Environmental Report 2023

Connectors
AB10 Series

1. Product concept: Improved repairability index By making USB charging ports, which are frequently inserted and removed and have a high risk of malfunction, easy for consumers to repair, the product reduces consumer electronics waste and helps improve the repairability index.
2. Modularization of USBs without FPCsThe module substrate can be taken from the same sheet as the main substrate to reduce material loss and energy during processing.
3. No special tools required:Its mating structure enables module replacement with just a common screwdriver.
4. Low-temperature solder mountingThe product is suitable for low-temperature solder mounting, which reduces CO₂ emissions in the mounting process.

Connector Business
KW07 Series for 200A fast charging

1. 200A current CHAdeMO standard supports xEV fast chargingCompared to the existing KW1 Series, a significant increase in maximum current capacity up to 200A has been achieved. This enables EVs to be recharged in a short time span, thus helping to build a sustainable world.
2. Resource saving through product designOptimization of material usage achieved by designing a smaller and lighter body through additional design optimization. Power consumption in manufacturing was reduced by simplifying the assembly method.
3. Environmentally compliant specification (RoHS Directive compliant products)
   The component materials are RoHS Directive compliant and environmentally friendly.

User Interface Solutions
Metal mesh film sensors (for capacitive touch panels)

1. Significantly reduces energy consumption, and water and chemical usage through our proprietary printing process
   Our proprietary roll-to-roll printing method prints material only on the spots required in product formation without waste. We have achieved an environmentally friendly production process that greatly reduces energy consumption and water and chemical usage, compared to ITO touch panels that use the conventional vapor deposition process.
2. Recycling of used ink
   We are working to recycle used ink and make effective use of the materials used.