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SMC (SMECF) Research & Development : $0 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2024)


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What is SMC Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. SMC's Research & Development for the three months ended in Sep. 2024 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 was $0 Mil.


SMC Research & Development Historical Data

The historical data trend for SMC's Research & Development can be seen below:

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SMC Research & Development Chart

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SMC Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


SMC  (OTCPK:SMECF) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.


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SMC Business Description

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4-14-1, Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
SMC Corp (domiciled in Japan) manufactures automatic control and filtration equipment. Its filters, valves, cylinders, and actuators are sold to customers in various industrial markets, and contribute to automated operations. The company has two reportable business segments: automatic control equipment (majority of total revenues), and others. SMC operates several production facilities, sales offices, and technical development centers to construct various components and streamline the process. Asia accounts for majority of total sales, but the company does utilize offices in the United States, Europe, and other regions of the world. It works to meet the rules and needs of foreign countries to ensure its products can be accepted in differentiated markets.

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