Shimadzu Corporation has been doing business based on its corporate philosophy “Contributing to Society through Science and Technology” since its establishment in 1875. The analytical and measuring instruments, industrial machinery, ana aircraft equipment that we provide are used in a wide range of industries, where they play a role in protecting the safety and security of society and improving convenience of life through our customers’ businesses. In addition, the Shimadzu products used at healthcare facilities for diagnosis, treatment, or measuring health, and the equipment used to support the development of new drugs, serve an important role in supporting the desire of people to live healthy lives.
Shimadzu aims to “pursue the planetary health (well-being of mankind and the Earth)” by “contributing to human life and well-being”, “contributing to the well-being of the Earth,” and “contributing to industrial development and a safe and secure society.”
R&D Systems and Collaboration Processes for Promoting Innovation
Shimadzu engages in basic research and product/application development by addressing challenges of society based on our corporate philosophy and management principle “Realizing Our Wishes for the Well-being of Mankind and the Earth.” Shimazu is also actively collaborating with outside partners to develop innovative technologies and products, establish new services in society, and quickly commercialize such technologies, products and services.
To create new technologies and innovations, it is essential that we work with partners in the respective regions where the challenges or needs arise. Consequently, we are engaged in joint development or innovation creation projects with various partners around the world.
Creating Innovation through Co-Creation and Collaboration
In March 2025, Shimadzu launched the strontium optical lattice clock, Aetherclock OC020. The optical lattice clock was developed by Professor Hidetoshi Katori’s group at the University of Tokyo. With a time deviation of only about one second over 10 billion years, it is over 100 times more accurate than the current cesium atomic clocks that define the length of “one second,” making it the most precise clock in the world.
The Aetherclock is the world's first commercially available optical lattice clock. It is intended for installation at national metrology institutes, universities, and research institutions. And it is expected to be used not only as a time standard but also for applications such as elevation measurement and early earthquake detection.
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