Futaba: Accelerating Technical Evolution....02 Our Inherited Corporate DNA Drives Our Further Evolution. Futaba Corporation was founded in 1948, just after World War II, to manufacture

Futaba: Accelerating Technical Evolution.

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FUTABA CORPORATIONwww.futaba.co.jp/en/

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Our Inherited Corporate DNA Drives Our Further Evolution.

Futaba Corporation was founded in 1948, just after World War II, to manufacture and sell vacuum tubes. Since our founding, we have supplied components

that underpin a variety of fields with trustworthy technology and quality. This is in line with our corporate philosophy of "Honshitsu-no-Chokushi” (to look

deeply into the nature of things and investigate it thoroughly). Thus, through our business, we have contributed to the expansion of industry.

As technology has evolved, we have expanded our product lineup to meet the advanced demands of a wide range of fields. It now includes: Vacuum

Fluorescent Displays (VFDs) and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Displays, touch sensors, radio control equipment for industrial and hobby use,

machinery and tools for dies and molds such as mold bases, plate products and mold streamlining equipment.

In an age that continues to evolve daily, companies are required to act with a sense of urgency. Moving forward, we plan to use the following strategy

to expand our business. We will strengthen manufacturing by incorporating advanced technologies like AI and IoT. We will exploit global management that

utilizes our worldwide network. And we will focus on strengthening new product development by evolving and combining Futaba technology.

As our company orients toward the next stage of development, we will push forward with “creating equipment, materials and services which are

indispensable” as we to share our joy and passion with all stakeholders. We would appreciate your continued support.

CorporatePhilosophy

Futaba Philosophy

Message from the President

Code of Conduct

We, Futaba Group, contribute to the prosperity of the global society by creating equipment, materials and services, which are indispensable to our customers.

We will pursue the nature of things in a stubbornly honest manner, and practice the following to establish a corporate culture which allows us to make a free and imaginative way of thinking while sharing joy with all of our customers and employees:

Honshitsu-no-Chokushi

1. Challenge every business opportunity with speed and eagerness.2. Endeavor to enhance one’s capabilities in order to make one’s dream

come true.3. Conduct one’s life with warm cordiality, and value people-to-people

relationships.4. Conduct one’s life in a law-abiding manner and with ethical sense.5. Promote love for nature and protect the future of our planet through

reducing environmental load.

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Representative Director and President

Motoaki Arima

Corporate Vision By further advancing Futaba technology, we aim to become a leading company worldwide.

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Our Inherited Corporate DNA Drives Our Further Evolution.

Futaba Corporation was founded in 1948, just after World War II, to manufacture and sell vacuum tubes. Since our founding, we have supplied components

that underpin a variety of fields with trustworthy technology and quality. This is in line with our corporate philosophy of "Honshitsu-no-Chokushi” (to look

deeply into the nature of things and investigate it thoroughly). Thus, through our business, we have contributed to the expansion of industry.

As technology has evolved, we have expanded our product lineup to meet the advanced demands of a wide range of fields. It now includes: Vacuum

Fluorescent Displays (VFDs) and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Displays, touch sensors, radio control equipment for industrial and hobby use,

machinery and tools for dies and molds such as mold bases, plate products and mold streamlining equipment.

In an age that continues to evolve daily, companies are required to act with a sense of urgency. Moving forward, we plan to use the following strategy

to expand our business. We will strengthen manufacturing by incorporating advanced technologies like AI and IoT. We will exploit global management that

utilizes our worldwide network. And we will focus on strengthening new product development by evolving and combining Futaba technology.

As our company orients toward the next stage of development, we will push forward with “creating equipment, materials and services which are

indispensable” as we to share our joy and passion with all stakeholders. We would appreciate your continued support.

CorporatePhilosophy

Futaba Philosophy

Message from the President

Code of Conduct

We, Futaba Group, contribute to the prosperity of the global society by creating equipment, materials and services, which are indispensable to our customers.

We will pursue the nature of things in a stubbornly honest manner, and practice the following to establish a corporate culture which allows us to make a free and imaginative way of thinking while sharing joy with all of our customers and employees:

Honshitsu-no-Chokushi

1. Challenge every business opportunity with speed and eagerness.2. Endeavor to enhance one’s capabilities in order to make one’s dream

come true.3. Conduct one’s life with warm cordiality, and value people-to-people

relationships.4. Conduct one’s life in a law-abiding manner and with ethical sense.5. Promote love for nature and protect the future of our planet through

reducing environmental load.

0303

Representative Director and President

Motoaki Arima

Corporate Vision By further advancing Futaba technology, we aim to become a leading company worldwide.

Four Areas of “Evolution” Changing Society and the World

As electronics and ICT advance,

they are bringing unprecedented

changes to both society and daily life.

In this new era, we will look deeply into the nature

of things and investigate it thoroughly.

This will enable us to look ahead to future market

needs and birth innovation through proven technology

and creative thinking.

The evolution of Futaba technology will change

society and the world.

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Evolving electronic component technology to

DELVE DEEPER.Creating a better interface to connect people and things more deeply.

Evolving radio control technology to

BUILD TRUST.Building on the reliability developed through hobby applications to expand our stage of business to industrial applications.

Evolving manufacturing equipment to

FORM THE CORE.Using ICT to streamline all areas of production and form the core of manufacturing.

Evolving research and development to

CREATE THE NEW.Pursuing new technologies, new products and new businesses to pioneer future society.

Four Areas of “Evolution” Changing Society and the World

As electronics and ICT advance,

they are bringing unprecedented

changes to both society and daily life.

In this new era, we will look deeply into the nature

of things and investigate it thoroughly.

This will enable us to look ahead to future market

needs and birth innovation through proven technology

and creative thinking.

The evolution of Futaba technology will change

society and the world.

04 05


DELVE DEEPER.Creating a better interface to connect people and things more deeply.


BUILD TRUST.Building on the reliability developed through hobby applications to expand our stage of business to industrial applications.


FORM THE CORE.Using ICT to streamline all areas of production and form the core of manufacturing.


CREATE THE NEW.Pursuing new technologies, new products and new businesses to pioneer future society.

