1962 |
Began production of tool cabinets and established Physical Distribution Control Systems Division (following Automated Systems Division). |
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1967 |
Launched Japan's first multi-storey warehouse. |
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1969 |
Launched Japan's first automated storage/retrieval systems. |
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1973 |
Launched Japan's first multi-storey automated storage for frozen food. |
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1978 |
Developed the rail guided vehicle, ROBO-TRAIN (RGV). |
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1979 |
Developed the automated guided vehicle, ROBO-FAMILY (AGV). |
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1986 |
Introduced the automated overhead hoist transport system, SKY-RAV(OHT). |
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1986 |
Introduced automated overhead hoist transport system for cleanroom SKY-RAV Clean (OHT). |
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1989 |
Developed the AGV with robot arm for clean room, Mobile Robot. |
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1994 |
Launched the automated transportation system for LCD manufacturing. |
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1994 |
Developed the laser-guided automated transportation vehicles(LGV). |
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1995 |
Received the order of Bulk Cargo Handling system for HongKong Air Cargo Terminals Limited(Hactl). |
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1997 |
Clean Systems Division was established,specializing in Automated Material Handling Systems for Semiconductor and Flat Panel Display. |
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1998 |
Received an order form a German semiconductor manufacturer for a transportation system for the production line of the world's first 300 mm wafers. |
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2000 |
Developed the super-high-rise AS/RS (50 meters in height). |
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2002 |
Integrated Automated Systems Division and Clean Systems Division into Logistics & Automation Division. |
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2006 |
Opened the RFID Solution Center utilizing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology for material handling systems. |
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2010 |
Developed the high performance AS/RS with sorting system, Uni-Shuttle HP. |
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