Epson

Epson designs and manufactures imaging, printing and robotics products, including inkjet printers, projectors, scanners, point-of-sale systems and industrial robots. The company was founded in 1942, originally as a watch parts manufacturer, and now employs tens of thousands of people with operations in more than 90 countries. Its headquarters are in Suwa, Nagano, Japan, and it forms part of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Technical work spans inkjet printing technology, including the PrecisionCore printhead platform used across Epson's printing products, and professional imaging and display equipment such as projectors and document scanners. The production systems division supplies SCARA and 6-axis industrial robots for manufacturing applications. Product lines include EcoTank supertank printers with refillable ink tanks, consumer and business inkjet printers, professional imaging equipment, and point-of-sale hardware for retail and business environments.

Epson describes its core philosophy as "efficient, compact, and precise innovation". The company works across consumer electronics, printing and imaging, industrial automation and robotics, retail systems, and enterprise technology, and states a commitment to sustainable product design and manufacturing aimed at reducing environmental impact.