[April Fool's Day] Never Say 'Not Enough Ports' Again. Elecom Launches New Docking Station with 40 Ports, the Largest in Elecom's History (※1), to Commemorate its 40th Anniversary
Elecom announces an April Fool's Day project to launch a giant 40-port docking station, the largest in its history, to commemorate its 40th anniversary.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 18:00
Elecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Koichi Ishimi) will celebrate its 40th anniversary on May 28, 2026. In commemoration of this milestone year, Elecom is launching a new giant docking station packed with 40 ports, the largest in Elecom's history (※1). Pursuing the aesthetics of excess, we will ensure no one ever says 'not enough ports' again.
**Elecom's largest docking station ever (※1) also supports ancient legacy connector types.**
A docking station is an item that easily expands the ports of a laptop. By connecting just one cable, multiple peripherals can be connected at once. Until now, our company has offered models with a maximum of 11 ports, but the newly released product boasts an astonishing 40 ports. It also supports ancient connector types such as SCSI and FireWire, making it compatible with a wide range of old and new peripherals.
※1: According to our own research (as of April 1, 2026)
Normal docking station
**Weighing 40kg. We aimed for space-saving, but only its presence remained.**
One of the charms of this product is the gap between appearing space-saving on a desk and becoming incredibly difficult to move when the time comes. Please be careful of dropping it during installation.
**Product Specifications**
External dimensions: Approximately 40mm (W) x 40mm (D) x 40mm (H)
Weight: 40kg
**Seeking April Fool's Day Ideas on X**
Elecom solicited ideas for its 2026 April Fool's Day project on its official X (formerly Twitter) account starting February 12, 2026. As a result of internal selection, the idea of a '40-port docking station' was adopted because it combined practicality and topicality, directly reflecting the impact of the 40th anniversary.
Survey URL: https://x.com/elecom_pr/status/2021841703951643063
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**Company Information**
Elecom was founded in 1986 and has expanded its corporate scale with the advent of the PC boom. We primarily develop, manufacture, and sell IT peripheral products. In recent years, we have expanded into various fields beyond digital areas such as PCs and smartphones, including healthcare, gaming, cooking appliances, beauty products, outdoor goods, pet appliances, and solution proposals. We have continued to grow by delivering unprecedented comfort and convenience to everyone.
Our purpose, 'Better being,' is the raison d'être of the Elecom Group. We pursue better technology and quality to make people around the world happy and improve society. We aim for a better global environment and local communities, contributing to a sustainable society and environment. We will continue to pursue what we have cherished since our founding and grow sustainably as the Elecom Group.
**Company Overview**
Company Name: Elecom Co., Ltd.
Head Office: LA Tower 9F, 4-1-1 Fushimimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Established: May 1986 (Showa 61)
Representative: Koichi Ishimi, Representative Director and President
**Elecom's largest docking station ever (※1) also supports ancient legacy connector types.**
A docking station is an item that easily expands the ports of a laptop. By connecting just one cable, multiple peripherals can be connected at once. Until now, our company has offered models with a maximum of 11 ports, but the newly released product boasts an astonishing 40 ports. It also supports ancient connector types such as SCSI and FireWire, making it compatible with a wide range of old and new peripherals.
※1: According to our own research (as of April 1, 2026)
Normal docking station
**Weighing 40kg. We aimed for space-saving, but only its presence remained.**
One of the charms of this product is the gap between appearing space-saving on a desk and becoming incredibly difficult to move when the time comes. Please be careful of dropping it during installation.
**Product Specifications**
External dimensions: Approximately 40mm (W) x 40mm (D) x 40mm (H)
Weight: 40kg
**Seeking April Fool's Day Ideas on X**
Elecom solicited ideas for its 2026 April Fool's Day project on its official X (formerly Twitter) account starting February 12, 2026. As a result of internal selection, the idea of a '40-port docking station' was adopted because it combined practicality and topicality, directly reflecting the impact of the 40th anniversary.
Survey URL: https://x.com/elecom_pr/status/2021841703951643063
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**Company Information**
Elecom was founded in 1986 and has expanded its corporate scale with the advent of the PC boom. We primarily develop, manufacture, and sell IT peripheral products. In recent years, we have expanded into various fields beyond digital areas such as PCs and smartphones, including healthcare, gaming, cooking appliances, beauty products, outdoor goods, pet appliances, and solution proposals. We have continued to grow by delivering unprecedented comfort and convenience to everyone.
Our purpose, 'Better being,' is the raison d'être of the Elecom Group. We pursue better technology and quality to make people around the world happy and improve society. We aim for a better global environment and local communities, contributing to a sustainable society and environment. We will continue to pursue what we have cherished since our founding and grow sustainably as the Elecom Group.
**Company Overview**
Company Name: Elecom Co., Ltd.
Head Office: LA Tower 9F, 4-1-1 Fushimimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Established: May 1986 (Showa 61)
Representative: Koichi Ishimi, Representative Director and President
FAQ
Will this docking station actually be released?
No, this product was announced as a fictional item for April Fool's Day on April 1, 2026, and is not planned for actual release.
Why did Elecom conduct this April Fool's Day project?
It was carried out to commemorate Elecom's 40th anniversary, to enhance customer engagement through humor, and to promote the brand's approachability.
What other products does Elecom handle?
In addition to PC and smartphone peripherals, Elecom develops and sells products in various fields such as healthcare, gaming, cooking appliances, beauty products, outdoor goods, and pet appliances.