Scientific Instruments & Systems
Business Outline
HORIBA’s nano-level measurement technologies provide solutions on various data analysis
Behaviors of nano-level atoms and molecules have been highlighted in microscopic analysis basic research. Providing solutions for data analysis, HORIBA supports advanced research that ventures into unknown territories, where outcomes may lead to new materials or advanced, high-tech products. In addition, HORIBA’s analyzers are widely used in foreign-object examinations, defect analysis of drugs, food, or electronic components, criminal investigation, and archaeological work.
2011: Growing demand in emerging markets and higher demand from general industries
In 2010, thanks to more government spending in Japan, demand from universities, government offices, and other institutions. HORIBA experienced favorable growth in sales in the first half for Raman spectrophotometers and related instruments. In the second half, limited demand for general industrial products slowed down the recovery in segment sales. The appreciation of the yen also resulted in lower profitability for products manufactured in Japan, and overseas sales declined when converted into yen. In 2011, we anticipate a return to solid sales thanks to growing demand in the private sector, despite some lower profitability concerns caused by decreased government spending.
New Mid-Long Term Management Plan: Support development of energy sources for the next generation
Demand for our products manufactured by HORIBA Jobin Yvon S.A.S. (France) is growing in basic research for advanced lithium ion batteries, which are expected to become the core energy storage components for next-generation automobiles. Specific products include diffraction gratings, fluorescence spectroscopy, and Raman spectrophotometers, which command No. 1 global shares (HORIBA estimates).
Provide leading-edge analyzers and developing technology that supports HORIBA’s other businesses
HORIBA has made effective use of its “measurement” technologies that have been continually developed since its inception and has developed a wide variety of products that respond not only to current environmental issues but also to the future, such as nex t-generat ion energy sources. In addi t ion to product development, this segment continues to invest in basic technology and provide new technologies to other business segments.
Product Applications
R&D, product quality testing, measurement of wastewater and gas emissions, environmental pollution monitoring, criminal forensics
Major Customers
Manufacturers, national research institutions, universities, government agencies, electric power companies
Principal Product
pH meters, particle-size distribution analyzers, X-ray fluorescence analyzers, Raman spectrophotometers, diffraction gratings
Main Risk Factor
Investment trend of national government agencies and other institutions
Demand fluctuation following changes in environmental regulations
