Corporate History
1912
Sharp's founder, Tokuji Hayakawa, establishes a metal works in Tokyo.
Tokuji Hayakawa starts out on his own with the Tokubijo Snap Buckle that could be adjusted in length without the need for fastening holes.
1915
Tokuji Hayakawa invents the Ever-Sharp Pencil. The Sharp corporate name and trademark are derived from the Ever-Sharp Pencil.
1925
Assembly and marketing of Japan's first crystal radio sets. Radio broadcasting begins in Japan.
1929
Japan's first mass production of solar cells.
Production of the first Sharp Dyne AC-powered vacuum-tube radio sets.
1953
Japan's first mass production of TV sets to coincide with Japan’s first TV broadcasts.
1962
Japan's first mass production of microwave ovens.
1964
Introduction of the world's first all-transistor desktop calculator.
1966
Introduction of Japan's first microwave oven with a turntable.
1969
Introduction of the world's first electronic calculator incorporating LSIs.
1973
Three-door refrigerator with separate vegetable compartment
Development of the world's first electronic calculator incorporating an LCD.
1978
The first TV in the industry allowing viewers to watch 2 programs at once on the same screen
1979
Microwave oven equipped with cooking sensor
1982
The world's first product merging the personal computer and the TV
Development of a solar cell with the world's highest efficiency of 44,4%
1987
Electronic organizer with various functions
2011
Start of operation of one of the largest solar power plants (73MW) in Thailand