History

2016 - present day

 

  • 2019 - Release of an on-site diagnostic system that uses analytics and AI
  • 2018 - Supply of exhaust gas purification systems for ships
    Start of delivery of 7th generation RC-IGBT for industrial plants
  • 2017 - Delivery of one of Japan’s largest geothermal binary plants
    5,050 kW for Takigami Binary Power Plant
  • 2017 - Delivery of one of Japan’s largest geothermal binary plants
    5,050 kW for Takigami Binary Power Plant
  • 2016 - Establishment of Fuji N2telligence GmbH (Germany)
    Market launch of a high-capacity UPS equipped with SiC power semiconductors for the North American market
    Establishment of Fuji CAC Joint Stock Company (Vietnam)
    Introduction of 145 kV gas-insulated switchgear compatible with International Electrotechnical Commission standards
    Establishment of Fuji SEMEC Inc. (Canada)
    Start of delivery of direct water-cooled power modules for automotive applications (integrated RC-IGBT)
    Completion of new companywide research and development building at Tokyo factory
    Establishment of Fuji Gemco Private Limited (India)
    Completion of Power Electronics Technical Center (Suzuka)

 

2006 - 2015

 

  • 2015 - Completion of new power semiconductor research and development building at Matsumoto Factor
    Introduction of aerosol analyzers
    Start of our contribution to the detection of particulate matter (PM 2.5)
    Establishment of Reliable Turbine Services LLC (United States)
    Introduction of heat pumps for steam generation
    Start of our contribution to energy saving through the utilization of low-temperature factory waste heat
  • 2014 - Creation of a new trademark for products
    …
    Launch of next-generation cold storage container “D-BOX”
    Currentless container. The D-Box provides constant temperature control and traceability, allowing customers cost-effective operational and marketing strategies.
    Establishment of Fuji SMBE Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
    Introduction of power electronics equipped with SiC power semiconductors
    FRENIC-VG
    Power conditioning subsystem for the use of high power mega solar power systems
  • 2013 - Establishment of PT Fuji Electric Vietnam Co., Ltd.
    Sales of electrical distribution and control equipment and drive control equipment in Vietnam
    Commissioning of the factory "Fuji Electric Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd".
  • 2012 - Introduction of corporate brand statement
    <Brand Promise>
    Through our pursuit of innovation in electrical and thermal power engineering, we develop products that maximize energy efficiency and lead to a responsible and sustainable society.
    Introduction of “FRENIC-HVAC” and “FRENIC-AQUA” inverters for air conditioning and water treatment systems
    The units have a slim design that allows wall mounting and, as specialized units, are equipped with the standard functions required for independent operation of fans and pumps in air conditioning and water supply and drainage systems.
    Merge of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. with Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co., Ltd.
    Development of an inverter using the next-generation SiC-SBD power semiconductor, a first in Japan
    SiC-SBD was equipped with power supply systems and UPS
    Introduction of power conditioners for mega solar power systems
    Fuji Electric has launched the world’s first three-level module integrating a new RB IGBT and an existing IGBT in one package and achieved the world’s highest efficiency of 98.5 % (DC 1,000 V product).
    Release of coffee machines for convenience stores
  • 2011 - Change of the company’s name to “Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.”
    Merge of Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd. with Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.
    High voltage inverter with water cooling “FRENIC 4800VM5” released for sale
    The FRENIC 4800VM5 uses a water-cooling system to reduce the heat generated by the inverter circuits. Compared to conventional air-cooling systems, this method achieves significantly improved cooling efficiency and makes it possible to increase the capacity of high-voltage inverters while reducing their size.
    Establishment of GE Fuji Meter Co., Ltd. (joint venture with General Electric)
    Release of hybrid heat pump vending machines
    Merge of Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. with Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.
    Establishment of PT Fuji Electric Indonesia
    Sales of inverters, servos, UPS, tools and other products in Indonesia
  • 2010 - Commissioning of the Tsukuba factory
    Development of a three-level conversion circuit and a three-level power module that enable high-efficiency power conversion
    It reduces the power loss of power conversion devices, including power supplies and inverters, and a new three-level power module. Power converters for renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic and wind power, UPS and inverters have been developed.
    Commissioning of the world’s largest geothermal power plant with a capacity of 140 MW (Nga Awa Purua Power Station, New Zealand)
    Fuji Electric has expanded its geothermal power generation business since the 1970s in Southeast Asia, New Zealand, the United States, Iceland and other countries around the world, and has successfully installed numerous geothermal power generation plants.
    High-speed battery charger for electric vehicles released for sale
    The charging and CAN communication control system, which is the core of the CHAdeMO standard, was developed by merging the know-how of electrical distribution and control technologies and information control technologies of the energy management system.
    Delivery of microgrid systems to remote islands and participation in installation and verification tests
    The systems stabilize the power grid by controlling the random discharge of fuel cells generated by photovoltaic and wind power.
    Development of next generation SiC module power semiconductors
    FE’s new SIC modules could realize a much higher power density (up to four times of Silicone modules) and offer a higher power conversation efficiency simultaneously.
  • 2009 - Establishment of Fuji Electric India Pvt. Ltd.
    Sales of drive control equipment and semiconductor devices in India
    Release of a high-voltage drop compensator using a lithium-ion capacitor
    The world's first embedded lithium-ion capacitor to realize environmentally friendly load reduction in a significantly smaller package
  • 2008 - Establishment of Fuji Electric Semiconductor (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
    Semiconductor devices manufacturing in Malaysia
    Establishment of METAWATER Co., Ltd. (joint venture with NGK insulators, Ltd.)
    Merge of Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd. with Schneider Electric Japan, Ltd.
  • 2007 - Start of mass production of perpendicular magnetic recording media
    Full-scale mass production of the world's largest capacity of 2.5 inch glass substrate media (160 GB/disk) and 3.5 inch aluminum substrate media (334 GB/disk)
  • 2006 - Commissioning of the Kumamoto factory
    Start of mass production of film substrates for "Amorphous Solar Cells"

