Continuous provision of new value
Provision of new products
Utilizing our unique technologies related to the organic-inorganic hybrid structure, we are advancing the development of polishing tools for SiC (silicon carbide) semiconductors and CO2-absorbing material SUPCA®.
In addition, as a further development of our organic-inorganic hybrid products, we are varying the materials and properties of the organic and inorganic components, enabling expansion into a wide range of other applications.
Furthermore, by introducing and utilizing MI (Materials Informatics) and advanced analytical technologies, we strive not only to create new businesses but also to contribute to the expansion of existing businesses and products. By utilizing both data on glass materials accumulated over 120 years since Noritake’s founding and MI, we successfully prototyped a new glass material that can be joined with aluminum at low temperatures of 300–350°C in a short period.
(heated at 300°C and joined with aluminum)
Establishing a structure for new business creation
In fiscal year 2023, we established a system for creating new businesses. The first is the development theme proposal system, which solicits ideas widely from all employees that can lead to new businesses; the second is the Stage-Gate System, which reviews the adoption of proposed themes and manages the progress of existing themes.
Through the Stage-Gate System, development themes are categorized by promising fields, and the progress of each theme is managed at review meetings. At review meetings, in addition to themes collected through the development theme proposal system, mid-to-long term themes addressing social issues are also reviewed for adoption. For adopted themes, development personnel and responsible business departments are assigned to clarify the responsibility structure.
Additionally, based on the results of the review meetings, themes that are stagnating are suspended, and development personnel are reallocated to other themes to optimize resources.
Strengthening core-technology development
Noritake regards intellectual property (patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, etc.) as an important asset in the development of business that contributes to society. We have formulated and implemented strategic intellectual property activities optimized to each business environment, and continuously strive to generate, acquire, and utilize intellectual property that activates business growth. As a result, as of the end of fiscal 2024, we held 824 patents.
In fiscal 2024, we merged the Intellectual Property Department and the Planning Department to form the Intellectual Property Planning Department, further enhancing and advancing these activities. Moreover, we respect the intellectual property of other companies as an asset equally important to our own, and take great care to avoid any infringement.
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