Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation

Operations began by leasing part of the buildings and machinery at Toshiba's Tsukishima plant. The original company name at establishment was "Shibaura Kyotome Manufacturing", but in December of the same year it adopted the name "Shibaura Manufacturing", the predecessor of Toshiba. Initially, the company dealt mainly with military supplies.

Founded: Operations began by leasing part of the buildings and machinery of Toshiba's Tsuruoka factory. The company was originally named "Shibaura Kyomachi Manufacturing" at its establishment, but in December of the same year it adopted the name "Shibaura Manufacturing", the predecessor of Toshiba. Initially, the company dealt primarily with military supplies.

Established on October 12, 1939 (Showa 14).

Established

Founded: Operations began using some of the buildings and machinery at Toshiba's Tsurumi Plant. The company was originally named Shibaura Kyomachi Works, but in December of the same year it adopted the name of Shibaura Works, a predecessor of Toshiba. Initially, the company mainly handled military supplies.

Acquired a machine tool factory in Ofuna, Kanagawa Prefecture, and operated the Ofuna plant (now Yokohama Office). Handled products such as wireless power supplies, electric winding machines, electric cutting machines, and DC transformers.

Dai-Osawa Factory Commenced Operations: Acquired a machine tool factory in Dai-Osawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, and operated the Dai-Osawa Factory (now Yokohama Office). Handled products such as wireless power supplies, electric winding machines, electric cutting machines, and DC transformers.

Ofuna Plant begins operations: The company acquired a machine tool factory in Ofuna, Kanagawa Prefecture, and began operations at the Ofuna Plant (now the Yokohama Site). Its products included wireless power supplies, electric hoists, electric logging machines, and DC transformers. : Ofuna Plant at the time operations began

After the end of World War II, transitioning from a military-focused business to a civilian industry became an urgent task for the company's survival. For example, using motors as core technology, the company developed underwater motors and DC electric motors for industrial use, and washing machine motors and air conditioner fan motors for consumer use, thereby exploring new business areas.

Shift to Civilian Industry: After the end of World War II, transitioning from a military-focused business to a civilian industry became an urgent task for the company's survival. For example, using motors as core technology, the company developed underwater motors and DC motors for industrial applications, and motors for washing machines and fan motors for air conditioners for consumer markets, thereby exploring new business areas.

Shift to civilian industries: After the end of World War II, an urgent priority for the company’s survival and continuity was to shift from its focus on military demand to civilian industries. For example, leveraging its core motor technology, the company developed submersible motors and DC motors for industrial applications, as well as washing machine motors and air conditioner fan motors for consumer applications, thereby opening up new business areas. : Industrial DC motor

Listed shares on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Established Tokyo Vacuum Equipment (now Shibaura Eletech).

Specified replacement listing of shares on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange: Established Tokyo Vacuum Equipment (now Shibaura Eletech).

Established (now Shibaura Precision).

Established Tosei Engineering (now Shibaura Precision).

Developed liquid crystal panel cleaning equipment. With the proliferation of LCD displays in computers, the cleaning equipment business expanded, and the cleaning technology cultivated in the LCD field was applied to the semiconductor field, initiating development of wafer cleaning equipment.

Expanded cleaning equipment business: Developed LCD panel cleaning equipment. With the rise of LCD displays in computers, the cleaning equipment business expanded. The cleaning technology cultivated in the LCD field was then applied to the semiconductor sector, and efforts began to develop wafer cleaning equipment.

Expansion of the cleaning equipment business: The company developed LCD panel cleaning equipment. As personal computers shifted to LCD displays, the cleaning equipment business expanded. The company then applied the cleaning technologies it had developed in the LCD field to the semiconductor field and began working toward the development of wafer cleaning equipment. : LCD panel cleaning equipment

Merged with Tokuda Seisakusho Co., Ltd., which handled chemical dry etching equipment and sputtering equipment. The synergy effect of the equipment business led to business expansion.

Merged with Tokuda Manufacturing: Merged with Tokuda Manufacturing Co., Ltd., which handled chemical dry etching equipment and sputtering devices for depositing films on compact discs (CDs). The synergy of the equipment business led to further expansion.

