Milestones
Our History
Founded in 1988, CipherLab Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets AIDC (automatic identification and data collection) products and systems. The company is dedicated to serving firms around the world that seek more effective and efficient ways of doing business and creating business value.
CipherLab has subsidiaries and partners in EMEA, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and China. This growing network of long-term relationships has been established to serve the unique needs of world regions and markets with dynamic flexibility and response to opportunity. CipherLab's valued partnerships allow critical market intelligence, open communication and mutual success.
CipherLab has invested tremendous resources for research in optics, electronics, mechanical engineering, communication technologies, software, and industry applications. Knowledgeable and experienced engineers work closely with industry partners to design, engineer, and create systems that meet customers' needs, as well as providing timely and competent services.
The company carefully examines its manufacturing capacities and processes to improve efficiency, ensure quality, and minimize harm to the Earth. CipherLab, both ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certified, supplies quality products at competitive prices with flexible and timely delivery. The majority of products are marketed under the registered brand name CipherLab.
CipherLab is listed on the Taiwan OTC market under the ticker 6160.
Milestones and Awards
AWARDS
One of Top 3 Best Supplier of Equipment for Retail, CP30 series mobile computers
from Wiadomości Handlowe, Poland, 2013
Best of 2012 in Innovationspreis-IT, CP30 and 8200 mobile computers
from Initiative Mittelstand, Germany, 2012
Gold Mobile Star Awards, 9500 series mobile computers
from Mobile Village, North America, 2007
Best Product and Service Award, 8000 series mobile computers
from Networks Products Guide, North America, 2009
Gold Mobile Star Award, 1660 BT scanner
from MobileVillage, North America, 2009
Gold Mobile Star Award, 8000 series mobile computers
from MobileVillage, North America, 2008
Mobile/Wireless Product Innovation of the Year
from Network Products Guide, North America, 2008
In-store Handheld Automation Product Innovation of the Year
from Frost & Sullivan (industry analysts), North America, 2007
Small to Midsize Retail Solution Award for Best In-store System
sponsored by Integrated Solutions for Retailers Magazine, 2006
One of Top 3 Scanner Manufacturers Worldwide
by Venture Development Corporation (industry analysts), USA, 2006
One of Top 5 Scanner Manufacturers
by Vertical System Retailer, USA, 2006
Ranked #9 of ROA and #17 of ROE in Top 1000 Manufacturers,
Business Weekly, Taiwan, 2006
Ranked #29 among Top 100 Growing Enterprises,
Smart Monthly, Taiwan, 2004
#1 Scanner rating
for CipherLab 1000, Webzine Magazine, Japan, 2003
Ranked #18 of Top 100 Potential Mid-Small Enterprises,
CommonWealth Magazine, Taiwan, 2003
Gold Asian Award of Excellence
to Steven Liau, CipherLab chairman, Taiwan, 1998
CipherLab has subsidiaries and partners in EMEA, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and China. This growing network of long-term relationships has been established to serve the unique needs of world regions and markets with dynamic flexibility and response to opportunity. CipherLab's valued partnerships allow critical market intelligence, open communication and mutual success.
CipherLab has invested tremendous resources for research in optics, electronics, mechanical engineering, communication technologies, software, and industry applications. Knowledgeable and experienced engineers work closely with industry partners to design, engineer, and create systems that meet customers' needs, as well as providing timely and competent services.
The company carefully examines its manufacturing capacities and processes to improve efficiency, ensure quality, and minimize harm to the Earth. CipherLab, both ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 certified, supplies quality products at competitive prices with flexible and timely delivery. The majority of products are marketed under the registered brand name CipherLab.
CipherLab is listed on the Taiwan OTC market under the ticker 6160.
