Canon Obtains AS 9100 Certification, Enters Aerospace Imaging Field
Optical manufacturer Canon has obtained AS 9100 certification, an international aerospace quality management system standard, marking its entry into the aerospace and defense supply chain. This move diversifies Canon's business from consumer and industrial imaging into the application of imaging modules in the aviation market.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Ming-han, Taipei, 21st) Optical manufacturer Canon is diversifying its development, recently obtaining AS 9100 certification, an international aerospace quality management system standard. This symbolizes Canon's entry into the aerospace and defense supply chain from the consumer and industrial imaging fields, opening up applications for imaging modules in the aviation market.
SGS today issued a press release stating that Canon has obtained AS 9100 certification, demonstrating its capabilities in quality control and process management, meeting the strict international standards of the aerospace industry.
SGS explained that AS 9100 certification is based on ISO 9001 and is an international standard with stricter requirements for the aerospace environment. Canon's successful certification meets the stringent requirements for product safety, configuration management, and risk control in the standard, ensuring that imaging modules can maintain high stability and reliability in aviation environments. This move not only strengthens Canon's competitiveness in R&D and supply chain management but also lays the foundation for its expansion into the aviation market.
Looking ahead, Canon stated that it will combine edge AI computing and optical technology to develop airborne surveillance systems and smart sensing applications for aircraft. By providing lightweight and highly environmentally adaptable imaging solutions, it aims to deepen cooperation with global aerospace industry players and move towards an international and diversified strategic layout. (Editor: Lin Chia-hsien) 1150421
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiang Ming-han, Taipei, 21st) Optical manufacturer Canon is diversifying its development, recently obtaining AS 9100 certification, an international aerospace quality management system standard. This symbolizes Canon's entry into the aerospace and defense supply chain from the consumer and industrial imaging fields, opening up applications for imaging modules in the aviation market.
SGS today issued a press release stating that Canon has obtained AS 9100 certification, demonstrating its capabilities in quality control and process management, meeting the strict international standards of the aerospace industry.
SGS explained that AS 9100 certification is based on ISO 9001 and is an international standard with stricter requirements for the aerospace environment. Canon's successful certification meets the stringent requirements for product safety, configuration management, and risk control in the standard, ensuring that imaging modules can maintain high stability and reliability in aviation environments. This move not only strengthens Canon's competitiveness in R&D and supply chain management but also lays the foundation for its expansion into the aviation market.
Looking ahead, Canon stated that it will combine edge AI computing and optical technology to develop airborne surveillance systems and smart sensing applications for aircraft. By providing lightweight and highly environmentally adaptable imaging solutions, it aims to deepen cooperation with global aerospace industry players and move towards an international and diversified strategic layout. (Editor: Lin Chia-hsien) 1150421
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