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HORIBA increases laboratory space from 50 to 105 square meters to meet increased service requests. Increased capacity enables even more flexible...
HORIBA today announced the automatic driving system, ADS EVO, which is a driving robot for vehicle testing. The ADS EVO improves the efficiency of...
HORIBA is announcing a strategic agreement with CRMT to work on the development of hydrogen-based engines and vehicles.
Towards the Commercialization of Analytical and Measuring Instruments that Combine a High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph and a Raman Spectrometer
Market novelty allows LIDAR testing in anticipation of the UN Level 3 Regulations for partially autonomous vehicles to enter force in January 2021. ...
Expert level Raman Images for Everyone with EasyImage™
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New generation of MEDAS (Multi-Function Efficient Dynamic Altitude Simulation) significantly improves altitude testing.
New MEDAS HD allows for...
QSP 2.0: An Affordable Digital tool for “Skills Evaluation & Training” in blood morphology
HORIBA has launched a new virtual-based solution to Real Driving Emissions (RDE) development – which could save businesses up to $17m in prototype...
Montpellier and Grenoble, France, July 21, 2020
HORIBA Medical, a subsidiary of Japan-based HORIBA Group, the global leader for measurement and...
The featured topics of this issue are “Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Analysis and Method Development”
This special issue illustrates the important...
HORIBA Medical has established a partnership with BioMedica Diagnostics Inc. (BMD)
HORIBA is thrilled to announce a strategic collaboration with Qnami, leader and pioneer in scanning NV magnetometry based on diamond quantum sensing.
HORIBA Advanced Techno., Co., Ltd. launched the CS-620F, a fiber optic type hot phosphoric acid concentration monitor on June 27, 2020. The monitor...
HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in Raman solutions, is pleased announce that Dr. Linda Kidder, Life Science Business Development Manager from...
Analytical VIP Program will showcase latest products, and links to videos and collateral
HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in Raman solutions, is pleased announce that Dr. Bridget O’Donnell, Manager of Raman Applications for HORIBA...
Dr. Linda Kidder will focus on key life science markets and applications
HORIBA Medical has developed the digital simulation activity within its Innovation & Development center for several years, relying on the COMSOL...
Cooperation in the development of modern applications regarding data transfers between the real world and virtual reality as well as additional...
HORIBA, Ltd. and HORIBA Advanced Techno, Co., Ltd. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “HORIBA”) have been committed to improving the operation...
HORIBA Tocadero GmbH (hereinafter, “HORIBA Tocadero”) in Germany launched its official website as of March 2020.
The global community currently faces...
4th Generation Fluorolog covers the broadest range of luminescence research
HORIBA, Ltd. (HORIBA) was listed in the 2020 All-Japan Executive Team Rankings according to the U.S. based leading global financial magazine...
Dr. Jelle Hendrix Wins 2020 Honor
Yumizen G200 confirmed as suitable for blood coagulation external quality assessment testing
Award recognizes innovation and projected market impact
HORIBA Instruments Incorporated, a part of the HORIBA Group of worldwide companies and a supplier of preeminent analytical equipment, announces an...
LabRAM Soleil™ sets new standards in Raman microscopy.
This year’s theme is ‘Optical/Spectroscopic Measurement Technologies for Life Science’
The Focus of this Annual International Event is on the Latest Advances in Applied Raman Spectroscopy
Two parties have signed a contract to meet the company’s requirements of biological samples for the validation and development of IVD solutions and...
HORIBA, a global leader in measurement and analysis solutions for research and industry, announces the appointment of Laurent Fullana as President of...
Supports Advanced Gas Flow Control Needed for Miniaturization of Semiconductors
Instantaneously Providing a Definite Numerical Value for Glossiness
Joint R&D activities for modern applications and additional services for Vehicle in the Loop systems (VIL). Use of synergies in development and test...
HORIBA held the Jobin Yvon 200th Anniversary Ceremony at École Polytechnique*1, a French public institution of higher education and research in...
The facility that handles everything from development to production, after-sales service will be ready in 2021
HORIBA Medical has just purchased a 1 hectare plot next to its current site on the Euromédecine business park in Montpellier, with a view to expanding...
