VCRs are finally killed off by Funai

By Nell Walker
Share
Japanese electronics manufacturer Funai Electric is to cease production on the world's last VCRs. Production on the VHS tape players will end this...

Japanese electronics manufacturer Funai Electric is to cease production on the world's last VCRs.

Production on the VHS tape players will end this month. A spokesperson for the company stated that key component makers are stepping away from helping to create the devices due to a lack of demand, despite the surprising degree of customer demand.

Avid VHS fans can, at least, use the VHS/DVD converter technology that the company is soon to be releasing in order to bring their media up to date.

Funai has created video players since 1983. Amazingly, it manufacturered 750,000 VHS players and recorders in 2015, most of which are for the US market. 

Funai has been the only VCR manufacturer for several years, since Panasonic pulled away from the market. 

The spokesperson added that the company will continue to sell VCRs until stocks run out, and will provide maintenance services for as long as possible. 

 

Follow @ManufacturingGL and @NellWalkerMG

Share

Featured Articles

Tata & JLR: Supercharging Next Gen Automotive Connectivity

With the Tata Communications MOVE platform, JLR is ensuring electric fleet connectivity, driving the future of software-defined automotive manufacturing

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Expands in Denmark

The life science company FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies is investing in its Hillerød site to drive the development & advancement of Danish life science

Reviewing Trump's First Term to Prepare for the Second

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, we reflect on the impact of the manufacturing policies, rules and tariffs imposed during his first term

Amazon Delivers One Billion Packages via Electric Vehicle

Sustainability & ESG

Rolls-Royce Invests Millions to Expand Goodwood Facility

Production & Operations

Manufacturing Unwrapped: Manufacturing Leader Jeff Winter

Digital Factory