{"id":811242,"date":"2023-07-12T08:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T15:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=811242"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:14:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T18:14:26","slug":"wacom-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wacom-celebrates-its-40th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Wacom celebrates its 40th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For nearly four decades, artists, thinkers, designers and innovators have used Wacom products to make history.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been said that if you\u2019ve driven it, viewed it, played it, or worn it, chances are it began on a Wacom.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We celebrate your amazing achievements.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As creativity evolves into the future, we are working to support you with everything you need, so we can keep making history. Together.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are proud to announce that Wacom celebrates its 40th anniversary on July 12, 2023. To celebrate, Nobutaka Ide, Representative Director, President and CEO, said this: \u201cWe would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the support from our customers, partners, and many others who helped us continue our business and celebrate this milestone.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added, \u201cWriting and drawing are a very important part of our daily lives, both in our work and hobbies because we use them for idea creation, learning, and communicating. Wacom will continue to support everyone\u2019s journey of \u2018writing and drawing\u2019 through its digital pen and ink technology and pass it on to future generations. We are excited to work with new and existing partners into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the early days to becoming a global player<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 1980s marked the dawn of personal computers, and keyboard-based text input was the norm. In 1984, Wacom launched the world's first pen tablet with cordless stylus input, the \"WT Series,\" and took the first step in developing and providing an intuitive interface using a digital pen. In 1987, Wacom commercialized the \"SD Series\" wireless pen tablet, using electromagnetic resonance (EMR\u00ae) technology, which forms the basis of Wacom\u2019s digital pen technology today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom pen tablets have been used in the design process of a variety of products since 1988. While global sportswear brands and European car manufacturers were among the first to adopt this new technology in their design processes, they were soon followed by leading film and animation studios, bringing our favorite movies, television programs and video games to life. This paved the way for a wider adoption of Wacom pen tablets by artists and designers at every stage of their creative development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this period, Wacom also expanded its business worldwide, establishing a sales company for Europe in Neuss, Germany in 1988 and another in Vancouver, Washington, USA in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom's pen tablet business has grown over the years thanks to widespread support from designers and creators around the world. While it has continued to refine its technology with numerous digital pen patents, Wacom began providing digital pen components for personal computers on an OEM basis in the late 1990s. Today, Wacom provides digital pen solutions for the products of many IT manufacturers, including Samsung and Lenovo, as well as various stationery manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our commitment to \u201cwriting and drawing\u201d through digital technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In April 2018, Wacom positioned itself as a \"technology leadership\u201d company in the field of digital pens and digital ink and adopted the vision of \"Life-long Ink\" based on the idea and commitment of supporting people\u2019s \"writing and drawing\" experiences throughout their lives. The act of \"writing and drawing\" can be seen throughout our daily lives, and there are many businesses, companies, and organizations that form ecosystems. Wacom continues to refine its digital pen and ink technologies, and together with its partners, make the experience of \"writing and drawing \" more enjoyable, convenient, and meaningful in our lives through digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the coming years, Wacom will also deliver new experiences based on digital pen and ink technologies around artificial intelligence (AI), extended reality (XR), and security applications. By continuing to collaborate with partners in respective fields, Wacom strives to offer attractive experiences with its product lines and services that support the creativity of designers and creators, as well as businesspeople and students, providing digital pen and ink experiences that fully integrate into people\u2019s daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Wacom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries and areas. It is the world\u2019s leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advanced technology of Wacom\u2019s intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion, and designs around the world and provides business and home users with their leading interface technology to express their personality. The company also offers its products as OEM solutions to leading manufacturers serving incremental markets. Wacom\u2019s interface technology, called Wacom Feel IT technologies, is also offered as an integrated solution to strategic partners. Most tablet device and PC manufacturers count on the advanced features and reliability to deliver a superior user interface experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please contact: Corporate Communications, Wacom Co., Ltd: wacom-pr@wacom.co.jp<\/a>, +81-3-5337-6702<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wacom through the