Launch of Canonet
A low-priced model with internal automatic exposure mechanism rapidly became a hit product. Helped to popularize photography
1964
Launch of Canola 130, the world’s first
10-key electronic calculator
This model condensed the previous format with 10 keys for each number column into a single 10-key format. The 10-key format goes on to become the de facto standard
1970
1970
Launch of Japan’s first domestically
produced plain-paper copier (PPC)
Using its camera lens technology, succeeded in commercializing a stepper. Subsequent contributions to the development of semiconductor devices included the world’s first sub-micron level print line width
NP-1100
1970
Launch of Japan’s first domestically
produced semiconductor lithography
equipment
Using its camera lens technology, succeeded
in commercializing a stepper. Subsequent
contributions to the development of
semiconductor devices included the world’s
first sub-micron level print line width
PPC-1
1980
1984
Launch of world’s smallest, lightest laser
printer
Contributed to the realization of desktop publishing, followed by the rapid spread of laser printers
LBP-8
1985
Launch of the world’s first inkjet printer
using Bubble Jet technology
Subsequently developed superior miniaturization and color printing technologies, leading to the popularization of high-resolution, full-color printing at home
BJ-80
1987
Launch of CLC-1, the world’s first digital
full-color copying machine
In an era dominated by monochrome copying, realized high-resolution, full-color copying, marking the start of a new era
CLC-1
1990
1990
Start of toner cartridge recycling program
Quickly recognizing the large volume of
consumed cartridges as an issue for
companies, started a recycling program
1999
Developed and manufactured a corrector
for the Subaru Telescope
Enabled cosmic observation over a wide field and expedited research aimed at illuminating the origins of space
Subaru Telescope (USA Hawaii)
2000
2000
Launch of iR series new-generation
network MFDs
Realized seamless linking of input and
output of paper and digital documents and
enabled digitization of paper documents
and output from remote locations
2000
Launch of PowerShot S100 DIGITAL ELPH
(DIGITAL IXUS in other regions), the world’s
smallest, lightest digital compact camera
A high-image-quality digital camera that
was stylish and easy to carry became a hit
product
2007
Expansion of industrial equipment business
Canon Tokki (formerly Tokki) joined the
Group. Contributed to spread of devices
using OLED displays through successful
realization of OLED panel manufacturing
equipment in the 2010s
2010
2010
Expansion of digital commercial printing
business
Canon Production Printing (formerly Océ) joined the Group. Promoted advanced digital printing that doesn’t require plates
2011
Launch of Cinema EOS System
New possibilities in visual expression for the motion picture production industry
2015
2015
Strengthening of network camera field
Leading global company Axis Communications joined the Group. Expanded Canon’s presence in the field of public security
2016
Expansion of the medical business
Canon Medical Systems (formerly Toshiba Medical Systems) joined the Group. Expanded businesses that serve patients and medical institutions
2018
Opened the Canon Eco Technology Park,
an automated recycling plant
Developed as a site for communicating
environmental activities. The plant,
designed for recycling MFDs and toner
cartridges in a clean environment, includes
experiential showroom