Epson celebrated its 6th anniversary in June this year and reaffirmed its long-held core technology of "economy, compactness, and precision." This core principle not only permeates its product lines, including printers, projectors, industrial automation, and quartz components, but has also become the key to its expansion into global markets and the establishment of a highly trusted brand image.
Looking back at the brand's origins: from EP-101 to EPSON
The Epson brand's origins can be traced back to the 1968 release of the lightweight digital printer "EP-101." In 1975, the company officially adopted the name "EPSON," coined "SON," to represent the company's commitment to continuously extending the value of printing technology. This brand name also served as the foundation for the subsequent development of high-definition printing, microjet technology, visual projection, and robotics.
Leading the evolution of printing technology, 1 million continuous ink supply printers sold worldwide
Epson has been committed to driving printing innovation for home and commercial applications for many years, starting with the introduction of high-definition color inkjet printing in the 1990s and continuing with the launch of continuous ink supply printers with large-capacity ink systems in 2010. Cumulative shipments have exceeded 1 million units to date. Its latest PrecisionCore microjet technology is widely used in home printing, office copying, textile printing, and digital labeling, demonstrating Epson's commitment to redefining printing culture and advancing the industry.
Projection technology repeatedly breaks brightness records, and immersive visual experience popularizes culture and art.
Epson projectors continue to demonstrate its strength in LCD display technology, from the first color LCD projector in 1989 to the EB-L25000U, the world's brightest 3LCD laser projector with 25000 lumens. These projectors not only enhance the education and business presentation experience, but also expand into large-scale exhibitions and cultural and artistic light projection venues, such as the light and shadow art performances at Matsumoto Castle in Japan.
Industrial and wearable applications extend, and automation and smart manufacturing are deployed globally
In the manufacturing sector, Epson has been introducing SCARA automated robotic arms since the 1980s and has maintained a leading global market share. Combining image recognition and force sensing modules, they can precisely simulate manual operations, aligning with recent global trends of human-robot collaboration, automation transformation, and skilled labor shortages.
In the field of wearables and component applications, Epson not only launched the world's first quartz watch, but also continues to develop quartz components to this day. Its products have been applied in a variety of fields such as smart devices, precision agriculture, drones, and infrastructure monitoring, establishing its important position in precision control technology.
Looking to the future, enriching people and the planet with technological innovation
Epson stated that it will continue to strengthen its global localized production, sales, and R&D presence, responding to global sustainability and digital transformation demands through its "Economy, Small Size, and Precision" philosophy. From printers and projectors to automation and sensor components, Epson aspires to enrich human life and achieve sustainable coexistence with the global environment through technological innovation.
