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Joint development with オンキヨー and digital piano product rollout

First written in FY2017-Q1. 16 of 24 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-11-12.

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Creation of New Products and New Businesses through Alliances, Joint Development and M&AA theme 41 companies write about · 0 as a headwind · 41 as a tailwind

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  1. 2026-11-12AdvancedResults

    「製品戦略としては、プロフェッショナル・グランドピアノとして展開する主力モデル「GXシリーズ」をグレードアップし、本年7月より発売しました。」

    デジタル・電子ピアノ中心だった製品展開に加え、プロフェッショナル・グランドピアノの主力モデルでもグレードアップ品の発売が行われた。
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding electronic pianos, the company developed and launched the NV12 and NV6, new models in the NOVUS hybrid piano series.」

    The digital and hybrid piano product rollout progressed through the development and launch of the NV12 and NV6.
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of its product strategy, the company launched the upgraded NOVUS NV12 and NOVUS NV6 hybrid pianos in September. Equipped with newly developed soundboard speakers, the models deliver a playing experience closer to that of an acoustic piano. In the same month, the company also launched the entry-level CX302, CX202 and CX102 models as the new CX electronic piano lineup, combining high-quality piano performance with ease of operation and a design that fits into everyday living.」

    The company launched the NOVUS NV12 and NV6 and the CX302, CX202 and CX102 electronic pianos in September, advancing the digital and electronic piano product rollout to concrete market launches.
  4. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of its product strategy, the company expanded the lineup of its portable ES series and launched the new ES60 in November 2024, combining a compact design with high playability and high-quality sound.」

    The digital and electronic piano product lineup progressed through the expansion of the ES series and the launch of the ES60.
  5. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「As part of our product strategy, we launched last June the CA501 and CA401 electronic pianos as standard models with wooden keys featuring newly sampled sounds from the full concert piano SK-EX. They pursue the presence of a grand piano and improve playability and operability through enhancements to the control panel and other features.」

    The launch of the CA501 and CA401 electronic pianos, featuring SK-EX sounds and improved playability and operability, is being reaffirmed.
  6. FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our product strategy, we launched in June the CA501 and CA401 electronic pianos as standard models with wooden keys featuring newly sampled sounds from the full concert piano SK-EX. They pursue the presence of a grand piano and improve playability and operability through enhancements to the control panel and other features.」

    The CA501 and CA401 electronic pianos, featuring SK-EX sounds and improved wooden keys and operability, were launched in June, advancing the product rollout.
  7. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As demand for electronic pianos expanded, we completely revamped the lineup and launched the high-specification CA901 and CA701 models equipped with wooden keys and soundboard speakers, the standard CN301 and CN201 models, and the portable ES120 model.」

    The electronic piano lineup has been completely revamped, advancing the concrete product rollout of high-specification, standard, and portable models.
  8. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our product strategy, we developed and launched in May the upgraded NV5S and NV10S models in the NV series of hybrid pianos, which have been well received worldwide since their launch.」

    The upgraded NV5S and NV10S models in the NV series were developed and launched in May, completing their commercialization and market introduction.
  9. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our product strategy, we developed and launched in October the new portable digital piano ES920, equipped with keys that reproduce the playing feel of a grand piano and a range of sound sources, including that of a full concert grand piano.」

    The portable digital piano ES920, featuring the playing feel of a grand piano and a range of sound sources, was developed and launched in October.
  10. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Launch of the new CA59 and CA49 digital piano models, whose sales have been strong on stay-at-home demand」

    The new CA59 and CA49 digital piano models were launched amid strong sales driven by stay-at-home demand.
  11. FY2020ReframedAnnual report

    「The business alliance agreement with オンキヨー株式会社, which had been listed through the previous consolidated fiscal year, has been removed from the list because it has become less material.」

    While the business alliance agreement with オンキヨー was removed from the list of material agreements, development of digital and hybrid products such as the NV5, CA99, and CA79 continues, shifting the focus of the theme from the alliance relationship to product rollout.
  12. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our product strategy, we developed the hybrid piano NOVUS NV5, equipped with soundboard speakers that enable dynamic sound reproduction and the action of an upright piano, and launched it in October.」

