Company
Company History
| Feb.1977 | Company is established in Denen-chofu, Ohta-ku, Tokyo to design and develop electronic equipment. |
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| 1979 | Developed the world’s first programmable video signal generators. As a product which typically embodies the ASTRODESIGN’s technological prowess, these generators point the way ahead for the company’s future technological fortunes and lay the foundation of its development. |
| Early 1980s | Commenced the development of image processors and other products related to the image processing field |
| 1985 | After company’s technological reserves were highly appraised, it commenced the development of HDTV-related products at the request of the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK). |
| July 1986 | To cope with the expansion of its business, the company built a new head office in Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki. All divisions are moved to the new location. |
| Sept. 1987 | Set up the Kansai Sales Office in Osaka to provide user support in western Japan |
| Dec. 1988 | Commenced the sale of DADiSP waveform analysis software made by the American company DSP |
| 1990 | Commenced the development and sale of Synthevision (background coupler unit for chroma keys) which would serve as a milestone in virtual studios. |
| 1990 | Increased capital to 72 million yen |
| Aug. 1991 | Established the Matsuyama Development Office |
| June 1993 | Established the Kawasaki Technical Center |
| 1994 | Developed MPEG encoders and started up deliveries |
| 1995 | Developed and commenced the sale of the world’s first HDTV digital chroma keyers |
| Mar. 1996 | Received ISO9001 certification (registration number JET-0056) |
| Oct. 1998 | Established the Kishimoto Research & Development Center (Name later changed to Tottori R&D Center on January 1, 2005) |
| Dec. 1999 | Received ISO14001 certification (registration number EE99-102) |
| Mar. 2002 | Head Office moved to Meguro-ku, Tokyo |
| 2005 | Developed a video processor dedicated to Super Hi-Vision with the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) following the Aichi Exposition |
| June 2007 | Head Office moved to Ota-ku, Tokyo |
| April 2012 | Established the US office 780 Montague Expressway, Suite 302, San Jose CA 95131 USA |
| 2013 | Expanded 8K product lines in anticipation of 8K trial broadcasting |
| 2016 | Opened “8K Suite” in the head office as an 8K production facility |
| 2017 | Developed the world’s first DLP 8K projector image processing board and supplied to Digital Projection Ltd. (a Delta Associate Company). Both companies oversee the handling of the 8K projector. |
| June 2018 | La SCOPE (Laser Scanning Optical Pupil Extension) Microscope product announcement |
| Dec. 2018 | Opened the ”8K theater” in the head office as an 8K video preview facility |
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Nakahara Office
(Previous Head Office)
Synthevision
Kawasaki Technical Center
(Previous Office)
Tottori R&D Center
Meguro Office
(Previous Head Office)
Head Office
US Office
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