Part of the foundations of science and industry, measurement and analysis technologies are used in a wide variety of fields, including the development of new materials, biology, electronics, the environment, and renewable energy. Hitachi has contributed to the development of industry and society through measurement and analysis technology and its applications, having had a long involvement in instrumentation, electron microscopes, spectrophotometers, and other such devices. Along with strengthening its core technologies and expanding its product range, Hitachi is also pursuing collaborative creation and open innovation with customers in specialist fields, utilizing measurement and analysis technology to provide extensive support everywhere from the latest academic research to industry.