Based on this corporate philosophy that represents the pioneering spirit inherited from our founder, Shimadzu Corporation has continued to develop all our businesses for the past 140 years since its foundation in Kyoto in 1875.
Our analytical and measuring instruments, and industrial machinery are now used for a broad range of applications in a wide variety of industries, where they serve society by providing confidence and convenience through the business operations of our customers.
Similarly, Shimadzu systems for medical diagnostic and treatment applications and new drug research and development applications help support doctors and researchers involved in protecting people's health in an ever increasing range of applications.