1996 - 2005

 

  • 2003 - Change of company name due to conversion to holding-only system: "Fuji Electric Holdings Co., Ltd."
    Establishment of core companies:
    Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.
    Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd.
    Fuji Electric Device Technology Co., Ltd.
    Fuji Electric Retail Systems Co., Ltd.
    Establishment of Dalian Fuji Bingshan Vending Machine Co., Ltd.
  • 2002 - Design of corporate symbol brand and introduction of corporate brand statement
    Used since 2002.
    …
    Used from 2002 to 2012.
    Establishment of biogas powered fuel cell power generation system
    Supply of Japan’s first fuel cell cogeneration system (with two 100 kW fuel cells) powered by digested sewage sludge gas
    Supply of an environmental radiation monitoring system
  • 1999 - Establishment of Fuji Electric FA (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (now Fuji Electric (China) Co., Ltd.)
    Selling locally made or imported products in China and exporting locally made products in China
    Launch of mini-UPS “J-Series” 
    Realization of the world’s smallest and lightest inverter system for power supply. Received the Good Design Award that year.
  • 1998 - Delivery of a 100-kW phosphoric acid fuel cell
    Delivery of the first fuel cells to a domestic gas company. Since then, fuel cells have been widely used in hotels, educational institutions, research facilities, hospitals, office buildings and overseas facilities.
  • 1997 - Delivery of the world's first high-capacity main converters equipped with IGBTs for Shinkansen trains
    Expansion of the 4th generation IGBT product range
  • 1996 - Establishment of Fuji Electric (Malaysia) Sdn.
    Manufacturing of magnetic disk and aluminum substrates for magnetic disks in Malaysia
    Order for IGBT main converter for electric railroads (world’s first flat IGBT with large capacity)
    Establishment of Fuji Electric Taiwan Co., Ltd.
    Sales of semiconductor devices, electrical distribution and control equipment, and drive control equipment in Taiwan

1986 - 1995

 

  • 1995 - Establishment of Fuji Electric Philippines, Inc.
    Successful field test with the world's first linear motor-driven vertical transport systems
    Establishment of Fuji Electric France S.A.S
    Manufacturing and distribution of measurement and control equipment in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
    Establishment of Fuji Electric Korea Co., Ltd.
    Sales of power distribution and control equipment, drive control equipment, rotators, high voltage inverters, electronic control panels, medium and large UPS equipment and metering equipment in Korea
    Establishment of Fuji Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
    Sales and engineering of electric substations, control panels, and other electric equipment in Thailand
  • 1994 - Successful launch of Japan’s first HII rocket
    The launcher’s power controller was equipped with a Fuji Electric space power transistor.
  • 1993 - Delivery of the first generator (600 MW output) of the Noshiro Power Plant
  • 1991 - Introduction of Corporate Philosophy
    Development of 2.5 inch magnetic disks
    Commissioning of the Yamanashi factory
    Completion of an ozone-based water treatment system
    Release of a gas-insulated switchgear
  • 1988 - Supply of the world’s first EIC integrated control system to a steel plant
    Start of the manufacture of first-generation IGBTs
  • 1987 - Establishment of Fuji Electric GmbH (now Fuji Electric Europe GmbH)
    Sales of electrical/electronic machinery and components in Europe and Africa.
  • 1987 - Completion of a new IC chip for auto-focus cameras
    Development of an IGBT module

 

1976 - 1985

 