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Creating a better interface to connect people and things more deeply.

Developing innovative new products that will support the cars of the futureAs the field of on-board equipment becomes more integrated with electronics and ICT, interfaces will need to be considered from new angles. We are pursuing new touch sensors with integrated cover glass, curved surfaces and various shapes with on-board equipment quality that will support safety and comfort while driving.We will implement free design to respond to diverse needs and replace mechanical switches with touch sensors to cater to the future needs of car manufacturing.

Innovation in Touch Sensors

Our advanced display technology is being utilized in increasingly more areas as digital society continues to develop.Following the development of film type curved OLEDs, we are pressing ahead to develop transparent OLEDs. We will focus on dramatically improving the design and usability of information equipment like mobile devices and communications robots.

Innovation in OLED Displays

Touch SensorsThese sensor devices employ Futaba’s original thin film technology to achieve high sensitivity and excellent environmental resistance. A thin lightweight substrate with a single glass or film structure and a dedicated controller gives users smartphone-like operation.

Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) DisplaysThese attractive next-generation display devices feature beautiful high contrast, high definition screens. Because they meet the strict quality standards for on-board equipment, they are widely employed in applications such as vehicle instrument panels. For wearable devices, film type curved OLEDs are also available.

Developing products to meet diverse needs As the wave of digitalization has swept over society and daily life, technology and products that can display information in a user-friendly manner will become increasingly important.We have combined our experience and knowledge accumulated over years with new ideas and technology and developed touch sensors and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Displays that meet a variety of needs. Their reputation for reliability has led to their use in a wide range of applications including vehicles, home electronics, audio equipment and POS terminals.

Today

Display ModulesThese highly versatile display modules are made by combining a display device and control board. They support a wide range of interfaces.

Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (VFDs)These display devices build on the vacuum technology we’ve inherited and continue to evolve further. These self-luminous displays provide wide viewing angles and distinct images even in dark areas. They are employed in a wide range of applications, but primarily in on-board equipment for their high reliability and long life.

OLED Displays

Touch Sensors

VFDs

Transparent OLEDs

VideoOn-Board

Integrated Cover Glass

Various Shapes

Curved Surface

Accelerating growth by concentrating on limited markets and products

Strengthening overseas operationsCutting costs with thorough streamlining

Achieving advanced interface design based on new technology developed through open innovation

Growth Through Open Innovation Gaining Strength Through Concentration and Consolidation

Promoting development of new products to make life and society more colorful

We are pursuing free-form and free design VFDs. We will enhance development of custom VFDs that fully meet customer needs for various fonts, display patterns and sizes.

Innovation in VFDs

Enhancing custom VFDs with excellent environmental resistance to meet a diverse array of needs

Responding with innovative interface solutionsWe will provide innovative interface solutions that meet the needs of on-board equipment which is experiencing remarkable innovation by integrating electronics and ICT.We will respond quickly to the needs of digitalized society, including, but not limited to, promoting the development of new technology for touch sensors through open innovation and accelerating the development of original products that capitalize on the merits of OLED displays.

The Future

DELVE DEEPER.

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Creating a better interface to connect people and things more deeply.

Developing innovative new products that will support the cars of the futureAs the field of on-board equipment becomes more integrated with electronics and ICT, interfaces will need to be considered from new angles. We are pursuing new touch sensors with integrated cover glass, curved surfaces and various shapes with on-board equipment quality that will support safety and comfort while driving.We will implement free design to respond to diverse needs and replace mechanical switches with touch sensors to cater to the future needs of car manufacturing.

Innovation in Touch Sensors

Our advanced display technology is being utilized in increasingly more areas as digital society continues to develop.Following the development of film type curved OLEDs, we are pressing ahead to develop transparent OLEDs. We will focus on dramatically improving the design and usability of information equipment like mobile devices and communications robots.

Innovation in OLED Displays

Touch SensorsThese sensor devices employ Futaba’s original thin film technology to achieve high sensitivity and excellent environmental resistance. A thin lightweight substrate with a single glass or film structure and a dedicated controller gives users smartphone-like operation.

Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) DisplaysThese attractive next-generation display devices feature beautiful high contrast, high definition screens. Because they meet the strict quality standards for on-board equipment, they are widely employed in applications such as vehicle instrument panels. For wearable devices, film type curved OLEDs are also available.

Developing products to meet diverse needs As the wave of digitalization has swept over society and daily life, technology and products that can display information in a user-friendly manner will become increasingly important.We have combined our experience and knowledge accumulated over years with new ideas and technology and developed touch sensors and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Displays that meet a variety of needs. Their reputation for reliability has led to their use in a wide range of applications including vehicles, home electronics, audio equipment and POS terminals.

Today

Display ModulesThese highly versatile display modules are made by combining a display device and control board. They support a wide range of interfaces.

Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (VFDs)These display devices build on the vacuum technology we’ve inherited and continue to evolve further. These self-luminous displays provide wide viewing angles and distinct images even in dark areas. They are employed in a wide range of applications, but primarily in on-board equipment for their high reliability and long life.

OLED Displays

Touch Sensors

VFDs

Transparent OLEDs

VideoOn-Board

Integrated Cover Glass

Various Shapes

Curved Surface

Accelerating growth by concentrating on limited markets and products

Strengthening overseas operationsCutting costs with thorough streamlining

Achieving advanced interface design based on new technology developed through open innovation

Growth Through Open Innovation Gaining Strength Through Concentration and Consolidation

Promoting development of new products to make life and society more colorful

We are pursuing free-form and free design VFDs. We will enhance development of custom VFDs that fully meet customer needs for various fonts, display patterns and sizes.

Innovation in VFDs

Enhancing custom VFDs with excellent environmental resistance to meet a diverse array of needs

Responding with innovative interface solutionsWe will provide innovative interface solutions that meet the needs of on-board equipment which is experiencing remarkable innovation by integrating electronics and ICT.We will respond quickly to the needs of digitalized society, including, but not limited to, promoting the development of new technology for touch sensors through open innovation and accelerating the development of original products that capitalize on the merits of OLED displays.

