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16
STRENGTHS AND POSITIONING IN
THE INDUSTRY
Applying the Omron Group’s core compe-
tence in Sensing & Control technology, we
are pushing forward with new develop-
ments in the market for automotive elec-
tronics. Some examples are power win-
dow switches integrating motor control
technology for safer window opening and
closing, keyless remote entry systems
using wireless communications technolo-
gy, and laser radar incorporating sensor
technology for measuring the distance
between vehicles. We are also conducting
R&D works on miniaturized mounting tech-
nology for controllers and products that
comply with environmental regulations.
Innovations are constantly being intro-
duced in the automotive electronics indus-
try, and the Group is working hard to satis-
fy the needs of customers and the industry
with advanced technological development
capabilities for product excellence in minia-
turization, performance, sensitivity, and
functionality.
This radar measures the dis-
tance of vehicle ahead by sen-
sitive, wide-field laser for traffic
control purpose. People and
bicycles are also detectable.
This switch with anti-pinch con-
trol function automatically stops
the upward movement of a
power window when it comes
in contact with an obstruction.
The application of this function
is extending to side doors and
sunroofs.
Power Window Switch
Automotive Laser Radar
Billions of yen (unless otherwise specified)
FY2001
Net Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
China . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct exports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating income margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Exchange rates for projections are ¥105 to the U.S. dollar, and ¥125 to the euro.
*Operating income and capital expenditures for fiscal 2001 are included in the figures for ECB.
¥ 50.8
20.8
30.0
21.2
1.8
7.0
—
—
*
*
*
¥ 59.5
23.6
35.9
23.4
3.7
8.6
—
0.2
4.3
7.2%
6.2
FY2002
¥ 58.8
24.8
34.0
20.9
4.0
8.8
—
0.3
1.0
1.7%
9.0
FY2003
¥ 62.5
27.5
35.0
21.6
3.7
9.7
—
—
2.9
4.6%
9.4
FY2004 Projected
Sales Breakdown, by Product
(Fiscal 2003 Actual)
19%
26%
42%
13%
Automotive Relays: PCB relays, Power relays
Switches: Power window switches, Power
seat switches etc.
Electric Control Equipment: Keyless
remote controllers etc.
Other: Laser radar devices, Sensors etc.
AEC Results and Projections
Major AEC Products
AEC
AUTOMOTIVE
ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS
BUSINESS
The AEC segment, which accounts for 10.1% of consolidated net sales, is specializ-
ing in automotive electronics industry, and carrying out operations with a focus on
providing components built into automobiles, such as controllers, sensors, switch-
es, and relays. Priority requirements in the fast-evolving automotive electronics
market are for safety, comfort, and environmental friendliness, and the Omron
Group is actively developing new products such as safety control systems for win-
dow opening/closing and sensors for measuring the distance between vehicles.