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* Developed in 1934 - 1952 page. 1934 1/2-Horsepower, 3-phase Induction Motor First motor produced by the company. 1936 Electric Fan with Automatic Oscillation (36 cm table top model) First electric fan. 1936 Incandescent Lamp (The Sister Incandescent 40 Watt and Standard 60 Watt) First incandescent lamp. 1941 Light Preventing Air Raid Detection (20W) A special light used to prevent detection during World War II air raids. 1942 Wireless Equipment A special wireless equipment utilizing the company's radio technology was developed during the war. 1943 Vacuum Tube for Telecommunications First Vacuum Tube. 1945 Flashlight in Wooden Case This product provided a driving force as the company returned to commercial production. 1946 All-wave Radio (8A-1) First all-wave radio. 1950 Straight Fluorescent Lamp (FL-20D) First fluorescent lamp. 1951 Agitator-type Washing Machine (MW-101) First washing machine. 1952 17-inch Monochrome TV (17K-531) First TV set. 1952 "Hyper" Electric Motor Product which led the way to development in motor production.

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