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Name:
Kobe Kogyo Corporation; Kobe
(J)
Abbreviation:
kobe
Products:
tubes model-types others
Summary:
Carried out research into vacuum tubes in the late 40's and later on semiconductor devices. In 1953, Kobe Kogyo became the first company in Japan to suceed in making a transistor. In 1961, they developed a microwave oven that was put into mass production. Their first product using transistors was a car radio supplied to Toyota. The company merged with Fujitsu in 1963.
Tube brand = TEN
History:
Before WW2, the company was known as Kawinishi Kogyo and changed it's name to Kobe Kogyo after WW2. Kawinishi Kogyo were associated with aircraft production.
