Research and Development of Products with Reduced Environmental Impact, High Functionality and High Added Value
First written in FY2017. 4 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 2 of 18 companies on the "Worse" side.
12 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For the printed wiring board market, the Group is developing technologies to meet cutting-edge needs, including high-performance copper sulfate plating and high-precision etching chemicals required for next-generation high-speed communications devices; for the semiconductor market, electroless plating processes, including processing equipment adaptable to next-generation power modules; and for the electronic components market, electrolytic tin-plating chemicals suitable for a wide range of chip components.」
The scope of R&D was specified as the development of high-performance chemicals and equipment for next-generation high-speed communications, power modules and chip components. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the field of surface-treatment chemicals, the Group conducts R&D centred on electronics-related surface-treatment technologies. For the printed wiring board market, it develops and proposes surface-treatment systems required for next-generation high-speed communications devices as total solutions.」
R&D was specified in the development of surface-treatment systems for next-generation high-speed communications devices, processes for cutting-edge needs such as automotive applications, and joint research with universities and public research institutions. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the field of surface-treatment chemicals, the Group conducts basic research, applied development and customer-facing technical services for both the domestic and global markets, pursuing projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Particularly in markets for advanced semiconductors and miniaturised electronic components, it conducts R&D using the latest analytical and analysis equipment and pilot lines, with the aim of becoming a global top-tier supplier.」
The policy of developing environmentally friendly, high-performance, high-value-added products was translated into specific initiatives aligned with the SDGs, R&D aimed at becoming a global top-tier supplier, and the use of analytical equipment and pilot lines. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group is also proposing its broad range of organic synthesis technologies, pilot facilities at its own plants and diverse manufacturing facilities to markets and customers, and is pursuing contract development of intermediates, raw materials and additives for display materials, resists and high-performance films.」
In addition to R&D of environmentally friendly, high-performance products, the Group is pursuing contract development of display materials and other products using its technologies and facilities. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「In the field of surface-treatment chemicals, the Group conducts a broad range of research and development, from basic to advanced technologies, particularly developing products that meet both the needs for lower environmental impact and those for high performance and high added value.」
The chemicals business specified for the first time its product-development policy of combining reduced environmental impact with high performance and high added value.