Company History

 2007
May
  • "Bamboo" consumer pen tablet launched

    March
  • "FAVO Photoshop Elements Plus" launched CeBIT 2007: Wacom presents the Signature LCD Tablet prototype.

    February
  • "Intuos3 Photo Finish Pack" Limited Edition launched
  • “FAVO Comic Pack” (active area A5 size) launched

    January
  • "Bamboo" consumer pen tablet launched


    2006
    October
  • "FAVO HELLO KITTY Edition” (Limited Edition) launched

    September
  • ECAD.dio Ver7.0 launched
  • Intuos 3 series Wide-size model “Intuos3 PTZ-431W” launched

    June
  • Wacom Cintiq 21UX Receives Coveted red dot Award

    May

  • Development of new user interface technology enabling operation using both electronic pen and finger directly on screen


    2005
    December
  • Listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

    November
  • Wide-size "Intuos3 PTZ-631W" pen tablet launched
  • New Favo "Comic Pack" launched
  • "Favo Wireless Bluetooth"Education model launched

    February
  • "Cintiq 21UX"launched, setting a new standards for digital pen-based imaging
  • "DTI-520" Interactive LCD tablet launched


    2004
    September
  • Wacom launches a single-chip solution "W8002"to improve mobile phone usability and speed new application adoption
  • "Intuos3" professional graphics tablet launched

    April
  • Wacom Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. established as a subsidary for sales and marketing activities in Korea.



    2003
    November
  • "SmartScroll SS-100,SS-200 " left-handed input device launched
  • "VisiCoach" Visual Coaching System launched

    September
  • "Graphire3/FAVO F-430, F-630" consumer graphics tablet launched

    July

  • The Company was selected as a “J-Stock Issue” (on August 1) by JASDAQ

    April
  • Listed on Japan Securities Dealers Association("JASDAQ")


    2002
    April
  • EHI (Electronic Human Interface) company established

    January
  • "SmartScroll" left-handed input device launched.


    2001
    October
  • Wacom Components Europe is established as a subsidiary of Wacom Europe GmbH in Cambridge, UK, as a base for the marketing, research, and development for the pen component business
  • Graphire2/FAVO consumer graphics tablet launched

    September
  • Intuos2 professional graphics tablet launched
  • Cintiq/PL-550 integrated LCD tablet launched

    March
  • JCS K.K. (formerly K.K. Wacom JCS) liquidated with the establishment of Wacom China Corporation


    2000
    October
  • Holdings in Wacom Planning K.K. transferred to the officials of that company

    July
  • Holdings in Wacom Engineering K.K. transferred to the officials of that company

    June
  • "PL-500" Interactive LCD tablet launched

    March
  • Wacom China Corporation (now a subsidiary) established in Beijing, China as a sales base for China

    January
  • "Cimatron Elite" metal mold design CAD/CAM launched


    1999
    December
  • Capital invested in Israel Wondernet Limited (now an equity method applied company) as a means of entering the securities market

    November
  • "Graphire/FAVO" consumer graphics tablet launched

    June
  • "ECAD/dio" electrical CAD launched

    May
  • Manufacture and sale of "Intuos" is recognized by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) as a "notable new business"

    February
  • MAGIC business assets are transferred to MAGIC Software Japan K.K.


    1998
    October
  • "Intuos" and "PL-400" receive "Good Design" awards from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)

    September
  • "Intuos" professional graphics tablet launched

    July
  • "PL-400" integrated LCD tablet launched

    April
  • President Eto receives an award from the Science and Technology Ministry for furthering the progress of science and technology.

    March
  • "SmartPDM" product data management (PDM) system launched


    1997
    October
  • "ProF Series" mechanical CAD launched
  • "PL-300" is awarded the Good Design Interaction Design Award by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)

    September
  • Wacom JCS K.K. established in Shinjuku, Tokyo in preparation for establishment of Chinese subsidiary

    June
  • Wacom Planning K.K. (now IT Marketing K.K.) established in Kuki-shi, Saitama Pref. to handle newly independent packaging design business

    January
  • "ECAD/netW" electronic circuit design CAD launched


    1996
    October
  • "ArtPad ll" and "UD ll Series" are updated with 2-sideswitch, twin pressure-sensitive pens built in

    July
  • "PL-300" color LCD pen tablet launched with high-resolution TFT LCD display

    June
  • "PenFEP" embeddable handwritten kanji recognition software launched
  • "FCAD/AT Version1.1" mechanical CAD launched
  • Toyonodai factory, responsible for developing and manufacturing tablets with built-in pen functions, receives ISO9001certification

    April
  • Internet home page set up (http://www.wacom.co.jp/)

    February
  • US President Clinton signs communications reform bill using Wacom electronic pen

    January
  • "CAD/AT" mechanical CAD based on the AutoCAD R13J engine launched


    1995
    October
  • "Art Pad" and "UD Series" launched with eraser functions

    September
  • "Ninteio" handwritten kanji recognition software launched

    July
  • Established tie-up with AUTODESK to develop next generation of PC CAD software

    February
  • "ECAD/ace" for CAD electrical design launched


    1994
    October
  • "ArtPad" consumer graphics tablet launched
  • "PL-200" integrated liquid crystal tablet launched April
  • Nagano Wacom K.K. (now Wacom Net K.K.) established in Ueda, Nagano to act as a sales base for the Nagano area (now a subsidiary)


    1993
    October
  • Wacom Engineering K.K. (now Romwin K.K.) established in Kuki-shi, Saitama Pref. to handle the newly independent factory automation business

    April
  • Shimane Wacom K.K. (now Wacom IT K.K.) established in Matsue, Shimane-ken (now a subsidiary)

    January
  • Head office moves to Otone-cho, Kita Saitama-Gun, Saitama Pref. (current location)


    1992
    October
  • "UD Series" of professional graphics tablets launched

    April
  • "PenTop" pen computer launched


    1991
    August
  • Wacom Technology Corporation established as a North American sales base in Vancouver, Washington (now a subsidiary)


    1990
    July
  • Factory in Toyonodai Otonemachi Saitama-Gun, Saitama Pref. completed

    May
  • "HD-640A" integrated, liquid-crystal tablet launched

    January
  • "dbMAGIC" application development tool launched


    1989
    October
  • "FSTATION" metal mold CAD/CAM launched


    1988
    June
  • Wacom Computer Systems GmbH (now Wacom Europe GmbH) established as a European sales base in Neuss, Germany. (now a subsidiary)

    April
  • "Meeting Staff" electronic blackboard launched

    March
  • "ECAD/pro" for CAD electronic design (automatic control design) launched


    1987
    September
  • "SD Series" professional graphics tablet using electromagnetic induction launched

    April
  • "FCAD" for CAD mechanical design launched


    1986
    July
  • "ECAD/ban" for CAD electronic design (control board design) launched

    January
  • "WT-460M" miniature tablet launched


    1985
    June
  • Head office moves to Washinomiya-cho, Kita Katsushika, Saitama Pref.


    1984
    Oct.
  • "ECAD" for CAD electronic design launched

    January
  • World's first tablet to use a cordless electronic pen launched under the name "WT Series" WT-460M


    1983
    July
  • Wacom K.K. established in Ageo-shi, Saitama, with initial capital of ¥48 million