Sharp Corporation

Sharp Corporation is a global manufacturer and vendor of telecommunications devices, electrical and electronic application equipment, and a variety of electronic components, with operations spanning Japan, China, and international markets. The company organizes its extensive business into five distinct segments: Smart Life, 8K Ecosystem, ICT, Display Device, and Electronic Device. The Smart Life division encompasses a broad array of household appliances and personal electronics, offering major items like refrigerators, superheated steam ovens, microwave ovens, air conditioners, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and air treatment units such as air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers. It also includes heating equipment, beauty tools, electronic dictionaries, calculators, telephones, network control units, and sustainable energy solutions like solar cells and storage batteries. Within the 8K Ecosystem segment, Sharp delivers advanced visual and office technologies. This includes high-definition televisions, Blu-ray disc recorders, audio systems, versatile multi-function printers, commercial information displays, business projectors, point-of-sale (POS) systems, factory automation (FA) equipment, alongside associated accessories, consumables, software, and masks. The ICT (Information and Communication Technology) segment focuses on personal computing and communication devices, providing mobile phones, personal computers, tablet devices, and network routers. The Display Device segment specializes in crucial visual components, manufacturing various display modules and cameras specifically designed for in-vehicle applications. Finally, the Electronic Device segment produces a range of specialized components, including camera modules, diverse sensor modules (such as proximity and dust sensors), provides wafer foundry services, and manufactures advanced CMOS/CCD sensors and semiconductor lasers. Originally established in 1912 as Hayakawa Electric Industry Co., Ltd., the company adopted its current name, Sharp Corporation, in January 1970. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Sakai, Japan.