History : 2005-2017

Accelerate global expansion

2007

Shimadzu Software Development Canada, Inc.(SSDC) was established in Canada

Shimadzu Middle East & Africa Fze. was established in UAE

Kyoto College of Medical Science established

Since the Shimadzu X-ray Technology Training Center opened, many changes have taken place, including an extended training period, an expanded curriculum, and name changes. In April 2007 the center was reorganized as Kyoto College of Medical Science to train radiologists.

Kyoto College of Medical Science established

2008

Shimadzu Forest creation activity began in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture

As a participant in the Kyoto Model Forest Movement, Shimadzu gave a forest in Yagi-cho, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture the name Shimadzu Forest. Volunteers from Shimadzu and their families collaborate with local residents to preserve the forest.

Shimadzu Forest creation activity began in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture

2010

Shimadzu launched Japan's first triple quadrupole LC mass spectrometer LCMS-8030

Shimadzu launched Japan's first triple quadrupole LC mass spectrometer LCMS-8030

2011

Shimadzu South Africa (Pty), Ltd.(SSA)was established in South Africa

2012

Shimadzu launched the FOODSEYE food radioactivity inspection system

The nuclear power plant accident caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake led to concerns over possible radioactive contamination of rice. To address this problem, Shimadzu developed the FOODSEYE food radioactivity inspection system, which enables comprehensive inspection and rapid safety conformation.

Shimadzu launched the FOODSEYE food radioactivity inspection system

2013

Shimadzu Latin America, SA.(SLA)was established in Uruguay

Hisaki Spectroscopic Planet Observatory was equipped with Shimadzu diffraction grating

Shimadzu's diffraction grating was a key device in the Hisaki Spectroscopic Planet Observatory, launched in 2013.

Hisaki Spectroscopic Planet Observatory was equipped with Shimadzu diffraction grating

2015

Shimadzu Innovation Centers opened in the U.S. and China

American Innovation Center
China Innovation Center

2017

Shimadzu was selected as 2016 Nadeshiko Brand for its efforts to promote women’s activities

Shimadzu was selected as 2016 Nadeshiko Brand for its efforts to promote women’s activities

Shimadzu Innovation Centers opened in Europe and Singapore

European Innovation Center
Singapore Innovation Center
Starting a Business Manufacturing Physics and Chemistry Instruments(1875-1893)
Building the Foundation for Business Expansion(1894-1916)
Transformation to a Modern Company(1917-1944)
From Post-War Rebuilding to Growth(1945-1970)
Developing and Expanding Markets Throughout the World(1971-1994)
Overcoming Obstacles to a V-shaped Recovery(1995-2004)
Accelerate global expansion(2005-2017)
Meeting Social Challenges through Science and Technology(2018-2024)

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