1972 | - Digital Electron Corporation was founded in Osaka, Japan, and started manufacturing and selling electronic equipment. |
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1981 | - Developed a dedicated computer for a dental office. |
1983 | - Developed the DP Series, an intelligent programming-free color graphics terminal. |
1989 | - Developed the GP Series, the world’s first programmable display (HMI). |
1990 | - Started a telephone technical support service. - Established INDE Electronics, Inc., a development center, in Canada. |
1991 | - Developed the PL Series, the world’s first panel computer. |
1993 | - Launched the GP-230 Series, the industry’s first mid-sized QVGA LCD HMI. |
1995 | - Established Pro-face Korea Co., Ltd. in Seoul, South Korea. - Started holiday telephone technical support. - Launched the GP70 Series, the industry’s first HMI with a 32-bit RISC chip. |
1996 | - Established Pro-face Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. - Received ISO 9001 certification, the international standard for quality management. - Developed the industry’s first HMI with controller. |
1997 | - Developed the industry’s first Windows-compatible screen editing software. |
1999 | - Entered into a “Windows CE System Integrator” contract with Microsoft Corporation. |
2000 | - Launched the GP2000 Series, IT HMI, and a new technology which allows for displaying its screens over the Internet. - Launched the PS Series Panel Computer with Windows CE installed. |
2001 | - Launched the LT Series, HMI with controller. - Established Wuxi Pro-face Electronics Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, China. |
2002 | - Launched "Otasuke Pro!," Pro-face technical support website. |
2003 | - Launched the ST Series, small HMI for the market of small-sized graphic operator interface. |
2004 | - Received ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems. |
2005 | - Launched the GP3000 Series, HMI supporting multimedia. |
2006 | - Complied with the European RoHS directive to eliminate hazardous substances on all Pro-face models.. - Upgraded "GP-Pro EX," HMI screen editor software, to support all 3000 Series. |
2007 | - Opened a sales office in India, as part of a full-scale expansion into the BRIC countries. |
2008 | - Fully introduced corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and “Table For Two” (food assistance) and Eco-cap campaigns. - Launched the PL-3900T Series, an industrial personal computer with 19-inch screen. - Received international marine certification for 6 models of the GP3000 Series. |
2009 | - Launched the GP-3000U Series, low-light-reflection, ultra high-brightness HMI. - Launched the GP4100 Series, compact high-performance HMI. |
2010 | - Launched 12.1-inch class of Low Light-Reflection and Ultra-High Brightness Models; Sharp visibility in well-lit locations. - Added large, 12.1" display that provides optimal performance in direct sunlight to low-reflectance, high-luminance series. |
2011 | - Opened further two Sales offices, "Delhi Gurgaon Office "and "Pune Office", in India. - Opened Pro-face Singapore Office in Pro-face South-east Asia Pacific area. - Launched "PS-4000B"; Industrial Built-in Computer, with High-Speed CPU, Newest OS and Interface. - Launched the programmable GP4000 Series display, which uses up to 84% less power than previous Pro-face models. |
2012 | - Launched the industrial computer PS4000 Series. - The 40th year in business - Launched the EZ Series that connect to programmable HMI via a USB connection and allow setting changes on HMI. |
2013 | - Launched Pro-face Remote HMI, production site remote monitoring software for smartphones and tablets. - Cumulative sales of HMI in the world exceeded 3,000,000 units. - Launched the LT4000M Series, a modular-type HMI + Control that can be installed in a ø22 mm circular hole. |
2014 | - Opened a Pro-face Indonesia office in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. - Launched "PE4000 Series"; an embedded industrial computer, 60% smaller by volume than the previous ones. - Launched the new interface terminal, SP5000 Series. - Relocated our head office to Kitahama, Osaka City. |
2015 | - Launched "SP5000 Series", Wireless LAN model. - Launched "PS5000 Series", the highest performance industrial PC. |
2016 | - Launched compact high-performance HMI, "GP4100 Series", color display model. - Launched full lineup of "PS5000 Series", the highest perfomance industrial PC. - Launched handheld HMI "GP4000H Series" |
2017 | - Launched high-function data-collecting device "Multi-Converter (Multi-Data Box). - Launched the new data collection device, Pro-face IoT Gateway. |
2018 | - Launched Line management Light SCADA, BLUE Open Studio. |
2019 | - Launched out door HMI, SP5000X - 30th Anniversary of the HMI - Achieved over 5 million HMI units sold in the market. - Launched basic Web HMI, STW6000. |