The Future

DELVE DEEPER.

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Building on the reliability developed through hobby applications to expand our stage of business to industrial applications.

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Composite ModulesExpanding wireless HMI Integrating Futaba technology to create a new line of wireless HMI products

Radio Control Equipment for Industrial UseExpanding applications by acquiring new technologies

Radio Control Equipment for Hobby UseUsing our role as a top brand to introduce new forms of play

Servo Actuator ProductsMoving from hobby use to industrial use

Industrial Use

Hobby Use

Our lineup includes radio controllers for truck cranes, crop dusting helicopters, heavy construction equipment and drones, wireless modules that support a wide range of frequency bands and long-range wireless modems. These products respond to industry needs for high reliability and stability.

The Robi series, a popular communications robot known for its smooth movements, uses Futaba command servos. We boast a rich lineup of highly durable and environmentally resistant actuators that employ servo technology developed for robots and radio control equipment.

Radio Control Equipment for Industrial Use Servo Actuator Products

Included in our lineup are high performance transceivers and servos with bidirectional communication functions. Their high level of performance has been proven in competitions and races around the globe.Futaba will continue to develop products that bring the joy of flying and driving radio-controlled vehicles to novices and experts alike.

Our drone school trains superior drone operators to be active in society. Our philosophy is to be, “reliable,” “safe” and “law-abiding”. Our instructors are expert drone operators with global recognition in the hobby radio-control world.

Radio Control Equipment for Hobby Use Drone School

Integrating technology for new value built on reliabilityHighly reliable radio control technology is attempting to bring previously impossible dreams to fruition. The key word is “integration.” By integrating Futaba original technology, we will develop innovative human machine interfaces (HMI) using high-level radio control technology. We will also integrate outside technology to provide novel radio control services utilizing drones. We will use the synergy of these integrations to generate new value.

The Future

Integrating reliable radio control technology and advanced display technology to create completely new HMI productsWe began to integrate our highly reliable radio control technology and display device technology perfected over many years. We are creating various HMI products for this new era such as bidirectional communication devices with OLED displays that can send and receive high-volume content wirelessly.

Integration of Futaba Original Technologies

Drones can move about freely and capture the world from a high vantage point. We believe that integrating of such drones with Futaba’s radio control technology will lead to dramatic innovations in industry and society. Such dramatic innovations will include ensuring security in business and society using drones which can monitor equipment at high altitudes or in dangerous areas in real-time. It will also include delivering supplies to areas that have been cut off during disasters. Going forward, we will continue integrating technology from other companies to co-create new value.

Integration with Outside Technologies

Connecting the world with trust, and striving to co-create new value

We will continue to actively engage in developing next generation radio control equipment for hobby use. For example, we will integrate radio control equipment with cutting-edge VR technology.We expect such integration will lead to new products that allow users to feel like they are driving real race cars by viewing video from an on-board camera through the VR headset. We will continue to pioneer new hobby possibilities by adopting innovative thinking and incorporating the latest technologies.

Merging the Real and the Virtual

Utilizing the latest technology to bring realistic piloting experiences to the hobby world

©DeAGOSTINI

Socially essential technologies built on technologies loved by peopleFutaba is also well known for our radio control equipment for hobby use. Our radio control technology has grown from radio control technology for hobby use employed to freely operate cars, airplanes, helicopters and drones. It is now being used for a variety of industrial applications. We have been pursuing greater reliability, stability, and advancements in noise and jamming-resistant technology to achieve precise control of equipment in severe environments. Our radio control equipment for industrial use is now an essential part of society.

Today

BUILD TRUST.

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Building on the reliability developed through hobby applications to expand our stage of business to industrial applications.

09

Composite ModulesExpanding wireless HMI Integrating Futaba technology to create a new line of wireless HMI products

Radio Control Equipment for Industrial UseExpanding applications by acquiring new technologies

Radio Control Equipment for Hobby UseUsing our role as a top brand to introduce new forms of play

Servo Actuator ProductsMoving from hobby use to industrial use

Industrial Use

Hobby Use

Our lineup includes radio controllers for truck cranes, crop dusting helicopters, heavy construction equipment and drones, wireless modules that support a wide range of frequency bands and long-range wireless modems. These products respond to industry needs for high reliability and stability.

The Robi series, a popular communications robot known for its smooth movements, uses Futaba command servos. We boast a rich lineup of highly durable and environmentally resistant actuators that employ servo technology developed for robots and radio control equipment.

Radio Control Equipment for Industrial Use Servo Actuator Products

Included in our lineup are high performance transceivers and servos with bidirectional communication functions. Their high level of performance has been proven in competitions and races around the globe.Futaba will continue to develop products that bring the joy of flying and driving radio-controlled vehicles to novices and experts alike.

Our drone school trains superior drone operators to be active in society. Our philosophy is to be, “reliable,” “safe” and “law-abiding”. Our instructors are expert drone operators with global recognition in the hobby radio-control world.

Radio Control Equipment for Hobby Use Drone School

Integrating technology for new value built on reliabilityHighly reliable radio control technology is attempting to bring previously impossible dreams to fruition. The key word is “integration.” By integrating Futaba original technology, we will develop innovative human machine interfaces (HMI) using high-level radio control technology. We will also integrate outside technology to provide novel radio control services utilizing drones. We will use the synergy of these integrations to generate new value.

The Future

Integrating reliable radio control technology and advanced display technology to create completely new HMI productsWe began to integrate our highly reliable radio control technology and display device technology perfected over many years. We are creating various HMI products for this new era such as bidirectional communication devices with OLED displays that can send and receive high-volume content wirelessly.

Integration of Futaba Original Technologies

Drones can move about freely and capture the world from a high vantage point. We believe that integrating of such drones with Futaba’s radio control technology will lead to dramatic innovations in industry and society. Such dramatic innovations will include ensuring security in business and society using drones which can monitor equipment at high altitudes or in dangerous areas in real-time. It will also include delivering supplies to areas that have been cut off during disasters. Going forward, we will continue integrating technology from other companies to co-create new value.

