Pentax 2008 Annual Report Download - page 10

Download and view the complete annual report

Please find page 10 of the 2008 Pentax annual report below. You can navigate through the pages in the report by either clicking on the pages listed below, or by using the keyword search tool below to find specific information within the annual report.

Page out of 92

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92

Since its release of the bronchofiberscope in 1977, Pentax has
developed and sold medical equipment that utilizes optics and
precision processing technology. In the flexible endoscope field
in particular, Pentax products designed for the respiratory
system; the digestive system; ear, nose and throat examination;
and other areas have garnered extensive support from doctors
the world over for their superior performance, safety and ease
of use. In the new ceramics field, the firm also develops
biocompatible bone filling material and chromatography media
for purification and separation of biopharmaceutical drugs.
Cutting-edge R&D that looks to the future
Pentax researches and develops leading-edge technologies that look five or 10
years into the future, leveraging its optomechatronics technology. Under the
principal themes of optics, precision technology and medical technology, Pentax
adds to its internal resources by actively collaborating and engaging in joint
development with the research departments of outside firms, universities and
other institutions to speed up R&D and strengthen development capacity. With
substantial growth anticipated for the medical field, the corporation endeavors to
develop endoscope systems that utilize new technology, refine the performance of
existing products and channel resources into research in biotechnology,
nanotechnology and other future-oriented elemental technologies. The merger
with Hoya will accelerate Pentax’s research and development activities.
Lifecare Business
In 1952, Pentax released the first 35mm SLR camera made in
Japan, going on to create original technologies and products as
a leader in the culture of images and photography. The PENTAX
K10D, a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lens released in
2006, has earned plaudits from users around the world and
dominated three top global camera awards based on its excellent
performance, broad range of functions, superb usability and
attractive pricing. The PENTAX K20D, released in March 2008, has
also gotten off to a fine start.
Imaging Systems Business
Continual growth in three core businesses fueled
by original technology and ideas
In August 2007, looking to cultivate new business to accelerate growth into the next generation, the Hoya Group took on Pentax
Corporation as a consolidated subsidiary. We subsequently merged with the firm on March 31, 2008. We are pleased to introduce
Pentax as a perennial innovator in cameras and medical equipment, creating products born out of its unique technologies.
8