HORIBA, Ltd. (Head Office: Kyoto, Japan; hereinafter, “HORIBA”) announced today that it has established CELL 0(zero), a new testing laboratory for...
PoliSpectra® M116 provides simultaneous acquisition breakthrough in UV-NIR spectroscopy
- Enhancing the service business globally -
HORIBA to launch the MEXA-2010SPCS for upcoming Sub-23nm particle number counting legislation. First automated particle counter verification system...
Demonstrating “measurement technologies” for exploring and preserving cultural properties
Full Spectrum Imaging Camera Captures Ultra-high Definition Images
Sleek Design High Sensitivity Spectrograph Complements Any Lab Environment
HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in Fluorescence solutions, is pleased to be offering a free webinar that will discuss the challenges faced by Water...
The 7th International Conference on Advanced Applied Raman Spectroscopy took place on 24th -25th June and attracted top scientists in the field of...
“Fluorescence in Industry” Chapter Discusses Using Photon Counting Instrumentation for Fluorescence Lifetime Measurement
Prof. Dr. Marcus Rieker, Director Academic Affairs at HORIBA Europe GmbH, is the new chairman of the Board of ASAM e.V. Further development of the...
The government of Japan has announced the recipients of the 2019 Spring Imperial Conferment of Decorations.
HORIBA Medical and LABORATORIO ECHEVARNE, one of the major Laboratory Medicine providers in Europe have signed a multi-year, multi-site contract for...
Making the World Cleaner and More Efficient
Jobin Yvon celebrates in 2019 the 200th anniversary of its foundation. Now in the form of HORIBA FRANCE SAS, this legendary optics firm has pioneered...
HORIBA is expanding its test offering in Floersheim to meet increased customer testing demands
HORIBA showcases applications, products and services in Stuttgart, Germany from May 21st – 23rd
HORIBA, Ltd. announced that, together with one of its Group companies, HORIBA Advanced Techno Co., Ltd., on February 5, 2019, it donated water quality...
HORIBA Scientific, global leader in Raman instrumentation and other spectroscopy solutions, announces the organisation and sponsorship of RamanFest...
HORIBA acquires additional land for future plant expansion in response to the increasing global demand for HORIBA FuelCon products.
Open Fluorescence Workshop Topics Include Materials Science/Nanotechnology, Analytical/Chemometrics, and Bio- and Medical Research
The new approach helps to make the world cleaner and equips customers for future legislative changes. HORIBA improves the measurability of generated...
HORIBA co-hosts workshop on Measuring Microplastics: Building Best Practices for Sampling, Extraction and Analysis
Co-hosts include Southern...
We would like first of all to extend our sincere gratitude to our valued customers for patronizing our products.
In order to improve information...
HORIBA Scientific, global leader in fluorescence instrumentation and other spectroscopy solutions, announces that the annual FluoroFest symposium will...
HORIBA, Ltd. (Head Office: Kyoto, Japan; hereinafter, “HORIBA”) has announced the release of APCA-370 ambient carbon dioxide monitor, which is used in...
The 2019 Masao Horiba Awards have started to accept applications on February 18th. Now in its 16th iteration, HORIBA, Ltd. started this annual...
Based on innovative ‘data mining’ techniques and combined with Full Blood Count, the Malaria suspicion flag is optionally available on both the ABX...
HORIBA Medical announces the availability of a D-Dimer reagent for their semi-automated Hemostasis instruments.
HORIBA, Ltd. (Head Office: Kyoto, Japan; hereinafter, “HORIBA”) is pleased to announce that a diffraction grating developed by its Group company,...
Horiba Scientific Announces Standard Microscope Spectroscopy (Sms) Systems
- Augmenting the Technology of Particle Characterization Instruments -
XGT-9000 Combines New Imaging Technology with High Sensitivity for High Speed Analysis of Foreign Materials in one Instrument
HORIBA UK Ltd. is pleased to welcome back Dr. Simon FitzGerald to its Scientific team in the role of Technical Manager. He will lead the company’s...
Dr George Gillespie OBE, Executive Vice President for HORIBA Automotive Test Systems (ATS) has been appointed as the 81st President of the Society of...
