Company

History

OPTEX FA originated as the industrial photoelectric sensor business division of its parent company, OPTEX CO., LTD. The company subsequently partnered with Germany-based SICK AG, the world's leading manufacturer of industrial sensors, and established SICK OPTEX CO., LTD. as a joint venture. Through its OEM supply relationship with SICK AG, the company earned a strong reputation for its development capabilities and technological expertise.

In 2002, the business became independent as OPTEX FA CO., LTD. Building on the know-how and experience gained through its technical collaboration with SICK AG, the company launched its proprietary product brand, FASTUS.

Today, OPTEX FA is a group company that plays a core role within OPTEX GROUP CO., LTD., which is listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Changes in business of the industrial photoelectric sensor division of OPTEX CO., LTD.

YEAR	EVENT
1985	Began development of photoelectric sensors at OPTEX CO., LTD.
1986	Launched the company's first photoelectric sensor featuring a built-in amplifier.
1987	Entered into an OEM supply agreement with Erwin Sick GmbH (now SICK AG) and began supplying products to the European market.
1988	Started supplying products to the Korean and Chinese markets.
1989	Established SICK OPTEX CO., LTD. as a 50:50 joint venture between OPTEX and Erwin Sick for the development of photoelectric sensors.
2001	Started production in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China.

OPTEX FA CO., LTD.

DATE		EVENT
2002	January	Established OPTEX FA CO., LTD. in Kyoto as an independent company with capital of JPY 200 million. Opened a Tokyo office in Shinjuku.
2003	September	Launched the CVS1 Series all-in-one color vision sensor, integrating a camera, lighting, controller, and monitor into a single unit.
2004	March	The CVS1 Series received the "7th Packaging Machine Inspection Technology Award."
2004	October	Launched the CD4 Series displacement sensor.
2005	February	Launched the CVS4 Series vision sensor with OCR functionality.
2006	January	Entered the LED lighting business.
2006	June	Opened the Nagoya Office.
2007	February	Acquired Japan F.A. Systems Co., Ltd.
2007	May	Launched the MVS Series.
2008	February	Entered into a business alliance with IDEC Corporation.
2011	March	Began collaboration with MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION in the factory automation field.
2011	October	Opened the Kyushu Office.
2012	February	Opened the Kobe Office.
2012	October	Launched the CD22 Series displacement sensor, the first product under the FASTUS brand. Opened the Ebina Office.
2013	July	Completed the acquisition of Japan F.A. Systems Co., Ltd.
	September	Established SENSOR VISION CO., LTD., an R&D subsidiary, in Kyoto.
	November	Established a sales subsidiary in Guangzhou, China.
	December	Launched the LS Series 2D displacement sensor.
2014	February	Launched the OPF Series sensing backlight LED lighting.
2014	August	Launched the Z3 Series photoelectric sensor.
2015	February	Launched the UC1 Series CC-Link communication unit.
2016	April	Entered into a comprehensive business partnership with CCS Inc.
	July	Launched the OPPD-30E Series LED lighting controller with Ethernet connectivity. Acquired SENSOR VISION CO., LTD.
	December	Delisted from the JASDAQ.
2017	January	Transitioned to a holding company structure under OPTEX GROUP CO., LTD. and became its wholly owned subsidiary through a share exchange.
2018	April	Established OPTEX FA INC. in the United States.
	May	Launched the TD1 Series through-beam edge sensor.
	June	Relocated the Nagoya Office.
	July	Established OPTEX MFG CO., LTD. to oversee manufacturing functions within the OPTEX GROUP.
	August	Established a sales office in Thailand within OPTEX (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
2019	January	Tokyo Opto-Electronics Co., Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of OPTEX FA.
2020	January	Opened the Kyoto Office.
2021	March	Entered into a reciprocal sales agreement with Mitutoyo Corporation for displacement sensors.
2021	October	Opened the Takasaki Satellite Office.
2023	March	Opened the Kyoto Chuo Office.
	July	Opened the Hakata Testing Room.
	August	Opened the Hiroshima Satellite Office.
2025	September	Relocated the Kyoto Office (LED Lighting Sales Department) to the Kyoto Chuo Office.
2026	April	Consolidated production functions at the Kyoto Technology Development and Manufacturing Center.
2026	July	Relocated the Kyoto Chuo Office (Sensor Sales Department) to the company headquarters. Opened the Kyoto Office (LED Lighting Sales Department).

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