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AutomationWorking as a global team

Automation is an area of technology that holds great promise with its ability to create contactless work environments to enhance worker safety, security, greater efficiencies and resilience.
In kicking off this new series, we first asked our research leaders in the field of Automation from each region for a few words on their role. Join us in the discussion with thought leaders and key stakeholders from around the world on insights gained and how this can contribute to powering good.

Youichi NONAKA, PhD

Research & Development Group, Hitachi, Ltd.

Japan
We are working to ensure that the advantages of our cutting-edge automation technologies are experienced as real value through the services and solutions provided by Hitachi's business units in the industry sector. We look forward to working with customers and partners worldwide to drive innovation for good in the area of automation.

Wei YUAN, PhD

Research & Development Division, Hitachi America, Ltd.

Americas
Manufacturing industry has been challenged to become more resilient and flexible. We are working on industrial automation x digital solutions by leveraging Hitachi global talents and regional ecosystem to enable manufacturers with the agility, flexibility and resilience they need to thrive.

Lounell GUETA, PhD

Research & Development Center, Hitachi Asia Ltd.

APAC
From work environment to one's home comfort, from mass production to mass customization, automation solutions will be omnipresent soon. Let's make it happen in Southeast Asia by working together with public and private research institutes.

Bin ZUO

Hitachi (China) Research & Development Corporation

China
To accelerate the DX of the manufacturing and logistics industries in New Normal, we will create innovative solutions, and expand the solution business in China.

Lan LIN

European R&D Centre, Hitachi Europe SAS.

Europe
We leverage EU's social changes and Hitachi's key values to propose smart manufacturing innovation via open collaboration. We actively contribute to innovation-driven customer co-creation and to international standardization, as well as to innovative digital solutions for sustainable Social Innovation Business in the AI-based and human-centric manufacturing domain.