Milestones and Awards
| 1988 | Founded company and built the first real-time feedback system for the Taiwan Stock Exchange |
| 1989 | Released the first time and attendance data terminal |
| 1990 | Installed the first solid-state LCD display (240 x 960 cm) in Taiwan at Chinese Petroleum Corp., Lin-Yung factory |
| 1991 | Released the first CCD barcode scanner |
| 1992 | Began marketing under the brand name CipherLab |
| 1993 | Designed the first handheld portable terminal with IC card reader for Taiwan Banking System |
| 1997 | ISO 9001 Certificate awarded and began the roll-out for Taiwan 7-11 convenience chain-stores POS system |
| 1998 | President Liau receives Gold Asian Award of Excellence for his role in the industry Began the roll-out for Taiwan Family Mart convenience chain-stores POS system Designed the first software development tool 'Basic Compiler' for mobile computers |
| 1999 | CipherLab begins conversion to public company through initial public offering and CipherLab enters the mobile computer market with 711/720 data collection mobile computer |
| 2000 | Established U.S. subsidiary |
| 2001 | Released model 1000 CCD scanner, the most popular contact scanner. |
| 2002 | Publicly listed on Taiwan OTC market with NT$327 million capital Established Software R&D Center in China Established cooperative education and internship with Tzu-Chi University Released pocket-sized mobile computers, the 8000 series, targeting retail markets Released light-industrial mobile computers, the 8300 series, targeting warehouse environments |
| 2003 | Model 1000 scanner ranked #1 by Japanese barcode scanner users (Webzine Magazine) CipherLab ranked #18 of Taiwan's top 100 Mid-Small Enterprises (CommonWealth Magazine) Pioneered wireless BT handheld scanning with release of the world's first commercial BT scanner Increased capital to NT$398 million |
| 2004 | ISO 14000 Certificate compliance achieved CipherLab ranked #29 of Taiwan Top 100 Growing Enterprises (Smart Monthly) Increased capital to NT$500 million. Awarded ACNielsen Homescan CRM project for Asia-Pacific and EMEA |
| 2005 | Released the first industrial mobile computers, the 8500 series, targeting transportation and logistics environments Increased capital to NT$622 million Ranked #48 of Taiwan Top 100 Competitive Mid-Small Enterprises (Marbo Magazine) |
| 2006 | Awarded ACNielsen Homescan CRM project for South America Ranked #17 of ROE and #9 of ROA of Taiwan Top 1000 Manufacturers (Business Weekly) Increased capital to NT$710 million Changed corporate English name to CipherLab Co. Ltd. Ranked in top 5 scanner manufacturers by Vertical System Retailer, USA. Released the first Windows®-based industrial mobile computers, the 9500 series, targeting transportation and logistics environments Established EMEA subsidiary Ranked in top 3 scanner manufacturers worldwide by Venture Development Corporation (industry analyst), USA |
| 2007 | Establish China subsidiary In-store Handheld Automation Product Innovation of the Year Award from Frost & Sullivan (industry analyst), USA |
| 2008 | Released the 1500 handheld linear imager scanner, targeting retail, healthcare and public sector Released the first pocket-sized Bluetooth scanner, the 1660 linear imager, targeting healthcare, field sales and field service Established DACH office |
| 2009 | Released Bluetooth handheld scanners, the 1560 and 1562 of 1500 series Released industrial mobile computers, the 8400 series, targeting warehousing Released industrial mobile computers, the 9300 series, targeting retail and warehousing 8000 series were awarded Best Product and Service by Networks Products Guide, North America 1660 Bluetooth scanner was awarded Gold Mobile Star Award by MobileVillage, North America Established GmbH office |
| 2010 | Released industrial mobile computers, the 9600 series, targeting retail, healthcare, manufacturing and field mobility Released the first industrial handheld scanner, the 1704 2D imager, targeting manufacturing, warehousing and logistics Established subsidiary CipherLab Medical Co., Ltd. |
