03 / 1994 | General Optics Corp. is founded. Implements centerings, single-layered anti-reflection(AR) coatings for optical lenses. |
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04 / 1995 | Implements polishings and multi-layered AR coatings for optical lenses. |
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04 / 1996 | Moves its headquarters to Tokyo. |
06 / 1997 | Establishes a quality control section. |
09 / 1998 | Enlarges its Yariminai factory and extends its polishing department. |
08 / 2000 | Implements AR coatings for plastic lenses. |
05 / 2001 | Toyokawa factory opens. |
06 / 2001 | Implements multi-layered coatings such as infrared cut coatings, ultraviolet cut coatings, dichroic coatings, etc. |
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03 / 2002 | Implements polishings for flat wafers. |
08 / 2003 | Installs a Sincron machine, SID1100 (with ion beam assisted deposition(IAD)). |
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03 / 2004 | Installs two Optoran machines, OTFC1300 (with IAD). |
03 / 2005 | Installs two Optoran machines, OTFC1300 (without IAD). |
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