Brand site "Better being Stories" publishes interview on the development secret of trackball "IST PLUS"

Elecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Koichi Iwami) has released an interview article on the development secret of the trackball "IST PLUS" on its brand site "Better being Stories," which introduces initiatives that symbolize the company's purpose.

In the article, Yoshiya Furuhata, Manager of the Peripheral Division in the Product Development Department, talks about the background of launching the "IST" series with the aim of setting a new standard for trackballs, and the development process of evolving it into the third installment of the "IST" series, "IST PLUS," by reflecting user feedback.

The Elecom Group will continue to strive for better product creation through product development that starts with user voices.

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What is "Better being Stories"?

Our purpose, "Better being," is the reason for our existence as the Elecom Group. We introduce "Better being Stories," initiatives that symbolize that purpose.

https://www.elecom.co.jp/pickup/brand/

"IST PLUS"

"IST PLUS" is a new model equipped with the latest features for the trackball "IST" announced in November 2023. While inheriting the conventional ergonomic shape and operability, it incorporates multi-pairing, onboard memory, the addition of ball rollers to the support unit, and silent switches. It also supports USB wireless 2.4GHz/Bluetooth(R) wireless and can register up to three connection destinations.

Furthermore, "IST PLUS" is available in two types: a ball roller model and a bearing model.

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Ball Roller Model

IST PLUS Ball Roller Model

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H1W2NG3L/?smid=AN1VRQENFRJN5&th=1

Elecom Direct Shop (Main Store): https://shop.elecom.co.jp/item/4549550400701.html

Biccamera.com: https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/15155246/

Yodobashi.com: https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001009919375/

Bearing Model

IST PLUS Bearing Model

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H1W52YSJ/?smid=AN1VRQENFRJN5&th=1

Elecom Direct Shop (Main Store): https://shop.elecom.co.jp/item/4549550400749.html

Biccamera.com: https://www.biccamera.com/bc/item/15155248/

Yodobashi.com: https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001009919377/

Company Information

Elecom was founded in 1986 and expanded its business scale with the advent of the personal computer boom. While primarily developing, manufacturing, and selling IT peripheral products, in recent years, the company has expanded into various fields beyond the digital realm of PCs and smartphones, including healthcare, gaming, cooking appliances, beauty appliances, outdoor products, pet appliances, and solution proposals. By delivering unprecedented comfort and convenience to everyone, Elecom has continued to grow.

Our purpose, "Better being," is the reason for our existence as the Elecom Group. We pursue better technology and quality to bring happiness to people worldwide 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 valued since our founding and achieve sustainable growth as the Elecom Group.

Company Overview

Company Name: Elecom Co., Ltd.

Head Office Location: Meijiyasuda Seimei Osaka Midosuji Building 9F, 4-1-1 Fushimi-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Established: May 1986

Representative: Koichi Iwami, President and CEO