Supply Chain World Volume 10, Issue 3 Volume 10, Issue 3 | Page 48

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Alps Alpine innovates value for humans and society on a brighter planet
globe , in the Americas , Europe , Southeast Asia , Korea , and Greater China , wherever the organization operates , it contributes to electronics industry growth , by building relationships of trust with customers and local communities . Alps Alpine conducts business across three core segments : Components , Sensors and Communication , and Modules and Systems , meeting the needs of customers in many different sectors , including automotive , consumer electronics , mobile devices and game markets .
An anticipatory approach
The economy and market environment are currently undergoing enormous transformation . Lifestyles and values are changing , and the stay-at-home trend generated by the demands of a new normal have expanded requirements within the game and mobile sectors . Society is embracing smart technology and Alps Alpine is continuing to deliver products that meet the needs of these ever-changing times .
Alps Alpine ’ s Components segment is home to some of its key products that deliver industry-leading quality and variety . The business proactively develops new products , such as non-contact devices and environmentally friendly switches made using biomass-based plastic . Its TACT Switch™ , in particular , boasts a world-leading share with around seven billion units produced each year . HAPTIC™ vibrational feedback devices have been incorporated into popular game consoles and automobile cockpits . Meanwhile , among its portfolio of highprecision , high-quality components , actuators play a role in the evolution of compact camera modules and smartphones .
Under the banners of Society 5.0 and Industry 4.0 , major leaps in AI , VR , and the metaverse are taking place . In the automotive industry , there have been accelerated developments in driving automation , predictive safety , and vehicle electrification technologies . Alps Alpine ’ s Sensors and Communication segment deploys highquality products while also applying an anticipatory approach to emerging needs and legal frameworks . Products in this segment include modules and sensors that contribute to automated driving , and vehicle connectivity , as well as supporting vehicle electrification .
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