The following timeline highlights key milestones in SERIC’s development as an R&D-driven manufacturer.
| December 1984 |
SERIC Ltd. was established with capital of 10 million Japanese yen. |
| June 1985 |
Developed a fish alignment machine. |
| June 1985 |
Developed the MIC-1000 meat cleaner. |
| December 1985 |
Developed the FS-1611 fish size sorter. |
| February 1986 |
Developed the HPC-600 precision work lamp. |
| April 1986 |
Developed the XP-300 artificial solar lighting. |
| November 1986 |
Developed the SXE-262 studio lighting xenon lamp. |
| December 1986 |
Developed the MIC-1500 meat cleaner. |
| January 1987 |
Developed the FX-40S vehicle number reading system. |
| April 1987 |
Developed the XC-100 artificial solar lighting. |
| September 1987 |
“Expanding Applications of Artificial Solar Lighting” was broadcast on NHK News. |
| January 1988 |
Developed the XELIOS-100CW calcium detection system. |
| May 1989 |
Developed the MIC-5500 meat cleaner. |
| March 1990 |
Artificial solar lighting received the 1990 Japan Shop Award. |
| February 1991 |
Artificial solar lighting received the Sasakawa Invention Special Award. |
| December 1991 |
Presented the papers “Relationship Between Tissue Calcium and Arterial Cholesterol in Human Aortal Tissue Damage” and “Development of a Method and System for Detection of Calcium Phosphate in Ultra-Fine Tissue” at the Japan Atherosclerosis Society. |
| April 1992 |
SERIC president Taiji Satoh received the Science and Technology Agency Director’s Award for his accomplishments in the development of artificial solar lighting. |
| February 1993 |
Increased capital to 16 million yen. |
| October 1993 |
Presented the paper “Requirements of Light Sources for Color Evaluations” at an academic conference. |
| May 1996 |
SERIC president Taiji Satoh received the Yellow Ribbon Medal for his accomplishments in the development of artificial solar lighting. |
| May 1997 |
Presented a paper related to “Requirements of Light Sources for Color Evaluations” at the International Colour Association. |
| September 1999 |
Increased capital to 57 million yen. |
| September 1999 |
Presented the paper “Development and Clinical Trials of a Device for Treatment of Pressure Ulcers” at the 1st Conference of the Japan Society of Pressure Ulcers and the 7th National Nursing Care Medical Facilities Workshop. |
| January 2000 |
Established the Technical Center in Shichiza-cho, Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture. |
| February 2000 |
Developed a battery checker. |
| August 2000 |
SERIC was featured in the article “30 Japanese Companies Leading the World in Technology” in the business magazine Forbes. |
| July 2001 |
The XELIOS 7BM artificial solar lighting system was approved as a medical light treatment device by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. |
| July 2001 |
The governor of Saitama Prefecture approved the manufacture of the SERIC 21 visible light irradiator for dental use. |
| December 2001 |
Artificial solar lighting was featured on the TV Tokyo program “Techno Tanteidan”. |
| February 2002 |
Artificial solar lighting received the Excellent Product Award from the Small and Medium Enterprises Cross-Industry Association. |
| October 2002 |
Developed the “Delizer” stabilized chlorine dioxide air purifier and deodorizer. |
| July 2003 |
The story of artificial solar lighting development was broadcast on the MX TV program “Kaiketsu Little Gulliver” under the title “The Man Who Created a Sun”. |
| January 2005 |
Developed the new model SERIC 21W visible light irradiator for dental use. |
| February 2005 |
Taiji Satoh became the SERIC chairman. |
| February 2005 |
Ikuo Satoh became the SERIC president. |
| February 2005 |
The Head Office was relocated to Irifune in Chuo-ku, Tokyo. |
| January 2007 |
Jointly developed a UV intensity meter (UV-370S) for printing applications together with Takano Machinery Works Co., Ltd. |
| February 2008 |
Artificial solar lighting was featured on the BS Digital Channel 11 program “Brains of Japan”. |
| April 2009 |
SERIC chairman Taiji Satoh received the Higashikuninomiya International Culture Award in recognition of his accomplishments in invention and education. |
| September 2010 |
Started sales of solar simulator for solar cell evaluation under its own brand. |
| August 2014 |
Developed artificial LED solar lighting SOLAX-iO. |
| October 2014 |
Developed rechargeable cordless artificial LED solar lighting SOLAX-iO Handy. |
| April 2017 |
Developed artificial LED solar lighting SOLAX-EVO4-Generation. |
| August 2017 |
CE marking granted for artificial solar lighting and artificial LED solar lighting. |
| October 2017 |
Acquired ISO9001 certification. |
| November 2017 |
Chairman Taiji Satoh was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in the autumn of 2017 for his contribution to the optical equipment industry in Japan. |
| May 2021 |
Relocated the Head Office to the Technical Center (Koshigaya City, Saitama) and integrated the two. |
I have been involved in the development of new products for many years, and have experienced much success and failure.
Since our founding in 1984, we have developed and marketed a wide variety of products as a R&D-based company. Among them, our artificial solar lighting (XELIOS) products have been used by a large number of customers since they were first marketed in 1987.
SERIC provides customized artificial solar lighting systems, advanced technologies, and high-quality products to help customers improve operational efficiency, enhance product quality, and support new product development.
The SERIC logo represents an electron. Although electrons are extremely small, they play a powerful role and create significant value. In the same way, SERIC aims to contribute to society through excellent work, even as a small company. The logo is a registered trademark.