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May 2012

Sharp Optimised Services – 3 steps to the successful Managed Print Service

Europe, 16.05.2012

Every company and every employee works differently, and so each business has its own individual requirements for optimal print and document processing. For this reason, Japanese technology company Sharp is now proposing the Sharp Optimised Services in the ...
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Healthy cooking with added comfort

Europe, 14.05.2012

The new solo compact microwave ovens from Sharp have an attractively fresh design. If you do not have much time left for cooking in your busy day, the new Sharp R-242 and R-342 solo compact microwave ovens are the ideal answer. With eight pre-programmed a ...
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Modern cooking in new design

Europe, 14.05.2012

Sharp brings added comfort to the kitchen with the new R-642 and R-742 microwave ovens Sharing a good meal with family and friends is a key element in our quality of life – especially if the preparation is easy and stress-free. With the new R-642 and R-74 ...
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Sharp targets SME sector with new entry-level MFP

Europe, 03.05.2012

Manufacturer moves for maximum market penetration with a Sharp solution for every office
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April 2012

Big screen, small energy consumption: Save energy with Sharp’s new TV line-up

Europe, 18.04.2012

Contrary to common perception that Iarge flat-screen television sets must be power hungry, the new AQUOS series TVs from Sharp are anything but. In fact, these giants are true energy savers, despite breathtaking screen diagonals of 60 to 80 inches (152 to ...
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Sharp and Enel Green Power Begin Operation of Solar Power Plants at Five Sites in Italy

Hamburg, 17.04.2012

Sharp Corporation (below, “Sharp”) and Enel Green Power (below, “EGP”), announce that their joint venture company, Enel Green Power & Sharp Solar Energy S.r.l. (below, “ESSE”), which the two companies established in July 2010 for IPP business , began new ...
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Pan European central operating model enters next stage to enhance market focus, flexibility and efficiency

Europe, 13.04.2012

Sharp Electronics Europe, a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, announced the next stage of turning around its operations in Europe. "The objective of this change is to continue building the new European organisation with its recently appointed European manag ...
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March 2012

Simply huge: Europe’s TV giant from Sharp

Europe, 27.03.2012

Large screen? No, more of a gigantic screen: with a breathtaking diagonal screen size of 203 centimetres (80-inch), the new AQUOS LC-80LE645E makes all traditional large screen TVs seem positively tiny. But that is no surprise. The new Sharp set is after a ...
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Large-format touch display: Sharp presents interactive whiteboard 80-inch diagonal screen size

Hamburg, 20.03.2012

From training to brainstorming to business presentation – interactive working is today a proven method for obtaining the best possible results in a minimum of time. The new touch monitors from Sharp make it simple to exchange knowledge between several peop ...
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February 2012

How passionate are you? – European football fans are gearing up for Euro 2012

Europe, 29.02.2012

Sharp FanLabs is holding a prize draw of 4 pairs of “FANtastic Tickets” for the opening match in Warsaw Only 100 days to go: all over Europe, fans are getting ready for UEFA EURO 2012TM in Po-land and Ukraine. As EUROTOP sponsor of the European football c ...
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Sharp PN-A601 – High brightness for both outdoor and indoor use

Hamburg, 28.02.2012

Extreme lighting conditions often present a stern test for professional monitors: the new PN-A601 responds convincingly, with a brightness of 2000 candelas, so that even in semi-outdoor installations and in direct sunlight the screen contents remain clearl ...
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The PN-E702 from Sharp – versatile, sleek and stylish

Hamburg, 22.02.2012

The new model of the PN-E monitor series brings an impressive combination of astounding picture quality, versatile applications and modern design. The full-array LED backlight combines with the full HD resolution to provide brilliant colours and an up to 4 ...
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Sharp adds choice and value to entry level A3 MFP sector

Hamburg, 21.02.2012

New compact black & white machines combine high end standard features with wide choice of upgrades and options
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Europe’s biggest football fan research project is now on Facebook

Europe, 20.02.2012

“FanLabs”, the international fan research project from Sharp, is now entering the next phase of its extensive study of football fans. A new Facebook profile www.facebook.com/SharpFanLabs has been launched as a platform for discussions, questions, answers a ...
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Sharp starts its integrated “/This is Why” campaign

Europe, 14.02.2012

To mark its 100th anniversary, the Japanese technology group is renewing its promise of quality to employees, partners and consumers. What began in 1912 with the manufacture of belt buckles and the legendary Ever-Sharp pencil has now become one of the lead ...
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Sharp Electronics Europe supports photovoltaic self-consumption in Spain