Integration with Outside Technologies

Connecting the world with trust, and striving to co-create new value

We will continue to actively engage in developing next generation radio control equipment for hobby use. For example, we will integrate radio control equipment with cutting-edge VR technology.We expect such integration will lead to new products that allow users to feel like they are driving real race cars by viewing video from an on-board camera through the VR headset. We will continue to pioneer new hobby possibilities by adopting innovative thinking and incorporating the latest technologies.

Merging the Real and the Virtual

Utilizing the latest technology to bring realistic piloting experiences to the hobby world

©DeAGOSTINI

Socially essential technologies built on technologies loved by peopleFutaba is also well known for our radio control equipment for hobby use. Our radio control technology has grown from radio control technology for hobby use employed to freely operate cars, airplanes, helicopters and drones. It is now being used for a variety of industrial applications. We have been pursuing greater reliability, stability, and advancements in noise and jamming-resistant technology to achieve precise control of equipment in severe environments. Our radio control equipment for industrial use is now an essential part of society.

Today

BUILD TRUST.

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Using ICT to streamline all areas of production and form the core of manufacturing.

Futaba’s lineup of components for plastic molds includes a wide range of products for various molding product sizes, shapes and resin types.Moreover, our press die components for metalworking have received high accolades both in Japan and overseas for their high precision and quality.

We have a wide range of standard plates that are ideal for a variety of mold applications. They are also perfect for the design and manufacture of machinery and equipment, jigs and tools. Material and size can be freely customized down to the 0.1 mm level. We will supply you with the plates you need in a speedy fashion.

Machinery and Tools Plate Products

Equipment for Streamlining Molding Work

[Components for Plastic Molds]

[Components for Press Dies]

Fully Machined Mold Base Mold Parts

Die Set PartsFully Machined Die Set

Machined Plate for Presses (Inner Plate)

MF Plates Precision Plates Equipment Plates

MMS Hot Runner Systems

Today

Leading the digital innovation in manufacturingThe streamlining of manufacturing will continue to accelerate on a global scale through trends like Industry 4.0. Manufacturing is entering a period of vital innovation.Futaba will use our rich expertise in the field of molds and dies to promote enhanced streamlining of manufacturing in the machine industry. Moreover, we aim to further save labor by utilizing cutting-edge digital technologies like AI and IoT to establish automated manufacturing lines for mold and die components. At the same time, we will strive to provide new services for streamlining the molding process.

The Future

Supporting the machine industry with new standards plates and made-to-order plates

As our business expands from the mold and die industry to the machine industry, we will dynamically deploy the technology and skills we’ve built up over the years to create new machinery and equipment.We will actively provide plates with new standards to streamline mass-custom manufacturing. We will also support fully customized products.We are establishing new made-to-order services that will dramatically streamline equipment and materials procurement of customers.

Futaba will establish a framework for ordering and manufacturing mold and die components for all processes. We will also deploy a service that streamlines the process of procuring custom products.In addition, we will promote the creation of an automated production line that uses AI to reproduce the skill and knowledge of experts.We will offer customers the ideal products to meet their needs by attaining labor savings and improved quality simultaneously.

From Things to Service

Expert Skills into the Production Line

Creating an automated production line that reproduces the skills and knowledge of experts

We will link multiple MMS via IoT. This creates a system that enables unitary monitoring/management of molds inside injection molding machines operating in factories in various places.Moreover, we will apply AI to the data collected to conduct high-precision data analysis and offer things like mold process streamlining services that detect defects at an early stage. In this way, we will use cutting-edge digital technologies to support innovation of customer production lines.

Going Beyond Visualization

Using the latest digital technology to achieve mold management

Cut down Procurement Time for Custom Products

Streamline by Visualizing Production

Expanding Streamlining Methods from Things to Services

Design Equipment Procurement Machining Molding Completion

Plate Products Mold and Die Components

Providing a total solution for the advancement of manufacturingThe manufacturing industry continues to support the advancement of industry and society. Futaba not only provides mold and die components, but also supports the production site as a manufacturing partner promoting the streamlining of the molding process. To be specific, we provide a rich lineup of plate products and die components that capitalize on standard product manufacturing technology developed through years of experience. We support manufacturers with our leading technology that streamlines the molding process. This includes things like visualizing the inside the molds. We respond to all customer needs from process improvement to increasing quality.

Mold Marshalling Systems (MMS) obtain data from a sensor built into the ejector pin within the mold. With this they can visualize the condition of the resin being shaped in real-time. This supports swift condition adjustments and accurate evaluation of the mold. Hot Runner Systems heat the resin channels in the mold. This eliminates the need for sprues and runners, drastically reducing material costs and molding cycle time.

New standard plates to streamline mass-custom manufacturingMade-to-order service to streamline procurement

Service that cuts down customer design and procurement timeUtilize the knowledge and experience of experts

Equipment for Streamlining Molding WorkIoT Remote Monitoring Systems that help to streamline the production line

Monitoring/Unitary ManagementAnalysis/Control

FORM THE CORE.

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Using ICT to streamline all areas of production and form the core of manufacturing.

Futaba’s lineup of components for plastic molds includes a wide range of products for various molding product sizes, shapes and resin types.Moreover, our press die components for metalworking have received high accolades both in Japan and overseas for their high precision and quality.

We have a wide range of standard plates that are ideal for a variety of mold applications. They are also perfect for the design and manufacture of machinery and equipment, jigs and tools. Material and size can be freely customized down to the 0.1 mm level. We will supply you with the plates you need in a speedy fashion.

Machinery and Tools Plate Products

Equipment for Streamlining Molding Work

[Components for Plastic Molds]

[Components for Press Dies]

Fully Machined Mold Base Mold Parts

Die Set PartsFully Machined Die Set

Machined Plate for Presses (Inner Plate)

MF Plates Precision Plates Equipment Plates

MMS Hot Runner Systems

Today

Leading the digital innovation in manufacturingThe streamlining of manufacturing will continue to accelerate on a global scale through trends like Industry 4.0. Manufacturing is entering a period of vital innovation.Futaba will use our rich expertise in the field of molds and dies to promote enhanced streamlining of manufacturing in the machine industry. Moreover, we aim to further save labor by utilizing cutting-edge digital technologies like AI and IoT to establish automated manufacturing lines for mold and die components. At the same time, we will strive to provide new services for streamlining the molding process.

