In today's rapidly changing economic environment, the disparity of performance between companies continues to grow. In order to thrive amidst such change, Mitsubishi Electric has set up a robust management structure and strategy that aims for balance between "growth," "profitability and efficiency" and "soundness," with an emphasis on making strong businesses even stronger.

In line with company-wide management initiatives, each of Mitsubishi Electric's research and development centers carries out R&D activities that integrate business, developmental and IP strategies. More specifically, to improve earnings strength, we are striving to optimize performance and reliability and to control costs, as we move ahead with R&D on next-generation technologies that will reduce negative impact on the planet's environment. In addition to engaging in independent R&D on the future technologies that will assure our continued growth, we are also participating actively in national (Japan) and industry-academia cooperative projects in our bid to develop the world's highest-class technological capabilities. Making the most of our strengths as a comprehensive electric machinery manufacturer, we share the technologies accumulated from research and development throughout the organization and incorporate them into our various products and business activities. By acquiring intellectual property rights and through our involvement in international standardization activities, we will continue to apply our technologies as we develop our products and services globally and contribute to society.

Expect ever-greater R&D breakthroughs from Mitsubishi Electric.

Kazuo Kyuma, Executive Officer, Vice President, Corporate R&D