Madrid, 08.02.2012

The Spanish government passed a moratorium stopping subsidies to all new renewable capacity not already approved, after this surprise announcement, takes on more importance than ever photovoltaic self-consumption and net-metering system.
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January 2012

Exceptionally spacious: New Sharp refrigerators with satisfyingly large capacity in both refrigerating and freezer compartment

Europe, 25.01.2012

The new high-quality refrigerator models from Sharp with modern hard glass finish provide users with exceptionally generous storage space. With the Standard Plus models SJ-SC700V / SC680V(1) and the Premium models SJ GC-700V / SJ-GC-680V(2) the technology ...
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Sharp Energy Solution Europe: entering 2012 with optimism

Hamburg, 06.01.2012

The solar industry has just come through an unsettled period: after a record year in 2010, market conditions in 2011 were more difficult, with surplus supply, increased pressure on prices and instability in feed in tariffs. However, as the shift in energy ...
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December 2011

New 70-inch LCD-TV giant from Sharp

Europe, 21.12.2011

Equipped with an impressive diagonal screen size of 177 centimeters, the AQUOS LC-70LE835E will turn heads in living rooms everywhere. Thanks to Quattron Technology and full LED backlight, the new LCD-TV from Sharp shines with brilliant colors and unparall ...
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ISE 2012: Sharp outstanding with high brightness and interactivity

Hamburg, 09.12.2011

From 31 January to 2 February 2012, Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) will again be opening its doors in Amsterdam. Sharp, in addition to its extensive portfolio of professional displays and monitor installations, will for the first time be unveiling the pro ...
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Sharp at Paperworld 2012: mobile, innovative and functional

Hamburg, 09.12.2011

At this year’s Paperworld from 28th to 31st January in Frankfurt, Sharp is presenting its broad line-up of multifunction printers (MFPs), e dictionaries, cash register systems and pocket calculators. The technology group is also taking the opportunity of t ...
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All-round capability: the new Sharp SV-series of swivel mounted projectors provide maximum flexibility at the touch of a button

Hamburg, 06.12.2011

Playing different content on several screens in quick succession is astoundingly easy with the new XG-SV100W and XG-SV200X DLP projectors from Sharp: thanks to a motorised ceiling swivel mount, both projectors can be rotated 360 degrees by simple remote co ...
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November 2011

A touchscreen of imposing dimensions – Sharp launches the PN L702B

Hamburg, 23.11.2011

From training to brainstorming to business presentation – interactive working is today a proven method for obtaining the best possible results in a minimum of time. The new PN-L702B Touch Monitor from Sharp makes it simple to exchange knowledge between sev ...
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“e-home of the future” - At “Projekt 4” in Berlin, Sharp technology and products give a glimpse of the home and office of the future

Hamburg, 22.11.2011

On 22 November, “Projekt 4” opens its doors in Berlin. This core renovation and redevelopment of a former textile factory in the Prenzlauer Berg district of Berlin features an “e-office of the future”, “e-apartments” and the “e living2022” showroom. These ...
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Crisp and just right: New microwaves from Sharp with innovative inverter technology and humidity sensor for perfect cooking results

Europe, 04.11.2011

The key features of the new large size combination microwave ovens from Sharp are their practical functions and ease of use. Stress-free menu preparation and pure pleasure are guaranteed: thanks to their sophisticated inverter technology, the models of the ...
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October 2011

Distinctly bright: Sharp presents the high-brightness display

Hamburg, 28.10.2011

Anyone who has struggled in vain to see something on a monitor in sunlight will know that good weather can also be something of a glaring problem. In particular, intense incident light can often make life difficult for operators of digital information syst ...
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Sharp adds its weight to the Cortado Cloud Printing Alliance

Hamburg, 26.10.2011

‘New Age’ of mobile working gains popularity as users embrace cloud computing for effortless on-the-move printing
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Sharp kicks off EURO 2012 with its FanLabs

Europe, 14.10.2011

Your passion inspires our innovation How emotional are fans when it comes to the world’s greatest sport? To activate their sponsorship of UEFA Euro 2012 TM , Sharp is to launch a unique, never seen before insight project into football fans’ behaviour, sen ...
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September 2011

Sharp sets the pace for entry-level A3 black & white MFP market

Hamburg, 09.09.2011

Unprecedented launch sees the introduction of nine MFPs for networked and personal use in small- to medium-sized workgroups
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Innovative and close to the market for the future – Sharp Energy Solution Europe at EU PVSEC in Hamburg

