Logitech facts for kids
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Headquarters at the EPFL Innovation Park in Lausanne, Switzerland
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| Founded | 2 October 1981 in Apples, Switzerland |
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| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland |
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Worldwide |
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| Revenue |  US$5.48 billion (FY2022) |
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 US$774 million (FY2022) |
| US$645 million (FY2022) |
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| Total assets | US$4.04 billion (FY2022) |
| Total equity | US$2.40 billion (FY2022) |
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c. 8,200 (March 2022) |
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Logitech International S.A. is a company from Switzerland. It makes computer parts and software. Logitech's main office is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The company has offices all over the world. It is one of the top makers of devices for computers and other digital products.
Logitech creates and sells many personal computer accessories. These include keyboards, mice, and tablet accessories. They also make headphones, webcams, Bluetooth speakers, and universal remotes. The name "Logitech" comes from "logiciel," which is the French word for software.
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Discovering Logitech's History
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Logitech started in Apples, Vaud, Switzerland, in 1981. It was founded by Daniel Borel, Pierluigi Zappacosta, and Giacomo Marini. Borel and Zappacosta met in California while studying engineering. They later returned to Switzerland to start their company.
The founders first tried to make software for a Swiss company. But that project was canceled. Then, they focused on making the computer mouse. This was important for the new graphical computer screens.
The First Mouse and Early Growth
Logitech's first mouse was the P4 model. It was made in Switzerland in 1982. This mouse was based on a design by Swiss inventor Jean-Daniel Nicoud.
In 1984, Logitech got a big contract. They supplied computer mice to Hewlett-Packard (HP). These mice were made in a new factory in California. They had the HP brand, not Logitech's name. Logitech later opened factories in Ireland and Taiwan.
Innovations in Wireless Technology
Logitech created the first wireless mouse in 1984. It used infrared light to connect to the computer. However, it needed a clear view to work well.
Wireless mice became popular later. In 1991, Logitech made the first mouse that used radio waves. This meant it didn't need a clear line of sight.
In 1985, Swiss inventor René Sommer improved the wired mouse. He added a special chip to make it respond better. Logitech used this idea in their first retail mouse, the C7. It was a rectangular, three-button mouse.
The next wired mouse, the S9, came out in 1989. It was shaped to fit the human hand. This was the first time the Logitech logo appeared on a mouse.
Becoming a Public Company and Expanding Products
In 1988, Logitech became a public company. This meant people could buy shares in it on the stock market. In 1989, Logitech made its first trackball. A trackball is like an upside-down mouse.
Logitech also won an award in 1990 for its software tool called Multiscope Debugger. This tool helped computer programmers.
In 1994, Logitech moved most of its manufacturing to Suzhou, China. In 1998, Logitech bought the webcam part of Connectix. They then released the QuickCam, which was a webcam with a built-in microphone. By 2000, Logitech was the top seller of webcams.
Key Acquisitions and Partnerships
Logitech has bought many other companies over the years. This helped them offer more products.
- In 2001, they bought Labtec to add more computer accessories.
- In 2010, they acquired Ultimate Ears. This company makes special headphones for musicians and Bluetooth speakers.
- In 2016, they bought Jaybird. Jaybird makes wireless headphones for sports.
- Also in 2016, they bought the Saitek brand. Saitek makes gaming accessories.
- In 2017, they acquired Astro Gaming. Astro Gaming makes gaming equipment, especially headsets.
- In 2018, they bought Blue Microphones. Blue Microphones makes microphones.
- In 2019, they acquired Streamlabs. Streamlabs makes software for live-streaming videos.
In 2008, Logitech announced a big milestone. They had made one billion mice since 1985!
In 2021, Logitech started an initiative called #Creators4BIPOC. They worked with choreographer JaQuel Knight. This project helps social media creators, especially people of color, protect their dance moves. It allows choreographers to copyright their work and earn money from it.
Logitech continues to grow and change. In 2023, Hanneke Faber became the new CEO of the company.
How Logitech Products Are Made
The very first Logitech mice were made in Switzerland. Later, production facilities were set up in the United States, Taiwan, Hungary, and Ireland.
Today, a lot of Logitech's products are made in Suzhou, China. Other companies also help make Logitech products in Asia.
Explore Logitech Product Lines
Logitech has many different product lines. Each one focuses on a specific type of product.
- Logitech – This is the main brand for computer accessories. It includes mice, keyboards, webcams, and speakers. In Japan, this brand is called Logicool.
- Logitech video collaboration – This line includes equipment for video meetings for businesses.
- Logitech MX – These are high-end computer accessories, like advanced mice and keyboards.
- Logitech C – This line focuses on computer webcams.
- Logitech G – This brand is for gaming products. It includes gaming mice, keyboards, and headsets.
- Ultimate Ears – This brand makes special headphones for musicians and wireless Bluetooth speakers.
- Jaybird – This brand makes wireless Bluetooth earbuds for sports.
- Saitek – This brand makes gaming accessories, especially for flight simulation.
- Logitech Harmony – This line offers programmable remote controls.
Images for kids
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The Logitech P4 (1981) was the world's first commercially available mouse.
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Logitech's second-generation mouse, the Logimouse (1983)
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A transparent version of the C7 mouse (1985), the first serial mouse to draw its supply voltage directly from the serial port
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Logitech FotoMan, an early digital camera
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Logitech mice in the Enter Museum (Switzerland)
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A contemporary (2021) Logitech M171 mouse
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A Logitech M186 Mouse from 2021
See also
In Spanish: Logitech para niños
