Introducing a number of fundamental technologies through illustrations and videos, including not only those used in the product-development and design stages, but also in the manufacturing process and in next-generation research.

For information on fundamental technologies, please view CANON TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS (pp.52-67).

As IT continues to rapidly advance, Canon is working to keep pace by enhancing its platform technologies. Sharing cutting-edge digital technologies among various products, the company achieves faster product development and improved quality.

• Color Management Technology (P.52)
• Communication Network Technology (P.53)
• XML Technology (P.54)
• User Interface (UI) Platform Technology (P.54)
• Image Retrieval Technology (P.55)
• DRYOS (P.55)
• System LSI Integrated Design Environment (P.56)
• Simulation Technologies (P.56)
• In-Process Visualization Technology (P.57)

Canon's device technologies create key devices that highlight the appeal of products. Canon combines the latest optical, electronic-circuit, and ultra-precision-processing technologies to manufacture a range of devices.

• CMOS Sensors (P.58)

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  Low-Noise Reading Circuit Technology

• Encoders (P.60)
• Laser Doppler Velocimeter (P.60)
• Galvano Scanner (P61)
• Micro Laser Interferometer (P.61)
• Ultrasonic Motor (USM) (P.61)

Production engineering technologies for next-generation manufacturing are as important as those used in product development. These help realize fully automated production lines that run 24 hours a day year round, as well as cutting-edge nano-order processing and measuring technologies.

• Toner Cartridge Production System (P.62)
• Chemical Component Technologies (P.62)
• Processing and Measurement System Technologies (P.63)
• IBF (Ion Beam Figuring) Processing Technology (P.63)
• Molding Technologies (P.64)
• Virtual Prototyping Technology (P.64)
• Design-Support Technologies (P.65)
• High-Density Packaging Technologies (P.65)
• Press Production Technologies (P.65)

For Canon, a manufacturer of precision products, technology that assures product quality is of great importance. Using advanced technology with a total commitment to "quality first" supports the safety and reliability of ever-evolving products.

• Human-Scale Measurement and Evaluation Technologies (P.66)
• Analyzing Vibration and Noise with the SEA Method (P.66)
• Chemical Safety Evaluation Technology (P.67)
• New Failure Analysis Method for Laser Diodes (P.67)
• Establishing a Testing Facility (P.67)