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Futaba: Accelerating Technical Evolution.
色が「DIC618」の部分は、特色「DIC618」での印刷
Futaba Corporationwww.futaba.co.jp
02
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. In 2018 we celebrated our 70th anniversary.
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
President Chairman
Motoaki Arima Hiroshi Sakurada
Corporate Vision By further advancing Futaba technology, we aim to become a leading company worldwide.
02
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. In 2018 we celebrated our 70th anniversary.
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
President Chairman
Motoaki Arima Hiroshi Sakurada
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.
04 05
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
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.
06 07
Evolving electronic component technology to
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 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.
06 07
Evolving electronic component technology to
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 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.
08
Evolving radio control technology to
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.
08
Evolving radio control technology to
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.
10 11
Evolving manufacturing equipment to
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.
10 11
Evolving manufacturing equipment to
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.
12 13
Futaba Beautification & 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 protect and continually improve the environment in order not to leave any negative impact on the environment for future generations. We also aim to achieve a human-friendly factory environment.
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
Evolving research and development to
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 Beautification & 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 protect and continually improve the environment in order not to leave any negative impact on the environment for future generations. We also aim to achieve a human-friendly factory environment.
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
Evolving research and development to
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
Makuhari Office
Mechatronic Products Development Center
[Sales and Services]
Osaka Sales Office
[Sales and Services]
Hamamatsu Satellite Office
Kansai Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Nagoya Sales Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
O.S.ENGINESMFG.Co., Ltd.
[Sales and Services]
Tokyo Sales Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
Futaba Industry Co., Ltd.
[Domestic Affiliates]
SATSUKI KIZAI Co., Ltd.
[Domestic Affiliates]
Kabuku Inc.
[Manufacturing]
Akashi Machineryand Tooling Factory
[Sales and Services]
AkashiSatellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Tokyo Sales Office
[Sales and Services]
Machida Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Sendai Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Kouriyama Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Utsunomiya Satellite Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
FUTABA MOBILE DISPLAY Corporation
[Sales and Services]
Okaya Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
KyushuSatellite Office
[Sales and Services]
HiroshimaSatellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Kanazawa Satellite Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
FUTABA PRECISION Co., Ltd.
Kansai Sales Office
Overseas Affiliates
FUTABA (Europe) GmbH
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 o f The PhilippinesFUTABA DENSHI Corporation (S) Pte. Ltd.
Nagoya Sales Office
[Research and Development]
Core Technology Development Center
[Design/Development/Manufacturing]
Touch Sensor Business Center
Display Business Center
System Solution Business Center
Machinery & Tooling Products Business Center
Chonan Machinery & Tooling Factory
Radio Control Equipment Customer Service
Machinery & Tooling Marketing & Sales Center
[Sales and Services]
[Domestic Affiliates]
[Research and Development]
FUTABA BUSINESS SYSTEM Co., Ltd.
FUTABA JTW (Thailand) Ltd.
FUTABA (Vietnam) Co., 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.
TAIWAN FUTABA ELECTRONICS Corporation
FUTABA Corporation of The Philippines
SENTORARU DENSHI SEIGYO CO., LTD.
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
Makuhari Office
Mechatronic Products Development Center
[Sales and Services]
Osaka Sales Office
[Sales and Services]
Hamamatsu Satellite Office
Kansai Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Nagoya Sales Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
O.S.ENGINESMFG.Co., Ltd.
[Sales and Services]
Tokyo Sales Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
Futaba Industry Co., Ltd.
[Domestic Affiliates]
SATSUKI KIZAI Co., Ltd.
[Domestic Affiliates]
Kabuku Inc.
[Manufacturing]
Akashi Machineryand Tooling Factory
[Sales and Services]
AkashiSatellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Tokyo Sales Office
[Sales and Services]
Machida Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Sendai Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Kouriyama Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Utsunomiya Satellite Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
FUTABA MOBILE DISPLAY Corporation
[Sales and Services]
Okaya Satellite Office
[Sales and Services]
KyushuSatellite Office
[Sales and Services]
HiroshimaSatellite Office
[Sales and Services]
Kanazawa Satellite Office
[Domestic Affiliates]
FUTABA PRECISION Co., Ltd.
