- Business
- Shimadzu Corporation manufactures and sells analytical and measuring instruments, medical systems, vacuum and industrial machinery including marine devices, hydraulic equipment, aircraft equipment, and optical devices; its analytical instruments support research, development, and quality control in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and environmental measurement, while medical systems aid early cancer detection and treatment, industrial machinery advances semiconductor production, hydraulic components power machinery and vehicles, aircraft equipment ensures safe flight operations, and optical devices enhance equipment performance. Founded in 1875 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, the company operates globally with subsidiaries and facilities across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, serving industries from healthcare and life sciences to aerospace and semiconductors. In November 2025, Shimadzu enters a strategic partnership with Japan Activation Capital to drive sustainable growth and corporate value enhancement under its medium-term plan through 2025, leveraging JAC's expertise in manufacturing strategies and overseas expansion; earlier in 2024-2025, it expands its biopharma collaboration with Sepragen Corporation to India for exclusive sales of bioprocess chromatography systems, alongside investments via its Shimadzu Future Innovation Fund and ongoing R&D expansions in pharmaceuticals and digital transformation.