Tadao Kashio was a Japanese industrialist and one of the founders of the famous brand Casio. He was an inventor, engineer, and businessman who provided the world with affordable, reliable, and innovative electronic products.
Key points about Tadao Kashio:
Birth: 1917, Japan
Early invention: After World War II, he invented the "Ubewa Pipe" — a finger-worn cigarette holder that protected hands from cigarette ash.
Starting Casio: In 1946, he founded Casio Computer Co., Ltd. with his three brothers.
Famous invention: The world's first fully electronic calculator (1957), followed by watches, keyboards, digital cameras, and other electronics.
Tadao Kashio's philosophy was to bring technology within reach of the common man — and that is why Casio is still considered one of the most famous brands in the world.