Common Technology Data Science Technology

Murata’s Data Science Technology refers to the technology for extracting from data the information and insights needed to put into practice the corporate Philosophy of “applying scientific approach” in the development, manufacturing, and provision of electronic components. This technology begins with the stages of determining what data to collect and how to organize the collected data, and consists of statistical analysis and machine learning technologies that analyze the organized data.

Murata operates in a wide range of business areas, from materials development to the provision of products and services, and is advancing initiatives that leverage data science in each of these areas. Specifically, in the field of material development, Murata is using materials informatics techniques to optimize material compositions and manufacturing process conditions, with the aim of creating higher-performance, more cost-efficient materials.
In manufacturing, we collect and analyze large amounts of data obtained during manufacturing processes to detect anomalies and analyze the causes of defects, which we then use to improve processes and product quality. In product design phases, we analyze various factors to enhance product characteristics, quality, and reliability, and optimize the design. In new business development, we analyze vast amounts of document data that cannot be fully grasped by human hands to understand market trends, which we then utilize in strategic planning and customer needs analysis.

Murata’s major strength in Data Science Technology lies in the cycle of continuously accumulating data in the field and developing new technologies that utilize that data.

Murata’s electronic components, represented by Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC), are produced under a vertically integrated system spanning from materials to finished products. We have developed unique technologies that are strengths in each field, and it is because of these unique technologies that we are able to accumulate a large amount of data within the company. Murata is constantly experimenting and refining its data organization to better utilize this data. This data includes material formulation information, manufacturing information on how materials are processed into products, information on production equipment that enables manufacturing processes, and information related to product service provision. All of this data is collected and organized in conjunction with our proprietary technologies. By accurately analyzing this data, we gain new insights and know-how, which we then apply to improve existing technologies and develop new ones.

The long-standing cycle of data accumulation and technological development is a key feature of Murata’s Data Science Technology and will continue to be a core strength supporting business growth in the future.

Murata has long embraced the practice of “applying scientific approach” as part of its corporate Philosophy, and even before machine learning technologies became widespread, the collection, organization, and analysis of data had already taken root as part of its manufacturing culture. In particular, in addition to data analysis technologies, the company has focused on building database systems to accumulate and manage data related to its proprietary technologies within the company. Thus, Murata’s Data Science Technology approach, which emphasizes data collection and organization, remains unchanged even in the current era of active development of machine learning technologies, including deep learning.

With the advancement of emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Physical AI, the scope and breadth of data that can be analyzed through data science are expected to expand significantly in the future. Among these, what remains consistently important is the continuous collection, organization, and utilization of on-site data to support the development of proprietary technologies. Murata’s Data Science Technology, which strengthens this data utilization cycle, will continue to contribute to the creation of new manufacturing technologies in the future.

This technology is applied to Murata’s products and their production processes, from research and development through mass production.