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Founded based on the surveying instrument division of Hattori Clock Store Seiko-sha. Produced surveying instruments, binoculars, cameras, and sighting glasses.
Founded based on the surveying instrument division of Hattori Clock Store Seiko-sha.
In September 1932, in response to a request from the Ministry of War, Tokyo Optical Machinery Co., Ltd. was established with the surveying instrument division of Hattori Clock Store Precision Workshop as its base, aiming to domestic production of surveying instruments.
In order to domesticize surveying instruments, at the request of the Ministry of War, Tokyo Optical Machinery Co., Ltd. was established by acquiring the lens factory facilities of Katsuoka Optical Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. as the parent of the surveying instrument division of Hattori Clock Store Seiko-sha (now Seiko Holdings). It produces surveying instruments, binoculars, cameras, and sighting glasses.
Founded based on the surveying instrument division of Hattori Clock Store Seiko-sha. Produced surveying instruments, binoculars, cameras, and sight glasses. Company name: Tokyo Optical Machinery Co., Ltd. Headquarters: 4-2 Ginza, Kyobashi-ku, Tokyo. Factories: Toshima-ku and Takino-gawa-ku, Tokyo. Capital: 1 million yen.
Released the Tokko Transit and Tokko Y-Level as consumer goods. Sold Transit 5-inch, 4-inch, 3.5-inch, 2-inch, and Y-Level 18-inch, 15-inch, 12-inch models.
TOCO Transit, TOCO Y Level.
Released transit instruments of 5 inches, 4 inches, 3.5 inches, 2 inches, and Y-level 18 inches, 15 inches, 12 inches as consumer goods.
Completed and relocated the headquarters factory to 180 Shimura Hon Renuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo (current location).
Completed and relocated the headquarters factory to 180 Shimamura Honrenzuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo (current location).
Commenced production of our first camera, Lord.
Started production of the company's first camera, Lord.
After temporarily closing the factory due to the end of the war, we resumed operations with permission to convert to consumer goods. Focused on producing binoculars, exporting most to the United States, laying the groundwork for Japanese binoculars to dominate the U.S. market. Also produced surveying instruments, contributing to postwar reconstruction and development of the country.
After the end of the war, the factory was temporarily closed, then reopened with permission to convert to civilian goods. The company focused on binocular production, exporting most of it to the United States, laying the groundwork for Japanese binoculars to dominate the U.S. market. It also produced surveying instruments, contributing to postwar reconstruction and development of the country.
Established Yamagata Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. (now Topcon Yamagata Co., Ltd.) in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Established Yamagata Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. (now Topcon Yamagata Co., Ltd.) in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Started medical device business in 1947.
Started the medical device business.
Released Lens Meter Type I and started the medical device business.
Released Lens Meter Type I and started the medical equipment business.
Received the Minister of Commerce and Industry Award for the 600X microscope.
600X microscope, received the Minister of Commerce and Industry Award.
Listed shares on the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.
Listed shares on the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.
In 1950, in response to a request from the eyeglass wholesale cooperative, developed and began selling the Refractometer Type I to promote domestic production of eye exam devices.
In response to a request from the Optical Goods Wholesalers' Cooperative, developed and began selling the Refractometer Type I with the aim of domesticating eye examination instruments.
Released the first domestically produced refractometer Type 1.
Released the first domestically produced refractometer Type 1.
Adopted the camera names 'TOPCON' and 'TOHKON', and released the TOPCON 35A.
Adopted the camera names 'TOPCON' (トプコン) and 'TOHKON' (トーコン), and released the TOPCON 35A.
Released the TOPCON R (the company's first single-lens reflex camera) and received an honorary award at the Brussels World Exposition the following year.
Released the Topcon R (the company's first single-lens reflex camera), and received an honorary award at the Brussels World’s Fair the following year.
Released the Topcon R (our first single-lens reflex camera).
Received an honorary award at the Brussels World’s Fair the following year, and was also honored by the Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Opened a New York branch office.
Established a New York branch office.
Released the Type A Transit, the first Yagura-style cover (which became the basis for subsequent designs).
Type A Transit, the first Yagura cover design (which became the basis for subsequent designs).
