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Daiwa Kogyo Ltd. (the predecessor of Seiko Epson Corporation) is established on the shore of Lake Suwa in Nagano, Japan.

The Epson name is derived from the EP-101, a groundbreaking electronic printer (EP) created to print times from official Seiko timepieces at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The Seiko Group develops the compact tabletop quartz clock, the Crystal Chronometer QC-951 and the printing timer play for sports events.

EP-101, the world's first miniprinter, is launched, from which the Epson brand was later born.

The analog quartz watch is introduced.

The SAM-D samarium-cobalt rare-earth bonded magnet becomes the progenitor of Epson's (known as Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd.) magnet business.

The introduction of the complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuit that acted as a catalyst for the development of Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd's semiconductor business.

Established in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation.

In 1975, Epson (Son of EP or Electronic Printer) was formally established as the next generation of printers based on the EP-101.

The debut of the Epson EX-1, a dedicated accounting computer billed as the world's smallest office computer.

The SVM 7910 electronic sound-generating device is introduced and is the world's first melody IC. Later used in the Seiko Electronic Melodia, a quartz alarm clock that could produce three types of electronic sounds.

MX-80 serial impact printer is introduced and becomes the 'de-facto' industry standard for dot matrix printers.

The world's first hand-held computer, the HX-20, was created and became an astonishing bestseller, with one-quarter of a million units sold.

The first television watch is introduced and is recognized by the 1984 Guinness Book of Records as the world's smallest television.

The SSR-H series of industrial robots is introduced and is widely used for assembling watches and printers, and for packaging semiconductors.

The portable liquid crystal color TV (ET-10) is introduced.

SQ-2000, the first commercial Epson inkjet printer, is released.

Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. and Epson Corporation merge to establish Seiko Epson Corporation.

The SG-615 plastic SMD crystal oscillator is introduced and becomes the industry standard.

Epson makes 'CFC Free Declaration' and begins initiatives to eliminate CFCs by the end of FY1993.

The TM-930, a terminal module printer for use with PC-POS, makes its first appearance and creates a new market.

Seiko Epson receives the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award in recognition of its contribution to eliminate ozone-depleting substances from all manufacturing processes.

Epson introduces the Stylus 800, the first inkjet printer equipped with MicroPiezo technology.

Epson successfully develops the world's first 720dpi color inkjet printer, the Epson Stylus Color.

Epson revolutionizes data projection with its acclaimed compact, high brightness, and high resolution projector - the ELP-3000.

Epson develops six-color, photo quality printer (EPSON Stylus® Color Photo).

An Epson color inkjet printer is selected by NASA for STS-95 mission (Epson Stylus Color 800).

The TM-H5000, Epson's first hybrid printer is released. Featuring fast, quiet printing and copy functionality.

The Epson Stylus Pro 9500 large-format inkjet printer is introduced and uses newly developed ColorFast ink to produce high-quality output on sheets of paper as large as B0+.

Epson receives the Corporate Innovation Recognition Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE).

Epson presents a new innovation for the home theater market with the Livingstation LS57P2 and LS47P2 rear projection LCD TV.

Epson expands its line of home entertainment products by introducing the Powerlite Home Cinema 10, 200 and 500 Projectors.

Epson Introduces the RD-1, the world's first rangefinder digital camera.

Printing goes mobile with the introduction of PictureMate - a compact, easy-to-use portable photo printer.

The EMP-TWD1, a 1,200-lumen projector is introduced and is capable of projecting crisp images even in bright spaces. It is also equipped with a built-in, high-definition DVD player.

Epson introduces the EMP-6100, a dust-proof projector that keeps particulate matter at bay.

Epson enters the document camera market with the launch of the DC-10s.

Epson enters the sheet-fed document scanner market with the launch of the affordable and compact GT-S50 and GT-S80 desktop scanners.

Epson introduces the WorkForce line of all-in-one printers engineered for small business and home office.

The ULTIMICRON, a high-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD panel for electronic viewfinders, is developed.

SurePress L-4033A enters the market and is the first product to apply MicroPiezo technology to industrial label printing.

The TM-T88V-i series of receipt printers is introduced – allowing wireless printing from any computer, smartphone or tablet, regardless of the operating system.

Epson introduces the WorkForce Pro line of inkjet printers for high-volume office and workgroup printing.

The Epson iProjection app launches to Apple App Store and Google Play store.

Epson introduces Moverio Smart Glasses, the world's first Android-based, see-through wearable display.

Epson introduces the F2000 Direct to Garment Printer.

Epson introduces the Omnilink mobile POS System.

Epson Announces PrecisionCore™, a new printhead technology that merges Epson's expertise in high-precision MEMS manufacturing with breakthroughs in material science.

Epson unveils its newest innovative products at CES: the Moverio BT-200 next generation smart glasses, the LabelWorks™ LW-600P app-enabled label printer, and Pulsense™ wearable technology for activity monitoring.

Epson unveils the all new WorkForce Series powered by PrecisionCore. These groundbreaking business all-in-ones and printers feature innovative printhead technology for performance beyond laser.

Epson launches the PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 laser projector, which combines 3LCD reflective panels and a dual laser light source to produce the blackest blacks and bright, true-to-life colors with one of the widest color gamuts in the industry.

Epson reveals at CES the revolutionary M-Tracer Golf Swing Analyzer, a lightweight, club-mounted tool designed to help make positive changes to a golfer's game by providing instant access to swing data via a mobile app.

Epson introduces the new EcoTank line of Supertank all-in-one printers. Featuring revolutionary ink replacement technology that offers an unbeatable combination of convenience and value.

Epson introduced the FastFoto ™ high-speed photo scanning system. This innovative new photo scanner and custom software help you preserve what’s priceless by quickly scanning your photo collection in a whole new way.

Epson introduces the Home Cinema LS100 Full HD 3LCD Laser Display — bringing bright, big-screen projection in a smart ultra-short throw design to living rooms.

Epson introduces LightScene ™ — a new category of laser projection for digital art, spatial design, and signage.

Epson America, Inc. merges with sister company, Epson Electronics America, Inc. (EEA) — integrating EEA's micro devices into state-of-the-art infrastructure and operational systems.

Epson launches the Epson Drone Soar App — the first full-featured, augmented reality app for DJI drones on the Epson Moverio smart glass platform.

Epson announces the SureLab ® D700 Professional Minilab — a fast, compact and dynamic printer designed to empower photographic printing labs, event photographers, and e-commerce printers with new levels of productivity.

Epson opens the first Epson Technology Center, located in Carson, California — offering customers and dealers access to the latest Epson imaging technologies and hands-on product demonstrations.

Epson Robots announces a new high-performance Force Guide — intuitive, high-precision, robot force guidance that takes automation to the next level.

Epson Connect®-enabled devices are now compatible with Amazon Alexa for hands-free, voice-activated printing.

Epson announces the EcoTank ® Monochrome printer lineup — all-in-one, cartridge-free printers that produce ultra-sharp text, remarkable image detail, and savings for high-volume black-and-white printing.