Canon Unveils New Possibilities in the World of Imaging at EXPO Paris 2015

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Canon Unveils New Possibilities in the World of Imaging at EXPO Paris 2015

PARIS, October 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    Imaging innovation and future concept technologies on show at flagship event 

    Canon Europe [http://www.canon-europe.com ], leader in imaging solutions, today opens
EXPO 2015 in Paris. At this once-every-five-years global event, the company will unveil
its strategic priorities and showcase exciting technologies that are pushing the
boundaries of what is possible in the world of imaging today, tomorrow and into the
future.

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    At EXPO 2015, Canon is showing how the world of imaging is expanding rapidly in the
age of the Internet of Things. In the future nearly everything will be connected through
smart devices. These rely on built-in cameras or sensors and the data they generate. As a
result, Canon predicts that the Internet of Things will largely depend on the 'Imaging of
Things.'

    To deliver new possibilities in the world of imaging, Canon is building a 'Network of
Canon Companies' - an ecosystem designed to harness innovation and creative talents from
across the regions

    Fujio Mitarai, Chairman and CEO, Canon Inc., ahead of his keynote speech at Canon EXPO
Paris 2015, commented:  "I am delighted to welcome our valued partners and customers to
Paris today and to explain my vision for a future Canon, where both regional independence
and international collaboration is put into practice."

    In the new network of companies, each regional headquarters will manage local R&D and
manufacturing, as well as service and support customised to its market.  Europe will focus
on printing and network video surveillance (NVS) and Canon has already brought on board
strong leaders in these business areas such as Oce, Axis and Milestone Systems. As a
result, in addition to its global reputation for cameras, Canon is now the largest
printing and network surveillance system company in the world.

    Rokus van Iperen, President and CEO, Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa, added: "We
are excited about the huge opportunities the shifting landscape presents and believe that
in the future every image should have a connection with Canon. Whether it is taking the
image, recording, storing, editing or printing it we want to play a part and are building
businesses to do this."

    While capitalising on strong positions in its core markets, examples of how Canon is
driving future business growth in EMEA include:

       
        - NVS - The combination of Canon, Axis and Milestone brings together complementary
          technologies and solutions to respond to society's ever-expanding monitoring needs.
          Ground-breaking new solutions, such as the concept high-sensitivity network camera
          with ultra-telephoto lens on show at EXPO, demonstrate what's possible for the
          security market and beyond  
        - 3D printing - As a first step in this young but promising market Canon is partnering
          with 3D Systems in Europe. For customers in manufacturing, architecture, education and
          engineering sectors, Canon will provide solutions that provide smart alignment between
          data, imaging capture and output
        - Graphic Arts - Canon is continuing to invest in digital print technologies to be able
          to cost-effectively print ever-more complex applications on demand.  For example, the
          Oce Colorwave 910 , the fastest digital wide format colour printer on the market will
          be demonstrating high speed colour poster printing at EXPO
        - B2B solutions and services - Canon's B2B solutions are built to address the needs of
          specific customer verticals such as financial services, insurance, manufacturing or
          health. At EXPO, Canon is demonstrating what is possible in areas like document
          management, data management and marketing communication management with systems such
          as PRISMAdirect, demonstrating how workflows can be improved to significantly
          streamline production
        - Digital consumer services - Canon is building an ecosystem of products and services
          for every part of the imaging journey.  Key initiatives include its photo cloud
          service, irista, family-focused application, Lifecake and the hdbook EZ - a new
          smartphone app that intelligently selects the best images from picture and movie
          libraries and automatically creates a personalised photobook

    Technology highlights at Canon EXPO Paris 2015 

    Canon also has many advanced imaging technology concepts for the future on display in
Paris including:

       
        - A 250 megapixel CMOS sensor
          [http://www.canon-europe.com/about_us/press_centre/press_releases/consumer_news/cameras_accessories/aps_h_size_cmos_sensor.aspx ]
          , the world's highest pixel count for its
          size. When installed in a camera, the new sensor is capable of capturing lettering on
          the side of an aircraft 18 kilometres away, far beyond what the human eye can see
        - A network camera with a new ultra-telephoto lens
          [http://www.canon-europe.com/about_us/press_centre/press_releases/business_solutions_news/2h15/network_camera_surveillance.aspx ]
          which achieves eight times the brightness
          of conventional lenses, making night filming possible for the first time without need
          of infrared lighting
        - A concept called Intelligent Imaging for Life, which allows people to share and print
          their photos from an interactive table in the living room, so a family can find
          photos and share memories as easily as placing an object such as a favourite child's
          toy on the table
        - A range of ultra-high definition imaging technologies for the future including 8K
          cameras, displays and projector demonstrations

    Those unable to attend Canon EXPO in person can experience the technology concepts and
imaging solutions virtually and read about all the highlights from the event here:
http://www.canon-europe.com/expo

    For more information, please visit our dedicated Canon EXPO social channels:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canonexpoparis

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanonExpoParis

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0RD-s-izJtYO4840HbTuw

    About Canon EXPO 2015

    Canon EXPO 2015 Paris is a global showcase which takes place once every five years,
held in the impressive Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris. Covering over 15,000 square
metres of exhibition space, the exhibition will introduce new products for the home and
office and demonstrate how great innovations impact a wide range of new business areas
within consumer imaging products, office equipment, print production, broadcast and
communications, medical systems and security solutions.

    About Canon Europe

    Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon Inc., represented
in 116 countries and employing 18,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA).

    Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to
customers, Canon's tireless passion for the Power of Image has since extended its
technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both
consumer and business imaging solutions.  Its solutions comprise products, ranging from
digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to
multi-function and production printers, all supported by a range of value added services.

    Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and
services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional
print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image.

    Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei
[http://www.canon-europe.com/About_Us/About_Canon/Philosophy/Index.asp ] - 'living and
working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business
growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to
reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. Canon has achieved global
certification to ISO 14001, demonstrating a world-class environmental management standard.

    Further information about Canon Europe is available at:
http://www.canon-europe.com

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CONTACT: Nelson Bostock Unlimited on behalf of Canon Europe, Melissa Scuse t: +44(0)20-7792-7470, e: melissa.scuse@nelsonbostockunlimited.com

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