Tokyo, August 23, 2010 — Fujitsu today announced that Murata Machinery, Ltd. (Muratec), which manufactures and sells communications equipment including multifunction printers, as well as factory-automated systems, machine tools and other industrial equipment, has recently deployed Fujitsu's chemical substances management system. Muratec's decision to employ the system, which is compliant with the EU's REACH(1) chemical substances legislation, was made to further enhance the company's compliance with chemical substances regulations as part of its broader environmental efforts. The system, which began operations in June 2010, is being used as a new information platform for Muratec Communication Equipment Division, which designs and develops multifunction printers and related equipment.

PLEMIA/ECODUCE, Fujitsu's chemical substances management system, has made it possible for Muratec Communication Equipment Division to accurately track any toxic chemicals used in its products, while making major improvements to the speed, efficiency and quality of its process for managing chemical substances. The company plans to use the system to strengthen its green procurement, of which purchasing eco-friendly components and materials is a major priority.

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In 2005, Muratec Communication Equipment Division was among the first to build a chemical substances management system that is compliant with the EU's Restrictions on Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS(2)) and deploys a database system that links with its components list. Within the Muratec Communication Equipment Division, there remained a need to quickly build a database system with the flexibility to serve as an information platform for global regulations and provide robust support for chemical substances management processes. This was essential to help the division meet the EU's initial notification deadline of May 2011 for a company importing an amount totaling over one ton per year of a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC(3)) that is present above a concentration of 0.1% by weight in each product, as well as to comply with the latest green procurement survey format promulgated by the Japan Green Procurement Survey Standardization Initiative (JGPSSI(4)) and the Joint Article Management Promotion-consortium (JAMP(5)). continue reading...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 17, 2010 - Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of the new PIXMA MG8120 and PIXMA MG6120 Wireless¹ Photo All-In-One (AIO) printers with a new, ground-breaking Intelligent Touch System improving the overall user experience with new technologies that have not been seen before in desktop printers. In addition to the new Intelligent Touch System, these PIXMA printers feature Full High Definition (HD) Movie Print² for capturing memorable moments and other upgrades which will improve functionality and print quality. The addition of these printers further solidifies Canon's commitment to providing award-winning, innovative products which limit the amount of time it takes to complete a project while maintaining the high quality users have come to expect from a Canon PIXMA product.

Designed with ease-of-use in mind, the new Intelligent Touch System is a game changer for overall printer usability. Consumers will find it easier and quicker than ever to navigate through menus and perform everyday tasks with back-lit touch sensitive buttons and a new light guidance system eliminating buttons not in use thus reducing opportunities for mistakes. In the early onset of touch technology, many products utilized resistive touch technology which relied on pressure being applied to the touch surface in order to get the desired result. The new Canon PIXMA MG8120 and MG6120 Wireless¹ Photo AIO printers use the fast and responsive capacitive touch technology which picks up on electricity in the users body when a finger glides across the touch surface designed to provide for seamless navigation through menus and other desired commands. This same technology is utilized in many of today's popular smartphones and when combined with the light guidance system, consumers will be surprised at how tasks can be accomplished quicker than ever before. continue reading...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 12, 2010 - Building upon its reputation for leading-edge technological innovation and streamlined office solutions, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the Company has received six awards from Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI) for outstanding performance in quality and key environmental benefits.

"Canon prides itself on developing and bringing practical, eco-conscious and innovative solutions to the marketplace, and we are honored to receive these prestigious accolades from BLI," said Junichi Yoshitake, senior vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "We are dedicated to providing a robust portfolio of document management solutions that enhance workflow and office productivity and will carry this momentum forward as the Company brings additional products to market."

Spanning across several product lines, including the Company's imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction products, small office/home office, scanners and software solutions, each product was recognized as "Outstanding" in its respective category by BLI. Honors include:

Summer 2010 "Pick" Award for "Outstanding Mobile Scanner" - Canon imageFORMULA P-150 continue reading...

TRUMBULL, CONN. August 4, 2010 – Océ, an international leader in digital document management, today announced that Océ North America Document Printing Systems has begun selling Canon printing and document management solutions, enabling Océ customers to benefit from a broader range of high quality products and services.

"This is an important step as Canon and Océ create the overall No. 1 presence in the printing industry, building on an enhanced scale and a combined history of innovation and excellent client service," said John Reilly, President, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems. "We are excited with this first of many introductions that will enable us to provide our customers with the best printing products and technology available in the market."

"The addition of the Canon imageRUNNER 3245i/3245/3235i/3235/3230/3225 models to Océ's distribution network marks an important milestone as the companies move toward offering customers the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of document solutions and we look forward to further expanding the range of products available through this channel in the near future," said Junichi Yoshitake, senior vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A.

"The first Canon office products launched by Océ will be the Canon imageRUNNER 3200 series. With six models, including the imageRUNNER 3245i/3245, imageRUNNER 3235i/3235, imageRUNNER 3230 and imageRUNNER 3225, this series delivers solution platforms capable of handling many office's copying, printing and document workflow needs," said Thomas O'Neill, Director, Product Operations, Quality & Technology Center. "The imageRUNNER 3200 series helps customers achieve their business goals with smarter printing and document workflow solutions." continue reading...