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Current research and development is channeling our technologies to support recovery from
the March 11 disaster. Our mid-term target is to fully respond to customer needs, through world
first and world No. 1 products and services. Our Corporate Research & Development Center
investigates today’s transformative technologies as the basis for future innovation. Our
business groups and their development centers work on technologies for current and coming
products. Under an approach that unifi es business, R&D and intellectual property strategies, we
are developing and acquiring technologies that accentuate differentiation of our businesses.
Major Achievements in Research & Development
- Commercialization of the world’s first LCD TVs allowing 3D
images to be viewed without any need for special 3D glasses.
- Commercialization of the world’s first twin-screen touch panel
Windows® mini notebook PC, to mark the 25th anniversary of
Toshiba’s notebook PCs.
- Development of the world’s smallest class of NAND fl ash memory
chip with state-of-the-art 24-nanometer process technology
- Development of new high capacity 60Ah SCiB™ rechargeable
battery that boosts stored energy density by approximately
1.3 times.
- Development of the ZABOON drum-type washer-dryer machine,
which uses newly-developed active suspension to absorb drum
vibration. Commercialization of the world’s first* drum-style
washing and drying machine loaded with a variable magnetic
motor.
- Commercialization of an LED light engine that uses a new socket
type with an external heat dissipation structure.
* As of September 21, 2010. Practical use of active suspension in a
washing machine (Source: Toshiba).
Research & development
costs (Billions of yen)
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Digital Products
Electronic Devices
Social Infrastructure
Home Appliances/Others
The objective of our research and development is the creation of
innovative products that meet customer needs.
Research & Development and Intellectual Property
We are supporting an early recovery from the
disaster by strengthening R&D in low power and
environmentally friendly technologies: smart grids,
carbon dioxide capture, renewable energy—
notably geothermal and solar power—LED
lighting and high efficiency power devices.
In the mid-term, we will support
management by developing technologies that
sustain major businesses, including post-NAND
memories and even safer nuclear power systems,
and by cultivating promising new businesses in
areas such as smart communities, health care and
rechargeable batteries.
However tough the economic climate, we
will continue to strive to become an even stronger
global contender. In this sprit, we promote R&D
that advances innovation, meets customer needs
and creates world first and world No. 1 products
and services.
Our business groups and their development
centers develop core technologies that secure
product innovation and differentiation. We have
enhanced efficiency by utilizing common
platforms and overseas group companies to
develop software and by focusing on growth
markets.
Centering on the Corporate Research and
Development Center, we have invested in business
reinforcement and growth through R&D in
technologies for innovative products that meet
forthcoming megatrends.
Research & Development
Activities in FY2010
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