HORIBA, Ltd. (Head Office: Kyoto, Japan; hereinafter, HORIBA) announced today that its subsidiary HORIBA KOREA Ltd. has established its new head...
Acquisition positions HORIBA as a leading solutions provider in the development and validation of battery and fuel cell systems for electrified...
HORIBA Scientific, global leader in fluorescence instrumentation and other spectroscopy solutions, is proud to introduce Lumetta, an innovative- Fixed...
- Among the Best in the Industry for its Lightweight and Compact Footprint -
Research to focus on better connectivity between transportation and energy sectors
- HORIBA New Jersey Optical Spectroscopy Center to Open -
•Acquisition will assert HORIBA’s position as a leading solutions provider in the development of battery and fuel cell systems for electrified...
HORIBA MIRA – a world-leader in advanced engineering, research and product testing – has partnered with Japanese Tier 1 Automotive Supplier, Keihin,...
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Greetings, and we trust that this communication finds your company enjoying strong and prosperous...
An external incentive award for researchers in analytical and measurement technologies
Research on Advanced Analytical and Measurement Technology in...
HORIBA Scientific is thrilled to announce a new series of articles showcasing how our technologies, our scientists, design and software engineers, and...
HORIBA Medical Partners with Canadian Distributor BioPacific Diagnostic, Inc.
Irvine, California (July 5, 2018) – HORIBA Medical, a worldwide...
Reinforcing Capability to develop Fluid Measurement/Control Technology for the Semiconductor Production Process
Completion is scheduled for HORIBA BIWAKO E-HARBOR in May 2019
General overview on Surface Plasmon Resonance Imaging.
Cooperation aims to support industrialization and competitiveness of SEMS
HORIBA, Ltd. (HORIBA) was listed among the top-ranked companies in its sector according to the US-based leading global financial magazine...
New service supports customers with crucial service modules. Three individual service modules to enhance flexibility for customers and reliability of...
MEXA series to be complemented by highly dynamic system with quick response time due to compact gas cell and 5 Hz sampling rate. Accurate and reliable...
New compact design of Micro Dilution Tunnel (MDLT) allows easy installation and unprecedented speed of flow control. Temperature-stabilized sensors to...
Revolutionary Two-In-One Fluorescence and Absorbance Spectrometer Earns Silver Honors
Highly compact sensor-based unit to offer immediate emission data and analysis of individual or mass data application. Combination of measuring system...
HORIBA to present extensive portfolio of brake test solutions at EuroBrake in The Hague, Netherlands, from May 22 to May 24 in the World Forum at...
MIRA Technology Park, run by HORIBA MIRA, one of our group companies, won the ‘International Trade’ award at the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, the...
Mobile app CoDriver takes complexity out of the RDE test requirements. Real-time guidance for drivers helping to maximize the output of valid RDE...
Notice of resolutions of the 80th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
MEDAS offers extended performance due to new options for the fields of temperature and humidity control.
HORIBA, an OEM of instruments and measurement systems, has secured a prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2018, in the ‘Product Design’ discipline, with its VG...
Revolutionary Two-In-One Fluorescence and Absorbance Spectrometer Honored for Ingenuity and Innovation
HORIBA UK Ltd, Medical...
VLSI Research Inc. (stylized VLSIresearch) in the USA announced its 2017 All-Stars of the Semiconductor Industry, nine executives who made outstanding...
HORIBA Medical is proud to announce the development of its offer with the extension of the Hematology portfolio into the Hemostasis field.
For over...
Dr. Francesco Cardarelli Wins 2018 Honor
His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge has today visited MIRA Technology Park, the UK’s leading automotive technology park and Enterprise Zone, as...
HORIBA MIRA, Ltd. (HORIBA MIRA) – a HORIBA Group company in UK that specializes in advanced vehicle engineering, research, development and testing –...
HORIBA held a press conference in Kyoto on October 24 to announce a new executive appointment, a decision that was made at a board of directors...
