Sharp History - Product Milestones

Year	Event
1915	Company founded
1953	First Japan-made TV
1963	Mass production of solar cells
1964	World's first electronic calculator
1969	From Senri to Tenri
1973	First practical application of LCDs
1981	Becomes comprehensive OA manufacturer
1983	Development of the worlds first long life laser diode
1988	Optoelectronics, the core technology
1992	Marks 80 years of operations
1997	Develops 4-region strategy
2000	Mobile phone share increased
2005	Expanding solar cell production capacity
2007	Mikio Katayama appointed President & COO, new organizational structure launched
2010	Aiming to reduce global warming impact