| 2011 | Released enterprise mobile computers, the 8200 series, targeting retail and healthcare Released the first PDA-typed Windows mobile computer, the CP30 series Released new Antimicrobial Protection series, including 1500H and 1600H handheld scanners and 8000H cOS mobile computers Released the 1504 and 1564 2D scanners Released 1070 contact scanner Released 1661 pocket-sized linear imager scanner Established Remuneration Committee |
| 2012 | Released industrial mobile computers, the 8700 series Released 1662 and 1664 pocket-sized laser and 2D imager scanners Released industrial mobile computers, the CP50 series, targeting field mobility, transportation and warehousing Released Antimicrobial Protection series including 1664H handheld scanner and 8200H cOS mobile computers Released the first handheld RFID reader, the 1861, targeting retail, warehousing and distribution center Established subsidiary CipherGenii Co., Ltd. |
| 2013 | Released industrial mobile computers, the 9200 series, targeting transportation, logistics, and warehousing Released flagship mobile computer, the CP60 series, targeting the high-end market in transportation, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and field service Released 1663 pocket-sized Bluetooth linear imager scanner |
| 2014 | Released new generation of cOS mobile computers, the 8600 series, targeting warehousing, distribution center and manufacturing Released industrial mobile computers, the 9700 series, targeting warehousing and within-four-wall applications Released industrial mobile computers, the CP55 series, targeting transportation, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and field service |
| 2015 | Released the first Android touch mobile computer, RS30 series, targeting field sales, field service, retail and healthcare Released 1862 handheld RFID reader, giving users extended RFID capabilities with mobile devices through Bluetooth pairing |
| 2016 | Established CipherLab Europe Representative Office in Eindhoven, The Netherlands |
| 2017 | Released 2500 series business-rugged handheld scanner to suit various applications such as retail, warehousing and light industry Released 9700A series mobile computer, a new force on Android OS for applications in warehousing Released RS50 series rugged Android touch computer, providing user-friendly operations with industrial durability Released RS31 series touch-centric Android mobile computer targeting retail and field service applications ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 awarded |
| 2018 | Released 2200 series omnidirectional presentation scanner for retailers CipherLab was awarded in Huawei Developer Challenge for bringing innovative solutions fulfilling industry demands Released RK25 series rugged mobile computer combining smartphone usability with keypad options Released Nemo improving utilization of labor and equipment for smart manufacturing |
AWARDS
One of Top 3 Best Supplier of Equipment for Retail, CP30 series mobile computers
from Wiadomości Handlowe, Poland, 2013
Best of 2012 in Innovationspreis-IT, CP30 and 8200 mobile computers
from Initiative Mittelstand, Germany, 2012
Gold Mobile Star Awards, 9500 series mobile computers
from Mobile Village, North America, 2007
Best Product and Service Award, 8000 series mobile computers
from Networks Products Guide, North America, 2009
Gold Mobile Star Award, 1660 BT scanner
from MobileVillage, North America, 2009
Gold Mobile Star Award, 8000 series mobile computers
from MobileVillage, North America, 2008
Mobile/Wireless Product Innovation of the Year
from Network Products Guide, North America, 2008
In-store Handheld Automation Product Innovation of the Year
from Frost & Sullivan (industry analysts), North America, 2007
Small to Midsize Retail Solution Award for Best In-store System
sponsored by Integrated Solutions for Retailers Magazine, 2006
One of Top 3 Scanner Manufacturers Worldwide
by Venture Development Corporation (industry analysts), USA, 2006
One of Top 5 Scanner Manufacturers
by Vertical System Retailer, USA, 2006
Ranked #9 of ROA and #17 of ROE in Top 1000 Manufacturers,
Business Weekly, Taiwan, 2006
Ranked #29 among Top 100 Growing Enterprises,
Smart Monthly, Taiwan, 2004
#1 Scanner rating
for CipherLab 1000, Webzine Magazine, Japan, 2003
Ranked #18 of Top 100 Potential Mid-Small Enterprises,
CommonWealth Magazine, Taiwan, 2003
Gold Asian Award of Excellence
to Steven Liau, CipherLab chairman, Taiwan, 1998