Development of Products with Enhanced Functionality, System Integration, Lightweighting and Energy Efficiency
First written in FY2016. 8 of 15 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Looking ahead to a future of advancing electrification and automated driving, we have begun mass production of damping-force-adjustable shock absorbers incorporating proportional solenoid valves for hydraulic shock absorbers for four-wheel vehicles. For four-wheel vehicle oil pump products, we developed an electric oil pump and plan to begin mass production for onboard equipment in 2027.」
High-performance electronically controlled products have progressed to the start of mass production of shock absorbers incorporating proportional solenoid valves, the start of mass production of ActRide®, orders for the new PowerPack, and planned mass production of electric oil pumps from 2027. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For hydraulic shock absorbers for four-wheel vehicles, electronically controlled damping-force-adjustable shock absorbers equipped with proportional solenoids were adopted for the Crown Sport, Crown Sedan, Crown Estate and Century (SUV) of TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. We also developed shock absorbers with 2 variable-damping mechanisms and began mass production.」
For electronically controlled, high-performance suspension, the company reports expanded adoption across Toyota vehicle models, the start of mass production of products with 2 variable-damping mechanisms, and the development and start of trials of SustainaLub. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「For hydraulic shock absorbers for four-wheel vehicles, adoption of Prosmooth™, which controls friction during operation in the extremely low-speed range, has expanded to the Corolla Cross, Noah, Voxy and many other vehicles of TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. In addition, electronically controlled damping-force-adjustable shock absorbers equipped with proportional solenoids have been adopted for the Lexus ES, following their adoption for the Lexus LS.」
For electronically controlled, high-performance suspension, the company reports expanded adoption in the Lexus ES and Toyota Corolla Cross, Noah and Voxy, among others, as concrete product deployment. It is also advancing system development for EVs, automated driving and CASE/MaaS. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, our product was adopted for the Lexus LS of TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION and has received high praise.」
For higher-performance electronically controlled suspension, the company reports concrete product deployment through adoption in the Lexus LS. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, products combining ride comfort and lane-tracing performance were adopted for the Corolla of TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. In addition, electronically controlled suspension offering excellent vehicle packaging and world-class performance through the world's smallest damping-force adjustment unit was adopted for the Crown of TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION. We also developed a valve capable of controlling damping force at extremely low speeds, which had previously been difficult to achieve, and it was adopted for the Lexus ES of TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION.」
Against the previous priority policies, the company reports concrete product development and order wins through adoption in the Corolla, Crown and Lexus ES. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「“Creating new products and technologies,” “improving quality in design and production engineering,” and “expanding functional-safety initiatives and strengthening design and evaluation technologies”」
New products and technologies, quality improvement, and functional-safety initiatives continue to be priorities in technology and product development. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「“Creating new products and technologies,” “improving quality in design and production engineering,” and “expanding functional-safety initiatives and strengthening design and evaluation technologies”」
New products and technologies, quality improvement, and functional-safety initiatives continue to be priorities in technology and product development. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「“Creating new products and technologies,” “improving quality in design and production engineering,” and “expanding functional-safety initiatives and strengthening design and evaluation technologies”」
The company is restating new products and technologies, quality improvement in design and production engineering, and functional-safety initiatives as priorities for technology and product development. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「“Creating new products and technologies,” “improving quality in design and production engineering,” and “expanding functional-safety initiatives and strengthening design and evaluation technologies”」
The company is restating new products and technologies, quality improvement in design and production engineering, and functional-safety initiatives as priorities for technology and product development. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「“Creating new products and technologies,” “improving quality in design and production engineering,” and “expanding functional-safety initiatives and strengthening design and evaluation technologies”」
The company continues to identify new products and technologies, quality improvement in design and production engineering, and functional-safety initiatives as priorities for technology and product development. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「We have begun mass production of shock absorbers for semi-active suspensions that use electronic control to vary damping force in real time, achieving both ride comfort and handling stability. We have also begun mass production of strut-type shock absorbers with hollow piston rods, a key component, to reduce weight.」
The company reports concrete progress in the form of the start of mass production of shock absorbers for semi-active suspensions and shock absorbers using hollow piston rods. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Strengthening the product development structure based on market needs」
The policy of strengthening the product development structure based on market needs is being restated as an ongoing initiative. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Strengthening the product development structure based on market needs」
The policy of strengthening the product development structure based on market needs is being restated as an ongoing initiative. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Strengthening the product development structure based on market needs」
For technology and product development, the company continues to pursue a policy of strengthening its product development structure based on market needs. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In addition to improving the performance of individual products, we are advancing product development that fully considers factors related to energy and the environment, including higher functionality, systemization, weight reduction, energy efficiency and reductions in environmentally hazardous substances, while also strengthening the production engineering capabilities supporting these efforts.」
The company lists higher functionality, systemization, weight reduction, energy efficiency and reductions in environmentally hazardous substances as directions for research and development.