Toshiba, a major electrical equipment manufacturer, has decided to rebuild a research and development facility that has produced cutting-edge technology for more than half a century at a cost of approximately 34 billion yen.
The aim is to renew the facilities and strengthen competitiveness in the fields of "quantum cryptography" and renewable energy, which are theoretically absolutely unbreakable.
Since its establishment in 1961, the Toshiba Research and Development Center in Kawasaki City has been a leader in Japanese manufacturing, including the creation of the world's first word processor that can convert postal codes and kanji, which has led to more efficient delivery.
The company will spend about 34 billion yen to build a new research building due to the deterioration of the facility, and on the 22nd, a groundbreaking ceremony was held with the people concerned gathering.
The new research building is scheduled to start operation in January of next year, and research and development of new technologies such as "quantum cryptography" and film-type solar cells, which are theoretically absolutely unbreakable, will be carried out. I will do it.
In addition, by utilizing sensors spread all over the building, we will accumulate data on human movements and conduct research that will lead to new services such as energy saving.
Toshiba aims to enhance its R & D capabilities and strengthen its competitiveness in fields with potential by renewing its facilities.
Managing Director Toyohiko Sata said, "We want to create a building that can support the growth of the company by gathering people with various technologies and ideas."