Introduced the first Yagura-style cover (which became the basis for subsequent designs).
Became a subsidiary of Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd. (now Toshiba) and began production of electrical measuring instruments, etc.
Became a subsidiary of Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd. (now Toshiba Co., Ltd.) and began production of electrical measuring instruments, etc.
Released the Auto Level AT model (the first Auto Level).
Released the Auto Level AT model (the first Auto Level).
Launched the Auto Level AT model (the first auto level).
Implemented capital increase (capital of 150 million yen).
Implemented capital increase (capital of 150 million yen).
Released the first single-lens reflex camera worldwide to adopt the TTL open-aperture metering system in 1963.
Released a single-lens reflex camera that adopted the world's first TTL open-aperture metering system, receiving high praise from overseas markets.
TOPCON RE Super, a single-lens reflex camera that adopted the world's first TTL open-aperture metering system.
Topcon RE Super, the world's first single-lens reflex camera using TTL open-aperture metering.
The Topcon RE Super, the first single-lens reflex camera to adopt a TTL open-aperture metering system.
Released the TOPCON Uni, the world's first 35mm single-lens reflex camera with a lens shutter and built-in mirror meter.
Released the Topcon Uni, the world's first 35mm single-lens reflex camera with a mirror meter incorporated into the lens shutter.
Released the Topcon Uni. The world's first 35mm single-lens reflex camera with a mirror meter integrated into the lens shutter.
Released the Eye Fundus Camera Type I.
Released the Ophthalmoscope Camera Type I.
Installed the company's optical equipment on the Antarctic research vessel 'Fujiyama'.
Installed the company's optical equipment on the Antarctic research vessel 'Fujiyama'.
Released the universal tool microscope TUM-200.
Released the universal tool microscope TUM-200.
Established company abbreviation (abbreviation: Tokyo Optical, trademark: TOPCON).
Established company abbreviation (abbreviation: Tokyo Optical, trademark: TOPCON).
Received an award from the Minister of Commerce and Industry as an export-contributing company for the Showa 42 fiscal year.
Received an award from the Minister of Commerce and Industry for export contribution in the Showa 42 fiscal year.
Introduced a division system (four divisions: optics, cameras, electronics, lenses).
Introduction of a divisional system (four divisions: optics, cameras, electronics, lenses).
Established Tokyo Optical Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. (now Topcon Opto Nexus Co., Ltd.) in Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture.
Established Tokyo Optical Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. (now Topcon Opto Nexus Co., Ltd.) in Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture.
Established sales subsidiaries in the Netherlands and the United States in 1970, pioneering global expansion.
Established sales companies in the Netherlands and the United States, pioneering global expansion.
The explosive success of the RM-100 refractometer and DM-C1/C2 optical distance meter released between 1978 and 1979 transformed the company, firmly establishing it as a comprehensive precision optics manufacturer.
Established a sales company in Singapore.
Established the company's first overseas production facility in Hong Kong in 1986.
Established the company's first overseas production base in Hong Kong, and expanded global presence by setting up sales companies in other parts of Asia.
In 1989, changed the company name to Topcon Co., Ltd., aiming to reform corporate culture and strengthen corporate power.
Changed the company name to Topcon Co., Ltd., aiming to reform corporate culture and strengthen corporate power.
Acquired the automatic control business of construction machinery in 1994.
Built the foundation for the subsequent breakthrough development of the construction machinery automatic control business by acquiring precise GNSS technology and two U.S. venture companies in 2000.
Acquired precision GNSS technology and two U.S. venture companies in 2000.
Built the foundation for the subsequent breakthrough development of the construction machinery automatic control business by acquiring precise GNSS technology and two U.S. venture companies in 2000.
Released the world's first 3D retinal imaging device that integrates OCT (optical coherence tomography) and a fundus camera in 2006.
Released the world's first 3D fundus imaging device that integrates OCT (optical coherence tomography) with a fundus camera.
Pioneered IT agriculture and ophthalmology network businesses.
Pioneered mobile control business.
Implemented a takeover bid against Sokia Co., Ltd. in 2008.