Hamburg, 05.09.2011

The Hamburg exhibition opens its doors to the solar industry on 5 September: Hamburg, European Green Capital 2011, is hosting the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Exhibition and Conference (26th EU PVSEC). Sharp Energy Solution Europe, the solar division o ...
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Sharp Europe CEO Sasaoka: Sharp is committed to the future markets of mobile and large-format LCDs

Berlin, 01.09.2011

LCD TVs are driving the consumer electronics market like no other product. What started out as a niche application just ten years ago has turned into the dominant TV and display technology. As the inventor of the LCD TV and a leading LCD technology company ...
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August 2011

Serious colour for the smaller business: New entry-level MFP makes A3 colour more accessible as Sharp conquers key price - performance threshold

Hamburg, 24.08.2011

Sharp is continuing its drive to make colour MFPs standard equipment in every office, with the introduction of an entry-level A3 colour MFP specially designed for small businesses and workgroups. The manufacturer believes that a combination of performance, ...
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3D cinema for the living room: the new Sharp DLP projector

Europe, 17.08.2011

XV-Z17000 transmits three-dimensional pictures in full HD: In future, movie fans won’t need to fork out on a cinema ticket: with the Sharp XV-Z17000 DLP projector, the latest blockbusters can now be projected in top picture quality on their home movie scre ...
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Whether bench model or wall mounted model: Sharp is introducing a new PC-based POS system to the market

Hamburg, 12.08.2011

Anyone running an independent business in the retail, hotel, catering or bakery sector has to remain constantly ahead of the game in order to hold their own against the big chains. Consequently, in developing its latest complete PC-based POS system, the R ...
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World premiere for Sharp’s new high-brightness display at the memorial ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the building of the Berlin Wall

Europe, 05.08.2011

An approx. 16 m2 video wall made up of the latest generation of Sharp monitors will give all the visitors a clear view of the events on the stage - in HD quality. 50 years after the division of the city into East and West Berlin, the Berlin Wall Foundation ...
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July 2011

New distributor for Sharp Calculators in Poland

Europe, 15.07.2011

Moravia Europe stepping in as top distributor for calculators on the Polish market
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Sharp’s new premium refrigerator

Europe, 14.07.2011

Sharp’s high-quality SJ-F800SP series refrigerator-freezer combination features four doors and a pristine stainless steel design. The refrigeration space is 75 centimetres wide, completely usable for food storage and offers a total of 605 litres of usable ...
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Fully equipped: Sharp’s AQUOS LE630/LE632 series combines wide-ranging features and sleek design

Europe, 12.07.2011

The new Sharp LE630/632 series is generously equipped with numerous features that give users a positive multimedia experience and excellent picture quality. Thanks to their extremely low power consumption, the devices meet the strict requirements for inclu ...
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Success as a provider of complete business solutions: Sharp's new B2B strategy meets customer demands for comprehensive services

Europe, 08.07.2011

Sharp's new position in the B2B sector: With the new business division Sharp, together with its partners, now offers complete service packages for its professional large format display products. Customers can now get everything from the hardware to install ...
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June 2011

Back in Black – Sharps XE-A cash register series

Europe, 17.06.2011

The till has to add up. That is one of the most important conditions for a successful business. Which is why the equipment should be easy to operate and must be ideally suited to the individual requirements of the retailer or restaurateur. Sharp is taking ...
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Sharp extends ‘finger-swipe’ range with two new high performance MFPs: Unique touch control technology now available to ‘power users’ with high volume document production requirements

Europe, 14.06.2011

Sharp has extended its range of finger-swipe touch control MFPs with the addition of two new machines aimed at busy workgroups that routinely tackle high volume document production against tight deadlines. The move is calculated to help the manufacturer in ...
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Customisation made by Sharp – the new OSA network scanner tool: Individualised printing and scanning profiles for an optimised workflow

Europe, 10.06.2011

Doing the same thing over and over again is not only boring, it also costs time, and therefore money (at least in work life). After all, it's not the page or click price, but the staff and workflow costs which make up the cost drivers in document managemen ...
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Get smart – SHARP expands its “Smart Card Systems” range

Europe, 10.06.2011

There is an addition to the well-known Sharp “Smart Card” customer loyalty system. Alongside additional functions that make the system even more attractive, the number of new Sharp cash registers with Smart Card solutions is increasing.
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Sharp at Intersolar 2011: solar division still on a growth curve

