Development and Mass Production of New Products Applying Rocker Arm Technology
First written in FY2016. 14 of 23 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「By applying production technologies for 800-ton-class die-casting machines, we have expanded orders for BEV components, steering components and inverter cases for HEVs.」
The application of aluminum die-casting technology developed through rocker arms has expanded to BEV components, steering components and HEV inverter cases, among others, with increased orders reported in the results. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「We have advanced the aluminum die-casting technology developed through our core rocker arm components, making it possible to achieve the required performance at a high level of quality by controlling porosity. We are working to establish new technologies that can address changing market conditions and customer needs, with the aim of winning orders for housings and cases for inverters, motors and batteries, which are widely used in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).」
The company states that its rocker arm technologies are now capable of achieving required performance at a high level of quality, and is moving toward concrete applications in inverters, motors and battery components for BEVs and HEVs. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although there were newly launched components, including aluminum components, in the electrification field,」
Aluminum components and other products in the electrification field have appeared in the results as newly launched products to which aluminum technologies developed through rocker arms and other products have been applied. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「We have advanced the aluminum die-casting technology developed through our core rocker arm components, making it possible to achieve the required performance at a high level of quality by controlling porosity, and are applying the technology to new products.」
In addition to applying technologies developed through rocker arms to new products, their application to motor cores and motor components in the electrification field is progressing. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥10,958 million, up 21.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, due to increased orders resulting from the economic recovery and the launch of new engine components for new V6 models and components for engines used in automotive power generation,」
The launch of new engine components for new V6 models and components for engines used in automotive power generation continues to be cited as a factor behind higher revenue in Japan. No additional milestones, such as new mass-production starts, are explicitly indicated. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥7,101 million, up 29.1% from the same quarter of the previous year, due to increased orders resulting from the economic recovery and the launch of new engine components for new V6 models and components for engines used in automotive power generation,」
The launch of new engine components for new V6 models and components for engines used in automotive power generation continues to be cited as a factor behind higher revenue. No additional milestones, such as new mass-production starts, are explicitly indicated. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「① Japan Revenue was ¥3,556 million, up 36.3% from the same quarter of the previous year, due to higher orders resulting from the economic recovery and the launch of new engine parts for new V6 vehicle models and engine parts for in-vehicle power generation. Segment profit was ¥376 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥375 million in the same quarter of the previous year, due to the effect of higher revenue and total cost reductions.」
The launch of new engine components for new V6 models and components for engines used in automotive power generation is reported as part of the expansion of applications and mass production based on existing rocker arm technologies. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we will seek to expand production capacity for valve-train components for new V6 engines and components for engines used in automotive power generation, as well as expand components in the electrification field using aluminum die-casting technology.」
The scope of applications has expanded from the conventional application and mass production of rocker arms to components for new V6 engines, engines used in automotive power generation, and the electrification field. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although the application of rocker arms expanded following the launch of new models by a major customer, revenue was ¥8,155 million, down 5.0% year on year, due to lower revenue from other rocker arms.」
The expanded application of rocker arms following the launch of new models by a major customer continues to be reported. Meanwhile, U.S. revenue was below the prior-year level due to lower revenue from other rocker arms, and no additional milestones, such as a new mass-production start, are indicated. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although the application of rocker arms expanded following the launch of new models by a major customer, revenue was ¥5,585 million, down 1.9% year on year, due to the impact of foreign currency translation.」
The expanded application of rocker arms following the launch of new models by a major customer continues to be reported. No additional milestones, such as a new mass-production start, are indicated. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥2,924 million, up 2.7% year on year, due to the expanded application of rocker arms resulting from the launch of new models by a major customer.」
