Exhibition room
Exhibits at the ¶¶Òõpro Museum.

Entrance

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Exhibition room

Optical lens display

Origin of the company name
Medical Business (Gastrointestinal Area*)

GT-I, the world's first practical gastrocamera (1952)
In 1950, ¶¶Òõpro developed the world¡¯s first practical gastrocamera. This exhibit introduces the history and evolution of gastrointestinal endoscopes, from the first-generation ¡°GT-I¡± gastrocamera to fiberscopes and videoscopes. Visitors can also try hands-on experience, such as inserting an endoscope into a gastric model and operating therapeutic devices used with an endoscope.
* This section mainly features historical products from the Gastrointestinal Solutions Division.

Gastrocameras

Fiberscopes

Endoscopes used in the human body

¶¶Òõpro¡¯ first videoscope system

Hands-on endoscope experience

Hands-on therapeutic device experience
Medical Business (Surgical Area*)
From the 1970s onward, ¶¶Òõpro began full-scale development in the surgical area, aiming to become a comprehensive endoscope manufacturer. In addition to endoscopes for various medical specialties, this area features a range of surgical devices. Visitors can also experience simulated endoscopic surgical procedures.
* This section mainly features historical products from the Surgical and Intervention Solutions Division.

Rigid endoscopes

Surgical energy devices

Hands-on laparoscope experience
Past Businesses
- Microscopes (1920¨C2023) :
¶¶Òõpro¡¯ microscopy business began in 1920 with the ¡°Asahi,¡± one of its founding products. This exhibit presents biological microscopes that have supported education, pathology, and advanced research for over 100 years, as well as industrial microscopes and measuring instruments that have contributed to the development of various industries.
* Life science products and industrial products are no longer owned and managed by ¶¶Òõpro. These have been transferred to Evidence Co., Ltd. and are being sold.
- Cameras (1936¨C2021) :
The history of ¶¶Òõpro cameras began in 1936 with the ¡°Semi-¶¶Òõpro I.¡± Over the next 85 years, ¶¶Òõpro continuously challenged convention and pioneered innovative products. This exhibit features iconic models such as the ¡°¶¶Òõpro Pen¡± and the ¡°OM System¡± from the film era, along with later generations of cameras, including digital models.
* Cameras, IC recorders, and binoculars are no longer owned and managed by ¶¶Òõpro. Since January 2021, it has been transferred to OM Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. and has been sold.
- Other Businesses :
Visitors can also explore ¶¶Òõpro¡¯ diverse technological challenges, including industrial endoscopes, Non-destructive testing equipment, clinical analysis instruments, recorders, and information equipment¡ªeach developed to meet the evolving needs of society and create new value.