Research and development is the cornerstone on which Hitachi was built. From development of the 5-horsepower motor in 1910 to the recent development of humanoid robots, our teams have helped solve the problems of the day while also looking to society’s future.

Hitachi America R&D was established in 1989 to locate research centers close to industry-leading advanced markets. We pursue research that supports many of Hitachi’s backbone businesses, including semiconductors, automotive systems, IT platforms and networks.

Hitachi is a unique company that can vertically integrate – from materials and products to technologies and complex solutions – to provide end-to-end value to our customers. And Hitachi America R&D is the catalyst that makes this happen.

At the core of the Hitachi America R&D process is a unique combination of advanced IT, operational technology (OT), and products and systems that lead to comprehensive solutions. We tap the power of big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and other advanced technologies to develop innovative solutions.

Hitachi America R&D’s talented team includes more than 100 highly skilled, multidisciplinary members in the Americas who are tackling societal challenges to achieve a greener environment, more efficient exploration of resources, smart vehicles, and better healthcare, agriculture, mining and transportation solutions.

From our strategic locations in Santa Clara, California; Farmington Hills, Michigan, we work closely with our customers to fully understand their requirements. Through our market-driven co-creation approach, we share visions, generate concepts, and quickly develop innovative technology and solutions that are validated through proof-of-concept prototypes at our customers’ sites.

Our Detroit Research Center works closely with customers on OT and product development to introduce new concepts for manufacturing and next-generation vehicles, including vehicle electronics, emission-reducing systems and vehicle dynamics. Our Silicon Valley Research Center works on asset life cycle management, optimized manufacturing, predictive maintenance, energy and finance.

We look forward to exploring new opportunities for co-creation with customers in our industry-leading centers. Together we can co-innovate solutions across industry sectors to create a better future for us all.