The expanded application of rocker arms following the launch of new models by a major customer in the United States was reflected in the results, and U.S. revenue increased 2.7% year on year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥14,011 million, up 13.8% year on year, due to higher revenue from rocker arms for mini vehicles and other products, for which mass production began last year, as well as higher revenue resulting from a change in the fiscal year-end of an automotive sales subsidiary.」
The revenue contribution from rocker arms for mini vehicles and other products, whose mass production began last year, continues. No new mass-production starts or application-expansion milestones are reported. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥9,819 million, up 22.9% year on year, due to higher revenue from rocker arms for mini vehicles and other products, for which mass production began last year, as well as higher revenue resulting from a change in the fiscal year-end of an automotive sales subsidiary.」
The revenue contribution from rocker arms for mini vehicles and other products, whose mass production began last year, continues. No new mass-production starts or application-expansion milestones are reported. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥5,694 million, up 40.7% year on year, due to higher revenue from rocker arms for mini vehicles and other products, for which mass production began last year, as well as higher revenue resulting from a change in the fiscal year-end of an automotive sales subsidiary.」
The revenue contribution from rocker arms for mini vehicles and other products, whose mass production began last year, continues to be reflected in the results. No new mass-production starts or application-expansion milestones are reported. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「For our core rocker arm components, we established a new-concept production line capable of significantly reducing manufacturing costs and began mass production of a new part number, while also expanding the range of products. In addition, we are focusing on developing various aluminum components by applying the die-casting, turning and assembly technologies developed through our rocker arm business, and have newly moved several products into mass production.」
The company reports the establishment of a new-concept production line, the start of mass production of a new part number, an expanded product range, and the new mass production of several aluminum components, indicating that the application of existing technologies has progressed to the concrete mass-production stage. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although overseas-bound products declined due to model changes, revenue was ¥12,314 million, up 3.5% year on year, due to higher revenue from the start of mass production of the company’s first rocker arms for mini vehicles and increased vehicle sales in the automotive sales business.」
The company states that the start of mass production of its first rocker arms for mini vehicles was achieved and contributed to higher revenue and improved profitability in Japan. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although overseas-bound products declined due to model changes, revenue was ¥7,987 million, up 3.6% year on year, due to higher revenue from newly launched products and increased vehicle sales in the automotive sales business.」
The revenue contribution from newly launched products in Japan continues to be reported. No new mass-production or application milestones are indicated. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although overseas-bound products declined due to model changes, revenue was ¥4,047 million, up 2.2% year on year, due to higher revenue from newly launched products and increased vehicle sales in the automotive sales business.」
The revenue contribution from newly launched products in Japan was reflected in the results, resulting in a 2.2% year-on-year increase in revenue. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We have also established a new-concept production line capable of significantly reducing the manufacturing cost of our core rocker arm components and are applying it to models scheduled for launch. In addition, we are focusing on developing various aluminum components by applying the die-casting, turning and assembly technologies developed through our rocker arm business, and are gradually moving them into mass production.」
The new-concept rocker arm production line has been established and applied to models scheduled for launch, while the applied aluminum components are also gradually moving into mass production. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, segment profit was ¥1,771 million, up 95.1% year on year, due to lower fixed costs and the full-scale production of newly launched products.」
Production of newly launched products gained momentum in the United States, driving a 95.1% year-on-year increase in segment profit. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, segment profit was ¥1,083 million, up 49.4% year on year, due to the full-scale commercialization of new products and lower fixed costs.」
Sales of new products gained momentum in the United States, driving a 49.4% year-on-year increase in segment profit. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, despite the impact of lower revenue, operating profit was ¥727 million, up 124.7% year on year, and ordinary profit was ¥650 million, up 162.5%, mainly due to the revenue contribution from newly launched products in the United States and other factors.」
The company states that the launch of new products in the United States generated additional revenue and contributed to profit. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We are focusing on developing various aluminum components, as well as new engine, chassis and transmission components, by applying the die-casting, turning and assembly technologies developed through our rocker arm business, and will gradually move them into mass production.」
The company has indicated a policy of extending its core technologies to peripheral components and new fields, and gradually moving them into mass production.