Casio Computer Co., Ltd.

Japanese: カシオ計算機 - カシオけいさんき(英語表記)CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd.
An electronics manufacturer that deals in electronic desktop calculators, electronic watches, electronic dictionaries, etc. Its predecessor was Kashio Seisakusho, founded in 1946. In 1954, it developed a relay calculator, and in 1957, established Casio Computer. In 1965, it released a calculator with memory. It began exporting in 1966, and expanded its sales base to the United States and Europe. In 1972, it released the world's first personal calculator, the Casio Mini, and established itself as a calculator manufacturer. In 1974, it released electronic watches, in 1980 electronic musical instruments, and in 1995 digital cameras. It also entered the mobile phone terminal business in 2000. It is the industry leader in digital watches and calculators.

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Japanese:
電子式卓上計算機(電卓),電子時計,電子辞書などを扱う電機メーカー。1946年創業の樫尾製作所が前身。1954年にリレー式計算機を開発し,1957年カシオ計算機を設立。1965年メモリつき電卓を発売。1966年から輸出を開始し,アメリカ合衆国やヨーロッパに販売拠点を拡大。1972年世界初の自家用電卓「カシオミニ」を発売し,電卓メーカーとしての地位を確立した。1974年に電子腕時計,1980年に電子楽器,1995年にデジタルカメラを発売。2000年には携帯電話端末事業にも参入した。デジタル腕時計,電卓で業界最大手。

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