Hamburg, 07.06.2011

Fukushima, the phase-out of nuclear power, the energy revolution – when Intersolar, the world’s biggest trade fair for solar energy and technology, holds its 20th edition at the beginning of June the event will come at a time when the solar industry finds ...
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Sharp Provides Large Digital Signage Systems to European Handball Federation

Hamburg, 02.06.2011

Multi-Monitor Systems for Displaying Courtside Advertising at Handball Matches
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New hi-fi stereo system from Sharp plays music from the iPad, iPhone and iPod

Europe, 01.06.2011

With the XL-HF201PH hi-fi stereo system from Sharp, music lovers can now listen to the music on their iPod, iPhone and most recently iPad in hi-fi quality in the comfort of their home. The sound system with its modern design offers superb sound quality at ...
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May 2011

The big screen in a handy format: Multimedia enjoyment with the new LCD TVs of the Sharp AQUOS LE430E series

Hamburg, 25.05.2011

Top-level entertainment in combination with elegant TV design - this dual demand is one of the criteria right at the top of consumer wish lists when buying new technical equipment. With the new generation of elegant LCD TVs of the AQUOS LE430E series, Shar ...
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Extra-special sound from just 26 millimetres: Sharp makes the world’s flattest television sound bars for an audibly improved TV experience

Europe, 20.05.2011

The flattest TV sound bars in the world produce top-quality sound though they are just 26 millimetres thick and can be discreetly positioned in every sitting room. Combined with the active subwoofer, the black 2.1 audio systems bring a perceptible enhancem ...
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Sharp’s A4 Office MFPs: new standards and smart solutions

Hamburg, 04.05.2011

The multifunction printers MX-C382SC (colour) and MX-B382SC (black and white) highlight Sharp‘s capacity for innovation in the small and medium-sized office segment for MFPs. Their wide variety of features, such as the card scanner, reduced space requireme ...
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April 2011

Sharp’s new software range for an efficient office

Hamburg, 29.04.2011

“Time is money”. This old adage also applies to document management in offices. Thanks to a new software range from Sharp for its OSA-compatible MFPs (1) , companies can now noticeably improve their workflow efficiency. The Kayleigh accounting solution opt ...
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The TV with added extras: The Sharp AQUOS LE830E series outshines its competitors with improved Quattron technology and new features

Europe, 14.04.2011

Now there’s such a thing as “all inclusive” for televisions as well. The new Sharp AQUOS LE830E series not only outshines its competitors with its improved Quattron technology for super-sharp images and natural colors in 2D and 3D, you can also use it to s ...
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March 2011

Sharp Sport Event Monitors: all eyes on the perimeter

Europe, 30.03.2011

Whether for brilliant goals, nail-biting scores or high-quality advertising messages – digital information and advertising display are gaining increasing importance at sports events. With the PN-V601 Thin Bezel Monitors, Sharp provides a preassembled indoo ...
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Sharp to Provide Solar Power Systems to Areas Afflicted by the Tohoku-Area Pacific Coast Earthquake

Europe, 21.03.2011

Sharp Corporation would like to express its deepest sympathy to all the people harmed by the Tohoku-Area Pacific Coast Earthquake, and we are wishing for the speedy recovery of all afflicted areas.
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Sharp about the earthquake in Japan

Europe, 14.03.2011

Sharp Corporation would like to express deepest sympathy to all the people afflicted by this earthquake.
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Certified quality: Fraunhofer Institute verifies high performance in Sharp solar panels

Europe, 11.03.2011

In early Dec 2010, one of the largest solar plants in Upper Franconia was put into operation, the Zultenberg Solar Park. Solar specialists Eurosol GmbH built the plant in Kasendorf, Bavaria, within just two months, using Sharp Solar photovoltaic panels. Th ...
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Time for colour: Sharp’s school pocket calculator is on its way to becoming a must-have item in great demand

Europe, 10.03.2011

Is mathematics a monotonous subject? As of now, this prejudice is a thing of the past: Sharp's scientific calculators are now available in a wide variety of stylish colours. In addition to their fresh looks, the new devices offer many time-tested functions ...
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Sharp at Internorga 2011 – everything is new!

