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Founded in 1934 with the mission of undertaking the production of photographic film in Japan, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. (Fujifilm), steadily developed new businesses outside this field through continuous and aggressive technological innovation.
Fujifilm is enhancing the convenience and aesthetics of optically based image communication. By fusing its know-how in image creation from photographic film with digital and networking technologies, Fujifilm continues to meet the challenges of expanding the image domain and creating new forms of images.
35mm motion picture film
| 1934 |
Launches 35mm motion picture film. |
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| 1940 |
Starts integrated manufacturing of products ranging from optical glass and lenses to photographic equipment. |
| 1948 |
Launches “Fujicolor” film. Launches “Fujica Six IA”, the first Fujifilm camera. |
| 1956 |
Develops “FUJIC”, Japan's first domestically-manufactured computer for designing high-grade lenses. |
| 1961 |
Launches “Fuji DP Master S”, its first photo printer for lab use. |
| 1965 |
Launches “Fujica Single 8” 8mm movie film system. |
| 1976 |
Launches “Fuji Color F-II 400”, the world's first high-sensitivity color film. |
| 1981 |
Launches “FOTORAMA” instant camera. |
Minilab system
| 1982 |
Launches “Minilab” system. |
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| 1986 |
Launches “Fujicolor QuickSnap”, the world's first one-time-use recyclable camera. |
| 1988 |
Develops “DS-1P”, the world's first digital camera with removable media. |
| 1996 |
Develops “APS” (Advanced Photo System). Launches “Frontier”, the world's first digital minilab. |
| 1997 |
Starts “Fujifilm Digital Imaging Services” for PC and digital camera users. |
| 1998 |
Launches the world's first motion picture film to incorporate 4th color layer technology. Fujicolor QuickSnap recycling plant comes into operation. |
| 1999 |
Develops Super CCD technology. |
Megapixel camera module for mobile phones
| 2003 |
Develops megapixel camera module for mobile phones. |
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| 2004 |
Launch digital mobile printer “PiVi”. |
| 1934 |
Launches film for gravure. |
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| 1936 |
Launches X-ray film. |
| 1958 |
Launches “FUJITAC Film” TAC film. |
Proprietary record-and-play videotape
| 1959 |
First successful tests of proprietary record-and-play videotape at NHK Science & Technical Research Laboratories. |
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| 1963 |
Launches carbonless copying paper. |
| 1965 |
Launches PS plate for offset printing. Launches “Fujifilm Memory Tape”, Japan's first domestically-produced computer tape. |
| 1982 |
Launches heat-sensitive fax paper. |
Digital X-ray image diagnostic system FCR
| 1983 |
Develops “FCR” (Fuji Computed Radiography) digital X-ray image diagnostic system. |
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| 1992 |
Develops “ATOMM” (Advanced super-Thin-layer and high-Output Metal Media) technology. |
| 1994 |
Develops “TA System” (since renamed “Printpix System”). |
| 1995 |
Introduces “Wide View (WV) Film”, which widens LCD viewing angles. |
| 1996 |
Develops “CTP Plate” direct printing system. |
| 1999 |
Develops “GTRAX” network application for graphic arts industry. Develops “SYNAPSE” medical imaging network system featuring dry imager. |
Blue-Violet Laser Write-Once, Read-Many Optical Discs
| 2001 |
Develops “NANOCUBIC” technology. |
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| 2002 |
Develops “GI” (Graded-Index) plastic optical fiber. Develops organic dye coating technology for “Blue-Violet Laser Write-Once, Read-Many Optical Discs.” |
| 2003 |
Develop “Digital Exposure System for Printed Circuit Board” |
