Increases production capacity for large-format LCD panels at Kameyama Plant No. 1

Markets PN-655, a 65V-inch information display, at that time the world’s largest commercial-use LCD

Develops CMOS sensor that simultaneously measures both distance and images

Announces construction of LCD module plant for TVs at Sharp Manufacturing Poland Sp.zo.o. (SMPL)

Constructs world’s first non-diluting nitrogen treatment facility for wastewater at semi-conductor plant in Fukuyama

Begins delivery of AQUOS Phones that are compatible with One-Seg, the terrestrial digital TV broadcast service for mobile devices in Japan

Scientifically clarifies the mechanism for suppressing mite allergens with Plasmacluster Ions, a world first in air purification technology

Begins operations at Kameyama Plant No. 2

Makes simultaneous worldwide launch of full-HD AQUOS LCD TVs from Kameyama Plant No. 2

Develops industry’s first Triple Directional Viewing LCD that simultaneously displays three different images

Sharp’s photovoltaic module acquires Japanese Eco Mark certification, an industry first

Develops and markets blue-violet laser diode (20 mW output)

Develops 108V-inch LCD TV, the world's largest

Increases annual production capacity for solar cells at Katsuragi Plant to 710 MW, the world's largest

Develops mass-production technology for triple-junction thin-film solar cells

Releases AQUOS R Series LCD TVs, with double-speed (120 Hz) full-HD panel, an industry first

April 1: Mikio Katayama becomes President; Katsuhiko Machida becomes Chairman

Starts mass production on blue-violet laser diodes (GH04P21A2G), with the industry's highest output of 210 mW

Develops Mobile Advanced Super View LCD, with industry's highest contrast, one of industry's widest viewing angles, and high-speed response

Adds third production line to Kameyama Plant No. 2

Releases combination solar-LED lighting module (LN-LW3A1/LN-LS2A1), with brightness and environmental performance among the best in the industry

Develops new LCD technologies for incredible image quality, ultra-thinness, and advanced environmental performance (used in prototype of 52V-inch LCD TV just 20 mm thick at thinnest point)

Sharp and Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering agree to collaborate on environmentally friendly next-generation manufacturing technology

Opening ceremony held for SMPL (Poland), production base for LCD modules and LCD TVs for the European market

Develops System LCD with embedded optical sensors, which offers input through touch-screen and scanning

Sharp and Pioneer Corporation agree to a business and capital alliance

Opening ceremony held for Plant No. 2 of SEMEX (Mexico), for integrated production from LCD module manufacture to final assembly of TVs

Sharp surpasses 5 million mark for shipments of One-Seg-compatible mobile phones

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new manufacturing complex in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture

Sharp and Toshiba Corporation agree to collaborate in LCDs and semiconductors