  • 1985 - Release of the programmable logic controller “MICREX-F Series”
    PLCs play an active role in factory automation. Fuji Electric was the first manufacturer in the industry to standardize the networking function for PLCs, which was well received.
    Development of a 1,000 kW phosphoric acid fuel cell
  • 1985 - Introduction of the first-generation mini UPS “M-UPS series”
    Realizing small and low-noise UPS by modifying MOSFETs as the main switching element. At the same time, industry-leading technology was used to control the voltage step-down.
  • 1984 - Change of company name to "Fuji Electric Co., Ltd."
  • 1981 - Development and start of the production of an electric propulsion system for the icebreaker ship “Shirase”
    Installation of state-of-the-art PLCs and minicomputers, rare for ships at the time, as well as solid-state relays and centered and automated monitoring systems. Robustness against harsh environmental conditions such as high temperatures and humidity around the equator, shocks and vibrations from advancing ice seas etc.
  • 1980 - Release of the programmable logic controller “MICREX-P”
  • 1978 - Design of corporate symbol brand
    … Used from 1978 to 2002
    Start of research on "amorphous solar cells"
  • 1977 - Order for our first large-scale geothermal power generation plant
    40 MW unit for El Salvador’s electricity authority
  • 1976 - Start of the production of general-purpose inverters
    First in the industry to develop general-purpose inverters. Leading the market in developing smaller, more responsive and functional components that are used in a range of applications due to their energy-saving properties.
    Release of Hot & Cold vending machines

1966 - 1975

 

  • 1975 - Start of manufacture of bipolar transistors
  • 1974 - Release of installation-type ultrasonic flowmeter
  • 1973 - Commissioning of the Otawara factory
    Start of the production of selenium photoconductive drums
    Release of open showcases
  • 1971 - Development of centralized monitoring and control systems for power utilities. First computerized control system in Japan using the FACOM-R minicomputer
    Start of the manufacture of hybrid ICs
  • 1970 - Establishment of Fuji Electric Corporation of America
    Sales of electrical machinery and equipment, semiconductor devices, drive control equipment and devices in North and Latin America.
    Release of cup-type coffee vending machines
  • 1969 - Start of the production of vending machines
    Use of know-how as a seller of refrigerated milk display cases to enter the vending machine field. Supply of 230 beverage vending machines for the "Osaka World Exposition” in 1970, encouraging the spread of domestically produced vending machines.
  • 1968 - Merged with Kawasaki Denki Seizo Co., Ltd. and commissioning of the Kobe factory and the Suzuka factory
  • 1967 - Development of earth leakage circuit breakers
  • 1966 - Supply of nuclear pressure vessels and other equipment for Tokai Nuclear Power Plant
    Release of medium and large capacity UPS (200 kVA)

1954 - 1965

 

  • 1965 - Electric propulsion system for the Antarctic research vessel "Fuji"
    Fuji Electric's propulsion system played an active role due to its fast forward and reverse speeds. It enables high propulsion power at low speed.
  • 1961 - Commissioning of the Chiba factory
  • 1959 - Start of the manufacture of silicon diodes
  • 1958 - Delivery of the first electronic instrumentation system for a water treatment plant in Japan
  • 1955 - Start of the manifacture of juicers
    Juicers sales increased beginning around 1961 and played a role in a nationwide health movement (campaign). Full entry into the thermal power plant business Signing of a contract with the Siemens AG for technology transfer in the manufacture of steam turbines. The company subsequently supplied the first supercritical variable- pressure turbine in Japan, which was one of the largest in the country at the time. This move to import European technology marked a change of direction in the domestic power generation market, which was dominated by US technology.
  • 1954 - Start of the series production of selenium rectifiers
    In response to the exploding demand for televisions and radios, Fuji Electric began mass producing of selenium rectifiers, electronic components that convert alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Soon, the company held an 80 – 90 % share of the domestic selenium rectifier market.

1935 - 1944

 

  • 1944 - Commissioning of the Mie factory
  • 1943 - Commissioning of the Fukiage factory and Toyoda factory
  • 1942 - Commissioning of the Matsumoto factory
  • 1937 - Start of the production of watt-hour meters
  • 1936 - Construction of the first hydraulic turbine, a Francis Turbine with 4,850 HP
    Introduction of technologies from Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG and delivery of the first hydraulic turbine to Kaminoshiro power plant.
  • 1935 - Establishment of Fuji Tsushinki Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    stablishment of Fuji Tsushinki Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (now Fujitsu Limited) by spinning off the telephone division

1923 - 1933

 

  • 1933 - Start of the production of expansion circuit breaker
  • 1930 - Start of the production of mercury-vapor rectifiers 
    Import of the first mercury-vapor rectifier in Japan and start of production at the Kawasaki factory.
    The market share was high and contributed to the organization of the transport infrastructure.
  • 1927 - Start of fan manufacturing
  • 1925 - Commissioning of the Kawasaki factory
  • 1924 - Start of the manufacture of electrical machines
  • 1923 - Establishment ofFuji Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    The Fuji Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was founded as a capital and technology alliancebetween the Japanese Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. and the German Siemens AG. The name of the company is derived from the initial letters "Fu" and "Si" of these two companies and the highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji.

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