Cut-free zone: a company to copy in a slump (Independent) The robot trolleys scooting around Canon's Toride photocopier assembly plant quietly beep a little melody – "Toryanse", a traditional folk song – to warn workers that they're coming. The lyrics translate as: "Unless you are going to the shrine, don't take this path", a typically obtuse Japanese way of saying, "be careful or you'll meet your maker". It's an appropriate choice for the famously ... us.rd.yahoo.com
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-25 01:17 FACTBOX-Key facts about Japan's Canon Inc (Interactive Investor) Nov 25 (Reuters) - Following are some key facts about Japan's Canon Inc. For an interview with Canon's president please click on * HISTORY: -- Canon's predecessor, Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, was founded in 1933. In 1934 the company produced a prototype of the Kwanon, Japan's first 35mm focal-plane shutter camera and named after the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. In 1935 it filed to ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Video: Windows 7 Device Stage on Eee PC S101 running dual-core Atom (Engadget) Filed under: Laptops At WinHEC yesterday, Microsoft also announced early industry support of its Device Stage , advanced peripheral management scheme. So far, the list includes Brother, Epson, HP, Motorola, Nikon, Sansa, Canon, Sony and Nokia. This is more than just plug-and-pray kids, Device Stage is meant to provide users with customized device information and access to things like ... us.rd.yahoo.com
