Pro-face

1972	— Digital Electron Corporation was founded in Osaka, Japan, and started manufacturing and selling electronic equipment.
1974	— Changed the company name to Digital Electronics Corporation.
1980	— Opened the head factory in Osaka, Japan.
1981	— Developed a dedicated computer for a dental office.
1983	— Developed the DP Series, an intelligent programming-free color graphics terminal.
1988	— Established the Nanko Office in Osaka, Japan.
1989	— Developed the GP Series, the world’s first programmable display (HMI).
1990	— Started a telephone technical support service. — Established INDE Electronics, Inc., a development center, in Canada.
1991	— Developed the PL Series, the world’s first panel computer.
1992	— The Nanko Office started functioning as the head office in Osaka, Japan.
1993	— Launched the GP-230 Series, the industry’s first mid-sized QVGA LCD HMI.
1995	— Established Pro-face Korea Co., Ltd. in Seoul, South Korea. — Started holiday telephone technical support. — Launched the GP70 Series, the industry’s first HMI with a 32-bit RISC chip.
1996	— Established Pro-face Europe B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. — Received ISO 9001 certification, the international standard for quality management. — Developed the industry’s first HMI with controller.
1997	— Registered with the Japan Securities Dealers Association as an OTC stock. — Developed the industry’s first Windows-compatible screen editing software.
1998	— Established the Izumi Development Office in Osaka, Japan.
1999	— Entered into a “Windows CE System Integrator” contract with Microsoft Corporation.
2000	— Launched the GP2000 Series, IT HMI, and a new technology which allows for displaying its screens over the Internet. — Launched the PS Series Panel Computer with Windows CE installed.
2001	— Launched the LT Series, HMI with controller. — Established Wuxi Pro-face Electronics Co., Ltd. in Wuxi, China.
2002	— Launched «Otasuke Pro!,» Pro-face technical support website. — Entered into a capital tie-up with Schneider Electric S.A.
2003	— Launched the ST Series, small HMI for the market of small-sized graphic operator interface.
2004	— Received ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management systems.
2005	— Launched the GP3000 Series, HMI supporting multimedia.
2006	— Complied with the European RoHS directive to eliminate hazardous substances on all Pro-face models.. — Upgraded «GP-Pro EX,» HMI screen editor software, to support all 3000 Series.
2007	— Opened a sales office in India, as part of a full-scale expansion into the BRIC countries. — Provided AEDs at all sales offices in Japan and first aid seminars as part of a health and safety campaign.
2008	— Fully introduced corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and “Table For Two” (food assistance) and Eco-cap campaigns. — Launched the PL-3900T Series, an industrial personal computer with 19-inch screen. — Received international marine certification for 6 models of the GP3000 Series. — Joined «Green University of Tokyo Project» organized by the Faculty of Engineering of The University of Tokyo to reduce CO2 emissions from university facilities through visualization with HMI.
2009	— Launched the GP-3300U Series, low-light-reflection, ultra high-brightness HMI. — Launched the GP4100 Series, compact high-performance HMI.
2010	— Launched «Pro-POP FI», POP (Point of Production) Information management system for Food traceability. — Launched «DOCTORGP», Diagnosis system in manufacturing. — Opened «Digital Customer Support Center» to unify all services for inquiries from customer. — Launched 12.1-inch class of Low Light-Reflection and Ultra-High Brightness Models; Sharp visibility in well-lit locations. — Launched Wireless Power Monitor; Visualize wasted electricity and save energy. — Added large, 12.1″ display that provides optimal performance in direct sunlight to low-reflectance, high-luminance series.
2011	— Merged with Arrow Co., Ltd., retaining existing company name of Digital Electronics Corporation. — Opened further two Sales offices, «Delhi Gurgaon Office «and «Pune Office», in India. — Opened Pro-face Singapore Office in Pro-face South-east Asia Pacific area. — Launched «PS-4000B»; Industrial Built-in Computer, with High-Speed CPU, Newest OS and Interface. — Launched the programmable GP4000 Series display, which uses up to 84% less power than previous Pro-face models.
2012	— Launched the industrial computer PS4000 Series. — The 40th year in business — Launched the EZ Series that connect to programmable HMI via a USB connection and allow setting changes on HMI.
2013	— Launched Pro-face Remote HMI, production site remote monitoring software for smartphones and tablets. — Cumulative sales of HMI in the world exceeded 3,000,000 units. — Launched the LT4000M Series, a modular-type HMI + Control that can be installed in a ø22 mm circular hole.
2014	— Opened a Pro-face Indonesia office in the Indonesian capital Jakarta. — Launched «PE4000 Series»; an embedded industrial computer, 60% smaller by volume than the previous ones. — Launched the new interface terminal, SP5000 Series. — Relocated our head office to Kitahama, Osaka City.
2015	— Launched «SP5000 Series», Wireless LAN model. — Launched «PS5000 Series», the highest performance industrial PC.
2016	— Launched compact high-performance HMI, «GP4100 Series», color display model. — Launched full lineup of «PS5000 Series», the highest perfomance industrial PC. — Launched handheld HMI «GP4000H Series»
2017	— Merged with Schneider Electric Japan Holdings Ltd., retaining existing company name of Schneider Electric Japan Holdings Ltd.