Japan's first ultra-thin resinoid abrasive wheel developed (thickness 0.13 - 0.14 mm, diameter 100 mm); used to slit fountain pen nibs; mass production begun.
DISCO introduced MICRON-CUT, a cut-off wheel just 40 micrometers thick. MICRON-CUT won the New Product Award, conferred by leading industrial newspaper Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, as one of the ten most significant new products of 1968.
DISCO ABRASIVE SYSTEMS, INC. established in US.
In 1969, even before the term 'Silicon Valley' was coined, DISCO established there its first overseas subsidiary.
DISCO established its first overseas subsidiary in Silicon Valley.
DAS/DAD slicing machines developed and released.
In 1974, the University of Tokyo requested that DISCO perform cutting in preparation for analysis of a moon rock that had been brought back to Earth by Apollo 11.
University of Tokyo requested that DISCO perform cutting in preparation for analysis of a moon rock that had been brought back to Earth by Apollo 11.
Automatic Scriber/Dicing Saw DAD-2H developed and acclaimed a hit when exhibited at SEMICON West.
Company name changed to DISCO ABRASIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.
NBC-Z blade developed.
Dai-Ichi Seitosho Co., Ltd. took the D, I, S, and CO in its name and became DISCO.
World's first fully automatic dicing saw DFD-2H/S, developed.
Received the 1979 Grand Prix at the Good Company Award from the Medium and Small Business Reserch Institue.
New rotary surface grinder DFG-83H/6, developed.
Market dominated, with 1,000 DISCO dicing saws in operation at 140 companies in Japan and 140 companies in 28 countries overseas. DISCO awarded Certificate of Appreciation by Texas Instruments for excellence of equipment and technical service.
NBC-ZH hub blade developed.
Precision machine maintenance subsidiary DISCO GIKEN (now DISCO ENGINEERING SERVICE) established.
Sales of TURBOCUT dry diamond cut-off wheels.
東京の大田区に新しい本社ビルを建設し、登録住所をこの場所に移しました。
Kenichi Sekiya was appointed Executive Vice President.
道路表面を切断するための大型ダイヤモンドカットオフホイールの製造を開始しました。
1984年に本社が品川から東小島に移転した際、そこで働く従業員は約200人でした。
Mitsuo Sekiya retired from the position of representative director, President.
A year after the launch of the project and after having made some remarkable changes to the equipment, they were able to display a total of 10 units at SEMICON Japan—fully automatic dicing saws DFD620 and DFD640, semi-automatic grinder DAG110, and semi-automatic dicing saw DAD320.
ISO 9002 (quality management) certification acquired for precision diamond division.
CE mark certification received from TUV (recognized testing lab of the EC) for machines bound for Europe.
Consolidation with the maintenance and service subsidiary DISCO ENGINEERING SERVICE, LTD.
Developed dicing application using ultrasonic wave.
Developed a backgrinding processing method called 'TAIKO'.
Kenichi Sekiya retired from the position of representative director and Chairman. And He was appointed as Honorary Chairman.
Expanded ISO14001 certification to all factories in Japan.
Shinano Denki became a subsidiary and changed name to Daiichi Components.
Laser processing technology to improve production of high-intensity LED developed.
不妊治療費用補助制度導入
呉工場(精密加工ツール生産拠点)において免震構造の新棟が完成
Kenichi Sekiya appointed as Director Emeritus of SEMI.
Developed the DFL7340/7360 laser saws based on a business alliance with Hamamatsu Photonics.
Developed the DFD6362 dicing saw for 300 mm wafer processing.
Developed the DP08 Series dry polishing wheel.
Developed the DGP8761 grinder/polisher for 300 mm wafer processing and the DFM2800 multi-wafer mounter.
「次世代認定マーク(くるみん)」を取得
事業継続マネジメントシステム規格「BS25999-2:2007」の認証を取得
「社内公募制度」開始
廃水ゼロ化を実現するダイシングソー用
純水リサイクル装置「DWR1720」を開発
本社研究開発センター(B棟)の建設を完了しました。
Obtained certification for Business Continuity Management System Standard (BS25999-2: 2007).
Developed the DWR1720 deionized water recycling unit, which produces zero wastewater, for use with dicing saws.
Developed the DDS2300 fully automatic die separator.
「ディスコ大森保育ルーム」開設
Hitoshi Mizorogi was appointed as Chairman and CEO, and Kazuma Sekiya was appointed as President and COO.
Introducing the DAD3650, the world's smallest dual-spindle automatic dicing saw.
Introducing the DFL7161, Fully Automatic Laser Saw for 300 mm Wafers with Enhanced Basic Performance.
「生物多様性行動指針」策定
「パンデミックプログラム」プロジェクト開始
「DISCO VISION 2020 」発表
桑畑工場の新しい建物の完成。
千野工場の新しい建物の完成。
Established a service office in Vietnam.
Developed the DWR1721 Deionized Water Recycling Unit with drain water pumping and communication functions with the dicing saw.
「働きがいのある会社」ランキングで第8位に選出
「環境ビジョン2020」発表
「個人Will会計制度」開始
Developed the ultra high precision DFS8960 surface planer which supports 300 mm wafers.
