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Development of high-capacity AB2 type hydrogen storage alloy for hydrogen storage tanks - We will meet the needs of the coming hydrogen generation with hydrogen storage alloys that combine ease of handling with high-density storage

July 17, 2025

FDK: Developed a high-capacity cylindrical lithium primary battery - the high-power "CR17500EX" model and established a mass production system - Expanded the product lineup for communications equipment applications, achieving a 17% capacity increase compared to the previous CR17500EP model

June 9, 2025

FDK: Published "FDK Group Integrated Report 2024"

December 19, 2024

FDK: Cumulative shipments of lithium batteries reach 1.5 billion units 2nd factory building utilization starts, showcases advanced capability to use renewable energy

September 23, 2024

Development of "HR AATEX" High Durability Nickel Metal Hydride Battery for In Vehicle Applications Providing a new solution for cold regions by significantly improving 40 deg.C discharge characteristics

July 30, 2024

Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Financial Results (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)

April 24, 2024

Development of a New High Durability Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery "HR-AATU" for Power Backup Markets - Approximately 60% higher capacity, conforms to JIS C 8708 MU Standard and meets the needs of customers who require long-life batteries

April 3, 2024

Development of a New High Durability (AA size) Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery for In-Vehicle Applications - Providing long-life batteries by adopting new high durability raw materials

March 1, 2024

FDK: Cumulative production of Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries reaches 5 billion cells

September 27, 2023

Shipments started of High-Rate Discharge Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries for backup power applications - High capacitance enables applications that require high rate discharge and extended run times. -

February 1, 2023

Development of New High Durability Nickel Metal-Hydride Batteries (AA size) for In-Vehicle Applications - Providing long-life batteries by adopting new high durability raw materials -

March 31, 2022

Announcement of consolidation of domestic production Plants for High Capacity Cylindrical-type Primary Lithium Batteries - Strengthening of production system by centralization of production plants -

March 1, 2022

Release of High Capacity Cylindrical-type Primary Lithium Battery “CR2/3 8LHT” - Respond to various needs by expanding product lineup of long-term storage batteries -

September 5, 2021

2 billion Nickel Metal-Hydride Battery cells shipped WW - 11 years of dedicated production in Japan -

June 29, 2021

Development of "HR-AAUTEW" High Durability Nickel Metal-Hydride Batteries for In-Vehicle Applications - Usable in a wide temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) by increasing low temperature discharge performance -

June 16, 2021

Increase production capacity of High Power Cylindrical-type Primary Lithium Batteries - To increase production capacity by 25% -

February 2, 2021

Development of Nickel Metal-Hydride Battery “HR-AAAUTU” for Power Backup Market - Conforms to JIS C 8708 MU standard and meets the needs of customers who require long-life batteries -

January 17, 2021

Development of the High Power Cylindrical-type Primary Lithium Battery “CR17500EPK” - Highest capacity(*1) in the industry to meet the ever-increasing needs of customers -

November 24, 2020

FDK Introduces High Voltage 1/8th Brick Isolated Power Module

January 10, 2018

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