Konica Minolta 2009 Annual Report Download - page 4

Download and view the complete annual report

Please find page 4 of the 2009 Konica Minolta annual report below. You can navigate through the pages in the report by either clicking on the pages listed below, or by using the keyword search tool below to find specific information within the annual report.

Page out of 52

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52

(Billions of Yen)
R&D Costs
100
50
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2
Optical
pickup lenses
Imaging
Technologies
W e draw on our image pro-
cessing, mechanical processing,
feeding, and precise- driving tech-
nologies to improve the image
quality and usability and to accel-
erate processing of equipment
and systems in the information,
medical, industrial, and sens-
ing fields. Our imaging technol-
ogies in MFPs have enabled us
to slash power consumption in
fixing processes.
Optical
Technologies
O ur optical design and
measuring technologies find
applications in optical units for
MFPs, printers, and other input-
output equipment, in optical
zoom lenses for cameras,
and in three-dimensional
measuring instruments and
spectrophotometers. These
technologies enable us to
design compact, highly precise
optical and measuring units.
Nano-Fabrication
Technologies
W e use our molding and
surface processing technologies
to make plastic and glass lenses,
treat the surfaces of hard disk
glass substrates, make optical
lenses that are compatible with
CD, DVD, and Blu-ray formats,
and produce ultra-smooth glass
substrates for high-precision
hard disks.
Materials
Technologies
W e have applied our materi-
als synthesis and design, fine
grain-forming, and film- making
and coating technologies to
create polymerized toner that
underpins the competitiveness
of our color production printing
MFPs, organic electrolumines-
cent materials, and functional
display films. These technolo-
gies have helped us improve
image quality, durability,
sensitivity, and productivity.
Technological Strength
Technological Strength Core technologies support the Group’s growth by
enabling it to create highly competitive and attractive products. We
constantly monitor trends in advanced technologies, identifying core
areas, cultivating our capabilities, and innovating. We maintain 12
core technologies covering the materials, optical, nano-fabrication,
and imaging fields. Our strength and advantage is our ability to utilize
these broadly based technologies — both individually and as integrated
systems — to develop competitive products and services.
OLED lighting
device