Sharp Elsimate EL-337C calculator

The Sharp Elsimate EL-337C is a classic desktop calculator known for its twin-power (solar and battery) capabilities and 12-digit display. The brand, Sharp, has a rich history originating in Japan, where it was founded by Tokuji Hayakawa in 1912, initially famous for the "Ever-Ready Sharp Pencil" from which the company took its name.

Over the decades, Sharp became a global leader in electronics, including pioneering liquid crystal display (LCD) technology used in calculators like the Elsimate series. While originally a Japanese powerhouse, the majority of Sharp's consumer electronics manufacturing was shifted to China and other Southeast Asian countries to optimize global production costs.

In 2016, Sharp Corporation underwent a significant ownership change when the Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.) acquired a majority stake. Today, Sharp remains a prominent brand under Foxconn's umbrella, continuing to produce office equipment and consumer electronics while maintaining its corporate headquarters in Osaka, Japan.