{"id":462,"date":"2020-10-13T09:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T09:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/?page_id=462"},"modified":"2023-12-18T14:29:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T08:59:35","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"history_content py-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n<h1>SHARP History<\/h1>\n<p>The SHARP Corporation was founded in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa and takes its name from one our founder&#8217;s first invention, the Ever SHARP propelling pencil, developed in 1915. In order to make the AIoT World a reality, SHARP engaged with various industries to develop four major business segments which are the AIoT Platform, AIoT Devices, Smart Life Services, and Smart Office services. With this collaborations, SHARP is creating new value from its cloud-and device-enabled connection and helping to realize the vision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"history_section py-5\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n<div class=\"leftSection\">\n<h2 class=\"history-title\">A<br \/>\n<strong>100+ Year<br \/>\nJourney<\/strong> of<br \/>\nLeadership &amp; Innovation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-9\">\n<div class=\"timeline\">\n<div class=\"timeline1\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div><time>1912<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1912.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP founder, Tokuji Hayakawa, establishes a metal works in Tokyo.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1915<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1915.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Tokuji Hayakawa invents the Ever-Sharp Pencil. (Mechanical Pencil)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1925<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1925.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Japan&#8217;s first Crystal radio.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1953<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1953.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Japan&#8217;s first TV.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1964<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1964.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">World&#8217;s first all-transistor Desktop Calculator.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1972<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1972.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SF-201 SHARP first copier.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1973<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1973.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Development of the world&#8217;s first COS electronic calculator incorporating on LCD.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1974<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1974.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SF-710 SHARP first plain-paper copier.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1981<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1981.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">World&#8217;s first Long-life Laser diode.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1988<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1988.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">World&#8217;s first 14-inche Large-Screen, color TFT LCD unit.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1992<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1992.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SD-2027\/2022 20th Anniversary model High performance, reliable A3 copier.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>1999<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/1999.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">World&#8217;s first Camera Module for Mobile phone.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2000<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2000.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Air Purifiers Using Plasmacluster Ion Technology.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2004<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2004.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">World&#8217;s first Water oven for home use.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2005<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2005.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">World&#8217;s first Dual View LCD panel.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2007<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2007 - 1.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Largest Screen Size 108inch LCD TV (as of March 2007).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2007.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">MX-M1100\/M950\/M850 &#8211; Super-fast print speed, multiple finishing options, and highly durable for high-volume environments.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2010<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2010.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Multiscreen display system with the world&#8217;s thinest system from widht of 6.5 mm.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2011<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2011.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP released the freestyle AQUOS, a TV that users can easily set up in their preferred location at home.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2011001.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP released the PN-L702B\/602B interactive whiteboard with touchscreen display capable of showing still or moving images.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2012<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2012.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP embarked on the development of robotic home appliances that bring comfort and peace of mind to daily life through advanced function.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2013<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2013.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">This AQUOS brand 4k &#8211; compatible LCD TV employs the 4k Moth eye panel and the AQUOS 4k &#8211; Master Engine Pro , a new image processing circuit.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2014<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2014.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP released the IG-GTA20 celling intsalled plasmacluster Ion generator, which include LED light and deodorizes and eliminates odor-causing bacteria.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2015<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2015.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP released the AQUOS 4K, WITH A 4K LCD panel, enable 8k equivalent resolution, as well as the world&#8217; first 8k upscaling circuit for rendering 8k images.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2016<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2016.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP released RoBoHoN, the world&#8217;s first portable robot shaped-phone.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2016-1.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">MFP with Single Engine Technology for Mono &amp; Color<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2018<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2018.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">SHARP has Aquired Dynabook Laptop- World&#8217;s Thinest Laptop.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2019<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2019.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">Free to Fit MFP with Cube Design -one of the Smallest Foot Print.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/wp-content\/themes\/storefront-childb2c\/custom\/images\/history\/2019 - 1.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">World&#8217;s First Windows Collaborative 4K Display<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><time>2022<\/time><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-box\">\n<div class=\"timeline-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/03-PROImg_ATLAS_PNG-BP-70C31_full_front.webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"timeline-content\">NextGen Colour Multifunctional Printer with AI Capabilities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SHARP History The SHARP Corporation was founded in 1912 by Tokuji Hayakawa and takes its name from one our founder&#8217;s first invention, the Ever SHARP propelling pencil, developed in 1915.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-end pt-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/in.sharp\/b2b\/history\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"read-more-blog\">Read 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