With the new fuel consumption measurement system FQ-3100DP, HORIBA customers will be prepared for strict analysis processes
HORIBA continuously strives to improve customer solutions and offers reliable and dedicated services
With the new chassis dynamometer VULCAN Evo, HORIBA provides an optimum performance and operability during the test procedure.
Exclusive insights, top-class participants, cutting edge know-how
HORIBA UK supplies MAHLE Powertrain with a 4WD rolling road for use in a vehicle test chamber capable of simulating at-altitude driving conditions.
As of November 1st, Dr. Robert Plank is the new managing director of the segment Automotive Test Systems (ATS) at HORIBA Europe GmbH.
Establishing a Collaborative Agreement in Data Sciences
Shiga University, a national university in Japan, has entered into an agreement with HORIBA,...
As I guess most must be aware, the automotive industry is probably experiencing the most challenging time in its one hundred year history.
HORIBA, Ltd. (Headquarter in Kyoto, Japan) and HORIBA ABX S.A.S. (Headquarter in Montpellier, France, referred to as HORIBA Medical) announced today...
In July 2015, HORIBA MIRA became part of the HORIBA Group. Both companies have since benefitted from the collaboration, growing their capabilities...
Efficiency, productivity enhancement and clean mobility are primary objectives that unite all HORIBA customers.
Since September, real driving emissions (RDE) demand new requirements and testing procedures. As the worldwide leading supplier of emission test...
With the increasing demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, the battery industry has experienced exceptionally high growth. The emergent industry has...
Introducing a Laser Analyzer Capable of Reducing Annual Maintenance Costs by Half
An external incentive award for researchers in analytical and measurement technologies
HORIBA STEC, Co., Ltd. (hereafter HORIBA STEC) — a subsidiary of HORIBA, Ltd. (hereafter HORIBA) — has obtained accreditation based on ISO/IEC 17025...
HORIBA announced European availability of the UP-100, a micro-volume in-line pH monitor which has uses in several applications and sectors including...
Nuneaton, 5th July, 2017. HORIBA MIRA – a world-leader in advanced engineering, research and product testing, a subsidiary of HORIBA, Ltd. – has...
At this year’s Automotive Testing Expo Europe (June 20 - 22 2017), engine exhaust analyzer experts, HORIBA and pioneering engineering provider HORIBA...
HORIBA presents new Raman spectroscope XploRa series at its Electrification corner & new dynamometers series DYNAS3 High Speed supports development of...
Modular on-board emissions measurement system to comply with latest emission testing regulation requirements. Software functions to streamline...
HORIBA, a leading supplier for emission measurement and automotive test systems, introduces its new and revolutionary STARS ENTERPRISE Lab Management...
New test systems to close the gap between road and laboratory: HORIBA will present its extensive portfolio of innovative Automotive Test Systems...
Opening Ceremony Held on May 17
HORIBA STEC, Co., Ltd. (hereafter HORIBA STEC) has completed construction of a new facility of its subsidiary HORIBA...
HORIBA Group recently delivered an order from the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOE Japan) for HORIBA’s PX-375 Continuous Particulate Monitor...
HORIBA sponsored a ‘Hackathon’ that brought together students from the University of Tokyo and the École Polytechnique to do computer programming and...
Set to become the new hub of its Process & Environmental business
HORIBA has extended its capability to go beyond its traditional semiconductor base to benefit world-leading High Altitude Atmospheric research into...
January, 2017 - HORIBA, Ltd. and Hitachi Zosen Corporation have jointly made a business proposal for the “Model Project for Improvement of Water...
HORIBA Jobin Yvon SAS Merges with its Subsidiary, HORIBA FRANCE SARL.
The New Company will be known as HORIBA FRANCE SAS.
HORIBA Jobin Yvon SAS, a...
SEC-Z500X Series
Becoming a demonstration base for emission measurement systems and advanced analytical instruments
Vehicle Emission Test Systems (VETS) are indispensable for realizing emission measurements on chassis dynamometers.
Since May 2016, Dr. Hiroshi Nakamura has held the position of President of HORIBA Europe GmbH.
New legal regulations, based on the growing demands made on emission testing, require the global comparability of exhaust certificates and prescribe...