Implemented a takeover bid against Sokia Co., Ltd. to strengthen the international competitiveness of the positioning business.
Pioneered the 3D laser scanner business.
Accelerated global investment from 2010 onward.
Pioneered the ophthalmic laser treatment device business.
Accelerated global investment.
Implemented business restructuring (selection and concentration) starting in 2011.
Through business structure reform (selection and concentration), established a robust corporate structure resilient to external environments and concentrated management resources on high-growth businesses.
Released a fully automatic OCT (3D retinal imaging device) that can capture retinal cross-sectional and fundus images using only touch-panel operation in 2013.
Released a fully automatic OCT (3D fundus imaging device) that allows capture of fundus cross-sectional and fundus images via touch-panel operation only.
Accelerated global investment after 2014 and expanded the IT agriculture business through multiple M&A from 2014 to 2015.
Accelerated global investment and expanded the IT agriculture business through multiple M&A activities in 2014–2015.
Established a U.S. base for advancing the eye care IoT business in 2017.
Established a hub for advancing the eye care IoT business in the United States.
Created an eye disease screening business by acquiring a Finnish IoT system development company in 2018.
Acquired a Finnish IoT system development company, creating an eye disease screening business.
Topcon's "Motor Drive Total Station GTS-M1 Series" and "3D retinal imaging device DRI OCT Triton2" received the Good Design Award for 2026. The GTS-M1 was praised for its operability, miniaturization, and design improvements, while the DRI OCT Triton2 was recognized for its contribution to ophthalmic examinations through high-resolution cross-sectional imaging.
Topcon is advancing construction DX by addressing challenges such as the shortage of skilled workers and technology succession in the construction industry, through both technological innovation and workforce development. In October 2026, Topcon invited 28 students from Fukushima Prefectural Fukushima Meisei High School to the Shirakawa Training Center, offering them the chance to experience the latest surveying equipment and ICT-based construction.
The renovation project of Topcon Headquarters Building 2 was featured in the October 2026 issue of the architecture magazine Modern Architecture. The building, completed in 1935 and 1937, underwent seismic retrofitting and expansion in February 2026, and was regenerated into a space that balances safety and functionality while respecting its historical value. The magazine introduced the design philosophy and initiatives.
Topcon has released the machine control system "3D-MC Edge" for grader blades used on Compact Track Loaders (CTL). The system automatically controls the blade based on 3D design data, supporting the efficiency and high precision of tasks such as spreading, leveling, and pavement construction at small- to medium-scale sites. The positioning sensor used is "Kabanavi", which is widely used on construction sites.
Topcon Corporation has renewed its recruitment site within the corporate website. The new site expands content on business and technology aimed at solving social challenges in healthcare, food, and housing, as well as the working environment, employee interviews, and job introduction materials. For new graduate recruitment, it clearly presents job descriptions and career images by job category, making it easier for students to envision their future.
Topcon Corporation decided to donate relief funds to those affected by the heavy rain in Chiba and Typhoon No.25 that occurred in August 2026 (Reiwa 8). The donation will be used for rescue activities and recovery and reconstruction. Topcon prays for the early recovery of the victims and the restoration of a peaceful life.
Topcon Corporation has received Japanese manufacturing and marketing approval for its GAIA ultra-widefield fundus slit scanner. GAIA has a 150-degree field of view and uses high-performance imaging technology to observe a wide area of the retina in natural colors.
Building No. 2, a historic structure completed in 1935 and 1937, underwent seismic retrofitting and expansion, completed on February 5, 2026. It has been revitalized as a space offering the safety and functionality required of a modern workplace, and is positioned as a foundation for interaction and innovation. The September 2026 issue of the architectural magazine Shinkenchiku features the design concept and project.
Topcon Corporation has made a donation to support relief, recovery, and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The company hopes that affected people can soon return to peaceful lives and that the region can recover and rebuild.
Topcon Corporation has released the 'iM-120 Series', an upgraded successor to the traditional 'iM-100 Series', with approximately double the recording capacity. The new model contributes to managing 3D data on construction sites and improving construction efficiency, enabling more measurement points to be recorded and managed efficiently.