We are one of the most prolific inventors of consumer and professional imaging solutions. Whatever the product or service, our emphasis on quality as well as original technologies has earned us the trust of customers around the world.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION
Canon's founding mission was to build a company that created high-quality cameras.
Canon realized this dream in 1936 when it released the Hansa Canon, Japan's first 35mm focal-plane shutter camera. Since that time, our technological strengths have helped us to also become a leading digital imaging and networking company and a dominant force in personal and office printers, copiers, controllers and fax machines. We also have applied our innovative skills in environmental technologies, as well as medical, semiconductor, and broadcasting equipment. We will continue to develop innovative technologies as a means of bettering the world we live in - redefining the workplace and enhancing lifestyles.
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Innovation has been a key ingredient in Canon's success throughout our history.
We are one of the most prolific inventors
of consumer and professional imaging solutions.
Canon Inc. ranked #3 worldwide among all
companies issued U.S. patents in 2021.
For the last 36 years, Canon Inc.
has maintained a top five ranking, with a total of 3,022 U.S. patents granted in 2021 alone.
Our Canon R&D divisions
in Japan and throughout the world are dedicated to developing custom products and solutions for customers worldwide.
Canon Inc. has continued
to invest a significant portion of net sales to R&D investment each year.
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