HORIBA’s Automotive Test Systems (ATS) with the Emission Measurement Systems (EMS), Mechatronics (MCT) and Test Automation Systems (TAS) departments...
This summer, HORIBA Automotive Test Systems (ATS) sold a two-wheel drive (2WD) VULCAN chassis dynamometer to Darmstadt University (Hochschule...
“By 2017, RDE tests will be a mandatory part of the type approval of light duty vehicles“, says Joel Danzer, European Product Manager Emission...
In the new and conveniently located brake test center, both companies will be concentrating their expertise as well as their testing technologies.
Darmstadt / Oberursel (Taunus), July 12, 2016 – At this year’s Automotive Testing Expo Europe in Stuttgart, HORIBA presented MEDAS (short for: Mobile...
HORIBA has won the 2016 Solar + Power PV Process Award
Aiming for creativity, high quality and speed in order to innovate manufacturing
With effect from May 1, 2016, Hiroshi Nakamura becomes new President of HORIBA Europe GmbH.
Growing challenges with regard to environmental policy have profoundly changed the demands made on vehicle and engine emissions measurement in the...
Acquisitions mean changes – a fact that both HORIBA and MIRA were aware of when they signed the contract in July 2015.
Technology and know-how all from one supplier at the Oberursel site
The 24 member technical department of HORIBA France ATS services 40 customers from different backgrounds; including car and engine makers, automotive...
As a leading system supplier, HORIBA is always dedicated to optimizing emissions testing methods to help OEMs comply with the stringent regulations.
Due to the Real Driving Emissions (RDE) tests decided on by the European Commission for 2017, vehicle manufacturers face new challenges. The primary...
Hematology Everywhere, For Everyone
“Pursuit of power and speed” will be the next cooperate competitiveness.
Our slogan "One step ahead" is the spirit of rugby that Masao Horiba loved.
Continuous particulate monitoring, also including ”HEAVY METALS” analysis in PM2.5. Combined beta-ray attenuation and X-ray fluorescence.
Dear Sirs and Madams
With great sadness, we have to inform you of Dr. Masao Horiba, our founder and Supreme Counsel, passed away peacefully in his...
HORIBA acquires UK based company MIRA Ltd. to expand vehicle development and testing business, and contribute to development of next-generation...
HORIBA, Ltd. merged its subsidiaries in Korea, Horiba Korea Ltd. (HKL) and Horiba Automotive Test Systems Ltd. (HAKR).
The two firms were the...
HORIBA ABX SAS, a French subsidiary and the core company in HORIBA’s medical business, completed construction of a new R&D laboratory on the premises...
To be in line with environmental conservation trends in Vietnam
The PG-300 series, a lineup of portable gas analyzers, won the German Design Award 2015, one of the most prestigious design awards in the world.
HORIBA is pleased to announce the company is releasing its new Ultimate ENDA-7000 Series of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS). For over...
The Clinical Chemistry market is constantly evolving; adapting to it is permanent requirement. The Pentra 400 range continues to develop with one...
The PG-300 portable gas analyzer was awarded the iF product design award 2014 among 4615 product entries from 55 contributing countries. Established...
HORIBA aims to double production capability and shorten delivery time to one-third by its
new production methodology for the multi-products,...
The combined organization extends HORIBA’s global leadership position in the fluorescence spectroscopy market.
With 450 mm wafer production in view, measurement accuracy is doubled for the high temperature cleaning process
Body downsized by 40% enables...
Compact sulfur analyzer suitable for on-site applications released
Responding to the need for curbing sulfur-derived air pollutants
As we announced on March 29, 2012, we have participated in France photovoltaic research institute “Solar R&D Center Institut Photovoltaïque d’Il de...
HORIBA acquires Cameron's process analytical product line, demonstrating a commitment to building the future core business for our Process &...
Unique QC and training software to help standardise blood film review
The 2013 HORIBA Calendar, "A Longing for Wings" won the Excellent Calendar Award at the Gregor International Calendar Awards held in Stuttgart,...
