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42 CANON ANNUAL REPORT 2009
Fiscal 2009 Review—INDUSTRY AND OTHERS BUSINESS UNIT
The OPTOPOL Group develops, manufactures and markets such innovative
ophthalmic diagnostic equipment as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
systems and operates throughout Europe, the United States and Japan.
In line with the aging of the global population, the number of people
suffering from ophthalmic diseases is growing, and OCT plays a key role in
fundus-examination devices using near-infrared light for retinal disorder
diagnosis. To penetrate the promising OCT market, Canon made OPTOPOL a
consolidated subsidiary, gaining access to a powerful product portfolio.
OPTOPOL’s OCT systems, ultrasound scanners, corneal topographers and
perimeters will complement Canon’s retinal cameras, refractors and tonom-
eters. Also, technological collaboration will facilitate the creation of ground-
breaking ophthalmic diagnostic tools. Through such actions, Canon aims for
the world’s No. 1 position in the ophthalmic diagnostic equipment business.
In Focus—Consolidation of Poland-Based OPTOPOL Technology S.A.
Net sales of the Industry and Others Business
Unit fell 31.5% year on year to ¥358.0 billion.
Overall markets for semiconductor and
LCD lithography equipment were negatively
impacted by sluggish demand.
In LCD lithography equipment, despite
weak demand, Canon managed to maintain
a strong market presence, backed by the
MPAsp-H700 series for eighth-generation
mirror projection aligners, while recording
signifi cant sales in South Korea.
However, Canon experienced a signifi -
cant sales drop for semiconductor lithography equipment
during 2009, refl ecting the suspension of capital investment
and investment plans by device manufacturers.
Despite the economic downturn, Canon’s medical
equipment business saw sales growth. In mydriatic/non-
mydriatic two-in-one digital retinal cameras, Canon re-
leased the CX-1, the world‘s fi rst digital retinal camera to
incorporate a
dedicated digital
camera unit, to
positive reviews. In
non-mydriatic
digital retinal
(Millions of yen)(Millions of yen)
07 08 09
0
400,000
500,000
200,000
300,000
100,000
600,000
357,998
549,983
522,405
Sales Results
cameras, the Company introduced the CR-1 Mark II and
marked relatively favorable results amid stagnant markets.
In digital radiography systems, Canon enjoyed brisk
sales in China and other Asian countries due to the intro-
duction of the CXDI-50G/55G/55C, which boasts better
operability and easier maintenance. Furthermore, address-
ing needs in the growing dynamic
X-ray imaging market, Canon
launched a portable DR system that
enables both the viewing of
dynamic images and capturing of
static images.
MPAsp-H700 CXDI-55G
LCD lithography equipment
The OPTOPOL Group’s R&D activities
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