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Fiscal 2003 Review
In the semiconductor production equipment segment, Canon
saw a small year-on-year percentage increase of market share
in 2003, assisted by the introduction of new models (the
FPA-6000ES5 and FPA-6000AS4) featuring high resolution
and high throughput. Unit sales, however, declined slightly to
360 from 390 in 2002. Recovery is anticipated in the segment
in 2004, and a new model (FPA-6000ES6) will be introduced
to increase market share. New technologies— liquid immersion
ArF and F2, and EUV—being developed will enable Canon’s
future steppers to produce smaller chips.
Sales of mask aligners for the production of LCDs are
growing with the increasing demand for large flat-screen TVs
and the continuing shift from CRT to LCD computer displays.
Canon shipped 130 units of mask aligners in 2003. Thanks to
an early lead in the development of equipment necessary for
large-panel manufacture, and the increase of manufacturing
capacity to meet the growing market demand, Canon holds a
huge majority share of this market. Canon plans to maintain
its lead by introducing seventh-generation technology and
large-scale mirror processing and measurement technology.
Unit sales of television broadcasting lenses, used chiefly
by sports broadcasters, continue to decline. Canon, however,
possesses over half the share of the world market, and new
products such as a 100x zoom lens have been well received.
Sales operations have been expanded in China, as substantial
future growth is anticipated in light of the upcoming 2008
Beijing Olympics. In 2004, the product range will be enhanced
with the inclusion of large-diameter aspherical lenses and
Diffractive Optical Element and anti-vibration technologies;
autofocus and multi-group zoom features will also be added to
some products. In addition, Canon’s full range of television
broadcasting lens products will be certifiably environment
friendly.
In the field of digital medical imaging, Canon launched two
new digital radiography systems offering increased flexibility
and sensitivity. Canon now holds much more than half the share
of the market. In anticipation of substantial market growth as the
technology gains wider acceptance, Canon signed an OEM sales
deal with a major European manufacturer of medical equipment.
In 2004, sales activities for medical imaging equipment will
be expanded in Asia and new differentiating features (e.g.
movie support), higher resolution and sensitivity, and improved
portability will be introduced to increase market share.
For the term, Optical Products registered sales of ¥161.8
billion (U.S.$1,512 million).
Sales results:
Optical Products
(Millions of yen)
109,769109,769
171,349
171,349
208,373
208,373
137,137
137,137
161,824
161,824
210,000
0
9999 0000 0101 0202 0303
The precision and reliability of Canon’s leading-edge optics
technologies make Canon steppers the preferred choice
for many of the world’s top semiconductor companies.
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