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world’s largest video management software companies,
became a member of the Canon Group, further strength-
ening Canon’s network camera business.
Sales of document scanners manufactured by Canon
Electronics Inc. increased, helped by brisk sales in the
Middle East, South America, India, and other emerg-
ing economies.
Both sales of semiconductor film deposition equipment
manufactured by Canon ANELVA Corporation and organic
LED (OLED) panel manufacturing equipment made by
Canon Tokki Corporation declined as capital investments
by corporate customers were postponed. However, sales of
factory automation (FA) systems and semiconductor man-
ufacturing equipment made by Canon Machinery Inc.
increased steadily on the back of favorable demand.
As a result, sales for this business unit increased 6.4%
year on year, to ¥398.8 billion.
2015 Initiatives
In the optical product field, the semiconductor lithog-
raphy equipment market is expected to grow steadily. In
response, Canon will bolster efforts to raise productivity
of both i-line steppers and KrF scanners while reducing
costs in order to further expand market share in this
field. Furthermore, aiming to adapt our next-generation
lithography equipment for the high-volume manufac-
turing of leading edge devices, we will also strengthen
our nanoimprint lithography technologies, which we
acquired through M&A in 2014. In FPD lithography
equipment sector, where 4K and 8K displays are expected
to gather momentum, we will take the lead in increasing
resolution also for large-sized panels.
In medical equipment, Canon will solidify its business
foundation in preparation for future growth by focusing
on high-value-added offerings such as dynamic imaging
technology in digital radiography systems and high-end
products in ophthalmic equipment. Furthermore, we
will continue steadily preparing for the launch of DNA
diagnostic systems on the U.S. market.
As for network cameras, we acquired Milestone
Systems in 2014. Moreover, in 2015 we plan to acquire
Axis AB, the global leader in network video solutions, to
secure our No.1 position in the global network video sur-
veillance market.
The FPA-5550iZ i-line stepper employs the
FPA-5500 platform with proven high perfor-
mance and reliability, which enables high
throughput through such means as short
exposure times made possible by a high-
acceleration wafer stage.
The Wireless Digital Radiography System series
enables wireless transmission of imaging data
to computers and is suitable for various imag-
ing areas. Canon is focusing on this equipment.
The Network Camera lineup delivers high
image quality, advanced functionality, and high
performance, while reducing the bandwidth
burden on networks. It meets various needs in
many places such as urban areas, offi ces, pub-
lic institutions, factories, and shops.