Developed the DFG8830, a grinder with a 4-axis and 5-chuck table configuration for hard and brittle materials such as sapphire and SiC.
Developed the DAD3360 Automatic Dicing Saw with extended support for 300 mm wafers.
「働きがいのある会社」ランキング第11位に選出
日本初、事業継続マネジメントシステム規格「ISO22301:2012」の認証を取得
「PIM段位向上プログラム」開始
「アプリケーション大学」開始
「グローバルチャレンジ制度」開始
呉工場(Cビル)にて建物の建設を完了しました。
Established a service office in the Philippines.
Became the first Japanese company to earn certification under the ISO 22301:2012 Business Continuity Management System Standard.
「働きがいのある会社」ランキング7位に選出
健康一級を掲げ、健康経営への取り組み開始
Developed the DFL7361, stealth dicing laser saw, for ø300 mm wafers with support for various processes.
「働きがいのある会社」ランキングで第10位に選出
「ディスコ労働安全衛生方針」策定
「Will賞与」開始
「異動の自由」開始
Transfer of all owned shares in consolidated subsidiary company TECNISCO LTD..
Developed the DAD323, the world’s smallest footprint automatic dicing saw with expanded functionality.
Developed DPEG-MZ, a gettering DP wheel to improve die strength.
Developed ZH14 series hub blades for stable processing under high load conditions.
Introducing the DWR1722, a DI water recycling unit with high customizability, and StayClean-R, a cutting water additive which can be used in conjunction with the DWR series.
「勤務事業所の自由選択制」開始
「指名・報酬諮問委員会」を設置
産休・育休がキャリアアップ(昇格)の足かせとならない人事制度導入
取締役会の実効性に関する「セルフアセスメント制度」を導入
桑畑工場(ゾーンB、Aビル)にて建物の建設を完了しました。
Implementation of a free-choice work location system.
Developed the DAD3660, a dual spindle automatic dicing saw with support for workpieces as large as 360 mm x 360 mm.
Developed a unique laser-lift off optimal for high brightness vertical structured LED manufacturing.
Established the Haneda R&D Center at Higashikojiya, Ota-Ku, Tokyo.
2022年版「働きがいのある会社」ランキングで第4位に選出
2022年版「働きがいのある会社」女性ランキングで第3位に選出
2022年版「働きがいのある会社」若手ランキングで第4位に選出
「健康経営優良法人」に6年連続で認定
「サステナビリティ調達方針」策定
全社員対象の「ダイバーシティ研修」開始
「コミット手当」新設
「マルチステークホルダー方針」策定
「株式保有ガイドライン」制定
「税務方針」制定
Established the Mid-Process Research Center in Mashikimachi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto.
新しい大阪支店のオフィスビルの建設を完了し、移転しました。
Released DFD6342, an 8-inch compatible, fully automatic dicing saw.
Developed DDS2020, a die separator for highly rigid materials including SiC.
Developed DAG811, an automatic grinder that achieves improved usability and a smaller footprint.
Developed ZHSR series (hub blades for silicon wafer dicing), TM22 series (highly rigid metal bond blades), and BH23 series (metal/resin bond blades compatible with automatic blade changer).
Developed DPEG series SZ Type, a gettering DP wheel for silicon wafers.
2023年版「働きがいのある会社」ランキングで第8位に選出
2023年版「働きがいのある会社」女性ランキングで第3位に選出
「健康経営優良法人」に7年連続で認定
2023年版「働きがいのある会社」シニアランキングで第1位に選出
日経ビジネス 人的資本開示アワード「育成部門」準優秀賞受賞
RBAのVAP監査でプラチナ認証を取得
譲渡制限付株式報酬制度の導入
「取締役会の構成とジェンダーダイバーシティに関する方針」策定
マルス・クローバックの導入
温室効果ガス排出量(Scope1, 2)について独立第三者保証を取得
Hiroshima Works and Nagano Works earned platinum status in the RBA VAP Audit.
Established a service office in India.
Developed KABRA® process that realizes large-diameter diamond wafer manufacturing.
Developed DDS2030, a die separator for small die devices.
Developed DFD6370, a dicing saw that supports package processing of up to 330 mm square substrates.
Developed ZHSC25 series (dicing blades for SiC) and Z25 series (dicing blades for electric components).
Developed DWR1730, a deionized water recycling unit that can handle large flow rates such as those used in grinders.
Developed DKL7640 which achieves more efficient GaN wafer production using the KABRA® process.
2024年版「働きがいのある会社」ランキングで第5位に選出
2024年版「働きがいのある会社」女性ランキングで第1位に選出
「健康経営優良法人」に8年連続で認定
2024年版「働きがいのある会社」若手ランキングで第2位に選出
2024年版「働きがいのある会社」アジアランキングで第11位に選出
2024年版「働きがいのある会社」シニアランキングで第1位に選出
「人権方針」策定
Developed KABRA process that realizes large-diameter diamond wafer manufacturing.
Developed DKL7640 which achieves more efficient GaN wafer production using the KABRA process.