Our Approach to Research and Development
We are conducting research and development of core technologies to create innovative next-generation products, developing new products that improve current products and technologies, and developing highly versatile common technologies including AI, IoT, and robotics. Additionally, by integrating and evolving our technologies and know-how, we are promptly responding to societal changes and new challenges, and working on developing new businesses and technologies required in future society.
We engage in research and development in fields such as advanced analysis, innovative biology, neuroscience, AI, and product platform technologies like equipment control design and system integration.
Approach to Intellectual Property
In addition to obtaining and effectively utilizing intellectual property that contributes to our business, and respecting the intellectual property rights of others, we strengthen our business competitiveness through strategic activities, such as leveraging intellectual property information in business strategies and disseminating technology brands.
Approach to Standardization
Standardization has been used to define product specifications and performance, eliminate inferior products, and maintain consistent quality.
To have more people use the technologies we create, we promote rule formation through standardization activities and work on creating markets for new products and services.
We see standardization as an opportunity to contribute to society, create markets, and enhance competitiveness; hence, we push it as one of the "Seven Management Base Strengthenings" in our medium-term management plan.
Our envisioned international standardization strategy and regulatory response steps are as follows. Currently, we recognize ourselves as transitioning from Lv1 to Lv2 and aim to reach Lv3.
Solving Social Issues through Partnerships
To acquire advanced technology and provide innovative products and services, challenging research and development is crucial.
Our company deepens industry-academia collaboration, actively promotes value creation through joint research and open innovation, and achieves sustainable growth as an innovative company that solves social issues together with global partners.
Support for Research and Education Domestically and Internationally
We aim for further advancement in science and technology, promoting and supporting cutting-edge research, and nurturing the next generation using our knowledge and technology.
We engage in activities to increase children's interest in science, such as exhibiting at various science-related events and holding science events using our analytical instruments and balancers.
Additionally, we support the education and research development of the next generation of scientists globally, not just in Japan.