Milestones
2024
Launch of UHL-X40, a new ultra-compact 4K/UHD box camera in a 2-piece-design with separate CCU-X40. The camera features 3 CMOS technology with global shutter architecture and as such matches perfectly to the new Ikegami UNICAM-XE camera series.
• Release of HDK-X500 on NAB 2024, the new portable native HD system camera, based on UNICAM-XE technology, featuring newly developped 2/3-inch CMOS sensors with native HD resolution and global shutter architecture.
• Release of OCP-500 on NAB 2024, a new affordable remote control panel version with 82mm width and Joystick for iris operation.
• Release of new HD monitor models to renew the current HLM-monitor range: HLM-2460WA and HLM-1860WR.
2023
• Released UHK-X600, the new portable HD system camera, based on UHK-X700 technology, upgradable to UHD performance and HD-HFR support by optional software license keys
• Released UHK-X650, the studio camera version of UHK-X600
2022
• Released UHK-X750, the studio camera version of UHK-X700
2021
• Ikegami Celebrates 75th Anniversary
• Released UHK-X700, a new member of the UNICAM-XE product family, a portable UHD system camera with new global shutter CMOS Sensors (3x), HFR (High Frame Rate), HDR (High Dynamic Range), WCG (Wide Color Gamut / BT2020) and MoIP (Media-over-IP/ST2110 support)
2020
• Released UHL-F4000, a compact and lightweight 4K HDR camera for use in applications such as aerial video capture and studio Robotics.
2019
• Developed the medical grade 4K camera MKC-X800 with new concept of the design.
• Developed UHL-43, one piece Native 4K Ultra high Definition camera.
2018
• Developed HDK-99, 3G (1080/50p) studio camera.
2017
• Released medical grade 27-inch 4K monitor MLW-2750UHD.
2016
• Ikegami Celebrates 70th Anniversary
• Developed the first medical grade 4K cameras MKC-750UHD (high resolution type) and MKC-704KHD (High sensitivity type).
• Released 2 different size of the medical grade Full HD monitors MLW-2424C-DC (24-inch) and MLW-2624C-DC (26-inch).
• Developed UHK-430, Ikegami’s next-generation Unicam XE series, featuring 4K-native 2/3 inch CMOS sensors.
2015
• Developed the world's first portable 8K camera SHK-810 (joint development with NHK).
• Released HDK-97ARRI, a studio camera compatible with single-panel large sensors for Broadcasting.
2014
• Developed medical grade 3CMOS camera MKC-700HD, featuring high sensitivity CMOS sensor with, F16/2000lx.
2013
• Developed Ultra low light camera series UHL-4500, ISDH-2500 and ISD-2000, for use in broadcasting, security and industrial applications.
2012
• Established Local manufacturing division in Ikegami Electronics (Europe) GmbH as a European production base.
• Launched the medical grade first 3CMOS Full HD camera MKC-310HD.
2011
• Developed theHDK-97A UnicamHD, a 16-bit full digital HDTV camera, featuring broadband output of 3G-SDI 1080p (60/50Hz) as standard. Release at the NAB Show held in Las Vegas, the United States.
• Developed the HDL-45E / E1, a 14-bit full digital, one-piece multifunctional camera.
2010
• Ikegami/Haneda factory and Utsunomiya factory operation were combined as Ustunomiya factory.
• Won Emmy Award (Technology & Engineering) for development and production of portable tapeless acquisition.
2007
• Developed HDK-790EXIII/79EXIII, full digital HDTV Camera System with 0.18 micro meter rule ASIC.
• Made an alliance with TOSHIBA CO., LTD. for GFTM Series products.
• Developed HDS-V10/GFS-V10, GFTM Series tapeless camera/recorder system.
2005
• Developed PCS-25, a high resolution and highly sensitive dome combination camera.
2004
• Developed Editcam3 (DNS-33W), a non-linear camera recorder for broadcasting applications, evolving into a highly functional third generation device that is compatible with the coming tapeless era.
• Received 3000 order for the monitoring colour camera ICD-808P, to be used as monitoring equipment on trains and buses run by the Regie Autonome des Transports Parisiens (RATP) 1946-2006 - Ikegami Celebrates 60th Anniversary
2003
• Developed the world's first microwave digital Hi-Vision wireless system, offering a Hi-Vision broadcasting and reporting style that consists of a camera part equipped with a Hi-Vision video transmission function and a digital FPU reception part employing the OFDM modulation system.
