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CANON ANNUAL REPORT 2010 43
In 2010, the markets of both semiconductor lithography and
LCD lithography equipment enjoyed rapid recovery, each
expanding briskly year on year in terms of shipment volume.
Behind such market expansion was manufacturers’ strong
drive for capital investment.
Our semiconductor lithography equipment business in-
creased sales volume signifi cantly. Canon expects that market
recovery will continue in 2011 in anticipation of semiconductor
manufacturers’ spending on their facilities being either at the
same level or higher compared with 2010. To capitalize on such
positive conditions, Canon will facilitate closer collaboration
among design and sales divisions and accurately grasp ever-
diversifying customer needs while accelerating the develop-
ment of products with unparalleled reliability and durability and
upgrading its service quality. Through these activities, we will
work to meet these needs fl exibly.
The LCD lithography equipment business also expanded
sales substantially. Performance in South Korea, Taiwan and
China was particularly robust. In fact, our shipment volume
Development of digital radiography systemSemiconductor lithography systems
increased substantially year on year. In 2011, the LCD lithogra-
phy equipment market in China is expected to grow further as
an increasing number of LCD panel manufacturers are acceler-
ating local production. In response, Canon will strengthen sales
activities and systems to provide support and other services.
The Company plans to launch LCD lithography equipment to
capture opportunities arising in line with LCD panel manufac-
turers’ investment in facilities for 7.5- and eighth-generation
mirror projection aligners. Meanwhile, we will work to improve
the reliability and durability of our products and enhance our
capabilities for quick equipment installation.
The development of optical products requires the latest in
advanced technologies. This means that the outcome of R&D for
optical products can be channeled into the development of other
Canon products. In other words, R&D in this segment is the driver
of technological advances achieved by the Canon Group. Bearing
this signifi cant responsibility, the Industry and Others Business Unit
will continue to bolster the development of next-generation
lithography, medical and other technologies.
Shigeyuki Uzawa
Chief Executive, Optical Products Operations (Effective January 1, 2011)
“ Our market needs-oriented business model is gaining a strong
foothold in the market and producing tangible results. In 2011,
Canon will accelerate the development of technologies and
products that enable it to capture demand in new businesses.”