Year | Detail |
1919 |
Olympus Corp. was established as Takachiho Seisakusho to manufacture microscopes in Japan. |
1920 |
Takachiho Seisakusho launched the Asahi microscope. |
1921 |
The company has a registered trademark as Olympus. |
1930 |
Olympus launched MC industrial microscope. |
1936 |
Introduced Olympus’ first camera, the Semi-Olympus I (entry into the camera business). |
1936 |
The company has launched the Semi-Olympus I camera. |
1949 |
The name changed to Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. , and Company is listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). |
1950 |
Development of world’s first practical gastrocamera called GI Endoscopy. |
1964 |
The company has established Olympus Europe. |
1966 |
Launched GI EndoTherapy Olympus’ first biopsy scope and endotherapy devices (biopsy forceps and cytology brushes). |
1968 |
Established Olympus Corporation of America. |
1968 |
The company has launched BF-5B, 4B and 3A broncho-fiberscope. |
1969 |
Development of ZUIKO PEARLCORDER microcassette tape recorder. |
1970 |
Development of the ACA automatic biochemical analysis system. |
1972 |
Launch of KF nephrofiberscope and development of CYS-K1 rigid cystoscope. |
1975 |
Began selling of laparoscopes from the W&I. |
1979 |
Established U.S. location in California (currently world’s largest endoscope service center). |
1989 |
Established Beijing residential office and corporation in Singapore. |
1992 |
Launch of four models of two types of binoculars. |
2001 |
Commenced collaboration with Terumo Corporation. |
2004 |
ITX became consolidated into Olympus and Developed and marketed special needle and endoscopes for performing endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA). |
2008 |
Established first training center in China (Shanghai) and Acquired Gyrus Group PLC to strengthen the surgical area of the Medical Business. |
2011 |
Deferred recording of past losses discovered. |
2012 |
Appointed new management team Formed business and capital alliance with Sony Corporation Transferred Information & Communication Business. |
2013 |
Security on Alert Designation placed on Company stock by TSE removed. |
2016 |
Increased production capacity (completed construction of new buildings) at medical endoscope development and production sites (Aizu, Shirakawa, and Aomori). |
2018 |
Announced our corporate philosophy, consisting of Our Purpose and Our Core Values. |
2019 |
Announced corporate transformation plan, Transform Olympus and corporate strategy. |
2021 |
Transferred Imaging Business Acquired Quest Photonic Devices B.V. in the Netherlands and Medi-Tate Ltd. in Israel. |
2022 |
Acquired Odin Medical Ltd. in the U.K. |
2023 |
Transferred Scientific Solutions Business Announced company strategy. |
2024 |
Transferred Orthopedic Business Refreshed Our Core Values. |