• Developed a portable disk recorder for broadcasting applications (DNE-31) equipped with convenient functions only available in hard disk recording.
• Mito factory was relocated to Utsunomiya, Tochigi as Utsunomiya factory.
2002
• Many broadcast quality cameras were used for World-wide sport event held in Japan.
• Developed "ICD-800 series(ICD-808/828/848)" high performance digital processing CCD camera.
• Made an alliance with DX ANTENNA CO., LTD. For CCTV equipment.
2001
• Developed "HDK-790E/79E" full digital HDTV Camera System with 0.18 micro meter rule ASIC.
2000
• Developed 0.18 micro meter rule next generation ASICs which were first installed into the most advanced broadcast camera in the world.
• This was the first product in the world installed in a broadcasting camera.
• Kawasaki factory was relocated to Fujisawa, Kanagawa as Shonan factory.
1999
• Developed the hard disk camera (Editcam2) using the small, lightweight hard disk unit (Fieldpak2) as a recording medium, for further expansion of the possibility of non-linear recording.
• Fujisawa factory operation was relocated to Ikegami, Tokyo as Ikegami/Haneda factory.
1998
• A large order for 49 Studio Cameras (HK-388/HK-388P) was received from the Indian state television broadcaster, Doordarshan India.
• Supplied digital TSL (Tranmitter-Studio Link) to Tokyo Broadcasting System. It can transmit pictures and sound at twice the capacity of conventional analog lines.
• Developed "HC-400" Professional Digital Video Camera, our new 10-bit digital process IC is used in the camera part.
• Developed "HDK-790D/79D" Full Digital HDTV Camera System, compatible with the full spectrum of broadcasting formats, in readiness for digital broadcasting.
1997
• Developed "SKC-100" High-Resolution Mono-chrome Camera for Image processing and measuring.
• Developed "THD-330" Compact Digital Process 3CCD Color Camera, marketed in an array of fields including medical services, as well as for monitoring and factory automation.
• Developed "PF721" Multi-Band Microwave Link, a dramatic reduction in weight was achieved.
1996
• Developed "HL-V77 Series" DVCPRO Digital Camera/Recorder Series, with a new digital VCR, DVCPRO.
• 300sets of Broadcasting Camera, Digital Codec played very active role in Olympic games. Digital Codec distributed image to Japan through underwater cable of KDD.
• Developed "HK-388/388P", "HK-388W/388PW" Ultra-wideband Studio/Field Digital CCD Camera System.
1995
• Developed Broadcasting Camera Recorder with digital disk recorders.
1994
• Won Emmy Award (Technology Development Section) for Skin-Tone Detail, Control Edge Enhancement technology.
• Developed "DRS Series" Digital Recording System, adopting HDD instead of VCR.
1993
• A subsidiary company, Item Co., Ltd. established.
• Domestic sales headquarters, Overseas sales headquarters and Techno Ikegami Co., Ltd moved into the JS Progres building, Ohta-ku, Tokyo for the purpose of expanding Sales and services.
• Developed "THD-100" Super-Micro Color Camera, adopting 10bit digital signal form.
• Developed "LCM-900" 9" Color Monitor with Liquid Crystal Shutter.
1992
• A subsidiary company, Ikegami Elder Co., Ltd. established.
• Developed "MUCCS45", 45Mbits/Digital Coding System with
technical co-operation of KDD.
1991
• A subsidiary company, Techno Ikegami Co., Ltd. established. Singapore Representative Office established.
• Developed "30/20 Series" Broadcasting Color Monitors corresponding to digital signals.
1990
• Developed "TPP-1600HLB" Ultra-high Precision Color Projector. Attracted attention as a 70" box-type projector incorporating an auto-lock capability with an ultra-wide range to support various video systems.
• Developed "HL-V55", a fully-integrated Betacam SP VCR one-piece camera, first from Ikegami.
1989
• Developed 3D Television Camera System. Combined state-of-the-art video technology and unique ergonomics-based know-how to yield high-quality natural-looking 3-dimentional images unmatched by conventional 3D systems.
1988
• Developed "HL-55 UNICAM" 3CCD Portable Color Camera. Completed full-fledged 3CCD portable color camera that incorporating newly-developed FIT CCD and succeeded in putting CCD broadcast cameras to practical use.
• Developed "MKC-100A" Ultra-Compact CCD Color Camera. Added new circuitry to current type used as a multi-purpose broadcast color camera.
• Expanded broadcast/video technologies in response to coming direct broadcast satellite services to cope with development of satellite network related systems and components.
