Automation of manufacturing processes and development of new patented technologies
First written in FY2017. 6 of 16 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The main capital expenditures were equipment for manufacturing tennis bracelets and enhancements to the core business system.」
The acquisition of tennis bracelet manufacturing equipment was reported as a main component of capital expenditures of ¥118.718 million. Investment in equipment to improve production capacity and productivity has taken concrete form. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「The company considers strengthening the supply chain an important strategic issue in promoting its overseas business. In addition, it recognises the development of patented technology to follow “Dancing Stone,” the “Star Series” and “Single Dancing Stone,” and the establishment of a development structure as important issues in securing stable earnings on an ongoing basis.」
The company continues to address strengthening the supply chain supporting its overseas business, developing patented technology to follow the existing product range and establishing a development structure. - FY2024ReframedAnnual report
「The company considers strengthening the supply chain an important strategic issue in promoting its overseas business. In addition, it recognises the development of patented technology to follow “Dancing Stone,” the “Star Series” and “Single Dancing Stone,” and the establishment of a development structure as important issues in securing stable earnings on an ongoing basis.」
The previous issues of mechanising the manufacturing process and developing successor patented technology have been reframed as strengthening the supply chain supporting the overseas business and developing patented technology to follow the existing product range. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Accordingly, the company established an automated production system in cooperation with its partner factory in Thailand and began full-scale operations. In addition, it is developing patented technology to follow “Dancing Stone,” the “Star Series” and “Single Dancing Stone,”」
The company continues to pursue a policy of bringing the automated production system established with its partner factory in Thailand into full-scale operation and developing next-generation patented technology. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Manufacturing costs for “Dancing Stone” parts produced at the factory in Thailand are being reduced steadily」
The company states that manufacturing costs for Dancing Stone components are being reduced steadily under the automated mass-production system operated in cooperation with its partner factory in Thailand. - FY2022-Q2Cost reductions progressing despite production falling short of planAnnual report
「At the same time, production of “Dancing Stone” parts at the factory in Thailand remains below the initially planned production volume and manufacturing cost targets, but cost reductions are progressing steadily.」
Following the launch of the mechanised and mass-production system, the company is reducing costs at its partner factory in Thailand, although planned production volumes and manufacturing costs have not yet been achieved. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Although delays occurred during the consolidated fiscal year due to the impact of COVID-19, the company established an automated production system in cooperation with its factory in Thailand and began full-scale operations.」
The automated production system established in cooperation with the Thai factory progressed to the full-scale operating stage. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The mass-production system for “Dancing Stone” components using progressive-die press manufacturing, which is being developed in cooperation with a partner factory in Thailand, was ready for the machinery to be delivered to the site and began operating in May this year. This operation enables the mass production of high-quality, low-priced “Dancing Stone” components,」
Regarding automation and mechanisation, machinery was delivered to the partner factory in Thailand, and the mass-production system using progressive-die press manufacturing progressed to the operating stage in May this year. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, to regain the Chinese market for imitation products, the company is working with a partner factory in Thailand to establish an automated manufacturing system capable of mass-producing “Dancing Stone” and “EXL-LOCK” (*2).」
The company continues to establish an automated production system for “Dancing Stone” and “EXL-LOCK” in cooperation with its partner factory in Thailand. - FY2021-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, the company is working with its factory in Thailand to establish a production system by automating the manufacturing processes for “Dancing Stone” and “EXL-LOCK” (*2), enabling the supply of lower-priced products.」
The company continues to automate the manufacturing processes and establish a production system in cooperation with its Thai factory to enable the supply of lower-priced “Dancing Stone” and “EXL-LOCK” products. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「Although delays occurred during the consolidated fiscal year due to the impact of COVID-19, the company is working with its factory in Thailand to establish an automated production system.」
The establishment of an automated production system in cooperation with the Thai factory is ongoing, although delays caused by the impact of COVID-19 were explicitly reported. - FY2020-Q3SoftenedAnnual report
「The “Tennis Bracelet,” for which full-scale sales were planned to begin in the second half of the fiscal year, began operating under a 24-hour production system in February 2020, but production has been temporarily suspended due to the current circumstances. Similarly, the company had been working with a factory in Thailand to establish an automated production system capable of handling large orders for “EXL-LOCK” (*2), but difficulties in procuring parts due to restrictions on travel and logistics have also led to a temporary suspension.」
Regarding a mass-production system for new products through mechanisation and automation, the company reported that production of tennis bracelets had been suspended, as had parts procurement for EXL-LOCK and the establishment of an automated production system. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In February 2020, the company established a 24-hour production system capable of handling large orders. In addition, for “EZ Clasp” (*3), it is developing a press capable of automated mass production, in addition to cast products for which a production launch is now in sight.」
To handle large orders for new products, the company established a 24-hour production system and progressed to the stage of developing an automated press for mass production of EZ Clasp. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Accordingly, during the consolidated fiscal year, the company introduced a die press and began efforts to partially mechanise the manufacturing process.」
Specific progress was reported through the introduction of a die press and partial mechanisation of the manufacturing process. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「If the manufacturing process can be mechanised, it will also be possible to reduce the precious metals used and supply products to overseas markets through mass production. Accordingly, the company is examining manufacturing technologies, including the use of press technology.」
The company continues to address the mechanisation of manufacturing processes through the use of press technology and the future development of patented technology to replace “Dancing Stone.” - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Mechanizing the manufacturing process would reduce the amount of precious metals used and enable products to be supplied to overseas markets through mass production. We are therefore examining manufacturing technologies including the use of press technology. We also recognize the development of a system to develop patented technologies that could eventually replace Dancing Stone as an important challenge in securing stable, recurring earnings.」
The Group identifies press technology, mechanization and successor patented technologies as priorities to reduce its dependence on the current core technology.