Frontier & Platform Research

Basic research is an important part of Hitachi's R&D strategy. It is not only the source of core technologies to support future business, but also through the pursuit of science, new paradigms emerge which may transform the course of technology itself.

Recent Topics & Themes:

• Design simulation
• Fabrication Technology, "Monozukuri"
• Information systems & solutions
  Research such as information systems supporting a ubiquitous society, interactive interfaces enabling anyone to easily access information, quantum information processing, etc. is being conducted to achieve a comfortable and bountiful lifestyle.
• Bio & medical solutions
  21st century healthcare is expecting "Certain Prevention & Diagnosis" and "Gentle and Safe Treatment". Research such as medical technology supporting tailor-made medicine, brain-function measurement, genetic analysis, regenerative treatment, etc. is being pursued.
• Energy & environment
  Development of economical and reliable clean energy technology, such as hydrogen energy systems, distributed energy systems is being conducted.
• Nano-materials & devices
  Nanotechnology is a vital tool for revolutionary improvements in product functionality. Research in areas such as ultra-high density storage, quantum measurement technology, quantum information processing, super conducting and organic devices, is being conducted.

Main Laboratories:

• Advanced Research Laboratory (ARL)
• Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory (MERL)