In 1933, the Seiki Optical Research Institute was established in Roppongi, Tokyo, and advanced small cameras were developed.

in p>1934, the first 35mm focal plane shutter camera "Kwanon" in Japan was trial-produced.

In p>1935, the 35mm focal plane shutter camera "Hansa Canon" was introduced. Apply for the registered trademark "Canon".

In p>1937, Canon's predecessor Seiki Optical Industry Co., Ltd. was established.

in p>1939, we started to produce our own lenses (named Serenar).

in p>194, Japan developed the first X-ray indirect photographic camera. In 1942, Mr mitarai Yi became the president of Seiki Optical Industry Co., Ltd..

In p>1945, production of the popular focal plane shutter camera JII was resumed.

In p>1946, Ginza camera maintenance service station was opened. The new camera product "CAONSII", which was launched for the first time after the war, won favorable comments from US troops and foreign businessmen stationed in Japan.

In p>1947, the name of the society was changed to "Canon Camera Co., Ltd.". Japan resumed international trade. The authorities designated Canon license cameras as the best export commodities.

in p>1949, Japan resumed its stock exchange. At the same time, Canon shares went public. Canon IIB camera won the first prize in the National Camera Exhibition (San Francisco). In 1951, the headquarters and factory were concentrated in Shimonoseki, Tokyo. In 1952, the world's first advanced synchronous flash camera "Canon IVSb" was introduced.

in p>1954, in order to cooperate with Japan to start broadcasting TV advertisements, we jointly developed TV cameras with NHK (Japan Broadcasting Association) Technical Research Institute.

new york branch was opened in p>1955.

In p>1956, Canon Electronics (formerly "Rank Father Yinggong House") was absorbed as an affiliated company. Launched the 8 mm movie camera "Canon 8T".

In p>1957, it opened the European distributor "Canon Europe" in Wakai, Japan. The camera "Canon L1" and the 8 mm movie camera "Canon 8T" were selected as the first batch of best designed products in Japan.

In p>1958, a special field zoom lens for TV cameras was introduced.

in p>1959, we cooperated with Documat Company in the United States to develop miniature equipment. Develop magnetic head products. Push out the synchronous reader.

in p>196, the head of video recorder was developed. "Canonet" was launched in 1961, which set an unprecedented best-selling record and set off a craze for "fool" cameras. Complete the first rotary microfilm system in Japan.

in p>1962, the first five-year plan was made, and all efforts were made to develop office equipment. Set up a general agent shop in Panama "Canon Latin America".

canon SA Geneva was established in p>1963. Abolish the general agent system and establish a sales system directly under the jurisdiction of Canon Corporation. X-ray specular reflection high-speed camera is introduced. Set out to develop optical fibers.

in p>1964, the world's first 1-key electronic calculator "Canola13" was introduced.

in p>1965, the electronic fax copier "Canofax 1" was introduced.

canon USA co., ltd. was established in p>1966.

canon Latin America co., ltd., a native of Latin America, was established in p>1967. The export ratio exceeds 5%.

canon office equipment sales co., ltd was established in p>1968. Established Canon Amsterdam Co., Ltd. (now Canon Europe (Netherlands) Co., Ltd.). The original electronic photography method "Canon NP System" was introduced to open up the market of ordinary copier (PPC). Introduced the industry's first 4-track 4-channel recording head. In 1971, "Canon Office Equipment Sales" and "Canon Camera Sales" merged to form Canon Sales Co., Ltd. Launched the most advanced SLR camera "Canon F -1" and FD lens. Introduced the accounting machine "BP -1".

in p>1972, the first production base in Europe was established "Canon Giessen" (then Physotec GmbH in West Germany). Introduced the world's first liquid dry plain paper copier "NP-7".

in p>1973, the first batch of full-color plain paper copiers in Japan were introduced. The ultra-close lens of Canon's 35mm film camera won the Science and Technology Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

In p>1974, Mr. Tian Wunan became the representative of Canon Company. Established Canon Office Equipment Co., Ltd. in California, USA. The office computer "Canonac1/ 5" was introduced. Introduce the portable conversation assistant "Communicator" for the disabled. Launched the blind e-reader "Optacon".

a laser printer was successfully developed in p>1975.

in p>1976, the first excellent enterprise concept plan was implemented. Set up a Canon-style research committee on development, production and sales system. The built-in microcomputer SLR camera "AE-1" was introduced, which set off the upsurge of AE (automatic focusing) camera. Set foot in the field of fax machines. Introduced the world's first mydriatic-free fundus camera "CR-45NM". In 1977, Mr. He Lailong Saburo became the representative of Canon Company. Canon's 35mm film camera lens K-35 series won the Science and Technology Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

Canon Australia Limited was established in p>1978. Carry out color copying service. Introduced the world's first memory copier "NP-85". Push out the camera lens. The mask aligner "PLA-5FA" with laser automatic alignment mechanism is introduced.

canon Singapore co., ltd was established in p>1979. Absorb Biya Co., Ltd. as an affiliated company. Overseas sales exceeded 1 billion yen for the first time. The printer "LBP -1" with built-in semiconductor laser is introduced. Introduce the fully automatic camera "AutoBoy". Eject a small floppy disk drive.

in p>198, the Japanese word processor "Canoword 55" was introduced, and the G2 standard fax machine "Telefax B-61" was introduced. The automatic eyeball refraction tester "AutoRefR-1" was introduced. In 1981, the component development center was established. Launched the ultra-high-speed copier "NP-85 SUPER" with 135 sheets per minute. The bubble inkjet printing technology was successfully developed for the first time in the world. A new professional system SLR camera "F -1" was introduced. Launch CVC video recording system.