years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1983<\/strong> \u2013 Happy birthday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom is born in Saitama, Japan! The company\u2019s name stems from combining the Japanese word \u201cWa,\u201d meaning \u201charmony,\u201d and \u201cCom\u201d for computer, demonstrating Wacom\u2019s mission: creative harmony between users and their technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1984 \u2013 EMR to the forefront<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom\u2019s first tablet with a cordless \u201cdigitizer,\u201d the WT Series, is released, which demonstrates Wacom\u2019s crucial innovation: electro-magnetic resonance. EMR allows a precise and seamless input experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1987 \u2013 Under pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom\u2019s SD Series of pen tablets introduce crucial tech, pressure sensitivity. This device is the ancestor of all modern Wacom pen tablets and pen displays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1994 \u2013 Taking digital art to the next level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom releases the ArtPad, designed specifically for creatives. Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter had been released a few years earlier, and the ArtPad made it possible to take full advantage of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1996 \u2013 Wacom in the White House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Communications Act of 1996 is signed by President Bill Clinton using a Wacom pen, a global first. This major overhaul attempted to bring U.S. law into the 21st century, so a Wacom pen was the perfect tool to finalize it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1998 \u2013 The pen tablet of choice for 25 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom Intuos is released, and 25 years later, it\u2019s still the creative pen tablet of choice for students, hobbyists, and professionals worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2001 \u2013 A revolutionary digital art experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seamlessly making digital input directly on one's display is made possible with the release of Wacom Cintiq. It immediately becomes the go-to device for serious creative professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2007 \u2013 Beginners need tools, too<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom Bamboo brings Wacom\u2019s professional-level quality to the everyday artist. This pen tablet gave beginners and hobbyists an affordable entry point into digital creation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2011 \u2013 Powerful partners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung and Wacom collaborate to incorporate Wacom technology into Samsung devices. This partnership continues into the present, including in Samsung\u2019s flagship 2023 device models. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2014 \u2013 Leading the way<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom continues its digital ink industry leadership by introducing Wacom Ink Layer Language (WILL), a universal digital ink standard, and Active ES, an update to Wacom\u2019s patented EMR technology that allows for even more precision and functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2016 \u2013 Tech influencing culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connected Ink, an annual event series highlighting progress and technology improvements in digital ink as well as artistic and educational breakthroughs taking place due to Wacom\u2019s technology, takes place for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2016 \u2013 Only the best for pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom makes a major performance upgrade to its pen display technology with the release of the Wacom Cintiq Pro 13 and 16 and the Pro Pen 2, bringing the highest-end pen display experience to professional creatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2018 \u2013 Sometimes, bigger is better<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom releases the Cintiq Pro 24 and 32, its largest, highest-performance pen displays ever, for professional users who need plenty of active area on a high-end pen display for complex creative projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2019 \u2013 The sequel surpasses the original<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly 20 years after it was first introduced, Wacom re-launches the Cintiq line with the new Cintiq 16, a high-end, but more-affordable pen display for art students and serious hobbyists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2020 \u2013 Performance + accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom One, a creative pen display for beginners, students, and hobbyists, is released. Its entry-level price point makes creative possibilities more accessible than ever before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2021 \u2013 Creativity in the classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the Wacom One\u2019s success, Wacom introduces the One by Wacom. Aimed at classrooms and budget-conscious users, it retains Wacom\u2019s quality and performance standards while being extremely affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2022 \u2013 The height of creative perfection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27, a complete redesign of the Cintiq Pro pen display, makes a major splash in the digital art world! It comes with the new Pro Pen 3 as well as a slew of design and performance improvements for professional creatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 \u2013 Keeping your art yours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern artists face a difficult landscape when it comes to digital rights management. That\u2019s why Wacom launched Yuify, a program intended to help creators maintain ownership over their creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here's to the next 40 years of technology innovation with Wacom!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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