    The new hybrid piano NOVUS NV5 was developed and launched in October, completing its commercialization and market introduction.
  13. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Digital pianos, led by the flagship CA and CN series, performed solidly in Japan and Europe.」

    The company explains that digital pianos, led by the CA and CN series, performed solidly in Japan and Europe.
  14. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Digital pianos performed steadily, led by the flagship CA series and the CN series, particularly in Europe.」

    The company explains that sales of digital pianos, including the CA and CN series, remained solid, particularly in Europe.
  15. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our product strategy, we developed and launched the hybrid upright piano AURES, equipped with a silencing function and high-performance soundboard speakers. It delivers the power of sound comparable to that of large speakers and the rich resonance unique to a soundboard, enabling customers to enjoy piano life more fully.」

    The product progressed from the development and announcement stage to actual market launch.
  16. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As part of our product strategy, we developed the hybrid upright piano AURES, equipped with a silencing function and high-performance soundboard speakers. It delivers the power of sound comparable to that of large speakers and the rich resonance unique to a soundboard, and we announced this new product to enable customers to enjoy piano life more fully.」

    The development and announcement of the new AURES hybrid upright piano advanced the product rollout.
  17. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「The CA series, the flagship digital piano line refreshed last year, performed well, with sales growing in Europe, Japan, and China.」

    The disclosure indicates progress in the product rollout, with sales of the CA series, refreshed the previous year, growing in Europe, Japan, and China.
  18. FY2018ReframedAnnual report

    「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 27 June 2018, we resolved to dissolve the capital alliance with オンキヨー株式会社 under our capital and business alliance. The business alliance with the company will continue after the capital alliance is dissolved.」

    The relationship was restructured so that the capital alliance with オンキヨー would be dissolved, while the business alliance, including joint development and sales, would continue.
  19. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「As a 90th-anniversary commemorative model, we launched the hybrid digital piano NOVUS NV10, featuring オンキヨー株式会社's latest audio technology and a grand piano action. We also extended this high-value-added technology to the flagship CA series announced in October last year and worked to expand digital piano sales worldwide.」

    The company continues to launch the NOVUS NV10, extend the technology to the CA series, and expand digital piano sales worldwide.
  20. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「As a 90th-anniversary commemorative model, we launched the hybrid digital piano NOVUS NV10, featuring オンキヨー株式会社's latest audio technology and a grand piano action. Its high-value-added technology was also extended to the CA series of entry-level models announced in October this year, and we will seek to expand sales worldwide.」

    After launching the NOVUS NV10, the company has progressed to the stage of extending the alliance technology to the entry-level CA series.
  21. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In terms of product strategy, we announced the new hybrid digital piano, NOVUS NV10, incorporating オンキヨー株式会社's latest audio technology and our grand piano action, combining the strengths of both companies. We will also work to extend the high-value-added technology to entry-level models and aim to expand sales worldwide.」

    The new hybrid digital piano, NOVUS NV10, combining alliance technology from オンキヨー with 河合楽器's piano action, was announced, advancing the rollout of the technology into entry-level models and the expansion of worldwide sales.
  22. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We are commercializing the high-value-added technology developed through the business alliance, including by developing new electronic musical instruments incorporating the technology installed in the CS-X1 digital piano concept model, which was jointly developed with オンキヨー株式会社 and well received at the Frankfurt Music Messe and Japan's Instrument Fair.」

    The technology installed in the CS-X1 continues to be carried over to new electronic musical instruments, supporting the commercialization of alliance technology.
  23. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「We are commercializing the high-value-added technology developed through the business alliance, including by developing new electronic musical instruments incorporating the technology installed in the CS-X1 digital piano concept model, which was jointly developed with オンキヨー株式会社 and well received at the Frankfurt Music Messe held in April this year.」

    The technology installed in the CS-X1 is being carried over to new electronic musical instruments, progressing the commercialization of jointly developed technology.
  24. FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report

    「The concept model of a digital piano, CS-X1, jointly developed with オンキヨー株式会社 under our capital and business alliance, was exhibited at the Frankfurt Music Messe held in April this year and was well received. We will further deepen the synergies and continue developing new products.」

    The disclosure describes the exhibition of a jointly developed product and a policy of developing new products by leveraging alliance synergies.
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