HORIBA to Ensure More Reliable and Safe Pet Healthcare with Its New Blood Glucose Meter that is Fast, Accurate and Requires Only a Tiny Blood Sample
For expansion and acceleration of medical business in India
: Automatic Blood Cell Counter and CRP Analyzer
On April 10, 2012, HORIBA concluded a basic contract with the Beijing Center for Physical and Chemical Analysis (BCPCA), a state-owned research...
New Caterpillar production base in Tianjin, China, will be equipped with three heavy-duty test cells and one generator test system by HORIBA
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In January, 2012, HORIBA, Ltd. announced the restructuring of the U.S. subsidiaries, including the merger of 4 U.S. subsidiaries to HORIBA...
HORIBA International Corporation (Irvine-CA), the North and South American regional holding
company of HORIBA, merged its U.S. businesses into one...
Success in development of a new technology for electron microanalysis
-a innovative method for structural analysis-
Expanding control and analysis equipment specialist Horiba Instruments is aiming to boost sales of its specialist hand-held scientific range in Europe...
Sales at HORIBA Instruments are soaring, thanks to strong demand in solar energy, LED technology and the automotive sector.
The company saw turnover...
Mr. Atsushi Horiba, President & CEO of HORIBA, Ltd., signed the Letter of Commitment of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and submitted it to...
Production of reagents for hematology analyzer to be newly undertaken
Existing plants to be consolidated into this core plant
Targeting 150 billion yen in net sales, operating income margin of 13% or more, and ROE of at least 11% in five years.
Production capacity of hematology reagents is to be doubled
Handle expansion in medical services driven by economic growth
For a stronger alliance between its Singaporean subsidiary and local sales agents and as a market research base
A new step in ASEAN business...
Industry-Academia Joint Development: Trace Heavy Metal Measurement Device Incorporating Diamond Electrodes
The PG-250 has been displayed recently on the national M-Net channel in South Africa. Envirocon instrumentation, HORIBA P&E representative in South...
Two France-based businesses of HORIBA Group achieved dramatic growth
Enabling the intravenous fluid production in the space
The Masao Horiba Awards was established in 2003 to promote research activities in the field of analysis and measurement technology by researchers...
HORIBA, Ltd. released the desktop-size nanoparticle analyzer “SZ-100” for nanomaterial particle size and surface potential measurement in Japan and...
On June 1, 2009, General Motors Corporation (GM), one of our customers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Based on current...
Production capacity increased threefold
To serve as the Group's logistics & stock hub, significantly contributing to cost reduction
The Biwako Plant...
HORIBA STEC, Co., Ltd. (President: Atsushi Horiba, Headquarters: 11-5, Hokotate-cho, Kamitoba, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, Japan) will release a...
Full-scale entry into Asia-centered markets aims at starting sales of domestic-made plasma emission spectrometry end point monitors to manufacturers...
World's Only Blood Cell Count/CRP Measuring Apparatus Full-Model Change “Microsemi LC-667CRP”
Thirty-sec faster measurement than conventional model ...
Laboratory reagent plant of French subsidiary to start operation on 19 September. Doubling production capacity in the US and European markets. Aiming...
HORIBA Know-How Is in the Field of Precisely Measuring Air/Water Quality, and Technical Education
Joint Press Conference in Beijing on May 13, 2008
Yuki Hayashi of HORIBA Legal Affairs Department and one of Japan's women archers at the Beijing Olympics, placed eighth in the team competition.
On...
Encouraging award for outside researchers in the field of analysis and measurement technology
Yuki Hayashi, a HORIBARIAN* working at the HORIBA headquarters in Kyoto will participate in the upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympics. She will take part in...
On 19th October 2007, HORIBA Group President, Mr.Atsushi Horiba, attended the HORIBA Outstanding Distributor Award Ceremony in China, and presented...
Let's focus on coral reefs, ocean forests, and to think about the global environment.
Advocating initiatives by the Ministry of Environment to...
With an expanded range of Engine, Driveline and Emissions Testing products and services, HORIBA presented a show theme of "Total Solutions Provider"...
HORIBA, Ltd. has developed a new particle size distribution analyzer, model LA-950V2, which uses a laser beam to analyze particle size. The new model...
Complete analysis of tiny samples (12 mL) in 80 seconds without preprocessing. No need for manual resetting for different animals: setting cards...