Established (now Shibaura Vending Machines).

Established Shibaura Technical Systems (now Shibaura Vending Machines).

Established (now Shibaura Engineering).

Established Shibaura Building Services (now Shibaura Engineering).

Established SHIBAURA TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION as a sales and service base for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the United States. Strengthened sales and service systems for overseas customers in Taiwan, Korea, China, and other countries.

Intensified overseas business expansion: Established the local corporation SHIBAURA TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION in the United States as a sales and service base for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Since then, the company has continued to strengthen sales and service systems for overseas customers in Taiwan, Korea, China, and elsewhere.

Full-scale expansion of overseas business: The company established the local subsidiary SHIBAURA TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION in the United States as a sales and service center for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. It subsequently strengthened its sales and service network for customers overseas, including in Taiwan, South Korea, and China. : U.S. office at the time

Merged with Toshiba Mechatronics to create "Shibaura Mechatronics". Became a manufacturing equipment manufacturer handling both pre- and post-process equipment for semiconductor manufacturing and pre- and post-process equipment for FPD manufacturing within a single company.

Birth of Shibaura Mechatronics: Merged with Toshiba Mechatronics, which handled devices such as Dybond and TAB assembly equipment, creating "Shibaura Mechatronics". Through this merger, the company became a manufacturing equipment maker that handles both pre- and post-processing of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and pre- and post-processing of FPD manufacturing equipment within a single company.

Shibaura Mechatronics is born: The company merged with Toshiba Mechatronics, which manufactured die bonders and TAB mounting equipment, giving rise to Shibaura Mechatronics. Through this merger, the company was reborn as a manufacturing equipment maker that handled both front-end and back-end processes for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and FPD manufacturing equipment. : Merger inauguration ceremony

Established Shibaura Advanced Technology (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

Established Taiwan Shibaura Advanced Technology (Ltd.) in Taiwan.

Established SCK CO., LTD. (now Korea Shibaura Mechatronics).

Established SCK CO., LTD. (now Korea Shibaura Mechatronics) in South Korea.

Established Shibaura Kiden (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Established Shibaura Kiden (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in China.

Established Shibaura HiTech.

Responding to increased demand for LCD panel manufacturing equipment and the scaling up of LCD panels, a new plant building capable of 10th-generation substrates was established at the Yokohama Office.

New facility for advanced fields: To meet the increased demand for LCD panel manufacturing equipment and the scaling up of LCD panels, a new building supporting 10th-generation substrates was established at the Yokohama office.

A new factory building for advanced fields: To meet increasing demand for LCD panel manufacturing equipment and the growing size of LCD panels, a new factory building capable of handling Generation 10 substrates was constructed at the Yokohama Site. : Factory building at the Yokohama Site

Expanded sales of global niche top products such as sheet-type Si wafer cleaning equipment and sheet-type phosphoric acid etching equipment. Revenue in the SPE field surpassed that of the FPD field.

Semiconductor sector became the core of the business: Sales of global niche top products such as sheet-type Si wafer cleaning equipment and sheet-type phosphoric acid etching equipment expanded. Revenue from the SPE sector surpassed that of the FPD sector.

The semiconductor field becomes the core of the business: Sales grew for global niche-top products such as single-wafer Si wafer cleaning equipment and single-wafer phosphoric acid etching equipment. : * : Products aiming to lead the global market in niche (specialized) fields : No. 1 market share in the single-wafer nitride film etching process : Single-wafer phosphoric acid etching equipment. Revenue in the SPE field surpassed revenue in the FPD field.

Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.

Transferred to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

A new research and development building was constructed at the Yokohama Site. Cleanrooms for advanced research and the latest evaluation equipment were added, further strengthening the development system for next-generation equipment.

A new research and development building was constructed: A new research and development building was constructed at the Yokohama Site. Cleanrooms for advanced research and the latest evaluation equipment were added, further strengthening the development system for next-generation equipment. : Research and development building : Research and development building at the Yokohama Site