Development of Next-Generation and New Products
First written in FY2016. 9 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
39 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「We developed “Hidden Switch,” which integrates the interior around the instrument panel with physical switches and displays the switches only when needed. The switch combines functionality with a premium design and is scheduled to be installed in a new vehicle model scheduled for launch in 2026. ... For the unmanned rental car service “Uqey,” the service area has been expanded to 15 prefectures ...」
The company is advancing product and service development and commercialization, including installing Hidden Switch in vehicles scheduled for launch in 2026, expanding Uqey’s service area to 15 prefectures, and providing systems for Level 4 autonomous-driving demonstrations. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For autonomous driving, we are working on developing remote monitoring systems and passenger detection systems. We have also participated in demonstration tests and are developing cameras with an air-washer function that removes water droplets and dirt from the lens.」
The targets of new product and technology development are becoming more specific, including remote monitoring and passenger detection for autonomous driving, demonstration tests, and cameras with an air-washer function. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We developed a “steer-by-wire control unit” that contributes to autonomous driving and electric vehicles, a “fender-mounted digital outer mirror” that can improve safety and reduce aerodynamic drag, and a “fingerprint-authentication start switch” that helps prevent vehicle theft. We also partnered with various companies on digital keys, expanding services into car sharing, company-vehicle reservation systems, and delivery lockers.」
The company has developed products for autonomous driving and EVs, digital outer mirrors, and fingerprint-authentication start switches, while expanding the service applications of digital keys. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「For new product development, we exhibited a future cockpit (experience-based) at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show under the concept “enriching human mobility,” introducing through hands-on experience the future mobility society proposed by our company. To further expand our business domains, we also began a demonstration test of a company-vehicle service using a “digital key system,” jointly with KIMURA UNITY CO.,LTD. Other products proposed and subsequently moved into mass production include an “integrated lever combination switch.”」
The company is advancing product development and new business commercialization through exhibitions of a future cockpit, the launch of a demonstration test for a company-vehicle service using digital keys, and the mass production of integrated lever combination switches. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For new product development, we participated in the 2018 Nagoya exhibition of the Automotive Engineering Exposition and displayed a “future cockpit mock-up.” We also introduced a “cloud key distribution system” and, in the safety field, “electric seat belts” and other advanced safety systems under the theme of anticipating the era of autonomous driving. ... A “digital outer mirror” was installed for the first time in the world on a mass-produced vehicle, the Lexus ES manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. We developed the visor section, power folding mechanism, and camera heater for this new product and received the “Technology Development Award” from the company.」
The company introduced new technologies including a future cockpit, cloud keys, and electric seat belts, and reported concrete results for digital outer mirrors, including mass-production installation and a technology development award. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「We commercialized automotive interior panels decorated using the “3D dry transfer” process and moved into mass production shift knobs incorporating new genuine-leather stitching by artisans, contributing to improved vehicle appeal.」
The company is progressing with the commercialization and mass production of products under development, including interior panels and shift knobs incorporating new genuine-leather stitching. It also describes expanding its software development workforce to address electrification, electronic systems, and intelligent vehicles. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We have moved into mass production and expanded deployment of lever combination switches and touchpad-based remote-control devices that provide intuitive operation like a smartphone. ... We also moved the AT shift lever, whose standardization and cost reduction had been advanced, into mass production.」
The company describes specific progress in the mass production and rollout of new switches, touchpad-based devices, AT shift levers, steering locks, smart keys, seat belts, mirrors, and other products. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We worked on developing attractive new products and core technologies, focusing on various automotive switches and the input devices and shift levers evolved from them, security system products applying electronic technology to key locks, and safety system products such as seat belts and mirrors.」
Electronic technology, security systems, and safety systems are identified as priority areas.