The Future

Supporting the machine industry with new standards plates and made-to-order plates

As our business expands from the mold and die industry to the machine industry, we will dynamically deploy the technology and skills we’ve built up over the years to create new machinery and equipment.We will actively provide plates with new standards to streamline mass-custom manufacturing. We will also support fully customized products.We are establishing new made-to-order services that will dramatically streamline equipment and materials procurement of customers.

Futaba will establish a framework for ordering and manufacturing mold and die components for all processes. We will also deploy a service that streamlines the process of procuring custom products.In addition, we will promote the creation of an automated production line that uses AI to reproduce the skill and knowledge of experts.We will offer customers the ideal products to meet their needs by attaining labor savings and improved quality simultaneously.

From Things to Service

Expert Skills into the Production Line

Creating an automated production line that reproduces the skills and knowledge of experts

We will link multiple MMS via IoT. This creates a system that enables unitary monitoring/management of molds inside injection molding machines operating in factories in various places.Moreover, we will apply AI to the data collected to conduct high-precision data analysis and offer things like mold process streamlining services that detect defects at an early stage. In this way, we will use cutting-edge digital technologies to support innovation of customer production lines.

Going Beyond Visualization

Using the latest digital technology to achieve mold management

Cut down Procurement Time for Custom Products

Streamline by Visualizing Production

Expanding Streamlining Methods from Things to Services

Design Equipment Procurement Machining Molding Completion

Plate Products Mold and Die Components

Providing a total solution for the advancement of manufacturingThe manufacturing industry continues to support the advancement of industry and society. Futaba not only provides mold and die components, but also supports the production site as a manufacturing partner promoting the streamlining of the molding process. To be specific, we provide a rich lineup of plate products and die components that capitalize on standard product manufacturing technology developed through years of experience. We support manufacturers with our leading technology that streamlines the molding process. This includes things like visualizing the inside the molds. We respond to all customer needs from process improvement to increasing quality.

Mold Marshalling Systems (MMS) obtain data from a sensor built into the ejector pin within the mold. With this they can visualize the condition of the resin being shaped in real-time. This supports swift condition adjustments and accurate evaluation of the mold. Hot Runner Systems heat the resin channels in the mold. This eliminates the need for sprues and runners, drastically reducing material costs and molding cycle time.

New standard plates to streamline mass-custom manufacturingMade-to-order service to streamline procurement

Service that cuts down customer design and procurement timeUtilize the knowledge and experience of experts

Equipment for Streamlining Molding WorkIoT Remote Monitoring Systems that help to streamline the production line

Monitoring/Unitary ManagementAnalysis/Control

FORM THE CORE.

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Futaba Beauti�cation & Clean Up Campaign

Futaba Group engages in various activities to fulfill our corporate social responsibilities.

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Activities

● Environment Implementation of environmental management throughout Futaba Group

With respect for nature’s blessings, we strive to reduce our impact on the environment and achieve a sustainable society in order not to leave a negative legacy for the next generation.

Twice each year, we carry out voluntary beautification activities to clean up the areas surrounding every Futaba office.

Special Fire Brigade

Mobara Awa Dance Group (Named “Futaba-Ren”)

In 1977, the Mobara Dance was created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the municipal government of Mobara City. After much study and training which included visiting the famous Awa Dance Festival in Koenji, Tokyo, it came to be called the Mobara Awa Dance. We formed a dance group named “Futaba-Ren” when the Mobara Dance was created. The group has participated in the festival ever since—marking its 40th anniversary in 2017.

Core Technology Development Center

Research and Development PolicyFutaba puts strong emphasis on developing new products that respond to the diverse needs of the electronic device and manufacturing equipment businesses. We strive to achieve sustainable growth and increase corporate value.

Futaba TechnologyWe believe that the secret to remaining competitive lies in perfecting Futaba technology and promoting the development of the advanced core technology behind our next-generation products. Our core technologies include: material technology (light-emitting materials, material design), design technology (optics, thin-film, thick-film, electrostatic, controls, circuits), evaluation technology and simulation technology. We will use open innovation to integrate Futaba’s unique technologies with new outside technologies. This will allow us to create products with a more competitive edge.

Mechatronic Products Development Center

Research and Development Policy

Primary Initiatives1. Developing Power Supplies for

IoT Devices

We engage in product development with the aim of rapidly creating new business. The key is taking our core technology and expertise from existing products and actively merging it with technology developed by other companies. Our research and development delves into all areas of our business. However, our main focus is developing products that utilize communications, controls, sensing and actuators like servos.

We are working on compact energy harvesters (environmental power generators) that promise to power wireless sensor devices that sense the state of a machine or structure and convert it into data and IoT devices.

2. Developing RoboticsWe are developing collaborative robots for simple tasks. And we are pursuing peripheral technologies for the same field, such as control technology and servos.

A collection of experts that fuel Futaba’s creativityFutaba has established the Core Technology Development Center and Mechatronics Product Development Center to hone the technological skills of the entire group. We also aim to develop new high-value added products and create new business to support future society. We have constructed a research and development framework that utilizes the specialized skills of the experts in each area to their maximum potential. These experts strive to produce unique and original technology and products that anticipate the future.

Today


Pursuing new technologies, new products and new businesses to pioneer future society.

Basic Philosophy

We follow the Futaba Philosophy, “Honshitsu-no-Chokushi” (to look deeply into the nature of things and investigate it thoroughly). With this philosophy, we will manufacture products and conduct all business without losing sight of what is truly important. Our goal is to continue to be useful to society by pursuing our corporate philosophy, “contribute to the prosperity of the global society by creating equipment, materials and services, which are indispensable to our customers”. In order to meet this goal, we recognize that the basics of corporate governance, and one of the most important issues in our management, is to meet our obligations to our stakeholders by ensuring the validity, efficiency and legality of all business operations.