1987
• Beijing Representative Office established in China.
• Developed "DSS-5108C", Video Switcher of the Digital Component System.
• Developed "MVS-9", Color Multi-Vision System.
1986
• Developed New Helicopter Microwave System, Completed total system offering advantages in applications such as emergency news-coverage (by TV stations) and rescue operations in disasters (by police).
• Developed "TPP-1000" Ultra-high Precision Color Projector.
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1985
• Developed Super-Micro Medical CCD Color Camera.
• Developed "TF-3000/TFF-2000/TFF-1000" Still Picture Filing System.
1984
• Shiohama Branch of Kawasaki Factory established.
• Listed in first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange.
• Completed nationwide network system (nationwide video information network offered by Japan Races Associate) using optical cable data communication lines, computers, and other state-of-the-art technologies.
1983
• Haneda Branch of Ikegami Factory established.
• Won Emmy Award for technological development of Electronic Cinematography Camera (EC-35) following Oct. 1981 award.
• Promoted Development of various HDTV system components and started supplying as signal source for HDTV research to research centers of home electronics manufacturers and government agencies.
• Developed "TIE-3000" High-Speed Tablet Inspection Equipment.
1982
• Developed sorting mechanisms for copying machines as OEM products. Developed "Mr. Look Series" Video Information System and started approaching security market.
1981
• Developed "IM Series" Image Frame Memory, as applied digital product and promoted penetration into computer related markets and peripheral equipment field.
• Won Emmy Award (Engineering Section) for development of digital computers of automatic adjustment of color studio cameras (HK-312, HK-357A).
1979
• Developed "PF-701" Compact Microwave Equipment, providing high performance, high reliability, and low power consumption.
1978
• Developed "HL-79A" Portable Color Camera, top-of-the-line portable for program production (in-studio and field use).
1976
• Offered a complete line of ENG systems to set up system ordering organization.
1973
• Developed "MKC-309"Medical Camera and started approaching medical electronics market.
1972
• Developed "HL-33" Portable Color Camera, had a lively time of it as ENG (Electric-News Gathering) Camera.
1971
• Developed "TK-301A" Color Camera based on TK-301. This color camera provided dramatic improvement in performance and was supplied to NHK (nationwide) and many commercial broadcast stations as a standard camera. It made the name of Ikegami synonymous with cameras and was used extensively in the Sapporo Winter Olympic Games.
• Developed Money Changing Machine for Thousand-yen Bills. Manufactured in-house using bill image recognizing system.
1970
• West Germany Representative Office established in Dusseldorf. (Organized foreign subsidiary Dec., 1980)
• Developed "TK-301" Color Camera, played active role in airborne coverage of Osaka International Exposition with color camera carried on helicopter. Achieved compact lightweight camera design, improved reliability and stability contributing to faster relay operation.
1969
• Utsunomiya Factory established.
• Developed "VF-7001" industrial color camera.
1968
• Developed Optical Character Recognizer (OCR) in-house product with view to entering computer related market.
1967
• Developed "TGK-6TC" Color Flying Spot Scanner.
1964
• American subsidiary established in New York City. (Transferred to Maywood, New Jersey in Dec. 1978).
1962
• Supplied CBS of the U.S.A. with first version of a broadcast quality portable TV camera for the live coverage of launch of article satellite Aurora 7.
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• Developed Microwave/STL equipment, promoted line of transmitter units through development of Microwave Relay Units.
1961
• Fujisawa Factory established.
• Mito Factory established.
• Listed in second of Tokyo Stock Exchange.
1960
• Developed "TK-31T" transistorized TV camera (1st model) to establish self as full-fledged TV camera manufacturer.
• Organized TV Satellite equipment in various Japanese towns, contributed to dissolve difficult sight and hearing area.
1958
• Kawasaki Factory established.
1955
• Developed Monoscope Camera to supply all domestic
• TV receiver manufacturers as first domestic model of TV transmitter.
• Developed Flying Spot Scanner.
1951
• Company name changed to Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd.
• Began manufacturing and selling TV studio related equipment.
1950
• Developed Automatic Frequency Response Recorder and contributed to development of audio equipment in Japan as first component equipment.
1948
• Feb. 21st, Incorporated
1946
• DA type transformer 1946
• Sep.10th, the first president Kosei Saito founded Ikegami Tsushinki Seisakusho in Ohta-ku, Tokyo to manufacture transformers, choke coils and power supply components.