Corporate History

1981	AMDEC Corporation was established in Osaka as a subsidiary of the Roland Corporation with the goal of expanding further upon a wealth of electronic music technology, beginning with the manufacture of electronic music instrument kits.
1982	Released the CMU-800 Computer Music, which allowed the user to compose and automatically perform music using a computer. Released the DXY-100 pen plotter, capable of connecting to a computer to produce architectural drawings and schematics. Established a factory in Takaoka-cho, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka.
1983	Changed th corporate name to Roland DG Corporation (DG stands for Digital Group). Released the DXY-800 A3-size pen plotter.
1985	Established a subsidiary in Belgium. Moved the company headquarters to Takaoka-cho, Hamamatsu. Released the DPX-2000 A2-size pen plotter.
1986	Released the first of the CAMM-3 series of 3D milling machines, the PNC-3000. Released the DPX-3300/2200 A1/A2-size flatbed pen plotters.
1987	Released the first of the CAMM-2 series of engraving machines, the PNC-2000.
1988	Moved the company headquarters to Okubo-cho, Hamamatsu. Released the first of the CAMM-1 series of cutting plotters, the PNC-1000. Established a subsidiary in Australia.
1990	Established a subsidiary in the U.S.A. Released the Sketchmate RP-11P, an A4 size pen plotter aimed at the hobby market. Released the STIKA SCP-85, a combinatin of hand scanner and cutting plotter.
1992	Established a factory in Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu.
1994	Shifted market focus from CAD to signage.
1995	Released the Color CAMM PNC-5000, the world's first thermal transfer technology color printer/cutter.
1996	Released the STIKA STX-7 compact cutting plotter and MODELA MDX-3 3D milling machine, targeting the hobby and crafts markets.
1997	Released the CAMMJET CJ-70, the world's first wide-format inkjet printer/cutter, capable of printing water-based pigment ink. Released the PICZA PIX-3 compact 3D scanner for the hobby and crafts markets. Shifted from line production to cell production system. Moved the company headquarters to Shinmiyakoda, Hamamatsu.
1998	Released the world's first 6-color, 1440-dpi wide-format inkjet printer, the Hi-Fi JET FJ-50. Focused our business on Color and 3D solutions.
1999	Received ISO 9001 certification. Introduced the Digital Factory concept. Hi-Fi JET FJ-50/40 becomes the first wide-format inkjet printer to receive the TOYO INK Standard Color certification.
2000	Received ISO 14001 certification. Commenced production with Digital YATAI (digitized cell production system). Released the MODELA Pro MDX-500 professional 3D milling machine. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section. Released the METAZA MPX-50 a photo impact printer, capable of transferring photographs and illustrations onto metal and acrylic.
2001	Hi-Fi JET PRO FJ-500/400 receives the DIC Standard Color certification. Released the LPX-250 3D laser scanner. Released the SOLJET SC-500 inkjet printer/cutter, capable of printing solvent ink (SOL INK). Released the EGX-300, a multi-purpose desktop-size engraving machine.
2002	Established a subsidiary in the U.K. Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section.
2003	Released the VersaCAMM SP-300, an inkjet printer/cutter designed to enhance on-demand production.
2004	Introduced the DVE business concept. Released the SOLJET PROII SJ-1000EX grand format inkjet printer, capable of 2,600mm print width. Launched the Roland@Net service to provide software upgrades via the Internet. Released the new Roland VersaWorks RIP software.
2005	Established a subsidiary in Spain. Established a new Miyakoda factory. Released the JWX-10 jewelry wax modeling machine. Opened a branch office in Germany. Founded Roland DG Academy in Japan. Released the new eco-solvent ink ECO-SOL MAX that is both user and eco-friendly.
2006	Established a subsidiary in Italy. Implemented D-shop (advanced Digital YATAI). Released the Hi-Fi EXPRESS FP-740 dye-sublimation inkjet printer.
2007	Implemented IMS (Integrated Management System), incorporating ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Released the VersaCAMM VP series inkjet printer/cutter, capable of in-house production of promotional materials. Developed the Roland Intelligent Pass Control, which delivers smooth gradations and flawless solid colors. Developed the Roland Color System Library, which optimizes color fidelity.
2008	Founded Roland DG Creative Center in Japan. Released the VersaUV LEC-300, UV-LED inkjet printer/cutter, capable of multi-layered printing on a wide variety of substrates. Launched Roland DG Care. Released the new SRP Player Pro 3D CAM software. Expanded the Miyakoda factory. Established a subsidiary in Denmark.
2009	Released the SOLJET PROIII XC-540MT, the world's first inkjet printer/cutter, capable of printing metallic silver ink.