Oita Canon Co., Ltd. was established in p>1982. The second excellent enterprise concept plan began to be implemented. Introduced the world's first small copier "PC1/PC -2" with concealed mode. Introduce color bubble inkjet printer. Launch the portable terminal (HT-3). The 16-bit personal computer "AS -1" was introduced. Introduced the western electronic typewriter "AP4/ 5". Introduce a 4x TV zoom lens. Began to sell the baby hearing tester "Crib--Grarm".

canon Brittany co., ltd was established in p>1983. Launched canon's first color copier NP color t. Launched the SLR camera "T 5". This machine won the best design award in Japan in 1983.

canon components co., ltd was established in p>1984. Launched the world's first commercial ordinary paper printer "PC Printer 7". Introduce AS-3 workstation. Launch the laser fax machine. The practical test of static video recorder was carried out at the Los Angeles Olympic Games. China signed a technical cooperation agreement to produce photocopiers in Zhanjiang and Tianjin. The digital laser copier "NP -93" was introduced. The world's smallest and lightest laser printer "LBP-8/CX" was introduced. Push out the step exposure device "FPA-15FA". Exit the zoom lens "PV14x12.5BHD" of HDTV.

canon Virginia co., ltd was established in p>1985. Established a joint venture company-Luotie Canon Co., Ltd. in Korea. Establish business cooperation relationship with Hewlett-Packard Company of the United States in the computer field. Canon Central Research Institute was established. Introduced the one-touch automatic two-color copier "NP -3525". Introduce the bubble inkjet printer "BJ -8". The electronic document filing system "Canovision8VM-E 1" was launched. Successfully developed the world's first "optical card reader". Announce the second venture. With "* * * life" as the enterprise purpose, the first global enterprise concept was implemented (five years). Set up the first overseas research institute "Canon Research Center Europe". (USA) Established Canon Opto Malaysia Co., Ltd.. Established Canon Office Equipment Mexico Co., Ltd.. Established a joint venture-Beijia Information Technology Co., Ltd. in Peking University. Established Changbin Canon Co., Ltd.. Among Japanese enterprises, it is the first to be allowed to implement the "CSA" mark (Canadian electrical safety standard) certification system for its own company. The cumulative output of PC series personal copiers reached 2 million units. Introduce the color bubble inkjet copier "A1". Introduce the magneto-optical disk system. Introduced "Canofax 75" using "GENESIS" (digital image processing technology). Push out the floppy camera "Q-PIC".

In p>1989, Mr. Keizo Yamayama became the representative president of Canon. Invest in NeXT in the United States and obtain the right to sell in the far east. Established Canon Dalian Office Equipment Co., Ltd. in China. Established fastnet co., ltd., a joint venture providing international fax services, in cooperation with NTT (Japan telecom and telephone company) Internet company. The cumulative output of NP series photocopiers reached 5 million units. Introduce the color laser copier "CLC-5". Developed the Japanese version of the computer software "NewWave" with Hewlett-Packard Company of the United States. Launched the most advanced AF SLR camera "EOS-1". Introduced the high-frequency 8 mm camera "Canovision 8A -1". The zoom lens of 55 times radio and television camera was introduced. Constantly choose strategic priorities and establish a blueprint for the healthy development of the cause

25 is the last year of the second phase of our "Global Excellent Enterprise Plan". Canon has made great achievements on the road to becoming a truly excellent enterprise by constantly choosing strategic priorities. While striving to fully realize the second-stage goal, we are also actively preparing for the third-stage new goal to be launched in 26, that is, the pursuit of healthy development.

integrate development, manufacturing and production to strive for the competitive advantage of the trinity

Canon's reform process is now entering a new stage: through the integration of development and production, to further improve cost efficiency. The first challenge is to achieve "prototype minimization design", that is, to completely achieve prototype-free experiments. Moreover, while continuously carrying out the reform of parts procurement, we are striving to strengthen factory automation in order to further enhance internal production capacity. Canon's goal is to establish a highly competitive production system through the seamless integration of development, production and manufacturing technologies.

Improve R&D capability and continuously expand new business

In 25, Canon will accelerate the development and commercialization of display equipment. In particular, we will speed up the preparation for the mass production of SED, a joint venture company established with Toshiba. At the same time, we will actively promote the rapid development of European and American sales companies and production subsidiaries in "cultivating independent business of group companies". We will continue to accelerate the activities of Canon's next-generation business. While expanding new business areas, we will explore the development and commercialization of key components. Based on the corporate philosophy of "* * * *", our "Global Excellent Enterprise Plan" is a medium-and long-term business plan, which aims to make Canon a group company that has made continuous contributions to society and won worldwide welcome and respect through technological innovation. In the five years of the first phase of the plan launched in 1996, Canon thoroughly instilled the concepts of profit-oriented and overall optimization within the group, and introduced production reform through unit production mode and integrated business performance evaluation based on cash flow. In 21, we launched the second phase of the plan, aiming to be the first in the world in all our business fields, and constantly strengthening our research and development capabilities. We have made great achievements in this stage, including development and reform and self-production of key components.