OKI Digital Imaging - Business History


1966		Started development of GaAs LED
1970		Commercialization of Infrared LED
1976		Started researching the light-source for Printers
1979		Confirmed electrophotography print using LED-array for the world first.
1981		Established Head production line 　　　　240 dpi → 300 dpi ･ 400 dpi
1990		Development of 600dpi Head for the world first.
1995		Established Head mass-production oversea factories. 　　　　300 dpi → 600 dpi
1996		Development of 1200dpi Head for the world first 　　　　　　　　　→ Japan Imaging Society Technology Award
1998		Development of high-luminous efficiency LED array 　　　　　　　　　→ Japan Imaging Society Technology Award
1999		Establishment of OKI Digital Imaging Co., Ltd.
2000		Commercialization of 1200dpi Head for Color Printer
2002		Reconstruction of production system of LED-array and Head
2003		Commercialization of low-cost 600dpi Head for Color Printer
2006		Development of EFB (epi film bonding) technology and commercialization of new Head
→2007		The Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award Grand-prix
→2008		The Prize for Promoting Machine Industry Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry Award
2010		ODI HQ, Plant and Sales office moved to new location.