Business Outline, Key Strategy
[Business Outline]
Through its activities of the manufacturing and the sales of optical products, TOPCON has developed the optical and digital technologies since its establishment.
Positioning Business is one of our core businesses developing based on the optical technologies that have been cultivated since its establishment, as well as electronics and laser technologies. TOPCON is one of three top manufacturers of surveying instruments in the world. Recently, TOPCON is expanding its business domain using technologies integrating its backbone technologies with machine control, image analysis and GPS technologies for high-accuracy 3D position information.
Eye Care Business can be divided into Ophthalmic Products and Optometric Products. TOPCON is known as one of the leading companies in the world which produces ophthalmic products. General demand for eye care is increasing further under the progress of the information society and the aging society. TOPCON is also focusing on the preventive healthcare field including promotions of system solutions, development of advanced ophthalmic instruments and screening tests for diabetes.
In Finetech Business, TOPCON supplies semiconductor inspection equipment, FPD equipment, and electron beam instruments used in giant industries such as semiconductor and FPD. TOPCON also supplies optical engines for projectors and optical device for new-generation DVDs, etc. with fully utilizing the optical technology that is a core competence of TOPCON.
| Business segment | Product category | Major products |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning Business | *Survey *Construction *3D Measurement *Mapping & GIS *Precision Agriculture *Mobile Control |
GNSS Receiver(GPS/GLONASS/Galileo), GPS+Reference Station System, GIS, MILLIMETER GPS, 3D Scanner, Mobile Contorol System, Precision Agriculture, Asset Management System, Machine Control System, Total Station, Field Controller, Level, Theodolite, Rotating Laser, Pipe Laser |
| Eye Care Business | *Ophthalmic Diagnostic Instruments *Ophthalmic Treatment Instruments *Ophthalmic Systems *Refraction Instruments *Lens Measuring Instruments |
Retinal Cameras, 3D OCT, Tonometers, Slit Lamps, Operation Microscope, Laser Photocoagulator, Specular Microscope, Digital Imaging System IMAGEnet, Lens Edger, Computerized Vision Tester, Bino Vision Analyzer, Auto Refractometer,Auto kerato-Refractometer, Lensmeter, Trial Lens Unit |
| Finetech Business | *Semiconductor Equipment *Electronic Beam Equipment *FPD/PV Equipment *Optical Unit for DPPC *Optical Engine for Projectors *Optical parts for DVD·CD pickup |
Chip Defects Inspection System, Substrate Inspection System, EB Wafer Inspection Equipment, EB Mask Inspection Equipment, EB unit, Wafer Surface Analyzer,Semiconductor Reference Precision Optical Unit, Proximity Aligner, SpectroRadiometer, Illuminance Meter, Luminance Meter, Spectro Colorimeter, Scanning Electron Microscope, Measuring Microscope, Profile Projector, Article made to Special Order, Optical Units for Projector, Optical parts for DVD pick up, Optical Units for DPPC, High precision lenses, Infrared optical parts |
[Strengths of TOPCON]
- Optical technology covering a wide spectrum of wavelength
Only limited companies in the world can possess this technology. Our unique technology enables us to provide a broad range of solution to the customers.
- High-global business: Overseas sales accounted for approx 73% of net sales of TOPCON
(Fiscal 2009 consolidated basis)Approx 73% of net sales of TOPCON in fiscal 2009 was made overseas. This figure indicates that TOPCON is truly global in its business activities, with supported a number of bases throughout the world.
- No.1 products in the worldwide market
In Positioning Business, Electronic Total Station which has maintained the largest share in the worldwide market because of its functionality, performance, cost performance and variety.
In Eye Care Business, 3D optical coherence tomography integrating OCT and non-mydriatic retinal cameras, which is the first product commercialized in the world.
In Finetech Business, Spectroradiometer for ultralow luminance, an optical measurement device essential for image evaluation including colors and brightness of displays.
[Key Strategies]
Aim to be a global excellent company to achieve the profitable and sustainable growth.
- Increase revenues in growth markets through the creation of TM-1 products/strategy for new business segments, as well as focused efforts on rapidly growing emerging countries/value-priced product market strategy.
- Focus on quality, accelerated cost-reduction activities, and implement ongoing business process restructuring to create a cost structure that gives us a competitive advantage.
- Endeavor to improve management quality; implement CSR management.
- Establish a corporate environment and structure that encourages strategic growth.
