From Founding to the 1970's
- 1946
- Tenshin Co., ltd. is founded by Iwao Ikebe.
- 1954
- Manufacturing and sales of the coin counting machine (TZ) begins.
- 1957
- The Note counting machine (PV-1) is developed at the request of the Bank of Japan.
- 1963
- The automatic coin wrapping machine (LAC-2) is developed.
- 1966
- The automatic coin wrapping machine is exported to the U.S.A. (first exported product).
- 1970
- First exporting of coin counting machines (Spindle type) to European nations through the British company De La Rue.
The world's first transparent paper wrapping technology (patented) is developed.
- 1971
- The on-line automatic cash dispensing machine and the simultaneous coin sorting and totaling machine are developed.
- 1975
- Agencies in various European countries are established for exporting and distributing products to these countries.
Money exchange machines are developed for use in banks.
- 1977
- The cash settlement system is developed.
- 1978
- Agency network extended to Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, and exporting to these areas begins.
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TZ

LAC-2

World's first transparent wrapping technology
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The 1980's

Teller's cashier system

TDS-03

TTM-3
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- 1981
- Japan's first automated teller machine is developed, thus consummating our tellers cashier systems.
- 1982
- Japan's first recycling automatic teller machine (patented) and Japan's first miniaturized currency sorting machine are developed.
- 1983
- Japan's first integrated machine with functions for depositing both coins and notes (TDS-03) is developed, completing the front tellers-vault cash settlement systems for banks.
- 1984
- The double-headed automated recycling pay-in/pay-out teller machine (ACTUS) is developed.
- 1986
- The space-saving bill depositing machine is developed.
- 1987
- The fully automated money accounting system and a new type of automated teller machine (TTM-2) are developed.
- 1989
- The simultaneous note pay-in/pay-out machine (TTM-3) is developed.
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The 1990's
- 1992
- The Laurel Handy Bill Counting Machine (HBC-10) wins the MITI Good Design Award.
The fully automated money accounting system (MACS Series) is developed.
- 1994
- The simple money-depositing/change-making machine is developed.
- 1996
- The high-speed coin recognition system and slim-type note depositing /dispensing machine are developed.
The combined note and coin depositing Machine is developed.
- 1997
- Tokyo factory passes Quality System Standard ISO9001.
- 1998
- The coin and note recycler (LADY-e) linking POS system is developed.
- 1999
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Coin wrapping machine with high speed Image Inspection is developed.
The fully automated cash processing system (Axis Series) is developed.
Note sorter (TDU-50) is developed for overseas market.
New type of note counter (F-2000) is developed.
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HBC-10

LADY-e

AXis
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The 2000's

BA-100

CBM-10

LADY-f
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- 2000
- The fully automated note sorting and binding machine (BA-100) is developed.
- 2001
- The fully automated coin and note recycling machine (CBM-10) for front tellers is developed.
- 2003
- The coin and note recycler (LADY-f) linking POS system is developed.
- 2005
- The note depositing and sorting machine (PM-2000) is developed.
The depositing machine (LDS-10) is developed.
- 2007
- Tokyo and Osaka factories pass Quality System Standard ISO14001.
- 2008
- The fully automated coin and note recycling machine (CBM-20) for front tellers is developed.
The coin and note recycler (ACM-10) is developed.
The key controlling machine (KM-30) is developed.
Obtains ISO 14001 certification for Sales & Marketing Division and extends to all divisions.
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