Basic Concept

1. We will make great efforts to ensure the rights and equality of shareholders2. We will make great efforts to cooperate appropriately with stakeholders who are not shareholders3. We will make great efforts to disclose appropriate information and to ensure the transparency of information4. We will make great efforts to ensure the board of directors appropriately executes its roles and responsibilities in order to make fast and resolute decisions

with transparency and fairness5. We will make great efforts to have constructive dialog with shareholders

Basic Policy

Cherry Blossom Viewing Day in the Chosei Factory

The Chosei Factory opens its doors to the public every year at the peak of cherry blossom season. Local residents can enjoy the approx. 600 cherry trees in full bloom. At night visitors can view the cherry blossom illuminated to fantastic effect.

Environmental Education

We have established an annual plan relating to the environment that aims to increase employees’ environmental consciousness and increase their abilities thus leading them to take concrete action.

Emergency Drills

Employees go through emergency drills to determine the environmental impact of emergencies (earthquakes, fires, explosions, floods or other hazardous situations) and minimize such impact.

Developing Environmental Value-Added Products

Our product development guideline is to “create customer value and develop environmental value-added products.” So, we focus on researching and developing new technologies with a minimal impact on the environment.

We have 5 fire trucks in the Mobara, Chosei and Chonan districts. In the event of a fire, we cooperate with the fire department in the area to extinguish it. In this way, we play a part in local firefighting activities. Our Special Fire Brigade marked its 50th anniversary in 2017; the brigade continues to dedicate itself to preventing fires in the community.

Vibration Power Generation Device

Collaborative Robot for Simple Tasks

● Social Contributing to the enrichment of society

● Governance Promoting corporate governance

CREATE THE NEW.

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Futaba Beauti�cation & Clean Up Campaign

Futaba Group engages in various activities to fulfill our corporate social responsibilities.

Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Activities

● Environment Implementation of environmental management throughout Futaba Group

With respect for nature’s blessings, we strive to reduce our impact on the environment and achieve a sustainable society in order not to leave a negative legacy for the next generation.

Twice each year, we carry out voluntary beautification activities to clean up the areas surrounding every Futaba office.

Special Fire Brigade

Mobara Awa Dance Group (Named “Futaba-Ren”)

In 1977, the Mobara Dance was created to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the municipal government of Mobara City. After much study and training which included visiting the famous Awa Dance Festival in Koenji, Tokyo, it came to be called the Mobara Awa Dance. We formed a dance group named “Futaba-Ren” when the Mobara Dance was created. The group has participated in the festival ever since—marking its 40th anniversary in 2017.


Research and Development PolicyFutaba puts strong emphasis on developing new products that respond to the diverse needs of the electronic device and manufacturing equipment businesses. We strive to achieve sustainable growth and increase corporate value.

Futaba TechnologyWe believe that the secret to remaining competitive lies in perfecting Futaba technology and promoting the development of the advanced core technology behind our next-generation products. Our core technologies include: material technology (light-emitting materials, material design), design technology (optics, thin-film, thick-film, electrostatic, controls, circuits), evaluation technology and simulation technology. We will use open innovation to integrate Futaba’s unique technologies with new outside technologies. This will allow us to create products with a more competitive edge.


Research and Development Policy

Primary Initiatives1. Developing Power Supplies for

IoT Devices

We engage in product development with the aim of rapidly creating new business. The key is taking our core technology and expertise from existing products and actively merging it with technology developed by other companies. Our research and development delves into all areas of our business. However, our main focus is developing products that utilize communications, controls, sensing and actuators like servos.

We are working on compact energy harvesters (environmental power generators) that promise to power wireless sensor devices that sense the state of a machine or structure and convert it into data and IoT devices.

2. Developing RoboticsWe are developing collaborative robots for simple tasks. And we are pursuing peripheral technologies for the same field, such as control technology and servos.

A collection of experts that fuel Futaba’s creativityFutaba has established the Core Technology Development Center and Mechatronics Product Development Center to hone the technological skills of the entire group. We also aim to develop new high-value added products and create new business to support future society. We have constructed a research and development framework that utilizes the specialized skills of the experts in each area to their maximum potential. These experts strive to produce unique and original technology and products that anticipate the future.

Today


Pursuing new technologies, new products and new businesses to pioneer future society.

Basic Philosophy

We follow the Futaba Philosophy, “Honshitsu-no-Chokushi” (to look deeply into the nature of things and investigate it thoroughly). With this philosophy, we will manufacture products and conduct all business without losing sight of what is truly important. Our goal is to continue to be useful to society by pursuing our corporate philosophy, “contribute to the prosperity of the global society by creating equipment, materials and services, which are indispensable to our customers”. In order to meet this goal, we recognize that the basics of corporate governance, and one of the most important issues in our management, is to meet our obligations to our stakeholders by ensuring the validity, efficiency and legality of all business operations.

Basic Concept

1. We will make great efforts to ensure the rights and equality of shareholders2. We will make great efforts to cooperate appropriately with stakeholders who are not shareholders3. We will make great efforts to disclose appropriate information and to ensure the transparency of information4. We will make great efforts to ensure the board of directors appropriately executes its roles and responsibilities in order to make fast and resolute decisions

with transparency and fairness5. We will make great efforts to have constructive dialog with shareholders

Basic Policy

Cherry Blossom Viewing Day in the Chosei Factory

The Chosei Factory opens its doors to the public every year at the peak of cherry blossom season. Local residents can enjoy the approx. 600 cherry trees in full bloom. At night visitors can view the cherry blossom illuminated to fantastic effect.

Environmental Education

We have established an annual plan relating to the environment that aims to increase employees’ environmental consciousness and increase their abilities thus leading them to take concrete action.

Emergency Drills

Employees go through emergency drills to determine the environmental impact of emergencies (earthquakes, fires, explosions, floods or other hazardous situations) and minimize such impact.

Developing Environmental Value-Added Products

Our product development guideline is to “create customer value and develop environmental value-added products.” So, we focus on researching and developing new technologies with a minimal impact on the environment.

