TECHNICAL INFORMATION

History of Innovation

SII has always looked one step ahead of the times, challenging ourselves to develop unique and innovative technologies and products, continuously providing new value to society. Since the 2000s, we have focused on developing compact devices, leveraging our core strengths.

  • 1937

    Established "Daini Seikosha Co., Ltd." by separating the watch division from Seikosha

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  • 1955

    Produced Japan's first automatic winding wristwatch "Seiko Automatic"

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  • 1965

    Launched universal cylindrical grinding machine

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  • 1970

    Developed the world's first quartz watch with CMOS IC

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  • 1971

    Developed Japan's first automated drafting machine (plotter)

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  • 1975

    Started external sales of silver oxide batteries and crystal resonators

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  • 1982

    "MTP102" series ultra-micro printer for calculators

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  • 1984

    Launched the world's first wristwatch computer

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  • 1992

    Industry's first full-content electronic dictionary

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  • 2003

    World's first wristwatch-type PHS phone "WRISTOMO"

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  • 2005

    Developed mercury-free silver oxide battery without mercury or lead

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  • 2006

    Successfully commercialized the world's smallest stepping motor at practical level

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  • 2008

    World's first chip-type electric double-layer capacitor "CP3225A"

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  • 2017

    Launched ultra-lightweight and ultra-compact commercial mobile printer "MP-B20"

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  • 2019

    Developed the world's first (*1) reflow-mountable manganese-silicon Lithium Rechargeable Battery

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  • 2020

    Developed the world's smallest portable solar-powered beacon

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