Shimadzu Corporation is a Japanese multinational developer and manufacturer of analytical instrumentation, physical testing equipment, medical systems, and industrial machinery. Founded in 1875 by Genzo Shimadzu Sr. and incorporated as a limited company in 1917, the organization is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.
With production facilities and innovation centers across Japan—including Sanjo Works, Murasakino Works, Hadano Works, and the Shimadzu Tokyo Innovation Plaza—Shimadzu maintains an international presence consisting of dozens of subsidiaries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company serves global commercial laboratories, academic institutions, and high-precision manufacturing sectors.