Kansai Sales Office
Overseas Affiliates
FUTABA (Europe) GmbH
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 o f The PhilippinesFUTABA DENSHI Corporation (S) Pte. Ltd.
Nagoya Sales Office
[Research and Development]
Core Technology Development Center
[Design/Development/Manufacturing]
Touch Sensor Business Center
Display Business Center
System Solution Business Center
Machinery & Tooling Products Business Center
Chonan Machinery & Tooling Factory
Radio Control Equipment Customer Service
Machinery & Tooling Marketing & Sales Center
[Sales and Services]
[Domestic Affiliates]
[Research and Development]
FUTABA BUSINESS SYSTEM Co., Ltd.
FUTABA JTW (Thailand) Ltd.
FUTABA (Vietnam) Co., 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.
TAIWAN FUTABA ELECTRONICS Corporation
FUTABA Corporation of The Philippines
SENTORARU DENSHI SEIGYO CO., LTD.
Futaba: Accelerating Technical Evolution.
色が「DIC618」の部分は、特色「DIC618」での印刷
Futaba Corporationwww.futaba.co.jp
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 27, 2019)
Design, development, manufacture and sales of electronic equipment,radio control equipment, manufacturing equipment
[consolidated] 5,007 [unconsolidated] 1,086 (as of March 31, 2019)
[consolidated] 67,083 million JPY (March 2019)
Directors Representative Director and Chairman
Representative Director and President
Director
Director
Director
Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member)
Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member)
Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member)
Director (Audit and Supervisory Committee Member)
Hiroshi Sakurada
Motoaki Arima
Toshihide Kimizuka
Hideharu Kawasaki
Takemitsu Kunio
Tatsuya Ikeda
Tadashi Ohmura
Hiroshi Shomura
Akihiro Ishihara
2019
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
DATA
Internal Audit Department
Corporate Planning Department
General Affairs Department
Finance & Accounting Department
Human Resources Department
Technical Planning Department
Core Technology Department 1
Core Technology Department 2
Import & Export Administration Department
CSR Promotion Department
Information Systems Department
Production Control Department
Production Engineering Department
Planning & Development Department
Product Development Department
Engineering Department
Quality Assurance Department
Quality Assurance Department
Engineering Department
Quality Assurance Department
Sales & Market Planning Department
Sales & Marketing Department 1Sales & Marketing Department 2
Sales & Marketing Department 3
Sales & Marketing Department, Hobby Radio Control
Production Control Department
Engineering Department
Metal Plate Department
Tobu Marketing & Sales Department
Chubu Marketing & Sales Department
Seibu Marketing & Sales Department
Metal Stamping Equipment Department
Injection Molding Equipment Department
Quality Assurance Department
Corporate Administration Division
Core Technology Development Center
Mechatronic Products Development Center
Touch Sensor Business Center
Display Business Center
System Solution Business Center
Device Sales & Marketing Center
Machinery & Tooling Products Business Center
Marketing & Sales Center , Machinery & Tooling
Corporate Executive Committee
President
Audit and Supervisory Committee
Board of Directors
80,000(million JPY) (Employees)
60,000
40,000
20,000
02018 20192015 2016 2017
(March of every year)
6,000
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
0
(March of every year) (March 2019)
■ Sales Trend (consolidated) ■ Number of Employees (consolidated) ■ Sales by Department (consolidated)
50.2%
ElectronicDevices
49.8%
Machinery& Tooling
67,08370,141 69,83064,157
69,353
20192015 2016 2017
5,0075,224 5,141 5,201
2018
5,213
Sales & Marketing Department 4
(as of April 1, 2019)
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)