We have 5 fire trucks in the Mobara, Chosei and Chonan districts. In the event of a fire, we cooperate with the fire department in the area to extinguish it. In this way, we play a part in local firefighting activities. Our Special Fire Brigade marked its 50th anniversary in 2017; the brigade continues to dedicate itself to preventing fires in the community.

Vibration Power Generation Device

Collaborative Robot for Simple Tasks

● Social Contributing to the enrichment of society

● Governance Promoting corporate governance

CREATE THE NEW.

Futaba Technology for the world.Futaba Group will support our customers globally.

Network

Network in Japan

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Headquarters

Headquarters Electronic Devices Machinery & Tooling


[Sales and Services]

Osaka Sales Office


Hamamatsu Satellite Office

Kansai Satellite Office


Nagoya Sales Office

[Domestic Affiliates]

O.S.ENGINESMFG. Co., Ltd.


Tokyo Sales Office


Futaba Industry Co., Ltd.


SATSUKI KIZAI Co., Ltd.


Kabuku Inc.

[Manufacturing]

Akashi Machineryand Tooling Factory


Tokyo Sales Office


KyushuSatellite Office


HiroshimaSatellite Office

Kansai Sales Office

International Af�liates

FUTABA (Europe) GmbH


FUTABA PRECISION DIE ANDMOLD MACHINERY (China) Co., Ltd.

FUTABA (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.

KISHIN Corporation

FUTABA Corporation of America (Chicago Office)

TAIWAN FUTABA ELECTRONICS Corporation

FUTABA Corporation of The PhilippinesFUTABA DENSHI Corporation (S) Pte. Ltd.

Nagoya Sales Office

[Research and Development]




FUTABA BUSINESS SYSTEM Co., Ltd.

FUTABA JTW (Thailand) Ltd.


KISHIN VIETNAM Co., Ltd.

FUTABA PRECISION MOULD (Shenzhen) Corporation, Ltd.

Chicago Office

Detroit Office

Huntsville Office

FUTABA Corporation of America

FUTABA Corporation of Huizhou

FUTABA ELECTRONICS (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

FUTABA PRECISION DIE AND MOLD MACHINERY (China) Co., Ltd.

FUTABA ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS KOREA Co., Ltd.

KISHIN Corporation

KISHIN MEGATEC Co., Ltd.

WONJIN PRECISION Co., Ltd.

FUTABA INTERNATIONAL TRADING (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

FUTABA (Hong Kong) Corporation, Ltd.

FUTABA DENSHI Corporation (S) Pte. Ltd.


FUTABA Corporation of The Philippines

SENTORARU DENSHI SEIGYO CO., LTD.


FUTABA MOBILE DISPLAY Corporation


FUTABA PRECISION Co., Ltd.


Sendai Satellite Office

[Design/Development/Manufacturing/

Sales and Services]

Electronic Components Business Center

System Solution Business Center

Hobby Radio Control Business Center

Radio Control Equipment Customer Service

Machinery & Tooling Business Center

Chonan Machinery & Tooling Factory

Futaba Technology for the world.Futaba Group will support our customers globally.

Network

Network in Japan

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Headquarters

Headquarters Electronic Devices Machinery & Tooling



Osaka Sales Office


Hamamatsu Satellite Office

Kansai Satellite Office


Nagoya Sales Office


O.S.ENGINESMFG. Co., Ltd.


Tokyo Sales Office


Futaba Industry Co., Ltd.


SATSUKI KIZAI Co., Ltd.


Kabuku Inc.

[Manufacturing]

Akashi Machineryand Tooling Factory


Tokyo Sales Office


KyushuSatellite Office


HiroshimaSatellite Office

Kansai Sales Office

International Af�liates



FUTABA PRECISION DIE ANDMOLD MACHINERY (China) Co., Ltd.


KISHIN Corporation

FUTABA Corporation of America (Chicago Office)


FUTABA Corporation of The PhilippinesFUTABA DENSHI Corporation (S) Pte. Ltd.

Nagoya Sales Office





FUTABA BUSINESS SYSTEM Co., Ltd.

FUTABA JTW (Thailand) Ltd.


KISHIN VIETNAM Co., Ltd.

FUTABA PRECISION MOULD (Shenzhen) Corporation, Ltd.

Chicago Office

Detroit Office

Huntsville Office

FUTABA Corporation of America

FUTABA Corporation of Huizhou

FUTABA ELECTRONICS (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

FUTABA PRECISION DIE AND MOLD MACHINERY (China) Co., Ltd.

FUTABA ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS KOREA Co., Ltd.

KISHIN Corporation

KISHIN MEGATEC Co., Ltd.

WONJIN PRECISION Co., Ltd.

FUTABA INTERNATIONAL TRADING (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

FUTABA (Hong Kong) Corporation, Ltd.

FUTABA DENSHI Corporation (S) Pte. Ltd.


FUTABA Corporation of The Philippines

SENTORARU DENSHI SEIGYO CO., LTD.


FUTABA MOBILE DISPLAY Corporation


FUTABA PRECISION Co., Ltd.


Sendai Satellite Office

[Design/Development/Manufacturing/

Sales and Services]




Radio Control Equipment Customer Service


Chonan Machinery & Tooling Factory

Futaba: Accelerating Technical Evolution.

色が「DIC618」の部分は、特色「DIC618」での印刷

FUTABA CORPORATIONwww.futaba.co.jp/en/

Name

Address

Phone

Established

Capital

Stock Exchange

Main Products

Sales

Employees

FUTABA CORPORATION

629 Oshiba, Mobara, Chiba Prefecture

81-475-24-1111 (main number)

February 3, 1948

22,558 million JPY

Tokyo Stock Exchange, First Section

COMPANY PROFILE

Typical products Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (VFDs), OLED Displays, Touch Sensors, Electronic Modules, Radio Control Equipment for Industrial Use, Radio Control Equipment for Hobby Use, Plate Products, Tool and Die Set Equipment, and Molding Rationalization Equipment etc.

