24 December 2025
30th Anniversary of AutoNetworks Technologies
On December 3rd, I attended the 30th anniversary celebration of AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd.
AutoNetworks Technologies was established in 1995 in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, as a research and development base for the Sumitomo Electric Group's automotive business. Currently, their researchers are engaged in work related to the future of mobility in society, such as vehicle electrification and the further integration with data networks for external services. As I listened to various research presentations from the company that day, I was impressed by how significantly their research themes and staff size have grown since the time I worked in Yokkaichi as president of Sumitomo Wiring Systems from 2012 to 2017.
The celebration was attended by approximately 70 people, including employee representatives, former presidents of the company, and executives from Sumitomo Electric Industries and Sumitomo Wiring Systems (SWS). In the middle of the event, the SWS taiko drumming club helped mark the 30th anniversary milestone in an energetic way by doing a powerful performance of Suwa taiko, one of Yokkaichi’s folk entertainments.
At the ceremony’s conclusion, I took a moment to again congratulate AutoNetworks Technologies on their achievements until now. As we move further into a period of major transformation in the automotive industry, I look forward seeing AutoNetworks Technologies make even greater strides in their research & development, and I wish for the continued success of everyone involved with the company.
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