to launch products combining these sensors with displays and covers.」
In addition to expanding touch sensor applications centered on automotive use, the company developed touch keys using a multi-design plate and composite products combining sensors, displays and covers, and plans to launch them on the market. - FY2022-Q3New model mass production and production adjustments due to difficulty procuring semiconductors coexistedAnnual report
「In touch sensors, although mass production of new models for automotive applications began, sales were approximately the same as in the same period of the previous year due in part to the impact of production adjustments resulting from customers' difficulty procuring semiconductors.」
Mass production of new models for automotive applications began, while production adjustments resulting from customers' difficulty procuring semiconductors affected sales, leaving them at approximately the same level as in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In touch sensors, overseas automotive applications, which account for a large proportion of the business, performed well, and sales exceeded those in the same period of the previous year.」
As in the previous quarter, overseas automotive applications, which account for a large proportion of the business, performed well, and touch sensor sales exceeded those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q1Overseas automotive applications recovered, driving revenue growthAnnual report
「In touch sensors, overseas automotive applications, which account for a large proportion of the business, performed well, and sales exceeded those in the same period of the previous year.」
Compared with the previous fiscal year, when the company reported a decline in orders due to commoditization and customers' suspension of operations, overseas automotive applications, which account for a large proportion of the business, performed well and sales exceeded those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「By business, in the touch sensor business of the electronic devices segment, we consider differentiation through proprietary structures, processes and components to be a key issue. In response to market demand for greater freedom in vehicle interior design, we will expand our business scope by establishing mass-production technologies for value-added products such as free-design and 3D-shaped touch sensors, developing markets for cover glass products using our proprietary laminated glass, which is less likely to scatter when impacted in response to safety requirements, and assembling customers' products centered on touch sensors.」
For automotive touch sensors, the company reconfirmed specific measures to differentiate its products and expand its business scope through proprietary structures, 3D-shaped products, cover glass and assembly. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In touch sensors, orders continued to decline in the core automotive application due to the impact of commoditization and customers' suspension of operations amid the spread of COVID-19, leaving sales below those in the same period of the previous year.」
For automotive touch sensors, the decline in orders due to commoditization and customers' suspension of operations continues. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In touch sensors, sales were below those in the same period of the previous year due to the impact of commoditization in the core automotive application, as well as a decline in orders resulting from customers' suspension of operations amid the spread of COVID-19.」
For automotive touch sensors, the company cited commoditization and a decline in orders due to customers' suspension of operations, in addition to the previous decline in overseas automotive applications, expanding the factors behind the revenue decline. - FY2020-Q3Domestic automotive applications remain strong, but the substantial decline in overseas automotive applications continuesAnnual report
「Domestic automotive applications performed well, but sales were below those in the same period of the previous year because the overseas automotive applications accounting for a large proportion of the business declined substantially.」
The upward trend in domestic automotive applications was maintained, while the substantial decline in overseas automotive applications, which account for a large proportion of the business, continued, leaving touch sensor sales below those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Domestic automotive applications increased substantially, but sales were below those in the same period of the previous year because the overseas automotive applications accounting for a large proportion of the business declined substantially.」
Automotive touch sensors saw a substantial increase in domestic applications coexist with a substantial decline in overseas applications, leaving total sales below those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1Growth in domestic automotive applications coexisted with a decline in overseas automotive applicationsAnnual report
「Domestic automotive applications grew, but sales were below those in the same period of the previous year because overseas automotive applications declined.」
In touch sensors, domestic automotive applications grew while overseas automotive applications declined, leaving sales below those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019RaisedAnnual report
「We have expanded our products globally, particularly in the automotive market, including the US, Europe and Asia. Going forward, we will seek to expand the market by proposing our products not only for automotive applications but also for industrial, construction equipment and marine markets. In addition to our standalone touch sensor device business, we will continue working to meet customers' diverse needs by offering one-stop solutions that include control ICs.」
The company announced plans to expand its scope from a market strategy centered on automotive applications to proposals for the industrial, construction equipment and marine markets and one-stop solutions including control ICs. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The core automotive application grew in Japan, but sales were slightly below those in the same period of the previous year because demand in Europe and North America was somewhat sluggish.」
Automotive touch sensors saw growth in Japan coexist with sluggish demand in Europe and North America, reaffirming the situation in which sales were slightly below those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The core automotive application performed well in Japan, but sales were approximately the same as in the same period of the previous year because demand in Europe and North America was somewhat sluggish.」
Automotive touch sensors performed well in Japan, while demand in Europe and North America was somewhat sluggish, leaving sales at approximately the same level as in the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q1Diverging automotive demand by regionAnnual report
「The core automotive application performed well in Japan and Asia, but sales were approximately the same as in the same period of the previous year because demand in Europe and North America was somewhat sluggish.」
Automotive touch sensors performed well in Japan and Asia, while demand in Europe and North America was sluggish, leaving sales at approximately the same level as in the same period of the previous year. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Production of touch panels based on the one-glass solution, an integrated sensor-and-cover structure, moved into full swing. We also began mass production of our first touch panel product with a plastic cover for automotive applications.」
Production of the one-glass solution moved into full swing, progressing to the start of mass production of the previously planned product with a plastic cover for automotive applications. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The core automotive application expanded at a pace ahead of plan, and sales were substantially above those in the same period of the previous year.」
Expansion of the core automotive application at a pace ahead of plan and substantial revenue growth have continued. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The core automotive application expanded at a pace ahead of plan, and sales were substantially above those in the same period of the previous year.」
Expansion of the core automotive application at a pace ahead of plan and substantial revenue growth have continued. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The core automotive application expanded at a pace ahead of plan, and sales were substantially above those in the same period of the previous year.」
The core application for automotive touch sensors expanded at a pace ahead of plan, resulting in substantial year-on-year revenue growth. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We completed development of an automotive touch panel based on a one-glass solution, an integrated sensor-and-cover structure, and began mass production. In addition, we plan to begin mass production this year of touch panel products with plastic covers for automotive applications.」
Development of the one-glass solution was completed and progressed to the start of mass production, and the company also announced plans to begin mass production of products with plastic covers for automotive applications. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In touch panels, the number of vehicle models adopting the product in the core automotive application continued to increase steadily, and sales were substantially above those in the same period of the previous year.」
The number of vehicle models adopting the product for automotive applications continued to increase, and sales remained substantially above those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In touch panels, the number of vehicle models adopting the product in its primary automotive application continued to increase steadily, and sales were substantially above those in the same period of the previous year.」
The number of vehicle models adopting the product for automotive applications continued to expand, along with substantial revenue growth. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In touch panels, the number of vehicle models adopting the product in its primary automotive application continued to increase steadily, and sales were substantially above those in the same period of the previous year.」
The number of vehicle models adopting the product for automotive applications increased, and touch panel sales were substantially above those in the same period of the previous year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In touch panels, we will continue expanding sales by firmly capturing the trend toward increased automotive applications, while working to improve profitability.」
In research and development, the company also stated that it had completed development of the one-glass solution and planned to begin mass production by the end of 2016.