Digital Stream Corporation

Digital Stream Corporation (DSC) is a Japanese optical device development company based in Minami-ku, Japan. It describes itself as a provider of industrial laser optics systems, with a long track record in the optical disc market, media testing systems, and various laser optical instruments. Its core expertise lies in precision measurement using laser optics, and it has expanded into unique applications such as PC input devices, game devices, and audio products. DSC's optical disc testing systems are a flagship offering. The company states that its disc evaluation system is the absolute scale of optical disc error measurement, and that its laser pickup unit holds the world-top share in the field of optical disc testing, with a market share of 95% in disc tester optics. It designs and manufactures optical pickups for disc testing and laser light sources for medical and analytical applications. Beyond industrial optics, DSC has a history of co-development with major technology companies. It co-developed the optical mouse with Microsoft, and its technology was used in the first USB unit ever marketed, through a Microsoft gaming device. The company received an "Outstanding Engineering Excellency" prize from Microsoft. In Japan, it was recognized as one of the "300 Excellent companies in manufacturing" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2011, and received the "300 Product Misters in Japan" national award. In December 2013, DSC launched an audio brand called DS Audio, developing and selling audio products that use optical technology cultivated over more than 20 years. The DS Audio optical cartridge is presented as a way to enrich audio life. DSC's corporate objective is "Enrich our life with Laser technology." Its clients and joint-development partners include Microsoft, ORACLE, Toshiba, SONY, NEC, Asahikasei, SHARP, KUKA Robotics, and Yokogawa.

Digital Stream Corporation (DSC) is a Japanese company based in Minami-ku, Japan, that has built its business around laser optics and precision measurement. According to its company profile, DSC has been known as a provider of industrial laser optics systems in the optical disc market, in media testing systems, and for various laser optical instruments. Its disc evaluation system is described as the absolute scale of optical disc error measurement, where no reading errors are allowed. The company states that this reputation is based on 25 years of experience and track records, and that its laser pickup unit has the world-top share in the field of optical disc testing, with a market share of 95% in disc tester optics. DSC has a history of co-development with major technology firms. It co-developed the optical mouse with Microsoft, a product that changed the world of PC input. Its technology was also utilized in the first USB unit ever marketed, which was released through a Microsoft gaming device. For these contributions, DSC received an "Outstanding Engineering Excellency" prize from Microsoft. In Japan, the company was recognized as one of the "300 Excellent companies in manufacturing" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2011, and it also received the "300 Product Misters in Japan" national award. Beyond optical disc testing, DSC has explored unique applications of laser technology, including PC input devices, game devices, and the establishment of China National Standard in Blue discs. Its corporate objective is "Enrich our life with Laser technology." In December 2013, DSC launched an audio brand called DS Audio, which develops and sells audio products using optical technology that the company has cultivated for over 20 years. The DS Audio optical cartridge is a notable product in this line. DSC's clients and joint-development partners include Microsoft, ORACLE, Toshiba, SONY, NEC, Asahikasei, SHARP, KUKA Robotics, and Yokogawa.

• Received "Outstanding Engineering Excellency" prize from Microsoft for co-development of optical mouse and USB technology.

• Recognized as one of the "300 Excellent companies in manufacturing" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2011.

• Launched audio brand DS Audio in December 2013.

• Interviewed on NHK J Tech Japanese TV program in 2017.

Provider of industrial laser optics systems and precision measurement solutions, with a focus on optical disc testing and unique laser applications.

• Disc evaluation system

  Optical disc error measurement system, described as the absolute scale where no reading errors are allowed.

• Laser pickup unit for disc testing

  Optical pickup designed and manufactured for disc testing, with world-top share in the field.

• Optical mouse

  Co-developed with Microsoft, a milestone in PC input devices.

• DS Audio optical cartridge

  Audio product using optical technology, launched under the DS Audio brand.

• Fluorescence Polarization Detection system

  Laser-based detection system for analytical applications.

• Lidar system

  Laser-based lidar system developed by DSC.

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2. 2Company Profile | Digital Stream Corporationdigitalstream-w.co.jp
3. 3Service/Products | Digital Stream Corporationdigitalstream-w.co.jp
4. 4Digital Stream Corporation (Japan) - Wikidatawikidata.org