Factory snapshots
The factory was a mammoth techno complex that made me feel like a pixel. State-of-the-art automated robots and conveyor belts populated the place, and the intricacy and neatness was impeccable. It was a bit like what I imagined NASA would be.
While we were not allowed into the coolest places, we still managed to get never-before-seen pics of an LCD factory, so don't forget to check out the gallery!
Other goodies
After being supplied with information about the A series, we were taken to Sharp's memorial and technology museum in Tenri. This is where Sharp displays its landmark achievements in technology, which are numerous. Stuff like the first double tape recorder, first front-loading VHS player, first LCD TV and more.
I saw a dual- and triple-view LCD, which basically shows different material from left and right angles. It was insane, to put it mildly. From one side we can see maps and stuff, while the passenger can view a movie or whatever. The second pic might not explain much; we have panned video footage showing the image changing in real time.
Dual view
One section showed charts and diagrams of the manufacturing process, RGB views of pixels, ultra high resolution medical LCD screens (man, they were Sharp!) and more. All this stuff is in the upcoming videos, so check those out. There's no point writing about it here... and yes, I’m just plain lazy.
Siddharth Bhatia was in Japan on invitation from Sharp Electronics Co Ltd.
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