*Outside Director(as of June 26, 2020)

Design, development, manufacture and sales of electronic equipment,radio control equipment, manufacturing equipment

[consolidated] 4,445 [unconsolidated] 1,067 (as of March 31, 2020)

[consolidated] 57,209 million JPY (March 2020)

Directors Representative Director and President

Senior Managing Director

Director

Director

Director

Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member)




Motoaki Arima

Toshihide Kimizuka

Hiroyuki Iwase

Yasushi Nemoto

Takemitsu Kunio*

Tadashi Ohmura*

Tatsuya Ikeda

Hiroshi Shomura*

Akihiro Ishihara*

2020　

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

DATA

■ Sales Trend (consolidated) ■ Number of Employees (consolidated) ■ Sales by Department (consolidated)

(March 2020)

(million JPY)

(March of every year)

67,083

57,209

69,83064,157

69,353

0

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(Employees)

(March of every year)

5,007

4,445

5,141 5,201 5,213

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6,000

20202019201820172016

52.7%

ElectronicDevices

47.3%

Machinery& Tooling

(as of July 1, 2020)

Corporate Administration Division

Corporate Planning Division







Corporate Executive Committee

President

Audit and Supervisory Committee

Board of Directors

HISTORY OF FUTABA CORPORATION

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Established Futaba Corporation to manufacture and sales radio receiver vacuum tubes(Mobara-cho, Chosei-gun)

Opened Tokyo Branch. Began sales of vacuum tubes (Hanada-cho, Kanda)

Opened Mansei Sales Office. Began sales of communications devices, radio control equipment,and plastic models (Incorporated as Futaba Industry Co., Ltd. in 1972)

Began manufacture/sales of radio-controlled transmitters and receivers

Acquired Unique Precision Co., Ltd. Created Machinery and Tooling Division. Began manufacture/sales of components for press dies

Began manufacture/sales of energy efficient equipment

Began manufacture/sales of components for plastic molds

Began manufacture/sales of gas-discharge display tubes, first entry into the display device industry

Began manufacture/sales of mold plates

Began manufacture/sales of cylindrical multi-digit VFDs

Began sales of mold bases assembly after standardization

Established TAIWAN FUTABA ELECTRONICS Corp. (Manufacture of VFDs)

Relocated headquarters to current location at 629 Oshiba, Mobara, Chiba Prefecture

Established FUTABA Industries U.S.A. (Renamed Futaba Corp. of America in 1978)

Established FUTABA (Hong Kong) Corp., Ltd. as a sales base for Southeast Asia

Established FUTABA (Europe) GmbH. (Germany) as a sales base for Europe

Opened Chonan Machinery and Tooling Factory in Chonan-machi, Chosei-gun,Chiba Prefecture and relocated components for plastic molds operations

Began listing company shares on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Opened Akashi Machinery and Tooling Factory in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture

Company shares promoted to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Integrated standardized plate products into precision plates

Established KISHIN Corp. (Korea) (Manufacture/sales of tool and die set equipment)

Established FUTABA BUSINESS SYSTEM Co., Ltd.

Established FUTABA DENSHI Corp. (S) Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) (Sales of electronic components)

Added O.S.ENGINES MFG. Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary

Established FUTABA PRECISION MOULD (Shenzhen) Corp. (P.R.C.) (Manufacture of components for plastic molds)

Established FUTABA Corp. of the Philippines established (Manufacture of VFDs)

Established FUTABA JTW (Thailand) Ltd. (Manufacture/sales of tool and die set equipment)

Began manufacture/sales of the Mold Marshalling Systems (MMS)

MMS was awarded the 43rd Ten Best New Products Prize, sponsored by The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd.

Established FUTABA INTERNATIONAL TRADING (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (P.R.C.) (Sales of electronic components)

Established FUTABA (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. (Vietnam) established (Manufacture of components for plastic molds)

Completed Merger. Established FUTABA ELECTRONICS (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Sales of radio control equipment)

Established FUTABA Corporation of Huizhou (Manufacture/sales of electronic components)

Established FUTABA PRECISION DIE AND MOLD MACHINERY (China) Co., Ltd. (P.R.C.)(Manufacture/sales of tool and die set equipment)

Established FUTABA PRECISION Co., Ltd. in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture(Manufacture of components for plastic molds)

Added SATSUKI SEISAKUSHO Co., Ltd. and SATSUKI KIZAI Co., Ltd. as subsidiaries(Renamed SATSUKI KIZAI Co., Ltd. after SATSUKI SEISAKUSHO Co., Ltd. acquired SATSUKI KIZAI Co., Ltd. in 2009)

Established FUTABA ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS KOREA Co., Ltd. (Sales of electronic components)

Acquired shares of TDK Micro Device Corp., first entry into OLED display business

Acquired all shares of FUTABA ELECTRONICS (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Began manufacture/sales of OLED display and touch panels

Acquired all shares of TDK Micro Device Corp.Renamed FUTABA MOBILE DISPLAY Corp. to accelerate OLED display business

The Melt Flow Speed Measurement System was awarded the 56th Ten Best New Products Prize(The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd.)

Formed capital and business alliance with Sanko Gosei Ltd. (7888)

The Film OLED Display was awarded the 58th Ten Best New Products Monozukuri Prize(The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd.)

Opened Futaba’s Drone School at our Chosei factory

Added Kabuku Inc. as a subsidiary

Established Tokyo Sales Office in Kandakaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Sales of electronic devices)

Celebrated 70th anniversary Added SENTORARU DENSHI SEIGYO CO., LTD. to the corporate group

The Very First Futaba Factory

Ad for ‘Futaba Vacuum Tubes’in ‘Radio Industry’ Magazine

FT-5A Transmitter andF3-TR Receiver(Futaba’s First Transceiver)

CatalogCover of ‘Unique Die Set’

MMS

Film OLED Display

Ceremony to Celebratethe Listing in the Stock Market

Tokyo Sales Office

(Left) Engine for Models by O.S.ENGINES(Right) Transceiver by Futaba

Touch Sensors

Injection Molding Equipment(Mold Base)

Documents

Futaba: Accelerating Technical Evolution....02 Our Inherited Corporate DNA Drives Our Further Evolution. Futaba Corporation was founded in 1948, just after World War II, to manufacture