Hamburg, 07.03.2011

With a newly designed trade fair stand, new location in Hall B3 EG Stand 102, new sales management in Retail Solution Sales: Regina Hamersky and new products, Sharp exhibits at Internorga in Hamburg from March 18th to 23rd.
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Sharp announces world’s first MFPs with finger-swipe touch control

Europe, 04.03.2011

Next-generation office multifunction systems feature smartphone-type user interface for ease of use and greater productivity.
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For the comfort and well-being of guests: Sharp Ion-Power - for fresh air in restaurants and hotels

Europe, 01.03.2011

An inviting ambience will make guests feel like staying. Whether guests truly feel at ease and want to stick around, however, has quite a lot to do with the odours they smell around them. Sharp offers the perfect solutions for providing quality indoor air: ...
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February 2011

Convenient and powerful: Sharp Twin Touch professional microwaves with 100 menu memory slots provide culinary diversity and flexibility in the modern kitchen

Europe, 24.02.2011

The electronics corporation Sharp will be presenting its professional R-1500AT and R-2100AT Twin Touch microwaves at the Internorga in Hamburg from 18 to 23 March 2011. The two high-performance appliances offer great convenience in professional kitchens wi ...
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Sharp Europe and Oscar winner Sean Penn present the "Sun and Stars" initiative in Berlin

Europe, 23.02.2011

Lack of energy supply is one of the most desperate problems in the poorest regions of the world - despite there being no shortage of sunshine in many cases. Solar energy can provide sustainable relief here. However, financing opportunities for the installa ...
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Innovative Touch Monitor from Sharp: the Creative Tool for the Professional Work Environment

Europe, 18.02.2011

Sharp has developed a new tool for the professional work environment in the form of the PN-L601B monitor. The 60 inch (152 centimetres) touch screen facilitates efficient, comfortable and creative work in a team thanks to its intuitive user interface. The ...
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Compact and high-performance: Sharp’s MFP Solutions for Small Offices

Europe, 15.02.2011

The flexible MFPs are an impressive item – even in the field at trade fairs and events. Sharp’s A4 B&W multi-function products (MFPs) for small bureaus and home offices feature streamlined, modern design. From scanning, integration in a network or saving s ...
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Sales of Products Equipped with Sharp’s Plasmacluster Ion Technology Reach 30 Million Units Worldwide

Europe, 08.02.2011

Total sales of products from Sharp Corporation and products from companies in other industries equipped with Plasmacluster Ion technology, Sharp’s air purification technology, reached 30 million units worldwide at the end of December 2010, approximately 10 ...
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Excellent! TÜV Rheinland distinguishes Sharp PV Module

Europe, 07.02.2011

The Sharp NU-180E1 module, produced by one of the world's leading manufacturers of solar power modules, has been rated "excellent (-)" by TÜV Rheinland and Solarparxis AG in the current certification test. In addition to the module's extraordinary resistan ...
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January 2011

The Solar Rush Is On!

London, 31.01.2011

The Solar Rush Is On! Visit Sharp at Ecobuild this March
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Sharp surprises ISE 2011 visitors with oversized cube

Europe, 18.01.2011

All eyes will be on Sharp’s booth at the ISE at the beginning of February. The electronics corporation will be putting on a bigger and more impressive presentation than ever before. The PN-V601 series thin-bezel displays can be beheld in an extraordinary a ...
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Colour for all: New Sharp MFP in the entry-level segment

Europe, 06.01.2011

Goods prospects in the market for colour multi-functional products (MFP): With the new MX-2310U, Sharp is making an attractive offer in the entry-level segment for colour multi-functional products to its partners and customers. The new A3 system is powerfu ...
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December 2010

Sharp AQUOS LCD TVs are to receive the EU energy label from the very first day

Hamburg, 20.12.2010

Sharp celebrates a green Christmas: from 20th December 2010 manufacturers and dealers may voluntarily add the new EU energy label to their TVs. From now on Sharp will send the relevant stickers to dealers. The technology company's Quattron TVs combine the ...
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Heating healthy: Sharp launches the 3-in-1 steam oven for the smart kitchen

Europe, 09.12.2010

Full steam ahead: a new star cooker is born. It is called Steamwave and comes from Sharp. This 3-in-1 steam oven is an intelligent combination of steamer, grill and microwave. The AX-1100 is available in two colour variants. It uses pure steam to prepare m ...
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Sharp to Begin Mass Production of New Single Crystalline Solar Cells with High Conversion Efficiency at GREEN FRONT SAKAI

Europe, 03.12.2010

Sharp Corporation has developed a new single crystalline solar cell with high conversion efficiency. Sharp will begin mass producing this solar cell at an annual production capacity of 200 MW within fiscal year 2010 at its solar cell plant in GREEN FRONT S ...
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