Our long tradition of introducing efficient, precise products will continue into the future – with the continued development of some of the most advanced micromechantronics capabilities for ultra-fine, high-precision processing.
The SAM-D samarium-cobalt rare-earth bonded magnet becomes the progenitor of Epson's (known as Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd.) magnet business.
Apr 1971
The introduction of the complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuit that acted as a catalyst for the development of Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd's semiconductor business.
Jul 1975
In 1975, Epson (Son of EP or Electronic Printer) was formally established as the next generation of printers based on the EP-101.
Jun 1977
The debut of the Epson EX-1, a dedicated accounting computer billed as the world's smallest office computer.
Jul 1978
The SVM 7910 electronic sound-generating device is introduced and is the world's first melody IC. Later used in the Seiko Electronic Melodia, a quartz alarm clock that could produce three types of electronic sounds.
1980
MX-80 serial impact printer is introduced and becomes the "de-facto" industry standard for dot matrix printers.
Jul 1982
The world's first hand-held computer, the HX-20, was created and became an astonishing bestseller, with one-quarter of a million units sold.
The TM-930, a terminal module printer for use with PC-POS, makes its first appearance and creates a new market.
1992
Seiko Epson receives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award in recognition of its contribution to eliminate ozone-depleting substances from all manufacturing processes.
Mar 1993
Epson introduces the Stylus 800, the first inkjet printer equipped with MicroPiezo technology.
May 1994
Epson successfully develops the world's first 720dpi color inkjet printer, the Epson Stylus Color.
Dec 1994
Epson revolutionizes data projection with its acclaimed compact, high brightness, and high resolution projector - the ELP-3000.
1996
Epson develops six-color, photo quality printer (EPSON Stylus® Color Photo).
1998
An Epson color inkjet printer is selected by NASA for STS-95 mission (Epson Stylus Color 800).
1998
The TM-H5000, Epson's first hybrid printer is released. Featuring fast, quiet printing and copy functionality.
May 2000
The Epson Stylus Pro 9500 large-format inkjet printer is introduced and uses newly developed ColorFast ink to produce high-quality output on sheets of paper as large as B0+.
2002
Epson receives the Corporate Innovation Recognition Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE).
2003
Epson presents a new innovation for the home theater market with the Livingstation LS57P2 and LS47P2 rear projection LCD TV.
2003
Epson expands its line of home entertainment products by introducing the Powerlite Home Cinema 10, 200 and 500 Projectors.
Epson Introduces the RD-1, the world's first rangefinder digital camera.
Sept 2005
The EMP-TWD1, a 1,200-lumen projector is introduced and is capable of projecting crisp images even in bright spaces. It is also equipped with a built-in, high-definition DVD player.
2006
Epson introduces the EMP-6100, a dust-proof projector that keeps particulate matter at bay.
2008
Epson enters the document camera market with the launch of the DC-10s.
SurePress L-4033A enters the market and is the first product to apply MicroPiezo technology to industrial label printing.
2011
The TM-T88V-i series of receipt printers is introduced – allowing wireless printing from any computer, smartphone or tablet, regardless of the operating system.
Epson Announces PrecisionCore™, a new printhead technology that merges Epson's expertise in high-precision MEMS manufacturing with breakthroughs in material science.
Epson unveils its newest innovative products at CES: the Moverio BT-200 next generation smart glasses, the LabelWorks™ LW-600P app-enabled label printer, and Pulsense™ wearable technology for activity monitoring.
June 2014
Epson unveils the all new WorkForce Series powered by PrecisionCore®. These groundbreaking business all-in-ones and printers feature innovative printhead technology for performance beyond laser.
Sept 2014
Epson launches the PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 laser projector, which combines 3LCD reflective panels and a dual laser light source to produce the blackest blacks and bright, true-to-life colors with one of the widest color gamuts in the industry.
Epson reveals at CES the revolutionary M-Tracer Golf Swing Analyzer, a light-weight, club-mounted tool designed to help make positive changes to a golfer's game by providing instant access to swing data via a mobile app.
Aug 2015
Epson introduces the new EcoTank line of Supertank all-in-one printers. Featuring revolutionary ink replacement technology that offers an unbeatable combination of convenience and value.
Epson introduced the FastFoto™ high-speed photo scanning system. This innovative new photo scanner and custom software help you preserve what’s priceless by quickly scanning your photo collection in a whole new way.
Epson introduces the Home Cinema LS100 Full HD 3LCD Laser Display — bringing bright, big-screen projection in a smart ultra-short throw design to living rooms.
Epson America, Inc. merges with sister company, Epson Electronics America, Inc.(EEA) — integrating EEA's micro devices into state-of-the art infrastructure and operational systems.
Epson announces the SureLab® D700 Professional Minilab — a fast, compact and dynamic printer designed to empower photographic printing labs, event photographers, and e-commerce printers with new levels of productivity.
Epson opens the first Epson Technology Center, located in Carson, California — offering customers and dealers access to the latest Epson imaging technologies and hands-on product demonstrations.
Epson announces the EcoTank® Monochrome printer lineup — all-in-one, cartridge-free printers that produce ultra-sharp text, remarkable image detail, and savings for high-volume black-and-white printing.
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