Research fundamental technologies are essential to support the execution of advanced research and development. Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. prepares these technologies with strong research capabilities, backed by specialists able to leverage state-of-the-art facilities and sophisticated technologies.
Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc. employs state-of-the-art analytical and measurement equipments, including an electron microscope with world-class spatial resolution and the Toyota Beamline, constructed specifically for us as part of the world’s largest synchrotron radiation facility “SPring-8”, to engage in materials analysis as the backbone of our research.
Materials analysis using Toyota Beamline in SPring-8 (synchrotron radiation facility), Hyogo Pref.
(Photo credit:SPring-8)
Materials analysis using a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) with ultra high resolution.
In order to rapidly develop the optimized experimental apparatus and modules to realize our research aims, our engineers specializing in design, tooling, and electronic engineering work collaboratively develop prototypes. We also actively explore new technologies.